The average HbA1clevel – the best indicator of a patient’s long-term blood sugar control, stood at 8.42% for people living with diabetes in Guwahati. The risk of fatal outcome and severe health complications from COVID-19 is up to 50% higher in people with diabetes 1000 people with an average age … Read more
Patricia Mukhim resigns from Editors Guild of India
Editor of The Shillong Times Patricia Mukhim Tuesday resigned as member of Editors Guild of India (EGI) in protest against what she called, the organizations “complete silence” on the recent High Court ruling which refused to quash an FIR against her and held her guilty of creating communal disharmony through … Read more
COVID-19 hits shopping mall launches in the country
Launching of shopping malls in 2020 was hit badly with only five properties beginning operations so far against a pre COVID-19 estimate of 54, which were likely to be unveiled across the country this year, a global property consultant said on Monday. Severely impacted by the pandemic, just five malls … Read more
Covid-19 vaccine update: Bharat Biotech begins phase 3 trials, Moderna says its candidate nearly 95% effective
A worldwide search for a vaccine to treat the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) continues, even as the number of cases globally, due to the pandemic, currently stands at more than 55 million including more than 1.3 million people who have succumbed to the virus, as per a tally maintained by worldometers. … Read more
Pandemic has taught importance of quality over quantity: Manish Malhotra
Fashion designer Manish Malhotra believes the coronavirus pandemic has led to a course correction in fashion industry, leading to an emphasis on quality over quantity and conscious designs. Malhotra, who has dressed almost all the big stars in Bollywood, said the lessons from the pandemic will continue to guide designers … Read more
Maruti Suzuki India sells over 2 lakh cars via online channel
Maruti Suzuki India on Monday said it has sold over two lakh cars through the online channel. The company, which initiated its online sales platform around two years back, said the digital channel now covers nearly 1,000 dealerships across the country. “Since the introduction of this new digital channel in … Read more
Amit Shah takes stock of COVID-19 situation in Delhi
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Novmeber 15 took stock of Delhi’s COVID-19 situation in the wake of recent spike in cases in the national capital, officials said. Delhi Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain and senior officers of … Read more
ASEAN, China, other partners set world’s biggest trade pact
China and 14 other countries have agreed to set up the world’s largest trading bloc, encompassing nearly a third of all economic activity, in a deal many in Asia are hoping will help hasten a recovery from the shocks of the pandemic. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, or RCEP, is … Read more
Indian drug firms recall various products in US market
Indian drug firms like Marksans Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus and Jubilant are recalling products in the US market, as per the latest enforcement report by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). While Marksans Pharma is recalling diabetes drug, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) is recalling drug which is used to reduce … Read more