Oxygen scarcity

MEIL establishes 500 COVID beds in 72 hours in Tamil Nadu

Last week, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated 500 scalable oxygenated bed facilities at Thoppur Government Hospital in Madurai. According to MEIL, they could complete the entire work of setting up a 500-bed facility in a record time of 72 hours with the active contribution of Credai and G Square Realtors. 

May 27, 2021, 19:53 PM IST

Oxygen scam case: Delhi HC declines Navneet Kalra's request for speedy bail decision by trial court

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday declined to direct an expeditious decision on the bail plea of businessman Navneet Kalra.

May 18, 2021, 18:54 PM IST

India witnesses decline of 30,016 COVID-19 cases for first time after 2 months

A net decline of 30,016 COVID-19 cases recorded from the total active caseload in the last 24 hours for the first time after 61 days.

May 11, 2021, 15:44 PM IST

India COVID crisis: International assistance delivered at AIIMS, Safdarjung, Lady Harding, RML, ITBBP, DRDO

11,000 items of over 3000 tons have been dispatched all over the country with the Indian Air force and Indian navy playing an important part in transporting material.

May 09, 2021, 16:38 PM IST

Maharashtra minister accuses Karnataka govt of blocking oxygen supply

Satej Patil, who is also guardian minister for Kolhapur, informed that to face a possible third wave of COVID-19 pandemic, 14 oxygen plants will be set up in the district.

May 08, 2021, 19:02 PM IST

Why MP, Maharashtra got more oxygen than Delhi: HC raps Centre over supply crisis

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the central government will respond to the court's query and will give the reasons for giving more oxygen to Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Apr 29, 2021, 14:30 PM IST

US to urgently send Covishield raw material to help India battle COVID-19 crisis

The US assured to help India in its war against coronavirus by offering to provide the necessary raw material to manufacture Covishield vaccine. 

Apr 25, 2021, 23:27 PM IST

UK to provide vital medical equipment like ventilators and oxygen concentrators to India to help fight COVID-19

More than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment will be sent to India to support the country in its fight against COVID-19 by the United Kingdom.

Apr 25, 2021, 22:24 PM IST

Stop liquid oxygen use for non-medical purposes, ramp up production: Centre tells states

The Centre on Sunday (April 25, 2021) issued a notification restricting the use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes with immediate effect.

Apr 25, 2021, 20:14 PM IST

Third 'Oxygen Express' from Gujarat scheduled to reach Maharashtra today

An 'Oxygen Special' carrying 3 liquid medical oxygen tankers (each with about 14 tonnes) on wagons is planned from Hapa in Rajkot Division of Western Railway today destined to Kalamboli in Maharashtra.

Apr 25, 2021, 15:38 PM 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

Delhi allotted more oxygen than it asked, now they need to rationalise it: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said that Delhi has been allotted more than the oxygen quota it had asked for and it is the state government's responsibility to rationalise and plan for it.

Apr 24, 2021, 22:36 PM IST

DNA Exclusive: No shortage of oxygen in country, why are then patients gasping for air?

Zee News Editor-in-Chief Sudhir Chaudhary on Thursday (April 22) discussed how the oxygen crisis has affected the COVID patients around the country and how despite having sufficient oxygen stock, the hospitals are running short of supply.

Apr 22, 2021, 23:58 PM IST

Oxygen scarcity Live: Check all updates on oxygen demand, supply, shortage here

PM Narendra Modi is working with the states to ensure proper distribution of medical oxygen.

Apr 22, 2021, 20:58 PM IST