Stories of hope | DRDO supplies oxygen to AP, TTD, Secunderabad Cantonment
Updated May 2, 2021, 6:06 pm IST
Officials of DRDO in Hyderabad handed over 200 oxygen cylinders to meet the urgent requirement of oxygen supply at hospitals in the country
A total of 100 cylinders have been handed over to Andhra Pradesh, 50 to TTD and 50 to Secunderabad Cantonment at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, DRDO, Hyderabad. PTI file photo
Hyderabad: In what comes as a major help to patients who are getting treated at various hospitals in two Telugu states, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex of DRDO handed over oxygen to Andhra Pradesh state, Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams (TTD) Board and Secunderabad Cantonment to meet the scarcity of oxygen while treating Covid-19 patients.
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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has announced that it will arrange oxygen cylinders from its resources to meet the urgent requirement of oxygen supply at hospitals and medical institutions in various parts of the country.
100 oxygen cylinders were transported from DR APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex, Hyderabad to Secunderabad Cantonment and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) on Saturday. DRDO provided another 100 oxygen cylinders to the Andhra Pradesh Government.
These high-pressure seamless cylinders are of 46.7 litres water capacity each and can be pressurised up to 150 bars. These cylinders are certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards and are approved by PESA (Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organisation). Each of these cylinders can store 7,000 litres of oxygen.
Families lament lack of decent burial space
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Conventional churches have been refusing burials over fears of backlash from locals
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The CSI Wesley Cemetery at Trimulgherry has been following COVID-19 protocol while performing last rites. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
Conventional churches have been refusing burials over fears of backlash from locals
The spike in coronavirus cases has set alarm bells ringing, and even as healthcare professionals and government officials are scrambling to deal with the situation, city cemeteries are witnessing an unusual rush in burials.
Over a dozen Christian cemeteries have confirmed that last rites are increasing. Funeral services agencies have also reported increase in the sale of coffin boxes, including COVID-19 protocol caskets. With a rise in COVID deaths, some cemeteries are running short of space and reluctant to allow burials, families and those working on the issue complained.
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SCB to become a ‘Varied Board’
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Lobbying for the single-nominated civilian member is under way
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Lobbying for the single-nominated civilian member is under way
The one-year extended term of the eight elected members of Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB) has come to an end, and now all eyes are on the Defence Ministry, which is expected to announce the formation of a ‘Varied Board’ on Wednesday.
The Ministry had earlier extended the tenure of the elected members twice for six months each and with the election notification not issued, a Varied Board consisting of president Brigadier Abhijit Chandra, who is also Telangana and Andhra Pradesh Sub Area Commander; Chief Executive Officer B. Ajith Reddy; and a nominated civilian member will take charge.