Mamata Banerjee govt to decide on extending coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown in West Bengal today
According to Zee Media sources, the decision to this effect will be taken during a cabinet meeting which will be held around 3 PM.
Apr 29, 2020, 10:08 AM IST
1897 new coronavirus cases and 73 fatalities in past 24 hours; India's COVID-19 tally reaches 31,332, death toll at 1007
With 73 new fatalities due to the novel coronavirus, India on Wednesday recorded the highest spike in COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours.
Apr 29, 2020, 09:37 AM IST
Portals of Kedarnath Temple reopen amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown; no 'darshan' for devotees
The portals of the Kedarnath temple, which is visited by lakhs of tourists and devotees every year from across the country and abroad, were reopened at 6:10 AM on Wednesday. However, no ‘darshan' for the devotees is allowed at the temple as of now due to the nationwide lockdown enforced to limit the fast-spreading novel coronavirus.
Apr 29, 2020, 09:17 AM IST
Not feasible now to conduct class 10, 12 board exams: Manish Sisodia tells HRD minister
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday (April 28) told Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' that it was not feasible to conduct board exams of classes 10 and 12 due to the lockdown imposed to contain coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 28, 2020, 20:19 PM IST
School book shops, plumbers, electricians allowed in Delhi; check full list of facilities permitted from April 28
In an order issued late on Monday, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has allowed operations of veterinary hospitals, dispensaries, clinics, pathology labs, sale and supply of vaccine and medicine.
Apr 28, 2020, 11:14 AM IST
With 62 fresh fatalities, India records highest spike in coronavirus COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours
With 62 fresh fatalities in the past 24 hours due to the novel coronavirus, India reported its highest spike in deaths due to COVID-19 infections on Tuesday (April 27, 2020).
Apr 28, 2020, 09:28 AM IST
Over 80% wheat crop harvested; majority of 'mandis' operational now amid COVID-19 lockdown: MHA
Talking about the activities that have been allowed by the government to ensure essential supplies and that works go on during the ongoing lockdown, Srivastava said the procurement of pulses and oil seeds is going on.
Apr 27, 2020, 20:21 PM IST
JEE, CDS, NEET exams 2020: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar asks Centre to remove uncertainty over dates
The exams of JEE, CDS, NEET 2020 have been postponed in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
Apr 27, 2020, 19:36 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for COVID-19 lockdown extension till May 21, seeks clarity on MHA shops reopening order
Mamata Banerjee said, "From today's meeting with Prime Minister the sense I got from what he had to say is that this lockdown would continue, but certain relaxations must be given."
Apr 27, 2020, 18:43 PM IST
Volkswagen re-starts Europe's largest car factory in Wolfsburg after coronavirus COVID-19 shutdown
Volkswagen Group, which owns the Skoda, Audi, Bentley, Porsche, and Seat brands, is also re-starting production in Portugal, Spain, Russia, South Africa, the Czech Republic, and South America this week.
Apr 27, 2020, 17:32 PM IST
Millions of jobs lost, economy ruined; does BJP have a plan for revival: Congress on lockdown
The party while endorsing its former president Rahul Gandhi’s remarks that the lockdown is not the solution and it is merely a pause button, asked the govt to inform the nation about their plan for what happens once the lockdown is lifted.
Apr 25, 2020, 17:26 PM IST
Coronavirus crisis: 17 red zones in Gautam Buddh Nagar, 13 Orange and 10 Green zones
Stepping up its fight against the novel coronavirus, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has added another containment zone, taking the number of total COVID-19 hotspots to 40.
Apr 25, 2020, 16:47 PM IST
Jammu twin sisters named 'corona warriors' for creating motivational songs on coronavirus COVID-19 crisis
The two teenagers have so far composed four songs on coronavirus which have become viral on social media. Through their songs, Saibaa and Saisha have asked people to adhere to the lockdown norms and maintain social distancing to defeat the new coronavirus.
Apr 25, 2020, 15:47 PM IST
Delhi HC issues notice on plea citing use of centralised air-conditioning may spread COVID-19
The Delhi High court has issued notice to the Centre and the Delhi Government seeking reply on a petition moved in the Delhi High Court citing use of centralised air conditioning may spread COVID-19 infections.
Apr 25, 2020, 15:07 PM IST
Delhi HC agrees to hear plea on rising domestic violence, child abuse amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a petition that has sought immediate and effective measures to be implemented against domestic violence and child abuse amidst COVID-19 lockdown.
Apr 25, 2020, 14:38 PM IST
Govt should rethink, can't have lockdown of people, economy: Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold another meeting with chief ministers on Monday as the country enters into the last week of lockdown.
Apr 25, 2020, 14:21 PM IST
MHA allows opening of shops during COVID-19 lockdown: Here's what will open and what will remain shut
After a late-night order on reopening of shops amid the coronavirus lockdown, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued a clarification saying that only standalone shops are allowed to open as per the directive and that the order does not apply to COVID-19 containment zones or liquor stores.
Apr 25, 2020, 13:20 PM IST
Condoms being home delivered in UP’s Ballia amid fears of population explosion during coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
While people are staying indoors due to restrictions imposed by the Centre and the state governments to contain the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 infections, the situation has also led to fears of a possible explosion in the country during this period.
Apr 25, 2020, 12:02 PM IST
With 57 fatalities, India records highest spike in coronavirus COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours; recovery rate at 20.66%
According to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, the death toll due to COVID-19 reached 775 and the number of infected cases topped the 24,500-mark in the country as of 8 AM on Saturday.
Apr 25, 2020, 09:38 AM IST
IIT-Delhi develops coronavirus COVID-19 test kit, gets ICMR's approval
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi has developed a COVID-19 test kit, which has got the approval of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Apr 25, 2020, 09:08 AM IST
