COVID-19 lockdown

MHA eases COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, allows registered shops selling non-essential goods to open

This order is applicable to shops in market complexes under the limits of municipal corporations and municipalities, according to an MHA statement. 

Apr 25, 2020, 01:08 AM IST

Plasma therapy on coronavirus COVID-19 patients showing encouraging results in Delhi, says Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said that the plasma therapy on some coronavirus COVID-19 patients has shown encouraging results, raising hope for the treatment of others infected by the deadly virus.

Apr 24, 2020, 12:36 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis has taught us to be self-reliant, says PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister on Friday said that the coronavirus COVID-19 crisis has taught us to be self-reliant while interacting with village heads from across the nation via video conferencing.

Apr 24, 2020, 11:47 AM IST

DHFL case: Mumbai court adjourns hearing till April 30; Wadhawan brothers placed in home quarantine

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today filed its reply objecting to the pre-arrest bail application of the Wadhawans. 

Apr 24, 2020, 00:50 AM IST

CLAT 2020 postponed to June 21 due to COVID-19 lockdown, last date for sending application extended till May 18

The deadline for applications has also been extended to May 18, 2020.

Apr 21, 2020, 16:57 PM IST

Stranded in Chennai, Odisha labourers buy boat for Rs 1.6 lakh to reach home during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

Around ten Odiya labourers who were stranded in Chennai due to nationwide lockdown opted for the sea route to reach their home state Odisha. 

Apr 21, 2020, 13:05 PM IST

Govt issues guidelines for non-coronavirus health facilities

The move comes after a few hospitals closed down following the detection of the disease among its medical workers.

Apr 21, 2020, 10:30 AM IST

No coronavirus COVID-19 case reported in 60 districts in past 14 days

The nation’s concerted fight against the coronavirus pandemic is yielding positive results as no COVID-19 infection has been reported in the past 14 days in as many as 60 districts of the country.

Apr 21, 2020, 10:15 AM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: Group of Ministers reviews lockdown extension, resumption of economic activities

This was the fifth meeting of the GoM on COVID-19 since March 25. Inputs, suggestions and feedback from the discussions held at these meetings are conveyed to Prime Minister by the Defence Minister.
 

Apr 18, 2020, 15:02 PM IST

Operation Virus: How Maulana Sarwar helped Jamaat members flee coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

Maulana Ghulam Sarwar, who is the national spokesperson of the All India Muslim Front and the founder and secretary of the All India Muslim Dalit Morcha, made several shocking revelations in the sting operation.

Apr 16, 2020, 23:49 PM IST

Delhi will start plasma transfusion trials for treating coronavirus COVID-19 patients soon: Arvind Kejriwal

 Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said that the government will soon stat plasma transfusion trials for treating coronavirus patients. 

Apr 16, 2020, 18:10 PM IST

Timing of markets regulated by RBI curtailed till April 30 amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

It is be noted that May 1, 2 and 3, 2020, are bank holidays. As per the revised timings, the RBI regulated market opens at 10 AM instead of the earlier 9 AM. The closing timings too have been revised to 2 PM for all segments.

Apr 16, 2020, 17:00 PM IST

Sukantanagar in North 24 Parganas sets example on how to abide by COVID-19 lockdown

Amid incidents of people not following lockdown measures in parts of the country, a small town in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district is setting an example for all on how to abide by the lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Apr 16, 2020, 16:45 PM IST

Curfew to be imposed in parts of Surat from Thursday midnight to contain COVID-19

The curfew will remain in force till April 22, and a three-hour relaxation will be given from 1 PM to 4 pm on these days, the order said.

Apr 16, 2020, 15:59 PM IST

Zoom video meeting platform not safe, warns govt, issues advisory

India’s nodal cyber-security agency had earlier warned users of the video-conferencing app that it was prone to breaches. This came following instances of leaked passwords and hackers hijacking video calls midway through conferences.

Apr 16, 2020, 15:09 PM IST

Lockdown is like a pause button, testing only solution to defeat coronavirus: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress MP said that though he disagrees with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a lot of issues, it is time to stand united in the nation’s fight against COVID-19.

Apr 16, 2020, 14:20 PM IST

COVID-19: Delhi Police Crime Branch all set to question Markaz chief Maulana Saad after grilling his sons

At least 17 people, including Saad, have been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder for holding a gathering last month that authorities say led to a big jump in coronavirus infections.

Apr 16, 2020, 13:59 PM IST

Gujarat’s Technological University student develops 3D printed mask for coronavirus warriors

The student who developed the mask is part of the Gujarat Technological University’s Start-up and Innovation program.

Apr 16, 2020, 13:29 PM IST

72 families home-quarantined in South Delhi after pizza delivery boy tests COVID-19 positive

The pizza delivery boy in question had also visited the Mother Dairy outlay in that area, which is also being sanitised.

Apr 16, 2020, 12:50 PM IST

For first time in 167 years, passenger services stopped for your safety: Indian Railways urges people to stay indoors to defeat COVID-19

Along with the tweet, the Indian Railways also shared an artistic impression of the first train which ran between Mumbai to Thane.

Apr 16, 2020, 12:16 PM IST