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Coronavirus global updates today: Italy records 627 deaths in a day, toll crosses 4,000
March 21, 2020 08:10 IST
Latest coronavirus global update today: California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday issued a statewide "stay at home" order, directing residents to leave their home only when extremely necessary.
Coronavirus: 3 more cases detected in Bengal, cases rise to 396
March 23, 2020 19:03 IST
Coronavirus update: The ICMR on Sunday said that the total cases in India rose to 396, with seven deaths. Meanwhile, the coronavirus disease killed more than 13,000 people in the world and affected more than 3,00,000.
Janata Curfew & Janata Thank You Sunday: PM says don’t lower guard
March 20, 2020 11:43 IST
In a nearly 30-minute telecast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the March 22 ‘Janata Curfew’ would be a test of people’s “self-discipline” in fighting the virus.
India not to let flights land for a week starting SundaySubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 11:43 IST
The Ministry of External Affairs also confirmed the death of an Indian patient in Iran. The government said on Wednesday that 255 Indians in Iran were infected.
Economy infected: Task force has a prescription, concerns mount over delaySubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 11:48 IST
Over the last one month, the government pulled out all stops to contain the spread of the Covid-19. During this period, economic ministries including Commerce and Industry, Heavy Industries, Road Transport, Civil Aviation, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Affairs met and heard stakeholders.
Coronavirus pandemic: In Mumbai’s lifeline on tracks, fears of a sitting duckSubscriber Only
March 20, 2020 11:39 IST
Coronavirus in Mumbai: Every day, the city's suburban train network, known as the locals, transports 7.8 million passengers, taking them to their workplaces and back.
PM Modi announces ‘Janata curfew’: Date, time — all your questions answered
March 19, 2020 22:37 IST
PM Modi said no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of their house, and asserted that it will be a litmus test to show how much India is ready to take on the challenge of the coronavirus pandemic.
First COVID-19 cases in Gujarat: Rajkot man, Surat woman test positive
March 19, 2020 22:36 IST
The Rajkot man had returned after travelling to Saudi Arabia for Umrah while the Surat case is a student who returned from London on March 14.
Quarantined should wear coloured wristbands, bid to bring all Gujaratis home: Nitin Patel
March 19, 2020 21:24 IST
Addressing the Gujarat Assembly, Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel also said the government was working to bring back all Gujaratis who are stranded overseas.
Coronavirus: Delhi govt shuts restaurants, outlaws gathering of more than 20 peopleSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 20:36 IST
For the time being, home delivery and takeaway facility will continue to be available in restaurants extending such facilities.
PM Modi’s coronavirus full speech: Social distancing via ‘janata curfew’, Covid-19 task force
March 19, 2020 22:36 IST
PM Modi's address on coronavirus full speech: "We can only defeat this pandemic with patience and determination. The Indian government is tracking the Covid-19 outbreak very closely," the prime minister said, urging people to cooperate with the government.
Coronavirus: Fourth death reported from Punjab
March 19, 2020 20:23 IST
The deceased returned from Germany via Italy a fortnight ago. The 70-year-old died at a hospital in Punjab’s Nawanshahr district. The septuagenarian tested positive on Wednesday. The other deaths have been reported from Delhi, Karnataka, and Maharashtra.
Sri Lanka postpones parliamentary polls over coronavirus outbreak
March 19, 2020 18:27 IST
The Chair of the Election Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya, said the polls scheduled for April 25 cannot be held as planned due to the prevailing situation over the coronavirus outbreak in the country
Coronavirus: ‘Digital payments rise by 10 per cent, online travel bookings fall’
March 19, 2020 18:25 IST
For the first time ever, online grocery shopping climbed the ladder with a growth of 9 per cent, and government and utility bill payments grew by 30 per cent, representing precautionary steps taken by the customers by staying indoors.
‘States to enforce work from home for private sector’: The latest COVID-19 guidelines
March 19, 2020 20:21 IST
In a routine press briefing today, Joint Secretary Health and Family Welfare Department Luv Aggarwal issued the new COVID-19 guidelines.
No international commercial flights to land in India from March 22
March 19, 2020 20:21 IST
The government also asked the state governments to issue appropriate directions advising all senior citizens above the age of 65 years and children below the age of 10 years to stay at home.
Coronavirus impact: These Mumbai local trains have been cancelled, suspended on Central, Western & Harbour lines
March 19, 2020 16:34 IST
Mumbai local trains are known to be the lifeline of the commute system in the country's financial capital, spread over three lines— Central, Western and Transharbour ferrying passengers from Thane, Raigad and Palghar districts.
Coronavirus pandemic: PM Modi calls for ‘Janta curfew’ on Sunday, appeals people to stay indoors
March 20, 2020 08:07 IST
PM Modi also said the government has decided to form a “COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force” that will be in touch with stakeholders and take future decisions.
Coronavirus impact: Indigo announces pay cut for employees
March 19, 2020 15:32 IST
Indigo CEO Ronojoy Dutta announced that he will himself take a 25 per cent cut in his salary, while senior vice presidents and above would be taking a 20 per cent pay cut, and the cockpit crew a 15 per cent cut.
Pakistan coronavirus cases double after pilgrims return from IranSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 14:26 IST
Pakistan’s state health minister said last week it wasn’t possible to quarantine all travelers at airports as there isn’t enough capacity.
IndiGo, Vistara may ground jets as COVID-19 cases jump in IndiaSubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 14:10 IST
Indian carriers have avoided major reductions in flights so far but pressure is mounting as the number of confirmed cases climbs in the world’s second-most populous country.
Malaysia may deploy army to uphold lockdown as only 60% complySubscriber Only
March 19, 2020 14:05 IST
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said late Monday that the country will be limiting non-essential businesses operations as well as banning all visitors from entering the country and residents from traveling overseas from March 18 for two weeks.
Coronavirus: Punjab to ban public transport from March 21Subscriber Only
March 20, 2020 10:20 IST
The decision to halt all public transport includes state- run and private buses and autorickshaws from 00:00 hours Saturday.
Six more passengers with ‘home quarantine’ stamp deboarded at Borivali station
March 19, 2020 13:57 IST
From Monday, the Maharashtra government began marking all those who have been medically advised to self-quarantine with a stamp in indelible ink and the words ‘Home Quarantine’ in a bid to ensure they isolate themselves for 14 days.
Coronavirus India update March 19: Death toll rises to four, total cases now at 173Subscriber Only
March 19, 2020 20:36 IST
Coronavirus (COVID-19) India news updates: As India intensifies measures to stem its outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8 pm to talk about steps being taken against the virus.
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