Engg college in Lucknow comes up with indigenous O2 concentrator

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Engg college in Lucknow comes up with indigenous O2 concentrator

 Students and faculty at an engineering college in Lucknow have created an indigenous oxygen concentrator that claims to aid those suffering from Covid-19.

Adarsh Vikram and Ambesh Pratap Singh, both electrical engineering students at Tirupati College of Engineering in Mohanlalganj in Lucknow, created this indigenous concentrator under the leadership of Project Guide and College Director Ashutosh Sharma as well as Head of the Department (HOD) of Electrical Engineering, Rajendra Dixit.

Dixit said after the shortage of oxygen during the Covid-19 crisis, people are buying oxygen concentrators from the market at exorbitant prices.

“Moved by this overcharging of people in need of oxygen, together with the help of the students, we have created an indigenous concentrator which has been prepared at half the price of a concentrator available in the market. The speciality of our oxygen concentrator is that it is completely indigenous,” he said.

Dixit added, “We are doing our best to launch our oxygen concentrator in the market. We have contacted administration officials. This concentrator operates at a capacity of nearly 10 litres per minute. It is capable of delivering 93 to 95 per cent pure oxygen by separating oxygen and nitrogen from the atmosphere. It weighs nearly 16 kg.”

“We had to struggle a lot to make this concentrator. It took four attempts to finally create this indigenous medical equipment. It costs nearly Rs 40,000. Our concentrator can discharge 10 litres per minute which is quite effective in severe cases of Covid-19,” Dixit claimed.

College Director Ashutosh Sharma said that the students have made this indigenous concentrator on a trial basis.

“At present, people are in dire need of this medical equipment. If the UP government takes active interest in our project, we are ready to help in whichever way possible. If the government helps us in in this initiative, people can get necessary help,” he claimed.

Covid+ve report not mandatory for admission to facilities: Govt

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Covid+ve report not mandatory for admission to facilities: Govt

Requirement of a positive coronavirus disease (Covid-19) report is now no longer mandatory for admission to a Covid health facility, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

The ministry’s revised national policy for admission of Covid patients to various categories of Covid facilities mentioned that a “suspect case shall be admitted to the suspect ward of CCC, DCHC or DHC as the case may be”.

“No patient will be refused services on any count. This includes medications such as oxygen or essential drugs even if the patient belongs to a different city,” said the directive which was issued to the states and Union Territories (UTs).

The patient-centric measure was taken to ensure prompt, effective and comprehensive treatment of patients suffering from Covid 19.

“No patient shall be refused admission on the ground that he or she is not able to produce a valid identity card that does not belong to the city where the hospital is located.”

Admissions to hospital must be based on need and it should be ensured that beds are not occupied by persons who do not need hospitalization, it further said.

Besides, the directive mentioned that the discharge should be strictly in accordance with the revised discharge policy available

Hospitals under the central government, state governments and Union Territory administration including private hospitals (in states and Union Territories) managing Covid patients shall ensure the directive, said the directive.

Union health ministry has advised the Chief Secretaries of states and UTs to issue necessary orders and circulars, incorporating the directions within three days, which shall be enforced till replaced by an appropriate uniform policy.

The Health Ministry has earlier enunciated a policy of setting up three tier health infrastructure for appropriate management of suspect or confirmed Covid-19 cases.

Karnataka to go under 14-day lockdown from May 10

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Karnataka to go under 14-day lockdown from May 10

With the state in the grip of the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Karnataka government on Friday decided to impose a 14-day statewide lockdown from May 10-24.

The main objective of the 14-day shutdown is to restrict public movement as much as possible in order to prevent the virus from spreading.

While there will be strict restrictions on public movement, shops dealing with food, groceries, fruits and vegetables, meat, fish and animal fodder will be operational from 6 am to 10 am.

“Takeaway will be allowed from standalone liquor shops and outlets from 6 am to 10 am. Sale of vegetables and fruits through push carts, milk booths and Hopcoms outlets will be allowed to open from 6 am to 6 pm,” the government notification said, adding that home delivery of essential items will be encouraged 24×7 so that people don’t venture out of their homes.

In order to enforce the Covid appropriate behaviours, the government has authorised the civic agencies like the Bengaluru civic body, and district and local authorities to impose a fine of Rs 250 in municipal corporation areas and Rs 100 in other areas for violation of Covid protocols, the notification stated.

For the enforcement of social distancing measures, the police are authorised to book the violators under various sections of law, the notification said.

Prior to issuance of this notification, Karnataka Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa had said that this 14-day shutdown period is crucial to contain the spread of the virus.

“I will not tolerate anyone trying to break the rules this time. I know that the ongoing partial lockdown that has been in force since April 27 has not yielded the desired results. This time we have come out with harsher measures to bring public movement to a complete halt,” he said.

According to the notification, only the scheduled flights and trains will be allowed to operate during this period.

“Flight and train tickets shall serve as passes for movement of persons by personal vehicles, taxis, cab aggregators, and autorickshaws. Other than medical emergencies or travel through air or train, anyone found using any mode of transport will be punished,” the notification added.

The state has also decided to close schools, colleges and coaching institutions while allowing only online or distance learning activities.

Besides schools, all cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, sports complexes, stadia, playgrounds, swimming pools, parks, entertainment parks, clubs, theatres, bars, pubs and auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places will remain shut for 14 days starting May 10.

“All social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious and other gatherings will not be allowed during this period,” the notification said.

Cash payments above Rs 2 lakh allowed for patients in Covid hospitals

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Cash payments above Rs 2 lakh allowed for patients in Covid hospitals

The Centre has relaxed rules, to allow hospitals and nursing homes accept cash payments in excess of Rs 2 lakh for treatment of Covid patients from April 1 to May 31, 2021.

A notification by the Department of Revenue states that under Section 269 ST of the Income Tax Act, 1961, hospitals, nursing homes, dispensaries, Covid care centres or similar other medical facilities are allowed to take benefit of the provision.

The hospitals will have to obtain the PAN or Aadhaar of the patient and the payee and the relationship between the patient and the payee for this provision.

Stalin announces two-week lockdown starting May 10

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Stalin announces two-week lockdown starting May 10

A day after he and his council of Ministers were sworn in, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday announced total lockdown in Tamil Nadu between May 10-24 to prevent spread of coronavirus, while exempting essential services.

He also said with the impending two week lockdown from Monday onwards all shops and establishments are allowed to function from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

In a statement issued here Stalin said the two week lockdown is announced to intensify actions to prevent the spread of coronavirus and due to unavoidable reasons.

Stalin said the lockdown will kick in from 4 a.m. on May 8 to 4 a.m. on May 24.

According to Stalin liquor shops will also be closed.

The banned and permissible activities during the lockdown are:

-International flights are banned other than which are permitted by the Union Home Ministry.

-E-registion on https://eregister.tnega.org must for people coming to Tamil Nadu from other Indian states and overseas.

-Train and flight passengers will be allowed to move on production of tickets.

-Only standalone shops selling groceries, vegetables, meat and fish will be allowed to function till 12 noon without air conditioning.

-Other than above shops, all other shops are to be closed.

-Dunzo like delivery organisations can deliver vegetabls/provisions/grocery/meat/fish only till 12 noon.

-Big format stores (over 3,000 sq.ft) and shopping malls are to be closed.

-State owned liquor shops to be closed.

-Only takeaways permitted at hotels and restaurants and not dine-in. Hotels and lodges to serve food to their guests staying for commercial and medical purposes in their rooms. Otherwise hotels and lodges to remain closed.

-Tea shops to be closed at 12 noon.

-Ban on cultural/political/educational functions in indoor auditoriums and outdoors.

-Only 20 persons allowed at funerals.

-Not more than 50 persons allowed in weddings.

-Closure of barber shops, beauty parlours, spas, saloon.

-Closure of recreation clubs, movie theatres, liquor bars, auditoriums, meeting halls, amusement parks and other places where there will be large gatherings of people.

-Ban on retail sales of fruits and vegetables at Koyambedu Market in Chennai. Similarly ban on retail sales of fruits and vegetables in wholesale markets in other places in the state.

-State government departments other than Secretariat, Fire Service, Police, Revenue, Disaster Management, Medical, Prisons, Electricity, Water Supply, Treasury, Local Bodies, Social Welfare, Womens Welfare- will remain closed.

-These above restrictions are applicable for central government departments as well.

-Other than exempted industries all others, information technology (IT) and information technology enabled services (ITES) units will remain closed. Work-from-home is permitted.

-Closure of places of worship for the public, but daily poojas permitted by the temple staff.

-Ban on all tourists to Nilgris, Kodaikanal, Yercaud and other places.

-People are not allowed to go to the beach across the state.

-Parks, museums, archaeological sites closed to the public.

-Schools, Universities, Colleges and summer camps are banned.

-Sports training academies are to be closed.

-Intra-district and inter-district government/private bus, taxi, autorickshaw service banned except for those travelling to attend weddings, job interviews and to hospitals with proper proof.

-No permission to operate for food and grocery/provisions/vegetable delivery companies like Zomato, Swiggy.

-Essential services like the delivery of milk, newspaper, courier service, hospitals, medical diagnostic labs, ambulance and hearse services are allowed.

-Vehicles carrying goods, oil, agricultural produce, oxygen trucks are allowed.

-Shops selling cattle feed, pesticides and fertilisers are allowed to function between 6 a.m and 12 noon.

-On the days during total lockdown (Sundays) hotels, restaurants can be open between 6-10 a.m., 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Food delivery companies like Swiggy and Zomato can function only during this period.

-Amma canteens will function as usual.

-Pavement shops selling vegetables and flowers can function till 12 noon.

-Ration shops to function between 8 a.m. and 12 noon.

-On going construction activities will be permitted.

-Organisations serving old/handicapped people can move around with identity proof.

-Media activities are permitted.

-Continuous process industries and industries manufacturing essential items are allowed to function.

-Banking, postal services, data centres maintenance are allowed.

-Warehouse operations to load and unload goods allowed.

-Petrol, diesel vending outlets can function.

-Banks, insurance companies, ATM transport services are allowed with 50 per cent employees.

India’s England tour: Pandya misses out, Jadeja returns (2nd lead)

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India’s England tour: Pandya misses out, Jadeja returns (2nd lead)

Spin-bowling all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Friday returned to the Indian Test team for the tour of England while the Indian Premier League (IPL), postponed midway due to Covid-19, put paid to Hardik Pandya’s hopes of proving his fitness as a bowler too.

The selectors picked a 20-member squad for the tour of England that comprises World Test Championship final against New Zealand on June 18 and five-Test series against England in August-September.

India play the World Test Championship (WTC) final against New Zealand in Southampton from June 18. This Test will be followed by a five-Test series against England in August-September. The first Test begins on August 4 and the final Test is scheduled to end on September 14.

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene had suggested during the early phase of the IPL that Pandya could be tried as a bowler in the later phase of the league, only if he overcomes a shoulder niggle he was suffering from.

Pandya, who bowled a few overs in India’s limited-overs series against England, however, is far from fit.

According to sources, the Indian team management isn’t still sure about his bowling.

India skipper Virat Kohli had told the media during the Australia tour late last year that Pandya could find a place in the Test squad only as an all-rounder, and not as a pure batsman. He said this after the Baroda player had shown interest in staying back for the Test leg of Australia tour, following his good performance with the bat in the white-ball series.

Pandya delivered 17 overs in the home T20 International series against England, bowling in each game of the series. He also bowled nine overs in the final ODI.

MI director of cricket, Zaheer Khan, too had said during the IPL that Pandya’s shoulder niggle and his inability to bowl was creating imbalance for the franchise.

Pandya had undergone back surgery in 2019 and emerged from it to play only as a batsman in the 2020 IPL. He then toured Australia for the white ball series and did well.

Jadeja, however, found a place in the Test squad after he recovered from a thumb injury that he suffered during the third Test in Australia in Sydney. He missed the fourth Test against Australia as well as the four-Test home series against England.

Left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who replaced Jadeja in the England Tests and picked 27 wickets in three Tests, has retained his place in the squad.

Pace bowlers Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav, too, return to the squad. Shami had fractured his forearm during the first Test in Australia. He missed the next three Tests in Australia as well as the home Test series against England.

Yadav had missed the last two Tests in Australia and wasn’t played in the home Test series against England.

India are taking six pacers to England. The other pacers are Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Jasprit Burmah, who also returns after missing the last Test against England owing to his marriage.

Besides, India are carrying three additional pacers — Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla, and Prasidh Krishna — as standbys. Abhimanyu Easwaran is the lone batsman among four standby players announced.

Batsman KL Rahul and wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha have also been included. Saha’s inclusion is, however, subject to his fitness clearance.

Rahul had to undergo surgery after he pulled out of the IPL due to appendicitis while Saha is down with Covid-19.

Following their 3-1 win against England at home, India finished as the No.1 side on the points table with 72.2 percentage points and booked their place in the WTC final.

India’s squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli (captain), Ajinkya Rahane (vice-captain), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), R. Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL Rahul (subject to fitness clearance), Wriddhiman Saha (wicket-keeper; subject to fitness clearance)

Standby players: Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Arzan Nagwaswalla

KKR batsman Seifert tests positive for Covid, stranded in India

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KKR batsman Seifert tests positive for Covid, stranded in India

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Tim Seifert has tested positive for Covid-19 and is not travelling with New Zealand’s IPL players back home, a statement from the country’s cricket board said on Saturday.

The opening batsman, currently in Ahmedabad, will be flown to Chennai where he will undergo treatment in the same hospital where Australian Michael Hussey, the Chennai Super Kings batting coach, is being treated before returning to New Zealand.

“Tim Seifert has tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be travelling back to New Zealand on the charter flight with New Zealand’s other Indian Premier League players, support staff and commentators,” said a statement from New Zealand Cricket on Saturday.

“Seifert, who represented Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL, failed both his pre-departure PCR tests and as a result will be taken into quarantine. Immediate advice is that he is experiencing moderate symptoms,” the statement added.

Seifert becomes the third KKR player to test positive after spinner Varun Chakravarthy and pace bowler Sandeep Warrier.

Both Chakravarthy and Warrier were the first ones to test positive in the IPL earlier this week. Following more positive tests, in the camps of Chennai Super Kings (Michael Hussey and L Balaji), Delhi Capitals (Amit Mishra) and SunRisers Hyderabad (Wriddhiman Saha) a day later, the IPL was indefinitely postponed on Tuesday.

“Once Seifert has undergone treatment and the statutory period of isolation and has tested negative for Covid-19, he will be transferred back to New Zealand where he will undergo the mandatory 14-day period of managed isolation,” added the NZC statement.

NZC chief executive David White said Seifert had returned seven negative tests in the 10 days leading up to his pre-departure protocols, and was confident he would be receiving the best of care from his franchise.

“Since receiving the news, we’ve organised support for Tim and have also — via the players association, been in contact with his family to ensure they’re kept fully informed and updated on developments,” said White.

One of the two charter flights transporting New Zealand’s IPL contingent back home has already departed India, and the other is scheduled to leave on Saturday after being delayed for logistical reasons.

HyperX unveils new microphone at Rs 15,490

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HyperX unveils new microphone at Rs 15,490

With an aim to boost gamers and content creators, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology, on Friday expanded its standalone microphone line with the new “Quadcast S”.

Priced at Rs 15,490, the all-new QuadCast S is available on Amazon.in.

It is a USB microphone featuring radiant RGB lighting effects, which can be customised with HyperX NGENUITY software to add flair and style to any setup.

The new microphone is certified by TeamSpeak and Discord and works well on top streaming platforms like XSplit, OBS Studio and Streamlabs OBS and promises to deliver a quality sound when connected to Mac, PC, PS4 or PS5, the company said in a statement.

It comes equipped with a built-in anti-vibration shock mount that uses elastic rope suspension to isolate the mic and suppress the sound of bumps and accidental rumbles, it added.

Quadcast S also has a tap-to-mute sensor with an LED status indicator, which ensures clear and consistent sound during streams and video conference calls.

With four polar patterns in Quadcast S (bidirectional, stereo, cardioid and omnidirectional), users can optimise the broadcast setup of their choice and regulate the mic sensitivity with the help of a dial at the bottom of the microphone.

It also comes with a built-in headphone jack, a versatile mount adapter fitting both 3/8-inch and 5/8-inch thread sizes and an internal pop filter to smooth out the plosive noises for a clear speech.

‘Arya’ turns 17: Allu Arjun recalls how film changed his course as an actor

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‘Arya’ turns 17: Allu Arjun recalls how film changed his course as an actor

 Allu Arjun’s superhit “Arya” completed 17 years of release on Friday, and the Telugu superstar recalled in an Instagram note how the film had changed the course of his career.

“This movie changed the lives of so many people. It changed my course as an actor, Sukumar Garu’s life as a director, DIL Raju garu’s life as a producer. DSP’s life as a musician, Rathnavelu garu as a DOP, bUNNY vaSU as distributor then and many many more lives. We all the soo thankful to this one magic that came into our lives called ARYA,” he wrote

The film released in 2004 was Arjun’s second film as a solo hero after “Gangotri” in 2003. “Arya” is a romantic action film directed by Sukumar, and co-starring Anu Mehta. The film is about Aarya, an outgoing and free-spirited boy. It was dubbed and released in Malayalam with the same name.

Sundeep Kishan announces new film on birthday

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Sundeep Kishan announces new film on birthday

South star Sundeep Kishan tweeted to announce his new project on the occasion of his birthday on Friday. Tentatively titled “SK28”, the supernatural fantasy film will see Sundeep collaborate with director VI Anand again, six years after the duo worked together in the Telugu film “Tiger”.

“A ‘Vi Anand’ SuperNatural Fantasy.. A @HasyaMovies @RajeshDanda_ Production #SK28,” wrote the actor, on his official Twitter handle, @sundeepkishan on Friday.

Speaking about his collaboration with director Anand, he said: “VI Anand and I are very good friends, and we share an amazing work rapport which, was very well reflected in our first project together, Tiger. I am collaborating with him after six years and am very excited about the same. He is a visionary.”

Sundeep seems impressed by the script, too, besides his director. “The moment I read the script of ‘SK28’, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. I am sure the audience is going to love it.”

The actor’s upcoming roster also includes CV Kumar’s sequel to the 2017 Tamil thriller “Maayavan”, titled “Maayavan Reloaded”. He will also be seen in G. Nageswara Reddy’s Telugu film “Gully Rowdy”.

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