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Wednesday, April 08, 2020
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- Tablighi Jamaat had major role in spreading the virus, says Nitin Patel
- Mumbai: Recovered, man says neighbours lacked humanity, threatened his father
- Pharma majors ramp up capacity to meet demand in country and abroad
- Coronavirus lockdown: Shut indoors, how do you eat healthy, and find things to do?
- Kerala plan: no flights till end of May, schools only for exams
- In capital’s quarantine for Tablighis: 1000 in 2 buildings, flat number is ID
- Panchkula admin ensures sanitary napkins supply for women in slums
- End coronavirus lockdown in phased manner: exit strategy paper by railway institute
- Mumbai: At Bandra West, shops to follow odd-even rule
- Coronavirus: 200 residents of Noida JJ cluster quarantined
- Plea on state of migrant workers: SC says it doesn’t want to interfere in govt decisions
- Delhi: ASI tests COVID-19 positive, Kalkaji police colony under lockdown
With COVID-19 cases showing no signs of abating in India, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said tests relating to novel coronavirus whether in approved government laboratories or approved private Laboratories "shall be free of cost”. The apex court also said that “the question as to whether the private laboratories carrying free of cost COVID-19 tests are entitled for any reimbursement of expenses incurred shall be considered later on”. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday, in a video conference with floor leaders, said it was unlikely that the nationwide lockdown would be lifted in “one go” after it ends on April 14. The number of COVID-19 cases surged to 5274 in India, including 149 deaths, the Health Ministry said in its latest briefing.
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Coronavirus India Latest Updates, 08 April: COVID-19 cases rise to 5274; 410 have recovered
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New Delhi identifies containment zones, areas will face stricter restrictions
By Thursday, more areas are likely to be sealed, which include Central Delhi's Sadar Bazar and pockets of West Delhi among others, district magistrates told The Indian Express.
Mumbai makes it mandatory to wear masks in public places, violators face arrest
"All persons moving out for whatever purpose and for whatever reason in public places like streets, hospitals, offices, markets etc must wear mask or cloth mask," the BMC circular stated.
Two more deaths, eight fresh cases in Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said migrant workers who wanted to return to the state after the lockdown would be kept in quarantine as a precaution.
Some areas in four Pimpri-Chinchwad suburbs sealed off
In the sealed areas, police will not allow anybody to move out of the area or any outsider to enter the area.
Ropar villagers fall for rumours, look out for ‘men who spit at gates’
The rumour mills have been working overtime after the reports of members of Tablighi Jamaat being tested positive for coronavirus after they attended the gathering in New Delhi last month.
Gujarat: Sewing needle removed from lioness’ stomach
The lioness was rescued from Ranigala forest in Jesar range of Bhavanar district a few days ago and was kept at animal rescue centre initially.
UP: Gangsters’ Act invoked against 13 accused of Kamlesh Tiwari murder
Police said, among the total 13 accused, three are out on bail. The other accused are lodged at the Lucknow district jail.
Tamil Nadu carves out Mayiladuthurai from Nagapattinam, district count rises to 38 in state
With the announcement of Mayiladuthurai as a separate district, six new-districts have been created under the regime of the Edappadi-led AIADMK government in the past one year.
Hyderabad: 12 COVID-19 containment clusters identified in city
GHMC Commissioner DS Lokesh Kumar said movement of the public in these clusters is being monitored and barricades have been erected.
COVID-19 Karnataka wrap: Five dead; CM requests private companies not to cut salaries amid lockdown
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