Cancer patients are finding it difficult to receive medication and treatment during the pandemic which is affecting their mental health too. Kolkata: It was in 2019 when Sunetra started having breathing problems. Not knowing the cause, she consulted several doctors and many blood tests later, she was diagnosed with leukaemia. After a bone marrow […]
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The total number of recovered cases stand at 1,74,07,470. Till date 2,31,419 people have died due to the virus. With a total active Covid-19 caseload of 35,94,781 in India till May 6, 2021, Maharashtra holds the highest active caseload of 6,41,596 followed by Karnataka (4,87,288), Kerala (3,90,906), Uttar Pradesh (2,59,844), Delhi (90,629), according to the […]
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Sheroes Hangout café, the only chain in India employing and rehabilitating acid attack survivors, has not survived the pandemic. Bangalore : Sheroes café closed down because of the heavy losses incurred since the pandemic began, said Sujanya, the administration in-charge. The cafe’s branches are in Agra and Lucknow, and employed around 30 acid attack survivors. […]
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Shopkeepers say the market somehow got back on its feet early this year, but the new wave of the pandemic is likely to paralyze it again. Rourkela: With schools remaining closed for more than a year, the school-shoe business has hit rock-bottom. Rameez Alam, owner of Alishaan Shoes said, “During the beginning of the academic […]
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The shortage of oxygen cylinders and other COVID-19 related essential drugs in Delhi is leading to a rise in malpractices against desperate buyers. Delhi: Delhi Police will take harsh action against oxygen and COVID-19 related drug sellers who are found to be duping the general public of their money, the police force said Monday, May […]
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After 24 people died at the Chamarajanagar District Hospital owing to lack of oxygen supply, the families allege negligence on the part of government authorities. Mysuru: When Rani got a call around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, she never thought it was a death knell. Surendra, her husband was one of the 24 people […]
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Designed to provide relief during hostile situations, especially during times of war or emergencies, Delhi Civil Defense is now an opportunity for people looking for jobs in the pandemic. Delhi: Seema* (name changed), 35, a volunteer at Delhi Civil Defense (DCD) reported on duty the day after her father expired from kidney issues. For her, […]
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The sale of residential properties in Bengaluru decreased by 50.96 percent from 2019 to 2020. Swati Sagarika Rout | 19:34 IST 22nd April,2021 Bengaluru-: The sale of residential units in Bengaluru has gone down amid a surge in Covid-19 cases. One of the major reasons for decrease in sales and rentals of the residential units […]
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Restaurants across the city have volunteered to distribute free meals to Covid-19 patients. Chandigarh: It’s been almost a week since Sukhpreet tested positive for Covid-19. Living alone in Chandigarh, without his family to take care of him, has made it difficult for him to do all the daily chores and keep himself healthy. Ordering food […]
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With COVID-19’s second wave splashing against the country, many dental clinics have been shut, making patients suffer. Mysuru: Bhanu Ramachandra, a doctor, had to undergo a lot of pain when she had to get her wisdom teeth extracted. She had to get them all removed but her dentist had shut the door on all future […]
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