COVID-19 lockdown

Mass testing key to fight coronavirus; India nowhere in the game: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul's party also asked PM Modi to spell out the Centre`s plans for the stranded migrant workers and farmers, who are waiting to harvest their crops.

Apr 14, 2020, 16:23 PM IST

RSS launches new Utkarsh app to fight against coronavirus COVID-19

The Sangh Parivar has launched a new helpline App - Utkarsh - to help those who are facing problems during the lockdown in Delhi and other parts of the country.

Apr 14, 2020, 14:52 PM IST

Govt sets up 20 control rooms to address wage-related issues, migrant workers' plight during COVID-19 lockdown

The Labour Ministry on Tuesday (April 14, 2020) said that it has set up 20 control rooms on a pan-India basis to address wage-related grievances and to mitigate problems faced by migrant workers amid the lockdown period to contain the coronavirus crisis.

Apr 14, 2020, 13:47 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges people to follow AYUSH Ministry advisory for boosting immunity to fight coronavirus

It may be noted the Ministry of AYUSH had earlier issued an advisory suggesting how to boost general immunity in response to the rising coronavirus infections in the country.

Apr 14, 2020, 13:16 PM IST

Coronavirus: PM Narendra Modi changes his Twitter profile picture, uploads new image wearing 'gamcha' as mask

PM Modi on Tuesday (April 14, 2020) changed his Twitter profile picture which showed him wearing a cotton cloth ('gamcha') as a mask to protect against the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. 

Apr 14, 2020, 12:05 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi extends lockdown till MAy 3, Opposition leaders slam Centre for ignoring poor

In a nearly 25-minute televised address to the nation, PM Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in its second phase and detailed guidelines will be brought out on Wednesday to ensure that outbreak does not spread to new areas.

Apr 14, 2020, 11:46 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi extends COVID-19 lockdown till May 3, lauds collective strength shown by Indians

PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked the nation for its collective fight against COVID-19 and the hardships that the people, especially the migrant workers, faced during this period as he announced his decision to extend the lockdown till May 3.

Apr 14, 2020, 10:17 AM IST

2,17,554 coronavirus tests conducted by ICMR till 9 PM April 13, says ICMR

According to the ICMR, a total of 2,17,554 samples from 2,02,551 individuals have been tested in the country as of 9 pm on April 13.

Apr 14, 2020, 09:27 AM IST

West Bengal extends coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown till April 30; schools, colleges to remain shut till June 10

The West Bengal CM also announced that schools, colleges, and universities in the state will remain closed till June 10th.

Apr 11, 2020, 17:42 PM IST

30-year-old coronavirus COVID-19 infected man, who attended Markaz event in Delhi, commits suicide in Maharashtra’s Akola

Sources confirmed Zee Media that the deceased had attended the Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi between March 6- 8 during which he had possibly contracted the deadly coronavirus infection.

Apr 11, 2020, 17:10 PM IST

All eyes on Centre as ten CMs call for extending Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

The Central government is understood to have also obtained views on the issue from all the relevant agencies and stakeholders involved in the efforts to contain the spread of the pandemic.

Apr 11, 2020, 14:44 PM IST

'Har ghar chup chap se kehta' takes us down the memory lane; encourages to stay home & safe

It's yet another day of the nation-wide lockdown and we are at our homes doing our bit to keep ourselves and our society safe from COVID-19.

Apr 11, 2020, 13:16 PM IST

With no work, Mumbai's famed dabbawalas seek financial help during COVID-19 lockdown

With no work these days, the dabbawalas are facing an acute financial crunch in running their business and sought financial help from people and the state government.

Apr 09, 2020, 14:40 PM IST

Regret inconvenience due to COVID-19 lockdown but there’s no other option: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

While urging people to wear masks while stepping out of their homes, Uddhav Thackeray stressed on following social distancing norms and staying indoors as much as possible.

Apr 08, 2020, 15:17 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh govt distributes free ration to poor amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown

The Commissioner said YSRCP-led government has also decided to provide financial assistance of Rs 1,000 to the poor, on April 4.

Mar 29, 2020, 12:38 PM IST