PM Modi reviews progress on development of vaccines, drugs, diagnostic kits

Train services are set to increase again as ScotRail recovers from staff shortages following a Covid surge over the festive period.

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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka’s Deputy Director-General of Public Health Services, Dr. Hemanth Herath has slammed the organizing of mass gatherings in the wake of the COVID-19 spread in the island.‘This is not something that needs to be said over again.

Truckers paralysing the Canadian capital in anger at Covid rules show no sign of backing down, as several of the nation's provinces announced it was time to roll back restrictions that count among the world's toughest.

First nasal spray for covid-19 treatment in India: For the treatment of adult patients suffering from Covid-19, pharma company Glenmark has launched Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (FabiSpray) in India. The nasal spray was launched by the pharma company in partnership with SaNOtize. "Phase 3 trial in India met the key endpoints and demonstrated reduction of viral load of 94 per cent in 24 hours and 99 per cent in 48 hours. Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray (NONS) was safe and well-tolerated in COVID-19 patients. Glenmark to market NONS under the brand name FabiSpray," the company said in a statement.

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Epik High frontman Tablo has tested positive for COVID-19.OURS, Epik High’s management agency, confirmed the news through a press statement released earlier today (February 9).“Tablo experienced minor symptoms on February 3 and underwent PCR testing, and his results came back negative the next day (January 4),” the agency said, as translated by Soompi. “However, he voluntarily got tested again on February 8, and his results came back positive this morning.”The statement also noted that the rest of Epik High and staff members who were recently in contact with Tablo underwent rapid antigen testing following the hip-hop artist’s diagnosis.

New Zealand anti-vaccine mandate protesters faced off with police outside parliament today, as demonstrators camped inside the Wellington legislature's grounds vowed to stay "as long as it takes".

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has announced the province’s public health restrictions will now be lifting, while a blockade of protesters demanding an end to mandates resumes at the U.S.-Canada border crossing near Coutts. Heather Yourex-West looks at the province’s plan, and whether it will be enough to satiate demonstrators.

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NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers of various states via video conference on Monday afternoon, the Prime Minister's Office said.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte with both leaders discussing the measures required to address the health and economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in their own countries as well as at a global level.

Without considering profit or loss, our focus is on doing what we can to extend a helping hand, said PM Modi

A new generation of medical professionals isusing social media to fight misinformation about covid-19 and share personal experiences of serving in ICUs to urge people to stay safe

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the steps being taken in response to the Visakhapatnam gas leak incident in which 11 people have been killed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a virtual keynote address today on the occasion of Buddh Purnima. "I extend my wishes to all on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Today, situation is such that I can't participate in Buddha Purnima programs physically. It would have been my pleasure to be with you all in the celebrations,but circumstances prevailing today do not permit us,"the PM said.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said coronavirus pandemic was a tough challenge but coordinated efforts can alleviate problems. India has stood firmly with people in the country and outside during these tough times, Modi said speaking on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the fallout of the novel coronavirus pandemic with his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, on Wednesday with both countries pledging to stand by each other in the crisis.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the novel coronavirus pandemic had exposed the limitations of the current global order and post the pandemic, the world needs a new template of globalization based on fairness and equality.

Covid-19 has hit India hard. As of 4 May, India had more than 42,500 active cases and more than 1,370 deaths. Every case and every life lost is painful. Still, given India’s population and the high infectiousness of covid-19, experts believe that India has avoided the worst so far.

The meeting on Monday comes as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to sicken people around the world

With the coronavirus crisis dealing a heavy blow to jobs and economic growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid down the measures his cabinet colleagues must take urgently as the country emerges from a crippling national lockdown.

During the deliberations, each ministry made recommendations and possible steps to be taken in the short run to prop up the sector administered by them

The prime minister held discussions with Shah and Sitharaman and would have follow up meetings with ministers of key economic ministries such as Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Amid the coronavirus crisis, PM Narendra Modi today asked officials to work towards ensuring round-the-clock supply of power to all consumers

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked the civil aviation ministry to expedite privatisation of six more airports by starting the tendering process in three months after a review of policies to make the sector more efficient. The move is aimed at making airports more efficient and at the same time earn revenue for the exchequer.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today wished speedy recovery from the novel coronavirus to his Russian counterpart Mikhail Mishustin. He said New Delhi stands with "close friend" Moscow in efforts to defeat the Covid-19 pandemic.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India should reduce dependence on imports and take forward the "Make in India" initiative to build its domestic capabilities for designing, developing and manufacturing state-of-the-art defence equipment.

In the meeting with top officials, the prime minister laid special focus on improving the country's self-reliance in production of minerals and their in-country processing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level ... morePrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on the state of the economy on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: As India prepares to gradually kickstart its economy after a 40 day nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday nudged various ministries under his government to accelerate reform initiatives and remove obstacles in a time bound manner to attract investment and promote industrial growth.

Political instability in a huge state like Maharashtra when it is facing the Covid-19 crisis is not right and Thackeray urged the PM to look into it, say sources

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NEW DELHI – India's news publishers face a delicate balancing act as they look to offset financial losses from sinking ad sales with support from a government seeking to control the narrative on the coronavirus, sometimes by prosecuting journalists for reporting on the detrimental consequences of official pandemic policy.

The portals of Kedarnath Temple were thrown open at 6.10 am today after a six-month-long winter break. The temple was decorated in a grand way with 10 quintals of flowers, temple committee officials said. This is for the first time when the 'abhiskek' and 'arati' have been conducted in the absence of devotees as the Lord Shiva shrine opened as per schedule even amid the Covid-19 lockdown following the coronavirus outbreak. No one was allowed to visit the temple.

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on the need to gradually bring the battered economy back to life after a crippling coronavirus lockdown in his meeting with the state chief ministers on Monday. This comes in the backdrop of many states arguing that lifting restrictions too soon could risk a deadly resurgence.

'The summary of the PM's video conference was that the coronavirus will be with us for a longer period,' said T.S. Singh Deo

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the impact of coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months and masks and face covers will be part of life while asserting that the country needs to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID -19.

NEW DELHI : India will continue with a calibrated approach to put its battered economy back on track and restore supply chains which have been ravaged by the covid-19 pandemic and consequent lockdown.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a video conference with chief ministers to discuss the situation arising due to Covid-19 in the country, which is under a 50-day lockdown since March 25 to contain the pandemic, even as Meghalaya said it will continue with the shutdown post May 3 with relaxations in 'Green Zones' or non-COVID affected districts.

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan did not attend the video conference meet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chief ministers on Monday on the prevailing COVID-19 situation.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a videoconference with Chief Ministers over the COVID-19 situation, was seen covering his face with a traditional 'gamcha' on Monday.

As India enters the final week of nationwide lockdown, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets the chief minister today via a video conference to discuss the road ahead. The total number of coronavirus cases has climbed to 27,892 today, according to ministry of health and welfare. This will be the fourth such meeting between PM Narendra Modi and state chief minister since the outbreak emerged. The high level meeting is expected to discuss "graded" exit strategy from the lockdown, according to a report in PTI. India is under nationwide lockdown till May 3 to mitigate the spread of the virus.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his meeting with chief ministers on Monday, is likely to discuss crucial issues of bringing back the economy on track gradually as the 40-day-long nationwide lockdown nears its completion. The high level meeting is expected to discuss lives and livelihood issues and extension of the lockdown in red zones among other things. Five key things to watch out for ahead of the meeting:

NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold a meeting with chief ministers on Monday to review the nationwide lockdown and steps required to further contain the spread of the covid-19 pandemic.