Over 60k new COVID-19 cases reported in last 24 hours, lowest after 75 days
National COVID recovery rate improves to 95.64 pct
Centre provides over 26.69 crore vaccine doses to States, UTs so far
West Bengal govt extends restrictions till June 30 with further relaxations; Unlock 2.0 extended for a week with certain restrictions in Bihar
Uttarakhand govt extends COVID curfew till 22 June; Chardham Yatra opens for devotees of Rudraprayag, Chamoli, Uttarkashi districts
April 28th is marked as the World Day for Safety and Health at Work. It is observed annually to encourage the balance of safe, healthy, and appropriate working environments worldwide.
All India Radio is presenting a vignette of select quotes of the Prime Minister from Mann ki Baat as the program completes its 100th episode in April this year.
The World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) happens each year on 15th of June. It was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2011.
Apart from disseminating information and creating awareness amongst masses, Radio also has its role in preservation and promotion of ancestral traditional values in the society.
The National Capital Delhi will have thunderstorms with rain. The minimum temperature will be 26 degrees and the maximum will go upto 36 degree Celsius.
The National Commission for Women started a campaign 'Happy to Help' during the surge in COVID-19 cases. The Helpline which was started on 29th April has helped 896 pregnant women across the country.
A Pune-based start-up firm has come up with 3D-printed masks coated with anti-viral agents. The firm Thincr Technologies India Private Limited Said the mask is more effective than N-95, 3-ply and cloth masks.
Akhada are generally known for their participation in Kumbhmela and other religious activities. But Kinnar Akhada from Nashik has helped various kinnar and other folk artists like Vaghya-Murali, Jogi etc. during lockdown.
A Homeopathy Professor from Madhya Pradesh and his team has shown a new path in the treatment of sickle cell genetic disease, Under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Campaign, the Central Government has also approved it.
Today is World Blood Donor Day. Every year on this day countries around the world celebrate the day to raise awareness for the need of safe blood and blood products for transfusion and recognise the importance of voluntary, unpaid blood donors in saving lives.
In Punjab, Indian Institute of Technology, Ropar has developed a device ‘Jivan Vayu’ which can be used as a substitute for CPAP machines.
Though Maharashtra is one of the worst affected states by Covid 19, many villages in the state have been able to control its spread by proper management and effective measures.
The News Services Division of All India Radio, in its bilingual live phone-in programme under Corona Jagrukta Series, will bring you a Special Discussion on COVID-19 tonight.
Teenager Darnella Frazier, who recorded the video showing George Floyd's death beneath the knee of Minneapolis Policeman Derek Chauvin with her cellphone, was awarded a special citation yesterday by the Pulitzer Board.
All India Radio, Leh has become lifeline in Ladakh region. From the day of establishment on 25th June 1971, AIR Leh journey has been glorious.
The first solar eclipse of the year occurred today beginning at 1.42 pm and lasted till 6.41 pm, Indian time.
Keeping in view the role and need of medical oxygen during the second wave of COVID pandemic, IIT Kanpur will help to provide 20,000 indigenous high quality oxygen concentrators and oxygen plants for Country's emergency response to COVID-19 pandemic.
The News Services Division of All India Radio in its bilingual live phone-in programme Corona Jagrukta series tonight will bring you a special discussion programme on COVID-19. Dr. Piyush Ranjan, Dept. of Medicine, AIIMS will participate in the live discussion.
Online nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day next year are on. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th of September.
The first solar eclipse of the year, an annular eclipse at that, is expected to occur shortly after noon today, according to projections made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa).
A school in Kolkata has come up with an online counseling facility for young students of the city who have been adversely affected by Covid-19.
Union Health Ministry's timely intervention ensured in mitigating the effects of the corona pandemic.