Tag: LoC
Increased Screen Time During Covid Lockdown Has Raised Myopia In Children: Study
Significant curbs on time spent outdoors and sharp rise in screen time during the coronavirus pandemic have led to the rise in childhood short-sightedness, also known as myopia, suggests a study. ....
New Zealand Reports 35 New Community Covid Cases Of Delta Variant
New Zealand reported 35 new community Covid-19 cases of the Delta variant on Monday, among which 33 are from Auckland and two from Wellington, bringing the total number of infections in the country's community outbreak to 107. ....
Children Gained Excess Weight During Covid Pandemic: Study
A new study has revealed that children gained excess weight during the Covid-19 pandemic, especially those between 5 to 11 years old. ....
BJP Rules Out Alliance With JD(S) In Karnataka Local Polls
Arun Singh, Karnataka state BJP in-charge, has ruled out alliance with JD(S) for the upcoming local body, Zilla Panchayat and Taluk Panchayat polls in Karnataka. ....
Strict Lockdown Likely In Areas Violating Covid SOP In Srinagar
As new cases continue to mount in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city, authorities said on Monday strict lockdown will be imposed in areas where people continue to violate Covid standard operating procedures (SOP). ....
Sun Block: NASA's Mars Missions Will Halt Communication
NASA will halt commanding its Mars missions for the next few weeks as Earth and the Red Planet are on opposite sides of the Sun, the US space agency has said. ....
Govt Resumes E-way Bill Blocking Facility For Non-compliant Taxpayers
The government has resumed the blocking of E-way bill (EWB) generation facility for all the taxpayers who fail to file their monthly or quarterly GST return for two successive periods. ....
Sydney Announces 'Freedom Day' After 106 Days In Lockdown
As Sydney, capital of the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW), exited its 106-day lockdown, residents on Monday re-emerged to celebrate the long-awaited "Freedom Day". ....
Stiffness Of Arteries Could Indicate Severe Covid Risk: Study
Assessing the stiffness of the arteries could help identify patients most at risk of dying from Covid-19, new research has revealed. ....
Local Manufacturing Helping Address Supply Issues In India: Xiaomi
As consumer electronics companies face supply chain and semiconductor (or chip) shortages across product categories, Xiaomi India said on Thursday that local manufacturing of its devices like smart TVs has helped the company efficiently handle the surge in demand during the ongoing festive season. ....
