Tag: LoC
Sydney Sees Highest Covid Caseload In Months Despite Lockdown
The Australian city of Sydney has recorded its highest daily rise in Covid-19 cases in months, despite being nearly two weeks into a lockdown. ....
After Conflicts & Neglect, Water & Food Crisis Stare Balochistan In The Face
One of the most neglected areas in South Asia - Balochistan, is facing another tragedy - food insecurity. The UN says that five lakh people are facing a crisis of food insecurity while another 100,000 people need "immediate life-saving assistance due to severe drought-like conditions". ....
90% Indian Women Ate Less During Covid-19 Lockdown: Study
Nine out of 10 women in India had less food, impacting their nutrition levels, during the 2020 nationwide lockdown imposed in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a new study. ....
Increased Screen Time During Covid Lockdown Has Raised Myopia In Children: Study
Significant curbs on time spent outdoors and sharp rise in screen time during the coronavirus pandemic have led to the rise in childhood short-sightedness, also known as myopia, suggests a study. ....
New Zealand Reports 35 New Community Covid Cases Of Delta Variant
New Zealand reported 35 new community Covid-19 cases of the Delta variant on Monday, among which 33 are from Auckland and two from Wellington, bringing the total number of infections in the country's community outbreak to 107. ....
Children Gained Excess Weight During Covid Pandemic: Study
A new study has revealed that children gained excess weight during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially those between 5 to 11 years old. ....
BJP Rules Out Alliance With JD(S) In Karnataka Local Polls
Arun Singh, Karnataka state BJP in-charge, has ruled out alliance with JD(S) for the upcoming local body, Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat polls in Karnataka. ....
Strict Lockdown Likely In Areas Violating Covid SOP In Srinagar
As new cases continue to mount in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city, authorities said on Monday strict lockdown will be imposed in areas where people continue to violate Covid standard operating procedures (SOP). ....
Sun Block: NASA's Mars Missions Will Halt Communication
NASA will halt commanding its Mars missions for the next few weeks as Earth and the Red Planet are on opposite sides of the Sun, the US space agency has said. ....
Govt Resumes E-way Bill Blocking Facility For Non-compliant Taxpayers
The government has resumed the blocking of E-way bill (EWB) generation facility for all the taxpayers who fail to file their monthly or quarterly GST return for two successive periods. ....
