Morning News |
0830 hrs12/21/2022 |
TITLES:
- The Center urges States and Union Territories to step up genome sequencing as Covid cases rise globally.
- Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will review the Corona situation in a high-level meeting in New Delhi today.
- EPFO adds 12.94 lakh net subscribers in October this year.
- IMD warns of dense fog and cold wave for north India till Saturday.
- SS Rajamouli’s RRR features in the global list of top 50 movies of 2022.
- The Taliban bans Afghan girls from university education.
- In Women’s Cricket, Australia beat India by 54 runs in the fifth and final T-20 International to take the series 4-1.
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The Center has asked States and Union Territories to step up genome sequencing of positive samples because of the rise in cases of COVID in China, Japan, the United States of America, Korea and Brazil.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written a letter to all Health Secretaries and Chief Secretaries of States and UTs. Mr. Bhushan said, this will enable timely detection of new variants circulating in the country. This will also facilitate the adoption of the necessary public health measures, he said.
It has asked all states to ensure that as many samples as possible of all positive cases are sent to designated Genome Sequencing Laboratories on a daily basis.
The secretary said that India has been able to limit the transmission of the COVID-19 virus by testing, monitoring, treating, vaccinating and adhering to the appropriate behaviors for testing, monitoring, treating, and treating COVID-19. He said, the public health challenge of COVID-19 still continues worldwide with around 35 lakh cases being reported every week. In India, about 1200 cases are being reported every week.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a high-level meeting today to review the COVID-19 situation in the country.
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As part of our Year Ender Series, All India Radio’s News Services Division presents an exclusive Interview with Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Family Welfare on the Ministry’s achievements and key initiatives.
He explained how the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission is strengthening health infrastructure and improving access to health records for patients across the country.
Dr. Mandaviya shares with AIR News how the world will witness India’s soft power, vibrant culture and diversity under India’s G20 presidency. He also highlighted the key benefits of ABHA accounts under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
The Minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his visionary leadership, India surprised the world by providing 220 million doses of the Covid vaccine.
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya highlights the importance of the National Animal Resource Facility (NARF) and how it will provide in-house research facilities for private and government institutions.
This interview can be heard on FM Gold Channel from 19:10 on Surkhiyon Mein and from 21:15 on Spotlight tonight.
This interview will also be available on our website NEWS ON AIR DOT GOV DOT IN and on our YouTube channel NEWS ON AIR OFFICIAL.
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Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) added 12.94 lakh net members in October this year. Provisional payroll data released by EPFO shows a net increase of 21,026 members in October 2022 compared to last month in 2021. According to the Ministry of Labor and Employment, of the 12.94 thousand members added during the period. , about 7.28 lakh new members have come under EPFO coverage for the first time. Among the new members, the highest number was registered between 18 to 21 years with 2.19 thousand members. Almost 57.25 percent are between 18 and 25 years of age. The ministry said this shows that first-time job seekers are entering the organized sector workforce after their education, and new organized sector jobs are largely going to the country’s youth.
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings of dense fog and cold wave for northern India till Saturday. Cold wave and dense fog were witnessed in most parts of Punjab, Himachal, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh yesterday. The IMD said dense fog is likely to continue over several states including Delhi for the next few days, while cold wave conditions are expected over Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and north Rajasthan over the next 4 days. The Met office has today issued a red alert for Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and West UP due to dense fog resulting in low visibility. An orange alert has been set for tomorrow and tomorrow for these states. Speaking to AIR News IMD Chief Scientist Dr RK Jenamani said that the clold wave conditions in North India will continue for the next two days.
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The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) will not ply its buses between 8:00 PM and 8:00 AM on fog-affected routes till January 15. The decision has been taken due to the increase in fog-related accidents.
“In the last few days, there have been several accidents in the state, after which the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation has come up with this idea. In its order, the UPSRTC has directed its regional and district assistant managers to camp at bus stands between 8 pm and 12 am to assess the weather conditions. In case of reduced visibility, buses will be parked at the bus stand or nearest petrol station or toll booth. Buses will start their journey only after visibility improves. Online ticket booking has also been suspended for a month. ADITYA SHUKLA, AIR NEWS, GORAKHPUR.”
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A National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) team headed by Rajeev Jain visited the affected area in Bihar’s Saran and Siwan districts yesterday to investigate the tragedy. The team went to the hospital to get first-hand information. The NHRC team met the affected families in the districts.
Earlier the Commission said that most of the victims belong to poor families and probably cannot afford expensive medical treatment in private hospitals. The NHRC said the state government should provide the best possible medical treatment to the victims.
The commission said the NHRC team would like to know about the relief and rehabilitation provided by the State Government, as well as measures taken or proposed to dismantle clandestine hooch manufacturing hot spots across the state. The NHRC has already sought a detailed report on the matter from the Principal Secretary and Director General of Police, Bihar.
Meanwhile, the death toll in the Bihar hooch tragedy has risen to 87. There have been up to 76 deaths in the Saran district. 25 people have also lost their sight. The injured are likely to rise further as 27 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals. 10 of them are serious.
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SS Rajamouli’s RRR is on the global list of top 50 films of 2022 curated by Sight and Sound magazine. The list also includes Shaunak Sen’s acclaimed documentary All that Breathes. RRR seems to be running unstoppable during the international awards season. SS Rajamouli’s masterpiece has made it to a global list of the top 50 films of this year. RRR was ranked 9th. Rajamouli’s masterpiece follows a pre-independence story set in the 1920s and revolves around two real-life Indian revolutionaries: Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.
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Taliban authorities have ordered a ban on university education for Afghan women. Since they took power last year, the Islamists continue to suppress the right to education and freedom of Afghan women. The spokesman of the Afghan Ministry of Education said that the decision was taken in a cabinet meeting and that the order will take effect immediately. The ban on higher education comes less than three months after thousands of girls and women sat university entrance exams across the country, many hoping to choose teaching and medicine as future careers. The announcement by the Taliban administration came as the United Nations Security Council met in New York on Afghanistan. The US and British ambassadors condemned the move at the United Nations in New York. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said the move was another broken promise by the Taliban.
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Elon Musk is stepping down as CEO of Twitter. In a tweet, Musk said he will step down after finding a replacement. According to sources, he is actively looking for a potential replacement. Musk’s Twitter post came in response to his previous poll, in which he asked people if he should step down as head of Twitter. He also promised to fulfill the results of the survey. The result of the survey showed that 57.5% of the respondents were in favor of Musk stepping down.
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In Women’s Cricket, India suffered a 54-run defeat against Australia in their fifth and final T-20 International last night at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
Batting first, the visitors posted a massive 196 runs for the loss of four wickets in the stipulated 20 overs with Ashleigh Gardner’s 66 not out off 32 balls and Grace Harris’ 64 off 34. For the hosts, Anjali Sarvani. , Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma and Devika Vaidya took a wicket each.
Chasing the target, India were bundled out for 142 runs in 20 overs. For the hosts, Deepti Sharma was the top scorer with 53 runs off 34 balls. For the visitors, Heather Graham took four wickets and also took a hat-trick while Ashleigh Gardner picked up two wickets. As a result, Australia won the series 4-1.
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In boxing, reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and World Championship bronze medalist Simranjit Kaur started with victories in the first day of the 6th National Elite Women’s Championship in Bhopal yesterday. Telangana’s Nikhat was up against Tamil Nadu’s LK Abinaya in the 50 kg round of 50 match. Nikhat will face Meghalaya’s Eva Marbaniang tomorrow in the quarterfinals.
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TODAY’S NEWSPAPER HEADLINE:
“Amid the rise of Covid in China, the government is asking states to step up surveillance,” he said The Times of India Adding the Minister of Health to the Review Meeting today.”
“PM makes a strong case for its use, to promote millet, local sports,” he says Indian Express.
“The government will introduce a website for better after-sales service,” he announced The Economic Times.
“Train services hit, the fog takes a toll on the highways,” he announced Hindustan Times.
“Power demand may rise to 5,500 mega watts in winter: Discoms,” he writes. Pioneer.
“Fifth Scorpene submarine Vagirre to strengthen Navy’s combat power,” he announced tribune
“U.S. golden visa applications tripled -yoy in 2022,” he reported Financial Express.
And, finally, “Argentina’s World Cup winners arrive home to a hero’s welcome”, he wrote the hindu Meanwhile Asian Age says “Heroes Home. Argentina’s euphoric party with Messi and his team.”
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HEADLINES AGAIN.
- The Center urges States and Union Territories to step up genome sequencing as Covid cases rise globally.
- Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will review the Corona situation in a high-level meeting in New Delhi today.
- EPFO adds 12.94 lakh net subscribers in October this year.
- IMD warns of dense fog and cold wave for north India till Saturday.
- SS Rajamouli’s RRR features in the global list of top 50 movies of 2022.
- The Taliban bans Afghan girls from university education.
- And in Women’s Cricket, Australia beat India by 54 runs in the fifth and final T-20 International to take the series 4-1.
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