Scientists develop indigenous nasopharyngeal swabs

 he need for making available domestic technology for NP swabs was flagged by CSIR to NCL in mid-April. Nasopharyngeal swab is a medical device with stringent specifications of quality, polymer grade, dimensions and sterilization. An NP swab consists of a cylindrical plastic stick with a brush-like tip of synthetic bristles/flocks. The flocking process helps align … Read more

Toyota Kirloskar Motor Announces Upcoming Price Hike for Camry Hybrid & Vellfire models

Udaipur. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced its decision to implement a price increase for Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle and The Vellfire with effect from July 2020. The impending hike have been necessitated due to the substantial rise in exchange rate. Touted as one of Toyota’s flagship models amongst self-charging electric vehicles, the new generation … Read more

1458 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Tamilnadu today 

Chennai accounted for 1146 cases – a fourth consecutive daily high for the metro – while Chengalpattu and Thiruvallur districts reported the next highest numbers with 95 and 79 cases respectively. 19 deaths were reported today – 13 males and 6 females – all from Chennai – taking the state’s total tally to 251. As … Read more

COVID-19 death toll rises to 13 in Nepal

According to the Ministry of Health and Population with this the COVID-19 deaths in the Himalayan nation have reached 13.  Ministry spokesperson said 323 more persons diagnosed with COVID-19 during the last 24 hours.  The number of coronavirus cases in Nepal has crossed 3000 mark and reached 3,235.  Meanwhile, 32 people recovered and were discharged … Read more