PM Modi announces free vaccination for all aged above 18
Staff Reporter / AMN / NEW DELHI In a major departure from the current vaccination policy, the prime minister Narendra Modi today announced that the state-level procurement of vaccines would…
Govt extends PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana till Deepawali
AMN / NEW DELHI Prime Minister Narendra Modi today informed that Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana has been extended till Diwali. Addressing the nation this evening, he said that…
Smoking and Covid 19 can overburden your lungs
By Dr Hirenappa Udnur The lungs were not given the importance as they ought to be until the second wave of Covid 19 surfaced. They are often taken for granted.…
Madhya Pradesh reports 735 new positive cases of COVID-19 in last 24 hours
AMN Madhya Pradesh reported yesterday 735 new positive cases and 42 deaths while 1,934 patients recovered from infection. 44 districts of the state reported below 10 corona cases. Two out…
Govt issues SOPs for vaccination of persons travelling abroad for employment, education
Staff Reporter / NEW DELHI Government of India has issued SOPs for vaccination of persons undertaking international travel for educational purposes. It has also issued guidelines for people travelling abroad…
Central team to visit Cyclone Yaas affected districts of West Bengal today
AMN A central team, led by joint secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs S.K Shahi is visiting the cyclone affected areas of South 24 Parganas today. The seven member…
DGDA of Bangladesh approves 2nd Chinese COVID 19 vaccine ‘CoronaVac’
AMN/ WEB DESK The Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) of Bangladesh has approved the second Chinese COVID 19 vaccine ‘CoronaVac’ manufactured by the Sinovac company. The World Health Organisation…
Death toll in Burkina Faso militant attacks mounts to 132
AMN/ WEB DESK The death toll from one of the deadliest militant attacks in West African country, Burkina Faso has risen to 132 after armed assailants laid siege overnight to…
Indian coast guard rescues an ailing South Korean Captain
AMN Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully conducted a swift sea-air coordinated medical evacuation off Goa. Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Mumbai received a message that the master of MT Elim…
Procurement of paddy, wheat sets new records
Farmers paid MSP payments over Rs 2.33 lakh Cr AMN / WEB DESK Paddy and wheat procurement from the farmers at Minimum Support Price (MSP) has set new records. In…