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  • Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple to reopen for visitors from October 13

    Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple will be open for devotees is between 5 pm to 7 pm. Only musical fountain will remain open while the exhibition hall will remain closed. 

    Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in East Delhi is all set to  reopen for visitors from October 13 after months of being closed due to Covid-19.

    The visitors have to follow strict COVID-19 norms like mandatory use of face mask and thermal screening before entering the premises, the management of temple said.The entry timing for the devotees is between 5 pm to 7 pm. Only musical fountain will remain open while the exhibition hall will remain closed.

  • ‘When will India get Covid-19 vaccine Health minister Harsh Vardhan reveals in a live session

     In his weekly address Sunday Samvaad Union health minister Harsh Vardhan spoke about when the country is likely to get a vaccine against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and who will be the first to get the shots against the viral infection. Earlier, Harsh Vardhan had said the first vaccine for COVID-19 is likely to be available in the first quarter of 2021. “Research to develop a vaccine is being done expeditiously. There are at least three such viable vaccine candidates that are in the phase of clinical trials right now in the country. We are hopeful that within first quarter of 2021 it will be available,” he had said. Covaxin, India’s indigenous COVID-19 vaccine is being developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) – National Institute of Virology (NIV).

  • Assess use of local lockdowns, push to reopen economy, says  ..

    PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday indicated his scepticism over “local lockdowns” imposed for a day or two in combating Covid-19 and asked high focus states to assess if such measures are hindering restoration of economic activities while proving to be of little use.
    Urging states to weigh the impact and utility of local lockdowns, the PM emphasised the need to focus on “micro containment zones” as a way forward to curb the infection spread and also allow usual activities to go on. With arbitrary local lockdowns in July and August seen to hurt the economy and disrupt supply chains, the Centre had directed states to avoid such measures unless cleared by the home ministry.

    In his interaction with chief ministers and health ministers from seven high burden states, Modi strongly highlighted the crucial role of masks in combating Covid-19, saying it may be difficult to make this a habit but positive outcomes cannot be achieved without adopting the protective measure in daily lives.

  • PM Modi ; India given $ 250 million financial assistance to Maldives in debt

    India has emerged as a big relief for the Maldives trapped in China’s debt trap. India has given financial assistance of $ 250 million to Maldives to deal with the impact on the economy due to Kovid-19 epidemic.

    According to a report, China has a huge debt of $ 3.1 billion on the Maldives government. That too when the entire economy of Maldives is about 5 billion dollars. It is also being seen as India’s strategy against China.

    According to the information received, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohammad Soleh had requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help in dealing with the economic crisis caused by Corona, after which this decision was taken.

    Thanking India for the help, President Solih wrote on Twitter that whenever Maldives needs the help of a friend, India comes to the fore on such occasions. Thank you wholeheartedly to PM Modi, the government and the people of India. Today, he has shown the spirit and generosity of being neighbor with the help of $ 250 million.

  • Covid 19 Vaccine News: Serum Institute told how long people will get ‘Covishield

    New Delhi: In India, an important statement about 73 days in Corona vaccine coming Serum Institute of India unfolded. The Serum Institute said that the government has just given us permission to produce and store the vaccine for future use only. It was clearly stated by the company that Covishield will be launched in the market only if there is complete success in the trials and regulatory approvals are obtained.

    Some media reports had said that the Covishield vaccine of Serum Institute of India will come to market within 73 days. At the same time, now the company has clearly stated that it is just speculation. The vaccine will be brought to market only when all its trials are successful and Kovishield will receive regulatory approval.

    The company tweeted that we would like to clarify that the claim of availability of Covishield in 73 days is misleading. Phase 3 trials are currently underway. We will officially confirm its availability soon.

    Let us know that the phase 3 trial of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine is going on. For this vaccine named Covishield, a deal has been signed between Serum Institute of India (SII) and AstraZeneca. There will be phase 2 and 3 trials of vaccine at 10 centers across the country. SII has also agreed to prepare one billion doses of this vaccine.

    On the other hand, today Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said that if all goes well, the country’s first corona vaccine will come by the end of this year. He said that currently the third phase trial of Corona vaccine has started in the country. The corona vaccine is expected to be launched in India in the next two to three months.

  • Russia Covid-19 vaccine: World leaders, health officials have mixed response

    Russia Covid-19 vaccine: Health officials and world leaders have criticised Russia for releasing the vaccine in haste, by rushing through the first two phases of clinical trials.

    Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement Tuesday – on what Kremlin claims is the world’s first vaccine for the novel coronavirus – was met with a mixed response from leaders and health authorities across the globe.

    The vaccine, dubbed ‘Sputnik V’, was granted regulatory approval by Russia’s health ministry even before it cleared a vital last-stage of human trials to establish its safety and efficiency. Health officials and world leaders have criticised Russia for releasing the vaccine in haste, by rushing through the first two phases of clinical trials.

    Responding to Putin’s claim, a spokesperson for the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that “rigorous review” and assessment of the vaccine was needed before the global health body could recommend the use of the Russian vaccine, AFP reported.

    “We are in close contact with the Russian health authorities and discussions are ongoing with respect to possible WHO pre-qualification of the vaccine,” WHO spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said during an online press briefing. “Pre-qualification of any vaccine includes the rigorous review and assessment of all the required safety and efficacy data.”

  • Demand for Corona armor increased due to increasing cases of Covid-19, know what is the specialty of this policy

    New Delhi: It is believed that the novel corona virus epidemic has reached its peak. The virus has caught more than two crore people from different parts of the world. Day by day the situation is getting serious and it is feared that the total number of dead will soon cross the 10 lakh mark. Many new cases of corona virus infection are being reported every day in India and the total number of infected patients in the country has crossed 20 lakh. 40,000 of these people have also lost their lives due to Covid-19. Although the possibility of vaccination of corona virus infection still seems far away, but the government is making the best use of its existing resources to make sure that the virus can be stopped and it will at least give people their Make prey 

    On the one hand, while the government is doing its work, on the other hand, it is also the responsibility of the citizens to take all precautionary measures to prevent the virus from spreading. One of the most important measures will also be to secure for yourself a comprehensive health insurance policy. If you are admitted to hospital for treatment of corona virus infection, then your health insurance plan will protect you from treatment expenses and pay your treatment expenses. You can buy a health insurance policy of a substantial sum insured at a nominal price like Rs 800-1000 per month.

    Steps taken by IRDAI at the right time 

    In view of the increasing number of people infected with Covid-19 in the country, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed all general and health insurance companies to have a standard for customers as soon as possible. Individual Covid-19 Health Insurance Plan to be introduced. This product is specially designed keeping in mind the needs of such people, who are able to pay Rs 800-1000 per month for a health insurance policy with minimum sum insured. IRDAI has taken steps ahead of itself in view of the present conditions and to bring quality health facilities within the reach of every person. IRDAI had directed all insurance companies to create a standard health insurance product providing appropriate treatment for Covid-19. 

  • More than 51 crore received in CG Chief Minister relief fund

    Chief Minister Mr. Baghel expresses gratitude to all donors

     So far, 51 crore 34 lakh 69 thousand 766 rupees have been received from various people and voluntary organizations for help in prevention of corona virus (Kovid-19) in the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Of these, an amount of Rs 9 crore 20 lakh has been distributed to various districts of the state for assistance. Chief Minister Mr. Bhupesh Baghel has expressed his gratitude to all donors, people and voluntary organizations for coming forward in this.
        
        In this hour of crisis due to Kovid-19, any person or voluntary organizations can provide assistance in the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund to help the daily salaried laborers and the needy. For this, SBI of Chief Minister’s Assistance Fund Assistance can be donated to account number 30198873179. Its IFSC The code is SBIN0004286. Its UPI ID is cgcmrelieffund @ sbi and the online portal cmrf.cg.gov.in. This amount is eligible for exemption under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act.

  • As per Chief Minister’s instruction Covid-19 hospital being set-up in ESIC hospital’s newly constructed building in Dingapur, Korba

    100-bed Covid hospital to have all modern facilities including ventilator

    Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel is self-monitoring the status of measures being taken for the  prevention and control of Covid-19 in Katghora of Korba district. He is being informed regarding the daily situation on ground by  Korba district’s Collector and SP. The Chief Minister has given instructions to establish a state-of-the-art hospital in Korba district for the treatment of Corona infected patients. On his instruction, the newly constructed building of ESIC Hospital in Dingapur, Korba is being developed rapidly as a Covid Hospital. Various facilities are being developed in the hospital by converging various government funds including DMF and CSR funds.
     
     The Health Department, under the guidance of Collector Mrs. Kiran Kaushal, is rapidly developing a 100 bed hospital for the treatment of corona infected patients. A 20-bed ICU-HDU and a 50-bed general ward have been created along with arrangements in 33 single wards with single rooms in the hospital. A consolidated oxygen supply system has also been established in the wards, including 3 ventilators in the hospital, if needed to treat corona infections. Instructions have been issued to acquire 18 more ventilators from private hospitals of the district immediately, if needed. For the treatment of corona infected patients, 4 ward boys including 6 specially trained doctors and 12 nursing staff have also been deployed on duty.  Adequate number of medicines, PPE kits, mask sanitizers and other necessary equipment and security items have been arranged in this hospital.
      Separate accommodation for doctors and paramedical staff working in Covid Hospital has been made in the hospital premises itself.  32 houses built in the hospital premises have been acquired for this.

  • Chhattisgarh sets an example for the whole country for controlling Corona virus epidemic : Baghel

    Chief Minister  appreciated the discipline, sacrifice and dedication shown by the people since last one month

     Chief Minister addresses the people of the state: expressed gratitude for the support being given since last one month

     Chief Minister requested the people to continue taking precaution and care: Corona crisis is under control in the state but the danger not yet averted

    Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel, while addressing the people of the state today, said that  the discipline, strength and grit shown by the people, to tackle the Corona crisis, since last one month, is unique.
          Chief Minister Shri  Baghel said in the address that just a month before, I sought your cooperation by addressing you in a similar way, to deal with the corona virus crisis. Telling the truth,  when I was appealing to you for your support for the first time to take preventive actions for spread of Corona virus, I had many apprehensions.  It was not an easy task to ask the crores of people of such a large state to follow the changes in their way of life, business, conduct etc. But the discipline, strength and liveliness in dealing with the crisis, that all of you have shown up is unique.
     
    Shri Baghel said that today Chhattisgarh has set an example before the whole country for effectively controlling the corona virus epidemic, the root being sense of sacrifice and dedication in all of you towards your family and people of the state.  I thank you wholeheartedly for all this.  I will always be indebted to you for this cooperation.  I would like to thank all the Doctors, Health workers, District and Police Administration, Food, Women and Child Development, all the employees of Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Public Relations Department, who worked 24 hours to deal with this crisis.  I will also be grateful to our friends in media, voluntary and social organizations who supported us every moment.
     
    Chief Minister said that in keeping the corona crisis under control in our state, our villages have played a very important role.
    Chhattisgarh is the state of villages and the way our villagers voluntarily followed physical distancing and cleanliness in our villages is unique.  I express my gratitude with folded hands.  You will be happy to know that today Chhattisgarh is being praised all over the country. Reserve Bank of India has praised us. We are at the forefront of all states in corona virus control.  This is all because of you. We are considering starting a lot of economic activities in the state from April 20.  MNREGA works have started in the villages.  What works can be done in your districts?  Its complete information and directions are being provided to all of you.  It is important for everyone to follow these guidelines.

    Chief Minister  Shri Baghel humbly requested the people of the state to take complete care in  daily activities. He said that you all should be beware of rumours.  We have controlled the corona in the state, but the danger has not yet averted.  We cannot  give another opportunity for spread of Corona in our state.  If you all follow physical distancing, wash your hands continuously and avoid creating congestion in places, there will be no chance for Corona to spread again in the State.  Once again, I thank you for your cooperation.  Our solidarity will make us fully successful in our efforts.