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Kerala lockdown from midnight: Here’s everything you need to knowSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 22:03 IST
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the lockdown measures at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, stating that borders to neighbouring states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka will be closed
Govt to pay all its contractual staff not working due to coronavirus
March 23, 2020 21:46 IST
In order to maintain smooth supply of foodgrains in the country amidst the Covid-19 breakout, state governments will be able to procure 3 months supply of foodgrains on credit from Food Corporation of India (FCI).
Coronavirus: Working with local textile firms to ensure protective gear for health workers, says Centre
March 23, 2020 21:29 IST
The statement said the production of body coveralls has stringent technical requirements and such materials are manufactured by a few international companies, who expressed their inability to supply on account of a complete glut in stocks and travel bans.
Manipur government announces lockdown till March 31Subscriber Only
March 23, 2020 21:19 IST
To mitigate the distress faced by the economically backward sections of the society during the lockdown, the minister said that under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), entitled food grains will be availed to the beneficiaries free of cost for the month of April.
COVID-19: Tripura announces lockdown from tomorrow, warns of sedition charges for hoardersSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 20:48 IST
However, emergency services like health services, police, armed forces and paramilitary forces, law and order enforcement agencies, food outlets, hotels, banks, ATM counters, grocery stores, markets etc. would stay functional.
Assam announces complete lockdown till March 31, essential services exemptedSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 23:04 IST
The lockdown in Assam will be in effect from 6 pm, March 24 to March 31. Essential services like grocery shops, pharmacies, ATMs, banks to remain open.
Australia housing auction activity dives due to coronavirus
March 23, 2020 17:52 IST
Preliminary auction results showed the clearance rate slumped to 61.3% last weekend from above 70% in recent weeks.
World Bank moving forward on first $1.7 bln in pandemic aid projects
March 23, 2020 17:41 IST
According to the World Bank president their teams were preparing projects in 40 countries for up to $1.7 billion under the FTF. Projects in Afghanistan and Ethiopia were the most advanced and would be presented to the board this week
Indians breathe easier as lockdowns to halt coronavirus clears smog
March 23, 2020 17:17 IST
In New Delhi, the world's most polluted capital city, the Air Quality Index sank to roughly 93 after at least 75 Indian districts are under lockdown to stop the virus, which has infected at least 341 people in India and killed seven.
Pune: Vehicle movement prohibited in city from Monday evening till March 31
March 23, 2020 17:08 IST
The orders were issued following observations that many people were still coming on roads in spite appeals to stay indoors.
Manohar Lal Khattar extends lockdown to all Haryana districts
March 23, 2020 17:29 IST
All 22 districts in the state will be put under lockdown from Tuesday morning.
Karnataka to get more ventilators, masks; CM announces free food for poorSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 16:40 IST
There are 191 Indira Canteens across 198 wards of in Bengaluru alone. According to BBMP officials, free meals will be served at Indira Canteens throughout the day. As many as 260 Indira Canteens including mobile versions of the same operate outside the capital city.
UK calls in army and warns people to stay at home or face lockdownSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 16:35 IST
The government said the military would help ship millions of items of personal protective equipment including masks to healthcare workers who have complained of shortages and warned that Britain would face a shutdown with curfews and travel restrictions if people continued to flout the advice.
Jobless and forced to return home, unorganised workers ask: Who will compensate for loss of income?
March 24, 2020 14:11 IST
India’s unorganised workers make up 82.7 per cent or 39.14 crores of the total 47.41 crore estimated employed persons, according to last NSSO Employment and Unemployment Survey, 2011-12.
Over 300 Indian students stranded at Kazakhstan airport, seek ‘just one flight home’Subscriber Only
March 23, 2020 15:36 IST
Trapped between India’s travel ban and Kazakhstan’s shutdown, students said they are also facing discrimination amid coronavirus outbreak.
SIAM, ACMA ask automakers, auto component manufacturers to shut their plants
March 23, 2020 15:20 IST
Already Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Toyota Kirloskar Motor and Hero MotoCorp have announced temporary shut down of their respective manufacturing units as the coronavirus outbreak spreads across the country.
To prevent Coronavirus spread, AIIMS to shut OPD services from TuesdaySubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 14:47 IST
As many as 415 people have been tested positive for COVID-19 in India, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. On Sunday, the Government issued a completed lockdown in 75 districts of the country.
Lockdown in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh over coronavirus: Here’s what is exemptedSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 14:43 IST
A statewide lockdown has been announced in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh until March 31, 2020, to contain the spread of coronavirus. Here's all you need to know.
6 Pak officials suspended for selfie with coronavirus-infected colleague
March 23, 2020 16:12 IST
A few of them posted the selfie on their social media account. When the man tested positive a few days ago, all those who were in contact with him were being spotted and isolated," an official said
Punjab: From lockdown to curfew as coronavirus cases surgeSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 14:46 IST
Sources said the government had got reports from all districts that many people were out on roads and not following the lock down instructions.
COVID-19 latest updates March 23: 20 states, UTs under lockdown as cases mount to 433Subscriber Only
March 23, 2020 14:01 IST
Coronavirus latest updates March 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to state governments to ensure that rules and regulations of the coronavirus lockdown are enforced while pointing out that many people were not taking the measure seriously.
India lockdown: Violators to be fined or jailed, says govt
March 23, 2020 13:59 IST
The Centre on Sunday advised state governments to enforce a lockdown in the 75 districts that have reported coronavirus cases. However, essential services will be allowed to operate in the 75 districts.
Syria reports its first coronavirus case
March 23, 2020 13:38 IST
The arrival of the coronavirus in the Gaza Strip, an impoverished enclave where the health care system has been gutted by years of conflict, raised fears Sunday the pandemic may soon prey on some of the most vulnerable populations in the world.
Kerala contemplates lock-down in 10 districts, panic-buying in citiesSubscriber Only
March 23, 2020 17:39 IST
An advisory was sent by the Centre Sunday to chief secretaries of states asking to impose complete lock-down on 75 districts in the country, which have reported Covid-19 cases, in a bid to suspend movement of the public and break the chain of community transmission.
New Zealand prepares to enter lockdown as coronavirus cases surge
March 23, 2020 12:40 IST
The number of coronavirus cases in New Zealand shot up to 102, more than double since Friday, as the country reported 36 new infections and no deaths till now.
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