New Covid Variant Shuts Borders Across The Globe
A new, heavily mutated Covid-19 variant spread across the globe on Monday, shutting borders, renewing curbs, and sparking fears for the fight against the nearly two-year-old coronavirus pandemic.
WHO Warns Covid Variant Omicron Risk 'Very High'
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday the new Covid-19 Omicron variant poses a “very high” risk globally, despite uncertainties about the danger and contagion levels of the new strain.
Omicron: India Issues Revised Guidelines For International Arrivals
Amid the rising concern for new coronavirus variant Omicron, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday issued new guidelines for international travellers arriving in India, effective December 1.
Iran ‘Determined’ To Salvage Nuclear Deal
Iran is ‘determined’ to reach an agreement with major powers on salvaging its 2015 nuclear deal at talks that resume Monday in Vienna, its foreign ministry spokesman said.
Merriam-Webster Chooses Vaccine As The 2021 Word Of The Year
With an expanded definition to reflect the times, Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine.
More Omicron Cases Pop Up As World Rushes To Learn More
The variant was identified days ago by researchers in South Africa, and much is still not known about it, including whether it is more contagious, more likely to cause serious illness.
Assembly Polls in J&K Likely Before 2022 Amarnath Yatra
With the assembly elections likely to be held by May-June next year, various political parties in Jammu and Kashmir have started increasing their footfall on the ground for the first time after August 5, 2019 .
Public Transport Disappears After Sun Set In City
The commuters in Srinagar city on Saturday slammed authorities for not ensuring evening transport facilities for various routes, making it difficult for them to reach their destinations.
Travel Bans, Snap Defences Buy Time As Scientists Race To Decode Omicron
Travel bans and other snap defenses that countries threw up against omicron, the new Covid-19 variant, are buying time for scientists to answer key questions that could prevent another wave of deaths.
SMC Commissioner Suspends Officials For Allowing Illegal Construction
The Commissioner SMC has suspended a Ward Officer, Zonal Enforcement Officer and attached Chief Enforcement Officer of the corporation for allowing illegal permission in the city’s Batapora area.
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