Hundreds of 999 call handlers to join strikes in October
Emergency call centre staff will join 40,000 BT workers walking out in October, their union says. Source link
October
UK Covid infections lowest since last October
One in 70 people now has the virus, but not all parts of the UK are still seeing falling infections. Source link
Hearing Aids Available in October Without a Prescription
Aug. 16, 2022 – People dealing with hearing loss will be able to buy hearing aids without a doctor’s prescription as soon as mid-October. The White House announced today that the FDA will move forward with plans to make hearing aids available over the counter in pharmacies, other retail locations, and online. This major milestone … Read more
Paddy procurement to commence in Punjab, Haryana from October 3
Punjab and Haryana governments on Saturday announced that the procurement of paddy – a major Kharif crop – will begin from October 3, after the Centre acceded to their request. The Centre’s earlier decision to put off procurement till October 11 due to recent heavy rains sparked protests by farmers in the two states. “I … Read more
Covid vaccine: India to resume vaccine exports from October
The world’s largest vaccine maker halted exports in April to meet domestic demand as cases rose. Source link
Covid: No plans for October lockdown, says government
Officials deny a newspaper report saying new rules could come in around England’s half-term holiday. Source link
Covid-19: Irish Cabinet agrees to end most restrictions by 22 October
Ministers met on Tuesday to agree on a plan to ease most Covid-19 restrictions by 22 October. Source link
October spike unlikely to trigger upgrade in growth forecasts
ICRA would revisit its projection of a 11% contraction for the fiscal only in December when the National Statistical Office would have released its second quarter estimates, according the agency’s principal economist Aditi Nayar. Synopsis Experts view the recent pick up in the economy as a blip that is likely to subside after riding out … Read more
Hyderabad: Floods continue as death toll reaches 50, IMD says heavy rains till October 21 | 15 points
Heavy rains returned to Hyderabad Saturday night after Tuesday’s downpour triggered flash floods in the city. Rains had abated since Wednesday with the flood water receding in most parts of Hyderbad but a fresh spell of overnight incessant rains caused flooding on Sunday in parts of the city. Saturday night’s downpour resulted in more flooding … Read more
DU Second Cut-off list 2020 admission process to begin tomorrow, apply before October 21
DU Admission 2020: Students who wish to apply under the second cut off can do so from October 19 to October 21. Students who wish to apply under the second cut off can do so from October 19 to October 21. DU Admission 2020: Attention students, Delhi University, has released the second cut-off list for … Read more