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WHO releases handbook to measure foodborne disease burden

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday released a handbook to help countries measure their foodborne disease burden and identify food safety system needs. The...

17 killed as major fire engulfs Pune sanitiser factory

At least 17 persons, mostly women, were killed in a major fire, followed by explosions, that erupted in a sanitizer manufacturing factory in Maharashtra's...

Kerala extends lockdown till June 16, Covid toll crosses 10K

The lockdown in Kerala, which was to have ended on June 9, has been extended by a week, while the Covid death toll in...

Unique Disability ID card also allowed for getting Covid shot

With a view to facilitate access to vaccination for persons with disabilities, the Central government on Monday directed all states and Union Territories (UTs)...

Gold coin, fridge for vaccine takers in this Bihar district

The Sheohar district administration in Bihar has decided to give gold coins and other home appliances to those who take the corona vaccine and...

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