Geneva: UN agencies, including the World Health Organization, have called on Russia to end its attacks on hospitals in Ukraine. The demand comes in the wake of patients and health workers being killed and seriously injured in the attacks. UN agencies say vital health infrastructure in Ukraine is being destroyed and thousands of people are being denied health care.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that talks with Russia will continue and that he is looking forward to meeting with Vladimir Putin. He said the two countries were holding daily talks via video conference. Zelensky said talks were needed to establish more humanitarian corridors and a ceasefire.
UN agencies urge Russia to end attacks on hospitals in Ukraine
Sonia Gandhi will continue as Congress president
New Delhi: Sonia Gandhi will continue as the Congress president. Working Committee met yesterday
The party general said that the meeting was led by Sonia Gandhi
Secretary KC Venugopal said. Assembly elections held in 5 states
It was reported that there would be a change in the Congress leadership in the event of a failure in the polls
There was. Senior leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Ambika Soni and Ghulam Nabi Azad were present at the meeting.
Vaccination for those over 12 years of age from Wednesday: Booster dose for those over 60 years of age
New Delhi: Covid vaccination for 12- to 14-year-olds in the country will begin on Wednesday. The covid vaccine will be given to those born in 2008, 2009, and 2010 from the next day. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandavya has said that corbevax, manufactured by Biological Evans in Hyderabad, will be provided. The covid 19 vaccine is already being given to people over the age of 14 under the ongoing covid vaccination campaign. The government has also decided to immediately remove the requirement that only those with a specific medical condition be eligible for the covid 19 precautionary dose for those over 60 years of age. From March 16, the entire population over the age of 60 will be eligible for the precautionary dose of the covid 19 vaccine. The decision was made after a meeting with health experts.
The nationwide vaccination drive began on January 16 last year. In the first phase, health workers were vaccinated. The next phase of the covid 19 vaccination will begin on March 1 for those over 60 years of age and those with specific illnesses aged 45 years and over. Vaccination will start on April 1, 2021, for everyone over the age of 45. From May 1 last year, the government decided to expand the vaccination drive by allowing vaccination for everyone over the age of 18. The next phase of covid vaccination for adolescents aged 15-18 years began on January 3rd.
Heat Wave in Kerala: Thrissur experienced 38.6 degrees of heat
Thrissur: The state is in the heat of summer. The Met Office said that daytime temperatures are likely in Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, and Kannur districts. The heat is rising in Thrissur too. The temperature here is similar to that of Palakkad. The temperature experienced at Thrissur Vellanikkara on Saturday afternoon was 38.6 degrees Celsius. In the evening it reached 34 degrees.
Central meteorologists say the average night temperature is over 25 degrees. Punalur in Kollam recorded 38 degrees Celsius on Saturday while Palakkad recorded 37.6 degrees Celsius. Daytime temperatures in the districts are expected to cross 36 degrees Celsius. People were advised to be vigilant.
Assam natives killed in road mishap in Pandalam
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked the National Board of Examinations (NCB) to reduce the cut-off mark for NEET PG 2021, the entrance exam for postgraduate medical courses, by 15 percent. The decision was taken against the backdrop of 8,000 vacant seats after two phases of allotment. The Medical Commission also directed the Board to prepare the revised examination results as soon as possible.
The Indian embassy in Ukraine relocated to Poland
Kyiv: The Indian embassy in Ukraine has been relocated to Poland, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The central government said the move was a temporary one, citing security concerns as Russia intensified its offensive. Russian forces continue to attack cities, including the capital Kyiv. Attacks are also reported in western Ukraine.
The central government said in a statement that it would reconsider the decision considering the circumstances. The decision to relocate the Indian embassy came after Russia convened a high-level meeting in the presence of the Prime Minister in the wake of the Ukraine war.
Russian airstrikes near Polish border: 35 killed
Kyiv: Russia’s airstrikes on a military training ground near the Polish border in Ukraine have killed at least 35 people and injured 134 others.
Regional Governor Maxim Kozitsky said Russian planes had fired more than 30 rockets at the Yavoriv International Center for Peacekeeping and Security.
Also known as the International Peacekeeping and Security Center, the site has long been used to train Ukrainian military personnel. Sources say that there are also trainers from the US and other NATO countries.
Russian fighters also opened fire on the airport in the western city of Ivanovsk-Frankivsk, about 250 kilometers from Ukraine’s border with Slovakia and Hungary.
NEET PG: Decided to reduce cutoff marks
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has asked the National Board of Examinations (NCB) to reduce the cut-off mark for NEET PG 2021, the entrance exam for postgraduate medical courses, by 15 percent. The decision was taken against the backdrop of 8,000 vacant seats after two phases of allotment. The Medical Commission also directed the Board to prepare the revised examination results as soon as possible.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Guidelines issued by the Government Ministry of Fertilizers
New Delhi: The Ministry of Fertilizers has issued guidelines for a plan to strengthen the pharmaceutical industry. The ministry said the scheme would be extended to support existing pharma clusters and micro, small and medium enterprises across the country. The objective of the scheme is to improve the productivity, quality, and sustainability of the pharma industry with a total financial outlay of `500 crore during the financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26.
The ministry said the project would make the country a global leader in the pharma sector by providing financial assistance to pharma clusters to create public facilities. This will not only improve the quality but also ensure the sustainable growth of the clusters. In order to upgrade the production facilities of the industries, interest or capital subsidy will be given on their capital loans. The component of the Pharmaceutical Technology Upgradation Assistance Scheme will facilitate the pharma industry with a proven track record of compliance with national and international regulatory standards.
Security forces kill four terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: Security forces killed four militants in a clash in Jammu and Kashmir. Military sources said Jaish-e-Muhammad was killed by terrorists. Clashes broke out between security forces and terrorists in three places. A terrorist was captured alive.
Two were killed in Pulwama and one each in Ganderbal and Handwara. Police said one of the dead was a Pakistani terrorist.
Clashes ended in Handwara and Pulwama. Meanwhile, clashes continued in the Rajwar area, officials said.
