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Businesses in Mumbai, malls in Delhi shut as daily cases spike
March 21, 2020 05:41 IST
While Maharashtra, which has reported the highest number of cases, imposed a complete shutdown — barring essential services — in some cities including Mumbai and Pune, the Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments ordered closure of all malls.
Coronavirus: Singer Kanika Kapoor at party tests positive, fear travels from Lucknow to ParliamentSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 12:44 IST
On Friday night, the Lucknow police registered an FIR against Kanika under sections dealing with disobedience to orders promulgated by a public servant, and acts likely to spread disease dangerous to life.
Covid-19: Exodus from Mumbai, Pune as migrant workers pack trains headed EastSubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 07:37 IST
The slowdown has hit these workers the hardest. Faced with the prospect of not being able to earn any money until the end of the month, most decided it was better to return to their homes.
Italy coronavirus deaths surge by 627 in a day, lifting total death toll to 4,032
March 21, 2020 00:01 IST
The total number of cases in Italy rose to 47,021 from a previous 41,035, an increase of 14.6%, the Civil Protection Agency said.
Coronavirus threat: Haryana govt imposes Section 144 across state
March 20, 2020 22:46 IST
Gathering of 20 or more people at a place restricted; in Faridabad and Gurugram, gathering of more than five prohibited
Covid-19 impact: Foreigners’ visas extended till April 15, Army issues work from home advisory
March 20, 2020 22:44 IST
Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to masses on social distancing, the government issued an advisory to companies to implement "Work from Home" policy to curb the spreading of Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Tripura Legislative Assembly cuts short budget session as precautionSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 22:26 IST
He appealed to the Speaker to only consider absolutely necessary business of the House during ongoing session and curtail the rest and reschedule the session.
Pakistan reports third coronavirus death as confirmed cases jump to 464
March 20, 2020 22:34 IST
Prime Minister Khan while addressing the media in Islamabad on Friday said people should self-quarantine for at least another 45 days to help tackle the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus: Sec 144 imposed in major cities of Gujarat; state gears up for shutdown in ‘total support’ of Janata Curfew
March 21, 2020 01:13 IST
More being tested, stricter home quarantining measures in place; Govt announces precautionary measures until March 29
‘Janata curfew’: Railways cancels over 3,500 trains for Sunday, suspends onboard catering services indefinitelySubscriber Only
March 21, 2020 01:17 IST
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said the passengers who wish to stay at stations during the 'Janata curfew' would be accommodated at stations and waiting areas.
‘Janata curfew’: GoAir suspends flights, Railways in near-lockdown mode on Sunday
March 20, 2020 23:21 IST
The Health Ministry Friday stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for Janata curfew on Sunday will help break the chain of coronavirus transmission in the country.
Coronavirus impact: At Srinagar quarantine facility, over 40 students crammed in two roomsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 22:45 IST
The selective quarantine triggered protests at the airport on Thursday while police cane-charged few of the visitors flying into the valley and their relatives waiting for them at the airport.
COVID-19: SC stays Kerala HC order of not levying taxes till April 6
March 20, 2020 18:37 IST
A bench headed by Justice A M Khanwilkar took note of the submissions of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was appearing for the Centre, that the Kerala High Court order needed to be stayed.
Coronavirus: Prisoners, KSRTC mechanics tasked with making masks in KarnatakaSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 19:15 IST
Apart from the police department, the Karnataka state road transport corporation(KSRTC) has also started to manufacture face masks in their depots across the state starting from Friday.
Raje, son Dushyant in self-quarantine after attending dinner with Kanika Kapoor, who tested Covid-19 positiveSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 22:44 IST
The mother-son duo had attended the dinner in Lucknow, where singer Kanika Kapoor was also present and she tested positive for coronavirus.
Assam to put $2000 in accounts of residents stuck abroad, stamp those coming inSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 22:28 IST
Assam will also stamp anyone who enters the state - either by rail or by air - from March 22 onward.
Random community tests welcome, more tests to detect COVID-19 required: scientistsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 15:38 IST
India has so far concentrated its efforts on testing only those people who have travelled from abroad, or those they had come in contact with.
Mental health in the time of COVID-19: How Kerala is helping calm nerves, one phone call at a timeSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 14:55 IST
Once again, the mental health apparatus in Kerala has been sharpened and polished to deal with a new challenge, perhaps its most daunting and herculean yet: the coronavirus pandemic which has killed over 10,000 people across the world.
Coronavirus India update March 20: Railways in near-lockdown mode, cancels over 3,500 trains scheduled for SundaySubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 22:31 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Latest News Updates: The Health Ministry stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for Janta curfew on Sunday will help break the chain of transmission in the country.
Mumbai lockdown required, CM taking steps in that direction: Saamana on COVID-19Subscriber Only
March 20, 2020 16:17 IST
The editorial comes a day after Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray urged the people of Maharashtra to maintain social distancing.
Africa sees ‘extremely rapid evolution’ of COVID-19 pandemic: UN
March 20, 2020 11:14 IST
More African countries have closed their borders as the coronavirus' local spread threatens to turn the continent of 1.3 billion people into an alarming new front for the pandemic.
Coronavirus in China: No new domestic cases, but record imported ones
March 20, 2020 11:01 IST
China is concerned that travellers might trigger a second wave of domestic infections just as the outbreak was controlled at home.
43 return from Pak, quarantined in Amritsar
March 20, 2020 10:35 IST
Those who went to cover PSL had gone to Pakistan via Dubai. However, Pakistani authorities sent them back through the Attari-Wagah border.
Ludhiana jail inmate tests negative for coronavirus
March 20, 2020 10:31 IST
He was arrested at Delhi’s IGI Airport on his return from the US and was brought to Ludhiana jail on February 29. However, he was sent to isolation ward in hospital on March 17 after he vomited, said Ludhiana Jail Superintendent Rajiv Arora.
Capt urges Centre: Allow private hospitals, labs to test suspected coronavirus patients
March 20, 2020 10:27 IST
With the number of coronavirus cases increasing, the Centre has to consider reviewing its policy, stressed the Chief Minister, making it clear that he did not agree with the current policy of the Government of India in this regard.
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