Month: April 2021

Country reports over two lakh fresh COVID cases today

Corona cases are increasing rapidly in the country. The rapid rise in the Covid-19 cases has increased the active caseloads in the several States and Union Territories. As a result, the recovery rate is continuously declining in India. However, the vaccination drive is progressing smoothly in the various parts of the country.

The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has informed today that over eleven crore forty four lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered to the beneficiaries so far. In the 24 hours, over 33 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been inoculated to the beneficiaries.

The Ministry further informed that a record number of over two lakh new cases have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours. With this, cumulative positive cases crossed one crore forty lakh mark. This is the first time when the country has registered over two lakh new cases in a single day since the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in the country.

The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has said, there are more than fourteen lakh seventy one thousand active cases in the country which comprises 10.45 per cent of the total positive cases. In the last 24 hours, a total of one thousand thirty-eight deaths have been reported in the country taking the toll to over one lakh seventy-three thousand across the country.

Amid the rising new cases, the recovery rate has further declined to 88.31 per cent. The Ministry informed that more than 93 thousand people have recovered from the coronavirus infection within 24 hours. So far, more than one crore twenty-four lakh patients have already been recovered from this infectious disease in the country

Over one crore 28 lakh vaccine doses administered under Teeka Utsav

India has been scaling multiple peaks in its effort to vaccinate vulnerable sections of its population against the COVID-19 virus. The clarion call given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of observing a four-day special vaccination drive in the form of ‘Tika Utsav’ culminated yesterday with over 1 crore 28 lakh vaccine doses administered to eligible beneficiaries.

AIR respondent reports, Tika Utsav saw many Workplace Vaccination Centres (CVCs) operational across the private and public workplaces. In a span of four days, the nation also witnessed remarkable scaling up of number of functional COVID vaccination centres. With the mantra given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to achieve complete utilisation of resources, nearly 20 thousand additional vaccination centres on an average were made functional in addition to the existing 45 thousand centres.

The vaccination programme which earlier recorded lower turnouts on weekends witnessed heavy footfalls even on Sundays where on the first day of the special vaccination drive more than 27 lakh doses were administered.  

With over 33 lakh doses of vaccine being administered yesterday, three states in the country namely Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan have till now given more than 1 crore doses to eligible beneficiaries.

Government assures of availability of sufficient stock of oxygen in the country; Says steps initiated to ensure supply of medical oxygen to affected states

Amid the growing demands of medical oxygen in the country, the government has assured that sufficient stocks of oxygen are available in the country. The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has informed that the present oxygen stocks are more than 50 thousand metric tonnes in the country.

It also informed that the country’s daily production capacity of oxygen is more than seven thousand metric tonnes and the production capacity has further scaled up. The Central Government has asked the States to make rational use of medical oxygen and avoid wastage to fulfil the growing demands.

Empowered Group has also initiated action to ensure the sufficient availability of medical oxygen. The government assured that the surplus oxygen available with the steel plants is also being utilized as per the need. States have also been asked to set up Control Rooms to ensure smooth supply of oxygen to the districts.

The government has initiated several measures to ensure supply of medical oxygen to various affected states. Steps have been taken to increase production of medical oxygen, utilization of the surplus stocks available with steel plants and mapping the requirements of states with oxygen sources.

Mapping of the surplus sources with States that have greater need for oxygen such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, is being finalised in consultation with the manufacturers, States and other stakeholders.

7 Ways to be happier

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1. Don’t start with profundities. When I began my Happiness Project, I realized pretty quickly that, rather than jumping in with lengthy daily meditation or answering deep questions of self-identity, I should start with the basics, like going to sleep at a decent hour and not letting myself get too hungry. Science backs this up; these two factors have a big impact on happiness.

2. Do let the sun go down on anger. I had always scrupulously aired every irritation as soon as possible, to make sure I vented all bad feelings before bedtime. Studies show, however, that the notion of anger catharsis is poppycock. Expressing anger related to minor, fleeting annoyances just amplifies bad feelings, while not expressing anger often allows it to dissipate.

3. Fake it till you feel it. Feelings follow actions. If I’m feeling low, I deliberately act cheery, and I find myself actually feeling happier. If I’m feeling angry at someone, I do something thoughtful for her and my feelings toward her soften. This strategy is uncannily effective.

4. Realize that anything worth doing is worth doing badly. Challenge and novelty are key elements of happiness. The brain is stimulated by surprise, and successfully dealing with an unexpected situation gives a powerful sense of satisfaction. People who do new things―learn a game, travel to unfamiliar places―are happier than people who stick to familiar activities that they already do well. I often remind myself to “Enjoy the fun of failure” and tackle some daunting goal.

5. Don’t treat the blues with a “treat.” Often the things I choose as “treats” aren’t good for me. The pleasure lasts a minute, but then feelings of guilt and loss of control and other negative consequences deepen the lousiness of the day. While it’s easy to think, I’ll feel good after I have a few glasses of wine…a pint of ice cream…a cigarette…a new pair of jeans, it’s worth pausing to ask whether this will truly make things better.

6. Buy some happiness. Our basic psychological needs include feeling loved, secure, and good at what we do. You also want to have a sense of control. Money doesn’t automatically fill these requirements, but it sure can help. I’ve learned to look for ways to spend money to stay in closer contact with my family and friends; to promote my health; to work more efficiently; to eliminate sources of irritation and marital conflict; to support important causes; and to have enlarging experiences. For example, when my sister got married, I splurged on a better digital camera. It was expensive, but it gave me a lot of happiness.

7. Exercise to boost energy. I knew, intellectually, that this worked, but how often have I told myself, “I’m just too tired to go to the gym”? Exercise is one of the most dependable mood-boosters. Even a 10-minute walk can brighten my outlook.

10. Take action. Some people assume happiness is mostly a matter of inborn temperamet. Although it’s true that genetics play a big role, about 40 percent of your happiness level is within your control. Taking time to reflect, and making conscious steps to make your life happier, really does work. So use these tips to start your own Happiness Project. I promise it won’t take you a whole year.

I hope these tips help you.

Thank you.

10 Simple ways to deal with stress

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Tips to manage stressful situations

It might surprise you to learn that biological stress is a fairly recent discovery. It wasn’t until the late 1950s that endocrinologist Hans Selye first identified and documented stress.

Symptoms of stress existed long before Selye, but his discoveries led to new research that has helped millions cope with stress. We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 ways to relieve stress.

Listen to music

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a stressful situation, try taking a break and listening to relaxing music. Playing calm music has a positive effect on the brain and body, can lower blood pressure, and reduce cortisol, a hormone linked to stress.

We recommend cello master Yo-Yo Ma playing Bach, but if classical really isn’t your thing, try listening to ocean or nature sounds. It may sound cheesy, but they have similar relaxing effects to music.

Talk it out with a friend

When you’re feeling stressed, take a break to call a friend and talk about your problems. Good relationships with friends and loved ones are important to any healthy lifestyle.

They’re especially important when you’re under a lot of stress. A reassuring voice, even for a minute, can put everything in perspective.

Talk yourself through it

Sometimes calling a friend is not an option. If this is the case, talking calmly to yourself can be the next best thing.

Don’t worry about seeming crazy — just tell yourself why you’re stressed out, what you have to do to complete the task at hand, and most importantly, that everything will be okay.

Eat right

Stress levels and a proper diet are closely related. When we’re overwhelmed, we often forget to eat well and resort to using sugary, fatty snack foods as a pick-me-up.

Try to avoid sugary snacks and plan ahead. Fruits and vegetables are always good, and fish with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to reduce the symptoms of stress. A tuna sandwich really is brain food.

Laugh it off

Laughter releases endorphins that improve mood and decrease levels of the stress-causing hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Laughing tricks your nervous system into making you happy.

Our suggestion: watch some classic Monty Python skits like “The Ministry of Silly Walks.” Those Brits are so hilarious, you’ll soon be cracking up, rather than cracking up.

Drink tea

A large dose of caffeine causes a short-term spike in blood pressure. It may also cause your hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis to go into overdrive.

Instead of coffee or energy drinks, try green tea. It has less than half the caffeine of coffee and contains healthy antioxidants, as well as theanine, an amino acid that has a calming effect on the nervous system.

Be mindful

Most of the tips we’ve suggested provide immediate relief, but there are also many lifestyle changes that can be more effective in the long run. The concept of “mindfulness” is a large part of meditative and somatic approaches to mental health and has become popular recently.

From yoga and tai chi to meditation and Pilates, these systems of mindfulness incorporate physical and mental exercises that prevent stress from becoming a problem. Try joining a class.

Exercise (even for a minute)

Exercise doesn’t necessarily mean power lifting at the gym or training for a marathon. A short walk around the office or simply standing up to stretch during a break at work can offer immediate relief in a stressful situation.

Getting your blood moving releases endorphins and can improve your mood almost instantaneously.

Sleep better

Everyone knows stress can cause you to lose sleep. Unfortunately, lack of sleep is also a key cause of stress. This vicious cycle causes the brain and body to get out of whack and only gets worse with time.

Make sure to get the doctor-recommended seven to eight hours of sleep. Turn the TV off earlier, dim the lights, and give yourself time to relax before going to bed. It may be the most effective stress buster on our list.

Breathe easy

he advice “take a deep breath” may seem like a cliché, but it holds true when it comes to stress. For centuries, Buddhist monks have been conscious of deliberate breathing during meditation.

For an easy three- to five-minute exercise, sit up in your chair with your feet flat on the floor and hands on top of your knees. Breathe in and out slowly and deeply, concentrating on your lungs as they expand fully in your chest.

While shallow breathing causes stress, deep breathing oxygenates your blood, helps center your body, and clears your mind.

Learn more about stress relief

Stress is an unavoidable part of life, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Too much untreated stress can cause potentially serious physical and mental health problems.

The good news is that in many cases, stress is manageable. With some patience and a few useful strategies, you can reduce your stress, whether it’s family stress or stress at the workplace.

I hope these tips help you.

Thank you.

How to choose the right college for you

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Choosing a college is about more than the name on the diploma. Where a student goes to school touches numerous aspects of his or her life, from academic studies to social activities and beyond. Considering the importance of this decision, prospective students should think carefully about where they decide to enroll when looking over their options. Accepted to several of your top-choice colleges? That’s an enviable position to be in – though it might not feel like it. Follow these 6 steps to help you make a college decision

  1. Develop your short list.

A lot of thought should go into developing a short list of schools you would like to attend. But what kind of factors should drive your thinking when crafting that list? Brennan Barnard and Rick Clark, authors of “The Truth About College Admission: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together,” urge students to think about location, enrollment size, majors and programs, the people on campus, opportunities outside of the classroom, cost and selectivity.

2, Rank your priorities.

Take time to make your own rankings, weighing the pros and cons of a particular school when you are working on choosing the right college. Carefully consider your wants and needs when thinking about where you’ll spend the next four years or longer. One way to do this, write Barnard and Clark, is to create a list of those wants and needs.

3. Don’t procrastinate.

Deadlines may vary depending on the institution, but applications typically are due by January for regular fall admission. Experts suggest getting started on the application process by the start of your senior year in high school. And plan plenty of time for college visits, taking standardized tests, writing essays and asking for letters of recommendation.

4. Go back to schools.

Once applications are in, it’s time to think hard about where you want to attend, which may prompt another visit. While you should have gotten a feel for campus life during initial college tours, take another trip to each school and ask 10 to 15 detailed questions, says Bob Roth, author of several books on college success. Know what to ask on a college visit, and don’t leave with any questions unanswered. But taking a campus tour can be expensive, considering travel costs. If a return trip is out of the question, take a second look at the campus via a virtual tour and reach out to college officials with any follow-up questions.

5. Delve into departments.

College rankings can be one tool in the decision process, but don’t forget that academic prestige can be examined on a smaller scale, too. Research the departments you’d be studying in, Roth says. Is one school better known for your major? Are faculty actively engaged at school and in the field? Visit college websites and reach out to faculty for more information. U.S. News also ranks specific undergraduate programs in business and engineering.

6. Compare financial aid awards.

If you’re looking to graduate from college with little or no debt, carefully compare financial aid packages. It’s wise to look beyond the tuition and see what other fees apply. Also, understand the difference between free money – such as grants and scholarships – and loans, which you’ll have to pay back eventually. Some colleges offer generous financial aid packages meeting full financial need, meaning those students are not required to take out loans.

5 Steps to finding the right career.

If you’re feeling stuck, unsure, or confused with your career choices, don’t worry. Here are five steps you can take toward discovering the career that will truly satisfy you.

1. Take career assessments.

Remember in high school, being given career personality tests that would tell you what you should be when you grow up? They may have seemed silly, but the right career assessment can actually be an incredibly useful tool in discovering your path , especially if you aren’t sure where to start. There are two elements to a career assessment.

  • It should be valid and reliable. The test should actually measure what it claims to measure, and you should get consistent results over multiple tries.
  • You should know how to use the results to your advantage. It’s one thing to have a list of potential careers. It’s another to use a career assessment as a starting point for insight and self-reflection. Remember, a career assessment isn’t a shortcut; it’s a tool. It’s up to you to use it.

2. Make a list of your options.

Overwhelmed by the need to make a decision? Whether you know exactly what you want to do or not, knowing how to get there is tricky. In order to find your dream career, you need to carefully sort through your options in order to find the best route.

Make a list of all your options, whether those are tangible job opportunities, education, or career paths. Once you have everything written down, you can parse out what isn’t exactly right, and narrow your goals. Try to create as many options for yourself, so you have plenty to choose from. You can also rank your options from best to worst, and even combine some that may be similar.

3. Look for overlap.

What you’re good at, what companies need, and what you like to do might all be different, but it’s important to try to find the overlap between the three. That’s how you find your optimal career path. Rather than looking at job titles, consider your interests, hobbies, and skills, and then work out how those translate.

While you’re at it, look back at your previous experiences to inform your future. What did you enjoy doing in previous jobs? What did you dislike? Knowing your values, passions, and skills will help you understand what kind of career you should pursue. And being alert of these factors means you can actively seek out careers that require your specific talents.

4. Network.

Whether you’re actively searching for a new career, or just trying to get a sense of what path you should be on, networking is a great way to dip your feet in the waters. The more people you meet, the more insight you can get into what the work environment is like, what the people are like, and how they enjoy the work. And if you are looking for that next job, networking is crucial. Surveys show about 85% of jobs are filled through networking!

5. Ask a mentor.

Never underestimate the value and power of a good mentor! When I made my career shift, I knew I couldn’t go at it alone. I decided I wanted to learn from the best — so I started working with mentors.

There are many different types of mentors, from the kind you pay to the kind that has been there, done that, to the kind that can advocate for you at work. The right mentor, no matter what type, will give you guidance and help boost your career. And the studies back it up — about 80% of CEOs attribute their success to having worked with mentors.

I hope these tips help you.

Thank you.

5 must read books for young adults (non-fiction)

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We talk a lot about all of the hottest new fiction (and old faves), but there’s a ton of great nonfiction out there, too. And a lot of it focuses on topics and stories that you should know about so we thought it was time to give the genre a little love. Because great stories keep you turning pages, whether they are made up or true-to-life!

1. March

ICYMI, John Lewis is a congressman from Georgia, and he’s kind of a big deal.

You may have seen him featured in David Letterman’s recent interview with Barack Obama. He’s one of the key figures of the civil rights movement, and his commitment to justice and nonviolence has taken him from a segregated schoolroom to the 1963 March on Washington and from receiving beatings from state troopers to receiving the Medal of Freedom.

March is the first in a graphic novel trilogy, and you should totally pick it up to learn more about this American icon.

2. This Land is Our Land: A History of American Immigration

Immigration is a hot-button issue these days. And American attitudes towards immigrants are paradoxical.

On the one hand, we see our country as a haven for the poor and oppressed; anyone, no matter his or her background, can find freedom here and achieve the “American Dream.” On the other hand, we set boundaries and restrictions on who may come to this country and whether they may become citizens.

If you’re looking to know more about the backstory of immigration in the U.S., particularly the ways in which government policy and popular responses to immigrant groups has evolved, check out This Land is Our Land.

3. Blood, Bullets, and Bones

If you are a fan of mysteries and crime scene drama, you have to check out this fascinating look at the ever-changing science of forensics.

Author Bridget Heos uses real-life cases to tell the history of modern forensic science, from the first test for arsenic poisoning to fingerprinting, firearm and blood spatter analysis, DNA evidence, and more. By turns captivating and shocking, Blood, Bullets, and Bones demonstrates the essential role forensic science has played in our criminal justice system.

4. Dear Bully

Have you ever been bullied? Have you ever witnessed bullying? You are not alone, and Dear Bully will prove it.

Seventy of today’s top authors come together to share their stories about bullying — as silent observers on the sidelines of high school, as victims, and as perpetrators — in a collection at turns moving and self-effacing, but always deeply personal.

5. The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives

If it weren’t for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met.

Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment.

The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.

I hope you like this list.

Thank you.

India finalises air-bubble agreement with Sri Lanka

Ministry of Civil Aviation has finalized an air bubble agreement with Sri Lanka. In a tweet, the ministry said, all eligible passengers will be able to travel between the two countries in the near future. Sri Lanka has become sixth country in the SAARC region to enter such agreement with India.

With this, India now has such pacts with 28 countries, including Afghanistan, Bahrain, Canada, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, the Maldives, Nigeria, Qatar, UAE, UK and US.
Scheduled international flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Five terrorists killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, FIVE terrorists were gunned down by security forces in south Kashmir since last evening in two separate encounters that had broken out between security forces and terrorists at Hadipora Shopian and Semthan in Bijbehara area of Anantnag district.

Police said that three terrorists of Al-Badr terror outfit were killed in Hadipora Shopian encounter whereas in Semthan Bijbehara, two terrorists who were responsible for killing an Army Jawan two days back were neutralised today.

Arms and ammunition have also been recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists.

Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police Kashmir, Vijay Kumar said that in the Shopian encounter, a joint team of security forces and parents made efforts and appealed to the newly recruited terrorist to surrender but other terrorists didn’t allow him to surrender.

The encounter at Hadipora Shopian and in Semthan Bijbehara area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district had started yesterday evening after terrorists fired upon the security forces who were launching Cordon and Search Operations based on specific intelligence input about the presence of terrorists in these areas.

Campaigning in full swing for the fifth phase of assembly elections in West Bengal

Campaigning is in full swing for the fifth phase of assembly elections in West Bengal. Top leaders of various political parties are criss-crossing the poll-bound constituencies in the state.

Senior BJP leader and Home Minister Amit Shah is holding rallies and road shows in Nadia and North 24 Pargana districts today while Dilip Ghosh, Mithun Chakraborty and Shubhendu Adhikari are campaigning at Bardhaman, Kolkata, North 24 Parganas as well as in North Dinajpur and Jalpaiguri.

Trinamool Congress leader Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is holding public meetings at Jalpaiguri and a road show at East Bardhaman as Abhishek Banerjee is attending rallies at Nadia and North 24 Parganas.

Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachhan is scheduled to hold a road show at Kolkata this afternoon. On the other hand, leaders of Sanyukta Morcha are also scheduled to take part in rallies together in Kolkata today.

Delhi govt bans all gatherings except for marriages and funerals till 30th April;Public transport and cinema halls to operate with 50% capacity

Delhi government has banned all social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious, festival related and other gatherings and congregations till 30th April.

As per order issued by Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) funeral and last rites related gatherings are allowed upto 20 persons. Marriage related gatherings are allowed upto 50 persons. The order said that the restaurants and bars are allowed upto 50 per cent of the seating capacity.

The cinemas, theatres, multiplexes will be permitted to open with up to 50 per cent of seating capacity. In addition, swimming pools in the national capital will remain closed except for training of sportspersons participating in national, global events. The order said, Delhi Metro, DTC and Intra-State movement of buses will be permitted to run at not more than 50 per cent of the capacity.

The authorities also added that colleges, coaching institutions will remain closed in Delhi in view of the rising cases. Students of classes 9 to 12 may be called to school only for academic guidance and support for mid-term exams, pre-board exams and annual exams or board exams with the consent of parents.

According to the order, it will be mandatory for people travelling by air from Maharashtra to Delhi to carry a negative RT-PCR test done 72 hours prior to arrival. The passengers who are found without a negative report will have to remain quarantine for 14 days.

All Government offices of NCT of Delhi, Autonomous bodies, PSUs, Corporations and Local Bodies will function with officers of the level of Grade-I, equivalent and above to the extent of 100 per cent strength. The remaining staff will attend upto 50 per cent as per requirement.

In view of rising Covid-19 cases in the National Capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged everyone to wear a mask including the people who have taken the vaccine against coronavirus and follow Covid protocols. Briefing media Mr Kejriwal said today that Delhi has registered a single-highest day spike of 10 thousand 732 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. Terming the present situation of Covid-19 in the city worrisome, he urged people to stay at home as far as possible. The Chief Minister said, Delhi Government has imposed some fresh restrictions limiting the capacity of cinema halls, restaurants, buses. He said, Government is not in favour of lockdown, but imposed the restrictions as there was no other option. Mr Kejriwal said, lockdown is not a solution to fight coronavirus and it should only be imposed if the hospital system collapses. He requested the Centre to remove age restrictions on vaccination saying 65 percent of patients are below 45 years of age.

India becomes fastest vaccinating country in world; Administers over 10 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 85 days

India continues to add new leaflets to the chronicles of its world’s largest and fastest COVID-19 Vaccination drive. The country has achieved the landmark of administering over 10 crore vaccine doses in a record time of 85 days surpassing the vaccination rate of all other countries in the world including that of the USA and China. With administration of over 35 lakh doses in the last 24 hours, the nation today stands at a cumulative figure of administering nearly 10 crore 16 lakh COVID-19 Vaccine doses. The numbers are set to soar higher with the pan-India special vaccination drive kick-starting from today in the form of ‘Teeka Utsav’.

The nation commenced the largest vaccination drive in the world on 16th January this year with vaccination of healthcare workers. Vaccination of front line workers began from 2nd February whereas from 1st of March vaccination of everyone aged above 60 years and above 45 years with specified co-morbidities was undertaken. Widening the scope of Vaccination, from 1st of this month, under the current phase everyone above the age of 45 is being vaccinated.  The Health Ministry has informed that in a short span of time nearly 7 crore people above 45 years have already been administered the first shot of the COVID-19 Vaccine whereas in the same age group over 24 lakh people have been fully vaccinated after receiving their second dose of vaccination as well.

The Health Ministry has informed that the COVID-19 recovery rate in the country today witnessed a slight decline and stood at 90.44 per cent. It said, in the last 24 hours, over 90 thousand people were discharged after recovery. Till now, over 1 crore 20 lakh people have recovered from the COVID-19 infection in the country.

In the last 24 hours, 1 lakh 52 thousand 879 new cases were reported. Ten States including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Kerala have shown a steep rise in the daily new cases. Over 80 per cent of the new cases are reported from these 10 states.The number of active cases in the country today stands at the figure of around 11 lakh 8 thousand, comprising around 8.29 per cent of the total reported cases. The Health Ministry informed that 839 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours due to COVID-19 taking the cumulative toll to 1 lakh 69 thousand 275.

With a special focus on the 5-point principle of  ‘Test, Track, Treat, Isolate & Vaccinate’, the number of cumulative COVID-19 testing reported by Indian Council of Medical Research, ICMR has surpassed the figure of 25 crore 66 lakh. The apex medical research body has informed that in the past 24 hours alone more than 14 lakh 12 thousand samples were tested in the country.

As of today, two thousand 450 laboratories are engaged in the work of testing COVID samples across the country which include one thousand 230 government and one thousand 220 private labs.

PM urges people to follow four principles ‘Each One, Vaccinate One’ , ‘Each One , Treat One’ , ‘Each One, Save One’ to fight pandemic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to everyone to follow four fold principle as the nation kick-starts four day special vaccination drive, Teeka Utsav today. Emphasising on the need to follow both personal and social hygiene, Mr. Modi urged citizens to imbibe these four principles which include ‘Each One, Vaccinate One’ , ‘Each One , Treat One’ , ‘Each One, Save One’ , and people led creation of Micro Containment Zones.

The Prime Minister said the ‘Teeka Utsav’ is the beginning of the second big war against Corona Pandemic. He also urged citizens to ensure zero wastage of COVID vaccines and asked those eligible to be vaccinated to get their jabs. Mr. Modi said during this time we have to move towards optimum utilization of the country’s vaccination capacity. He added that this will also in a way increase our vaccination capacity. The Prime Minister asserted that the Nation’s success in the fight against the pandemic will be determined by the fact that people don’t step outside their houses without pressing needs.

Entrusting women with the job of getting every eligible beneficiary in the house to get vaccinated, Mr. Modi stressed that our success will be determined by how we wear masks and follow other covid appropriate behaviours. He expressed confidence that with public participation in these four days, at the individual level, at the level of society and at the level of administration, the country will be able to achieve a major breakthrough in its Corona oriented fight.

Four day long special vaccination drive, Teeka Utsav progresses smoothly across the country

The four day long special vaccination drive, Teeka Utsav,  has started from today all over the country. The vaccine drive which began on the Birth anniversary of social reformer Jyotiba Phule  will culminate on 14th April on the occasion of birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar.

Union Territory of Puducherry is geared up for the Covid 19 Vaccination drive to prevent the spike of the Corona virus disease in recent days.

Gujarat is celebrating the four day special vaccination drive in the state from today. More than 89 lakh persons have been vaccinated in the state till now. According to the state health department, 2 lakh 87 thousand 217 persons were vaccinated in the state yesterday. AIR Ahmedabad correspondent reports that the state has launched a special vaccination drive against the Covid-19 to cover the maximum number of people.

Along with the nationwide campaign,  an immunization drive is being conducted  from today  in Madhya Pradesh. During this 4-day festival, all 51 districts have been targeted for vaccination against corona.

Along with the rest of the nation, Teeka Utsav commenced today in Sikkim. In Gangtok, vaccines are being administered at the urban primary health centre and Paljor Stadium. On the occasion, chief minister PS Tamang received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine at STNM Hospital near Gangtok.

The Teeka Utsav has brought  a new sense of confidence and enthusiasm among Mumbaikars which began today. People are visiting the vaccination centres in Mumbai as well as other parts of Maharashtra. Due to the adequate supply of vaccines to Maharashtra, the state has become the first state to administer One crore doses to the beneficiaries.

In Bihar, a large number of people above the age of  45 years  are approaching vaccination centres across the state for Covid-19 vaccine. The state government has said four lakh people will be vaccinated each day during ongoing Teeka Utsav. Chief Minister Nitsh Kumar has appealed to people to come forward for vaccination to contain corona pandemic.Mr Kumar said additional arrangements have been made for mass vaccination. Two  lakh 52 thousand 835 people took the vaccine during the past 24 hour in the state. Over 46 lakh 83 thousand 143 people have so far been vaccinated in the State. The State government has demanded 30 lakh dose from the centre.

Union Minister of State for health and  family welfare Ashwani Kumar Choubey called for upgradation of RT-PCR machines in the state as per the guidelines of Indian Council of Medical Research. The minister said all states have been requested to conduct more than 75 percent  Covid tests through RT-PCR method.

Central Council Member of Indian Dental association, Dr. Sudarshan Ranpise urged all eligible citizens to get vaccinated. He also made a request not to believe in rumours and follow covid protocols.