United Nations

Rediff.com » News » United Nations

News for United Nations

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Railways manufactures prototype of non-AC isolation coaches

The railways has manufactured a prototype of an isolation ward for treating coronavirus patients by converting non-air-conditioned train coaches, it said on Saturday. Once the best practices are......

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said it is focusing on high disease-burden hotspots and working in tandem with states to implement rigorous contact-tracing, community surveillance and......

Amid spike in Covid cases, India boosts health infrastructure

Amid looming fears of coronavirus infection entering the community transmission stage, India is boosting its overall health infrastructure by initiating measures like designating dedicated......

Oxford varsity enrols volunteers for Covid vaccine trial

Scientists from the University of Oxford have opened up their COVID-19 vaccines for clinical trial recruitments as part of a 'rapid vaccine response' to the coronavirus pandemic. The trial, a......

India readies for massive testing exercise after lockdown

The ICMR is working on a war footing to develop the testing ecosystem -- especially for the screening blood tests.NIV, Pune, is in the process of validating antibody-based screening kits.The ICMR......

Customs allows e-clearance for moving laptops

The Customs clearance required for moving equipment like laptops, desktops, etc out of SEZ units was delaying things as the clearance had to be taken in person after a first level of approval......

Why migrant labourers have little choice but to head home

Around 81 per cent of the workers constitute the unorganised sector - devoid of any social security cover and outside the purview of a complex set of labour laws. Sitting on a bicycle in New......

COVID-19: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug

Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed......

Coronavirus: India Inc's 5-point wishlist for Modi

Business leaders, among others, ask govt to let go of fiscal target, seek stimulus, and direct cash transfer. Top India Inc representatives, in an unusual video-conference meeting with Prime......

SBI commits 0.25% of FY20 profit to help fight COVID-19

The fund used to fight the coronavirus pandemic will be spent from CSR funds. The country's biggest lender State Bank of India on Monday said it will provide 0.25 per cent of its annual profit for......

'Very surprised with Kanikaji's behaviour'

Kanika Kapoor became the first Bollywood celebrity to test positive for coronavirus. Reportedly, the singer arrived in Lucknow from the United Kingdom and attended a party, where she interacted......

Videos: Sonam, Bachchans cheer COVID-19 heroes

Like the rest of India, film folk like Lata Mangeshkar, Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar came out on their balconies to clap and give a shout-out to people, who have been providing......

#JantaCurfew: 'Show solidarity during this time'

When Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi called for a Janta curfew, film folk went on social media to stress on his words. This is what they said: Kiara Advani: It's our turn now guys! We are......

Combating coronavirus: BCCI donates 51 crore

India's richest sports body Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday pledged a donation of 51 crore to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund in country's fight against COVID-19 pandemic.......

We'll be stronger than ever in 2021: Naomi Osaka

'We'll be stronger than ever in 2021' IMAGE: Naomi Osaka was the central character in the video to launch Tokyo 2020’s official motto for the Games, launched last month. Photograph:......

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

IMAGE: Ultimately, it was the growing chorus of concerns from famous athletes and nations under lockdown that sunk Tokyo's hopes to hold the Olympics as planned in July. Photograph: Carl......

Chinese football eyeing return to action

'We are professional players, we should be able to overcome whatever obstacles lie in front of us.' IMAGE: Citizens wear a protective facemasks as they play football at a park in Beijing on......

SEE: 'Please stay at home', Kohli, Sachin urge people

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country as a precautionary measure against COVID-19, Team India skipper Virat Kohli urged the citizens to stay indoors and......

Videos for United Nations

See All

Web results for United Nations

Railways manufactures prototype of non-AC isolation coaches

The railways has manufactured a prototype of an isolation ward for treating coronavirus patients by converting non-air-conditioned train coaches,... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/pix-railways-covid-isolation-coaches-are-here-coronavirus/20200328.htm

Working to implement rigorous contact-tracing, says Govt

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said it is focusing on high disease-burden hotspots and working in tandem with states to implement rigorous... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/working-to-implement-rigorous-contact-tracing-govt/20200328.htm

UK will have done well if fewer than 20,000 die, NHS medical director says

The United Kingdom will have done well if it comes through the coronavirus crisis with fewer than 20,000 deaths, Stephen Powis, the national... ...

http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/INworldNews/~3/s4K2L7pW5qQ/uk-will-have-done-well-if-fewer-than-20000-die-nhs-medical-director-says-idINKBN21F0Q0

BCCI donates 51 crore

India's richest sports body Board of Control for Cricket in India on Saturday pledged a donation of� 51 crore to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund... ...

http://www.rediff.com/sports/report/combating-coronavirus-raina-donates--52-lakh/20200328.htm

Oxford varsity enrols volunteers for Covid vaccine trial

Scientists from the University of Oxford have opened up their COVID-19 vaccines for clinical trial recruitments as part of a 'rapid vaccine... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/coronavirus-oxford-enrols-volunteers-for-covid-vaccine-trial/20200328.htm

See All