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Discovery of new human kind of species in China

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       Scientists reported on Friday that a gigantic fossilized skull dating back at least 140,000 years has been identified as a new species of ancient human, a discovery that could redefine how — and even where — our species, Homo sapiens, originated.      The skull of an adult guy with a large brain, gigantic brow ridges, deep-set eyes, and a bulbous nose was discovered. After a labourer discovered it at a building site in China, it had been hidden in an abandoned well for 85 years.      The new species was given the name Homo longi, and the nickname "Dragon Man" was given to it after the Dragon River region of northeast China, where the skull was discovered.      According to the researchers, Homo longi, not Neanderthals, was the most closely linked extinct human species to our own. If validated, it would affect how scientists see Homo sapiens' origins, which have been built up over time through fossil finds and ancien...

Despite having been fully vaccinated and having recovered from COVID, a Rajasthan woman tests positive for the Delta plus variant.

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       In the first incidence of Delta-plus in Rajasthan, a 65-year-old lady tested positive for the variant after recovering from COVID-19 in May and receiving both doses of vaccine. The woman, on the other hand, is in good health, according to government officials.      Rajasthan is now one of the states in the country to have registered the new viral strain. "The patient's sample was sent to NIV on May 31," says Parmendra Sirohi of Bikaner's PBM Hospital. "After 25 days, the state government received the reports, which were then sent to Bikaner district collector for further action."      "Special directions have been issued for tracking in and around the residence of the woman," Bikaner CMHO O.P. Chahar stated. "Anyone who has tested positive in the area in the last month will be tested again," he continued. This woman has already recovered from the Covid infection, according to Chahar.      The Rajasthan government is...

Tax breaks for Covid-19 treatment/death; Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till July 5 with some exceptions

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       With the implementation of a new vaccination policy on June 21, India's immunization campaign has picked up steam. Over 30.79 crore people have been vaccinated against Coronavirus in India thus far. On Wednesday, 64.89 lakh vaccination doses were given out, followed by almost 53 lakh on Tuesday and an all-time high of 88 lakh on Monday. By the end of the year, India hopes to have vaccinated everyone over the age of 18. Will India be able to vaccinate in time to avoid the next wave? Experts are divided on whether the current wave of vaccinations can be sustained.      For the previous three days, India has reported roughly 50,000 new Covid-19 cases. The fatality rate and positive rate for Covid-19 have both decreased dramatically. On Thursday, the recovery rate increased to 96.61 percent. According to data from the Health Ministry on Friday, India recorded 51,667 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases to 3,01,...

New relaxations for e-registration in Tamil Nadu have been announced.

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     The Tamil Nadu government said on Sunday that the lockdown will be extended until June 28 and that some travel restrictions would be implemented, dividing the districts into three categories. Public transportation is allowed with 50% occupancy in buses and government buses in the third category, which includes Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengelpet. Inter-district transportation between these four districts will be permitted with a 50% occupancy limit.      Rentable autos, taxis, and auto-rickshaws can operate in these four districts without the need for passengers to complete an e-registration form. However, three passengers other than the driver are permitted in taxis, and two passengers other than the driver are permitted in auto rickshaws. TN government has announced some relaxation      In these four districts, transportation services affiliated to facilities offering shelter for kids, juveniles, physically disabled,...

The night curfew in Uttar Pradesh has been relaxed by two hours, allowing more people to attend weddings. Check out the new guidelines.

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     From Monday, the Uttar Pradesh government will reduce the night curfew by two hours (June 21). The night curfew will be in effect starting tomorrow, from 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. Previously, a night curfew was in effect from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. UP government announces some relaxations      From Monday, the new guidelines will allow restaurants, cafés, and malls to open at 50% capacity. According to Chief Secretary R K Tiwari's directive, Saturday and Sunday shall be weekly holidays.      From June 21, a maximum of 50 persons will be allowed to attend weddings and other festivities at both open and closed venues. The number of persons allowed in a religious building at any given moment has been limited to 50.      The opening of markets outside of the containment zones will be permitted under the new SOPs. Malls will reopen, and government offices will allow full attendance.      These concessions were announced...

Telangana Lifts the Covid Blockade and Lifts All Restrictions

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     A s the second wave of the coronavirus epidemic showed strong signs of fading, the Telangana administration decided to reopen the state completely. "All branches" have been told to "fully lift all forms of regulations imposed during the lockdown."      "The state cabinet has voted to end the state of emergency. The decision to lift the lockdown was made after medical authorities reported that the number of corona cases has decreased significantly, the positivity percentage has decreased significantly, and the corona has been brought under full control "The Office of the Chief Minister shared the news on Facebook. Telangana to lift covid restrictions      Telangana, one of the worst-affected states in the country, reported a 1.14 percent case positive on Friday. In a 24-hour period, there were little over 1,400 daily instances, but only 12 Covid-related deaths.      The rigorous lockdown imposed by the state administration ...

COVID-19's third wave is expected to impact India by October, according to health experts.

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     A ccording to a Reuters poll of medical experts, the third wave of coronavirus infections is expected to strike India by October, and while it will be better controlled than the previous outbreak, the pandemic will remain a public health hazard for at least another year.      A global study of 40 healthcare specialists, doctors, scientists, virologists, epidemiologists, and professors conducted between June 3 and 17 found that a considerable increase in vaccines will likely provide some protection against a new outbreak. The third wave of coronavirus is to hit India by october 2021      Over 85% of those who made a prediction, or 21 out of 24, indicated the second wave would arrive by October, including three who predicted it in August and 12 in September. Between November and February, the remaining three said.      However, more than 70% of experts (24 of 34) thought any new outbreak would be better controlled than the p...

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