Odisha train accident | Are safety protocols of Indian Railways enough?

Odisha train accident | Are safety protocols of Indian Railways enough?

Speed or safety. How to combine both. That’s the solution Indian Railways has to find now after the tragic triple train mishap at Bahanagar Bazar station in Balasore, Odisha, last Friday, as questions have been raised about its functioning. Signalling neglected? Having had a relatively major accident-free record in the recent past, the government and … Read more

How to Make Sense of Omicron and Changing COVID Protocols

How to Make Sense of Omicron and Changing COVID Protocols

Jan. 12, 2022 — If you’re confused about guidance on the Omicron coronavirus variant — which seems to change almost daily at this point — you are not alone. The widely reported, record-breaking jump in daily cases seems easy to understand. Beyond that, many unanswered questions remain: Are cloth face masks ever OK? How can … Read more

Community spread of Covid-19 seen in Bengal, follow protocols during Puja season: CM Mamata Banerjee

Community spread of Covid-19 seen in Bengal, follow protocols during Puja season: CM Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said that community transmission of Covid-19 has started in the state. Speaking to media after a cabinet meeting, Mamata Banerjee said that instances of coronavirus becoming airborne and community spread have been reported in West Bengal. She also asked people of the state to maintain caution ahead … Read more