COVID-19: Oxygen storage capacity ramped up in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal
Three oxygen storage plants with a total capacity of 171 MT have been installed so far in the city to prepare for a possible third wave of COVID-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Thursday (June 10, 2021).
Jun 10, 2021, 14:20 PM IST
Delhi government forms four-member panel to look into deaths due to oxygen shortage
Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia on Friday (June 4, 2021) said that the Delhi government has formed a four-member expert committee to look into the deaths due to the shortage of oxygen during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 04, 2021, 14:37 PM IST
Oxygen black marketing: Delhi HC refuses interim protection from arrest to Navneet Kalra till May 18
The Delhi High Court declined to grant interim protection from arrest to businessman Navneet Kalra, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with alleged black marketing of oxygen concentrators.
May 14, 2021, 16:18 PM IST
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia says, "there is enough oxygen in Delhi at the moment"
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said that there is no shortage of oxygen in Delhi at present and Sisodia urged the Center to maintain a supply of 700 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to Delhi.
May 10, 2021, 14:30 PM IST
Hearing in the Supreme Court on the issue of oxygen crisis on Monday
The Supreme Court will hear on Monday (May 10) lawsuits related to the supply of oxygen, drug supplies, and various other policies in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Center on Sunday filed its affidavit before the apex court in connection with the case.
May 10, 2021, 08:22 AM IST
Know where oxygen has reached and where does the shortage exist
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Center to supply 700 metric tons of medical oxygen to Delhi daily till further orders, as the top hospitals of the national capital are struggling to cope with the unprecedented rise in COVID-19 cases.
May 07, 2021, 13:24 PM IST
Supreme Court: Delhi govt should learn oxygen management from BMC
The Supreme Court on Wednesday lauded the efforts of Maharashtra authorities in ensuring supply of oxygen to COVID-19 patients in Mumbai. The court asked the Center and the Delhi govt to talk to the civic body officials of the city to learn about increasing supply and management.
May 07, 2021, 07:44 AM IST
Hearing in the Supreme Court on Delhi Oxygen crisis, center describes Delhi govt's demand as 'unreasonable'
The Supreme Court on Thursday reprimanded the Center for its oxygen supply to hospitals in Delhi, calling it "grossly prudent" that it needed immediate work. The Center presented its detailed plan for the supply of oxygen to various states.
May 06, 2021, 13:50 PM IST
'Oxygen Express' reaches with 140 MT Oxygen in Delhi in the morning, now shortage may be reduced
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has said that at least three 'Oxygen Express' trains have arrived in the National Capital Region with significant gas today. Goyal also said that this relief news for COVID-19 patients struggling for breath in hospitals.
May 05, 2021, 08:50 AM IST
Watch: Ground report on oxygen crisis situation in India
The Union Railway Ministry has deployed 10 tankers in two Oxygen Express trains, due to which Delhi will receive about 205 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen on Tuesday morning.
May 04, 2021, 11:40 AM IST
205 Tonnes Oxygen to arrive in Delhi, lack of oxygen may be reduced now
The Union Railway Ministry has deployed 10 tankers in two Oxygen Express trains, due to which Delhi will receive about 205 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen on Tuesday morning.
May 04, 2021, 09:42 AM IST
Delhi: People queue for 2 days for an oxygen cylinder at Mundka Oxygen Plant
A ferocious new wave of oxygen shortages in India means a boom time for those taking advantage, although some young volunteers are doing their best to help people on social media.
Apr 29, 2021, 16:42 PM IST
Delhi police help citizens by supplying food, oxygen during COVID-19 crisis
The Delhi Police are assisting citizens during the prevailing COVID pandemic in the country by providing food, assisting in Oxygen transportation and in several other ways by providing food to hungry families.
Apr 28, 2021, 11:34 AM IST
COVID-19 crisis: Why India has scarcity of oxygen, check in-depth analysis
To fulfil Delhi's current needs, additional medical oxygen now has to be trucked in from industrial zones in eastern India.
Apr 24, 2021, 23:52 PM IST
COVID-19: India is on 'Mission' for oxygen supply in the country
Amid the growing oxygen crisis in India, 4 cryogenic oxygen tanks will reach India from Singapore this evening.
Apr 24, 2021, 14:56 PM IST
Indian Air Force airlifting oxygen containers, cylinders, essential medicines
The IAF has also airlifted doctors and nursing staff from Kochi, Mumbai, Vizag and Bengaluru to set up the Defense Development Research Organization (DRDO) COVID-19 makeshift hospital in Delhi along with the necessary supplies.
Apr 23, 2021, 21:10 PM IST
How long will the country have to struggle for oxygen?
India is currently battling the second wave of Coronavirus. The demand of oxygen, beds and medicines of patients has increased with such pace that the medical infrastructure of the country has been exposed.
Apr 23, 2021, 20:20 PM IST
When will the country be out of the 'emergency' of oxygen?
The country, which claimed to be the world's pharmacy in March, is finding out a month later that not only there is a shortage of the "Made in India" vaccine, but also doesn't have enough oxygen in hospitals to cope with the deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic which is making India the worst-affected country by the pandemic, after US.
Apr 22, 2021, 20:16 PM IST
Delhi: Oxygen runs out in Preet Vihar Metro hospital, 100 admitted patients are on oxygen
There has been news of complete depletion of oxygen at Metro Hospital and Cancer Institute located in Preet Vihar, Delhi. While 100 patients are on oxygen support in this hospital. The hospital administration has also 'raised hands'.
Apr 22, 2021, 16:48 PM IST
Delhi: Oxygen shortage at Heart and Lung Institute, 74 patients' lives at stake
The Center on Thursday said in the High Court that several hospitals in the city are making desperate appeals for help from the front where hundreds of COVID patients are struggling to breathe, but the Delhi government should not make the lack of oxygen in the national capital "sensational".
Apr 22, 2021, 16:26 PM IST
