Mental health distress increased during COVID-19 pandemic: Study
Sep 14, 2021, 01:38 PM ISTA recent study reported individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as cancer, were more likely to report depressive symptoms during the pandemic.
A recent study reported individuals with pre-existing health conditions, such as cancer, were more likely to report depressive symptoms during the pandemic.
The traditional Ganga Aarti performed at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi after five months. The aarti was put on halt during the lockdown when the second wave of COVID-19 hit the country. The Dashashwamedh Ghat was beautifully decorated and the aarti was performed with all the rituals.
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Ahead of 75th Independence Day, artisans of Assam Khadi and Village Industries Board (AKVIB) have produced national flags in Guwahati. However, the artisans say that the production of flags decreased due to COVID-19 induced lockdown.
A community radio station named "Radio Vishwas" is giving audio classes to students in Nashik district amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on August 08 started free meals facility at shelter homes for the homeless people.
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The streets in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram witnessed deserted look on Sunday (August 01). Shops were closed in Kochi as well.
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Dhobi Khana workers in Kochi's Veli are struggling to make a living amid to COVID-19. Dhobi Khana or the public laundry in Veli looked deserted during.
The Mumbai police has formed a special investigation team to probe a fake COVID-19 vaccination camp racket that took place in several places in the metropolis, leading to the arrest of ten persons, a senior official said on Friday. The police investigation has also found that the so-called COVID-19 vaccine doses administered to the victims contained saline water, he added.
After government started unlock process in Patna on June 23, parks and other public places reopened in the city.
A new study conducted by Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelonahas found that exposure to nature is beneficial for mental health during the first lockdown of COVID-19 in 2020 was beneficial for the mental health of Spanish and Portuguese citizens.
The Delhi government has allowed reopening of bars, public parks and gardens from Monday under a phased easing of restrictions, which were imposed due to the second Covid wave.
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