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American Gods: shadows / story and words by Neil Gaiman ; script and layouts by P. Craig Russell ; art by Scott Hampton ; letters by Rick Parker ; cover by David Mack

Barker Library - PN6728.A482 R87 2018




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Algernon Blackwood's The willows / written by Nathan Carson ; artwork by Sam Ford ; based on the novella by Algernon Blackwood ; lettered by Jason Fischer ; edited by Jason Leivian

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She-Hulk: the complete collection / writer, Charles Soule ; storytellers, Javier Pulido, Ron Wimberly ; color artists, Muntsa Vicente, Rico Renzi, Ron Wimberly ; letterer, VC's Clayton Cowles ; cover art, Kevin Wada ; assistant editor, Frankie Johnson

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Letter to survivors / by Gébé; translated and with an introduction by Edward Gauvin ; english lettering by Francois Vigneault

Barker Library - PN6747.G4 L4813 2018




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A biodegradable CO2-based polymeric antitumor nanodrug via a one-pot surfactant- and solvent-free miniemulsion preparation

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2234-2244
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01931F, Paper
Qiaojie Luo, Xiaojun Li, Ying Wang, Jianfang He, Qiao Zhang, Pengfei Ge, Xia Cai, Qiang Sun, Weipu Zhu, Zhiquan Shen, Xiaodong Li
A biodegradable CO2-based polymeric nanodrug is obtained via a surfactant- and solvent-free miniemulsion preparation, which can be concentrated at tumor site by EPR and releases the encapsulated drug through pH responsiveness.
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Ultra pH-sensitive polymeric nanovesicles co-deliver doxorubicin and navitoclax for synergetic therapy of endometrial carcinoma

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2264-2273
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00112K, Paper
Jie Ding, Xu Zhang, Chuangqi Chen, Yuqiang Huang, Xingsu Yu, Xiaomao Li
An ultra pH-sensitive polymeric nanovesicle was constructed to co-deliver doxorubicin and navitoclax for highly efficient synergetic treatment of endometrial carcinoma.
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Two-step tumor-targeting therapy via integrating metabolic lipid-engineering with in situ click chemistry

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2283-2288
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00088D, Paper
Guihong Lu, Liping Zuo, Jinfeng Zhang, Houshun Zhu, Wanru Zhuang, Wei Wei, Hai-Yan Xie
A highly efficient two-step targeting strategy integrating metabolic lipid-engineering with in situ click chemistry is developed, thus significantly improved the tumor theranostic performance of the red blood cells ghosts based drug delivery.
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MT1-MMP activatable fluorogenic probes with enhanced specificity via high-affinity peptide conjugation for tumor imaging

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2308-2317
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM02007A, Paper
Xiuru Ji, Shuping Xie, Yan Jiao, Xiaojuan Zhang, Duxin Sun, Victor C. Yang, Mei Wang, Huining He, Lu Sun
A novel MT1-MMP activatable fluorogenic probe for tumor detection with enhanced specificity was developed via high-affinity and specific peptide conjugation.
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From single to a dual-gene delivery nanosystem: coordinated expression matters for boosting the neovascularization in vivo

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2318-2328
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM02000D, Paper
Bin Gao, Xiaoyu Wang, Meiyu Wang, Xiang-kui Ren, Jintang Guo, Shihai Xia, Wencheng Zhang, Yakai Feng
A dual-gene delivery system with coordinated expression function boosted the neovascularization.
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Cu, Zn doped borate bioactive glasses: antibacterial efficacy and dose-dependent in vitro modulation of murine dendritic cells

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2143-2155
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01691K, Paper
Open Access
Katharina Schuhladen, Lena Stich, Jochen Schmidt, Alexander Steinkasserer, Aldo R. Boccaccini, Elisabeth Zinser
Bioactive borate glasses additionally doped with copper and/or zinc have enthralling immune-modulatory effects on immune cells.
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Balancing the thickness of sensitizing and inert layers in neodymium-sensitized tetralayer nanoconstructs for optimal ultraviolet upconversion and near-infrared cross-linked hydrogel tissue sealants

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00453G, Paper
Zhongzheng Yu, Yong Yao Chun, Jingwen Xue, Jodie Zu Yi Tan, Wen Kiat Chan, Weizheng Cai, Yan Zhang, Timothy Thatt Yang Tan
Balancing the thickness of sensitizing and inert layers in neodymium-sensitized tetralayer nanoconstructs for optimal ultraviolet upconversion.
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A bioartificial liver support system integrated with a DLM/GelMA-based bioengineered whole liver for prevention of hepatic encephalopathy via enhanced ammonia reduction

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01879D, Paper
Guohua Wu, Di Wu, James Lo, Yimin Wang, Jianguo Wu, Siming Lu, Han Xu, Xin Zhao, Yong He, Jun Li, Utkan Demirci, Shuqi Wang
The developed bioartificial liver support system integrated with the decellularized liver matrix/GelMA-based bioengineered whole liver can potentially help elevate liver functions and prevent hepatic encephalopathy via enhanced ammonia reduction.
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Influence of the mechanical properties of biomaterials on degradability, cell behaviors and signaling pathways: current progress and challenges

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00269K, Review Article
Lu Wang, Cunyang Wang, Shuai Wu, Yubo Fan, Xiaoming Li
We have clarified the influence of the mechanical properties of biomaterials on degradability and cell response, and also mechanical design targets and approaches.
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High antimicrobial photodynamic activity of photosensitizer encapsulated dual-functional metallocatanionic vesicles against drug-resistant bacteria S. aureus

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00323A, Paper
Bunty Sharma, Gurpreet Kaur, Ganga Ram Chaudhary, Santosh L. Gawali, P. A. Hassan
Developments in the field of photodynamic therapy (PDT) are being made by investigating appropriate photosensitizers (PSs) and enhancing the penetration effect of light by developing new metallocatanionic vesicles.
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Protein cages and virus-like particles: from fundamental insight to biomimetic therapeutics

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00159G, Minireview
Nicole F. Steinmetz, Sierin Lim, Frank Sainsbury
Protein cages found in nature have evolved for a variety of purposes and this review focuses on how they are being co-opted for use in immunotherapy and therapeutic delivery.
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Self-assembled nucleo-tripeptide hydrogels provide local and sustained doxorubicin release

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00134A, Paper
Kiheon Baek, Alexander David Noblett, Pengyu Ren, Laura J. Suggs
Doxorubicin is intercalated within the nanofibril structure of self-assembled nucleo-peptide hydrogels and injection leads to decrease in tumor volume and greater concentration of chemotherapeutic relative to soluble form.
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Overview of the application of inorganic nanomaterials in cancer photothermal therapy

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00222D, Review Article
Natanael Fernandes, Carolina F. Rodrigues, André F. Moreira, Ilídio J. Correia
Cancer photothermal therapy (PTT) has captured the attention of researchers worldwide due to its localized and trigger-activated therapeutic effect.
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19 F magnetic resonance imaging enabled real-time, non-invasive and precise localization and quantification of the degradation rate of hydrogel scaffolds in vivo

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00278J, Paper
Qinghua Li, Zujian Feng, Huijuan Song, Jianhua Zhang, Anjie Dong, Deling Kong, Weiwei Wang, Pingsheng Huang
19 F MRI is able to precisely monitor the localization and quantify the degradation rate of implantable/injectable hydrogels in real-time and noninvasive manner, with no interference of endogenous background signals and limitation of penetration depth.
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A Fe3+-crosslinked pyrogallol-tethered gelatin adhesive hydrogel with antibacterial activity for wound healing

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00188K, Paper
Ning Han, Ziyang Xu, Chunyan Cui, Yuan Li, Dongfei Zhang, Meng Xiao, Chuanchuan Fan, Tengling Wu, Jianhai Yang, Wenguang Liu
A tunicate-inspired gelatin-based hydrogel prepared by a simple mixing method, exhibits strong adhesion and antibacterial capacity, and facilitates wound healing.
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A conductive PEDOT/alginate porous scaffold as a platform to modulate the biological behaviors of brown adipose-derived stem cells

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM02012H, Paper
Boguang Yang, Fanglian Yao, Lei Ye, Tong Hao, Yabin Zhang, Lei Zhang, Dianyu Dong, Wancai Fang, Yan Wang, Xiaoyang Zhang, Changyong Wang, Junjie Li
The development of three-dimensional conductive scaffolds is vital to support the adhesion, proliferation and myocardial differentiation of stem cells in cardiac tissue engineering.
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A riboflavin–ultraviolet light A-crosslinked decellularized heart valve for improved biomechanical properties, stability, and biocompatibility

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2549-2563
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01956A, Paper
Chungeng Liu, Weihua Qiao, Hong Cao, Jinchi Dai, Fei Li, Jiawei Shi, Nianguo Dong
Riboflavin–ultraviolet light A could effectively crosslink a decellularized heart valve to improve its biomechanical properties, stability and biocompatibility.
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Tumor localization of oncolytic adenovirus assisted by pH-degradable microgels with JQ1-mediated boosting replication and PD-L1 suppression for enhanced cancer therapy

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2472-2480
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00172D, Paper
Haishi Qiao, Xingmei Chen, Qiming Wang, Junmei Zhang, Dechun Huang, Enping Chen, Hongliang Qian, Yinan Zhong, Qi Tang, Wei Chen
Illustration of pH-degradable microgels (MGs) for the simultaneous encapsulation of OA and JQ1 for an enhanced oncolytic viral treatment with JQ1-meidated boosting viral replication and PD-L1 suppression.
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Enhanced selectivity, cellular uptake, and in vitro activity of an intrinsically fluorescent copper–tirapazamine nanocomplex for hypoxia targeted therapy in prostate cancer

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2420-2433
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM01905G, Paper
Vera L. Silva, Abdessamad Kaassis, Ashkan Dehsorkhi, Cédrik-Roland Koffi, Maja Severic, Moustafa Abdelhamid, Duuamene Nyimanu, Christopher J. Morris, Wafa’ T. Al-Jamal
Cu(TPZ)2 complex as a promising hypoxia selective cytotoxin in prostate cancer.
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Bioinspired inorganic nanoparticles and vascular factor microenvironment directed neo-bone formation

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2627-2637
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00041H, Paper
Hwan D. Kim, Jungha Park, Sivashanmugam Amirthalingam, R. Jayakumar, Nathaniel S. Hwang
VEGF-overexpressing human tonsil-derived stem cells (VEGF-hTMSCs) and a whitlockite microenvironment induce vascularized bone tissue formation in biodegradable polymeric scaffolds.
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A medical adhesive used in a wet environment by blending tannic acid and silk fibroin

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2694-2701
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00322K, Paper
Xijie Gao, Qiyuan Dai, Longtao Yao, Hua Dong, Qingtao Li, Xiaodong Cao
A medical adhesive called TASK based on polyphenol-gel systems was developed and showed wet-adhesive, stretchable, self-healing and restorable properties.
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NIR-emitting semiconducting polymer nanoparticles for in vivo two-photon vascular imaging

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2666-2672
DOI: 10.1039/C9BM02063B, Paper
Xiao-Ting Gong, Wenguang Xie, Jing-Jing Cao, Shengxiang Zhang, Kanyi Pu, Hao-Li Zhang
A NIR-emitting TPF probe (NESPN) was prepared using semiconducting polymers and used for continuously monitoring the whole process of ischemic stroke and subsequent reperfusion. This work provides a new and versatile tool for vascular research and diagnosis of vascular diseases.
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Advances in living cell-based anticancer therapeutics

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2344-2365
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00036A, Review Article
He Dong, Xiao Xu, Leikun Wang, Ran Mo
This review summarizes recent advances in the applications of living cells as drug carriers or active drugs for anticancer drug delivery and cancer therapy.
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Outstanding Reviewers for Biomaterials Science in 2019

Biomater. Sci., 2020, 8,2343-2343
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM90031A, Editorial

We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Biomaterials Science in 2019, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal.
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Effective intracellular delivery of bevacizumab via PEGylated polymeric nanoparticles targeting CD44v6 receptor in colon cancer cells

Biomater. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0BM00556H, Paper
Ana Baião, Flávia Sousa, Ana Oliveira, Carla Oliveira, Bruno Sarmento
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most incident and mortal cancers in the world, mainly due to its metastatic and metabolic ability. CD44 receptor isoform containing exon 6 (CD44v6)...
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Ex vivo toxicological evaluation of experimental anticancer gold(I) complexes with lansoprazole-type ligands

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,885-895
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00149B, Paper
Natalia Estrada-Ortiz, Elena Lopez-Gonzales, Ben Woods, Stefan Stürup, Inge A. M. de Graaf, Geny M. M. Groothuis, Angela Casini
Novel experimental anticancer gold-based compounds were studied for their mechanisms of toxicity in healthy rat kidney and liver tissues, using the Precision Cut Tissue Slices (PCTS) technique.
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Environmental distribution of the neurotoxin L-BMAA in Paenibacillus species

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,781-783
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00203K, Viewpoint
Peter B. Nunn, Geoffrey A. Codd
The neurotoxic amino acid, 3-N-methyl-2,3-diaminopropanoic acid (BMAA), known in plants of the genus Cycas and in aquatic cyanobacteria and other organisms, is a component of antibiotic peptides in two species of Paenibacillus.
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Reply to the ‘Comment on “Acetylcysteine in paracetamol poisoning: a perspective of 45 years of use”’ by M. E. Mullins, M. C. Yarema, M. L. A. Sivilotti, M. Thompson, D. A. Algren, M. C. Beuhler and C. P. Holstege, Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8, DOI: 10.1039/C9T

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1059-1059
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00216B, Comment
Open Access
D. Nicholas Bateman, James W. Dear
Mullins et al. made a comment on our article (DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00002J) stating they noticed the omission of the one-bag, standard concentration protocol which is shared by several centers in North America when we discussed IV acetylcysteine protocols.
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Biogenic Aspergillus tubingensis silver nanoparticles’ in vitro effects on human umbilical vein endothelial cells, normal human fibroblasts, HEPG2, and Galleria mellonella

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,789-801
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00091G, Paper
Cristiane Angélica Ottoni, Durvanei Augusto Maria, Priscila Jane Romano de Oliveira Gonçalves, Welington Luiz de Araújo, Ana Olívia de Souza
Biogenic silver nanoparticles are ecofriendly and offers valuable possibilities of applications in several industrial areas.
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Innovative models for in vitro detection of seizure

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,784-788
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00210C, Review Article
Kimberly L. Rockley, Ruth A. Roberts, Michael J. Morton
New technologies offer the opportunity to screen for seizure liability in vitro, avoiding costly failures in preclinical and clinical development.
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Mice with a Sertoli cell-specific knockout of the Ctr1 gene exhibit a reduced sensitivity to cisplatin-induced testicular germ cell apoptosis

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,972-978
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00142E, Paper
Open Access
Rashin Ghaffari, John H. Richburg
Exposure to the chemotherapeutic agent cis-diamminedichloroplatinum(II) (cDDP) is well known to instigate acute and prolonged testicular injury in male patients.
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Effects of moderate red wine on cardiovascular risk factors in diabetics: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,979-987
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00227H, Paper
Saavia Alice Naame, Decheng Li, Ruixue Huang
Diabetes mellitus is of major public health concerns; its incidence is continuously increasing.
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Astaxanthin reduces perfluorooctanoic acid cytotoxicity in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1009-1015
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00215D, Paper
S. J. Sudharshan, Raghavendra Tirupathi, Madhu Dyavaiah
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFA) has been identified as an environmental contaminant of high concern for human health.
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Application of the direct peptide reactivity assay (DPRA) to inorganic compounds: a case study of platinum species

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,802-814
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00242A, Paper
Jocelyn D. C. Hemming, Mark Hosford, Martin M. Shafer
The in chemico Direct Peptide Reactivity Assay (DPRA) was developed as a non-animal, relatively high throughput, screening tool for skin sensitization potential.
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Phytochemicals protect L02 cells against hepatotoxicity induced by emodin via the Nrf2 signaling pathway

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1028-1034
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00220K, Paper
Yan Yan, Kang Wang, Xu Tang, Jun-feng Gao, Bin-yu Wen
Dihydromyricetin (DMY), hyperoside and silybin are phytochemicals that belong to a class called flavonoids, and they have been used in liver protection pharmaceutical preparations, but the specific mechanism of these chemicals is still unclarified.
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Benzoquinone alters the lipid homeostasis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Toxicol. Res., 2019, 8,1035-1041
DOI: 10.1039/C9TX00139E, Paper
Abhishek Raj, Vasanthi Nachiappan
BQ exposure inhibited cell growth, increased the ROS-mediated apoptosis, and altered the phospholipids that resulted in membrane proliferation.
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AIIB extends $500 mn loan to India to deal with coronavirus crisis

The bank's board of directors has approved a loan to India to strengthen the preparedness of the country's national health system




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India's credit profile to face further pressure due to Covid-19: Moody's

Moody's rating on the government of India is Baa2 with negative outlook




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Vizag gas leak: NGT orders LG Polymers to deposit Rs 50 cr pending probe

NGT bench set up fact-finding committee, to be headed by former AP High Court judge




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Govt must work to revive consumption, not worry about rating: Rahul Gandhi

Congress wants lockdown lifted across country on May 18, save hotspots; Gandhi urges Centre to make citizens 'psychologically' prepared to for lockdown exit




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Govt hikes borrowing limit by over 50% to Rs 12 trn as virus grips economy

Sources say the Centre has asked RBI to do whatever to keep yields in check, which may result in massive secondary market bond purchases




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Covid-19 lockdown effect: Every second Indian now on internet in cities

The data released by Nielsen and the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) shows that internet usage has grown sharply in cities over the last one month, touching 54 per cent




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Covid-19: Relief for NRIs, foreign visitors as tax residency rules eased

The government imposed a lockdown on March 24 and is yet to open up travel, including international flights.




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Covid-19: Chhattisgarh CM asks Rs 30,000 cr package for state from PM

CM Baghel has urged the prime minister to release Rs 10, 000 crore immediately, out of the total amount.




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Lockdown: Closure of commercial activity has hit Bihar, UP villages

But most respondents to a survey conducted by Smart Power India said they saw a positive change in social hygiene behaviour during lockdown




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Miners want mandatory capex rule relaxed as workers stay away fearing Covid

None of the merchant mines in Odisha whose lease validity expired by March 31 has been able to restart. Though the successful bidders have got LoI, they awaiting formal vesting orders