Flu

Rethink Move To Ban Poultry Sale: Centre To States Amid Avian Influenza

India News | Written by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra | Sunday January 17, 2021

Amid the spread of bird flu in different states across the country, the centre today asked state officials to rethink their decision to impose ban on sale of poultry and poultry products and allow the sale of products sourced from avian influenza-free areas.

Crow Samples In UP's Muzaffarnagar Test Positive For Bird Flu

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 16, 2021

Samples taken from crows found dead recently in Muzaffarnagar have tested positive for bird flu, a senior scientist at Bareilly-based Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) said on Saturday.

Bird Flu: 5 Best Vegetarian Sources Of Protein You Can Try

Aditi Ahuja | Monday January 18, 2021

Bird flu: A large number of people are avoiding consumption of poultry. Here are some vegetarian protein sources to try.

First Case Of Bird Flu Detected In Delhi Zoo

Delhi News | Reported By Sharad Sharma, Edited By Aman Dwivedi | Saturday January 16, 2021

Delhi's National Zoological Park today confirmed the first case of Bird flu.

Two Maharashtra Districts To Cull Over 2,000 Birds Today To Stop Spread Of Bird Flu

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 16, 2021

Two thousands birds will be culled today in two districts of Maharashtra after samples of dead hens from the state's Parbhani and Beed districts, both in the Marathwada region, have tested positive for bird flu, officials said.

"Effectively Controlling" Spread Of Bird Flu, Says Centre

India News | ANI | Friday January 15, 2021

Noting that the country is effectively controlling the spread of bird flu, the Central government has instructed the state government to allow the selling of poultry and poultry products sourced from avian influenza-free areas/states.

Duck Escapes Mass Culling At Delhi Lake, Falls Sick 3 Days Later

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2021

A duck which escaped the mass culling at the famous Sanjay Lake in Delhi three days ago had left the staff wondering what to do with it.

Bird Flu: Sikkim Bans Poultry Products From Other States For 1 Month

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2021

The Sikkim government on Thursday banned the import of all poultry products from other states for a month in the wake of the outbreak of avian influenza in various places across the country.

Bird Flu: Teachers Not Be Deployed On Inspection Duty, Says Manish Sisodia

Education | Reported by Press Trust of India | Thursday January 14, 2021

The move comes following complaints that teachers were asked to undertake random inspections at markets and other places to see whether guidelines are being followed amid the bird flu scare.

Delhi Poultry Markets To Open After Samples Test Negative For Bird Flu

India News | Reported by Himanshu Shekhar Mishra, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Thursday January 14, 2021

The Ghazipur poultry market and others that were closed in Delhi as a precautionary measure in view of an Avian Influenza outbreak will be reopened, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said.

Move Over Lemonade.. Try A Refreshing Glass Of Amla Sherbet To Feel Perked Up While Working From Home

Health | Thursday January 14, 2021

Amla benefits: An amla a day, keeps colds, coughs and flu away, believes Diwekar. The Indian gooseberry has been consumed by people in our country for generations, thanks to its therapeutic and medicinal benefits.

Bird Flu Not Detected In Poultry Birds In Delhi, Say Officials

India News | Reported by Sharad Sharma, Edited by Nandini Gupta | Thursday January 14, 2021

No Avian Influenza has been detected in the poultry samples sent from the capital's Ghazipur chicken market, Delhi Animal Husbandry Unit has confirmed.

Bird Flu: Centre Asks States Not To Ban Poultry Supply From Other States

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 13, 2021

Amid the spread of bird flu in the ten states across the country, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MFAHD) on Wednesday asked all the states not to ban the supply of poultry and poultry products from other states, stating that it would cause "negative impact" on the poultry industry.

'Reconsider, We Are Fighting With Bird Flu, COVID-19', Say Delhi Students On School Reopening

Education | Written By Bhoomika Aggarwal | Thursday January 14, 2021

The announcement of reopening of Delhi schools by the State Education Minister Manish Sisodia for Classes 10 and 12 has garnered mixed responses from students and parents.

Maharashtra On Alert To Deal With Any Situation: Minister Amid Bird Flu Scare

India News | ANI | Wednesday January 13, 2021

Amid the spreading scare of bird flu across many parts of the country and in the state, Maharashtra Animal Husbandry Minister Sunil Kedar on Tuesday said that the state government is on alert to deal with the situation that may arise in coming days.