COVID-19: Indian embassies worldwide issue advisories for distressed nationals
The Indian embassy in France has issued an advisory for its nationals who wish to travel back home before India's week-long ban, imposed to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus, on international commercial flights comes into force on March 22. The Indian embassies in several other countries also issued advisories and started emergency helplines for the distressed Indians, assuring them all possible help.
Mar 22, 2020, 00:16 AM IST
Global death toll crosses 12,800 due to Coronavirus
The death toll worldwide due to the deadly Coronavirus reached 12,836 by Saturday night. Italy crossed China with a current death toll of 4,825. The country on Saturday reported 793 new coronavirus deaths, a one-day record.
Mar 21, 2020, 23:59 PM IST
India ready for 14-hour Janata Curfew to stop spread of coronavirus COVID-19
People have been urged to voluntarily stay indoors to check the spread of coronavirus while public transport will be suspended or curtailed and all markets and shops except those dealing in essential items will be closed on the day.
Mar 21, 2020, 22:03 PM IST
Delhi metro train services partially shut on March 23 to curb coronavirus spread: Check full schedule
In a statement, the DMRC said that there will be no metro services between 10 am-4 pm and after 8 pm on March 23 (Monday).
Mar 21, 2020, 20:56 PM IST
Precautions not panic, PM Modi's appeal to people amid COVID-19 spread
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated caution to the people and advised them not to panic even as the total number of positive cases for the deadly coronavirus reached 283.
Mar 21, 2020, 18:42 PM IST
Stay indoors, be safe and don't travel as it increases coronavirus COVID-19 risk: Zee News appeals to people
India has been witnessing a steady rise in the number of positive cases of coronavirus COVID-19 and the medical fraternity as well as the government has strictly advised social distancing to curb the outbreak. However, people across the country are turning a deaf ear to this precautionary measure and rushing back to their native places thus risking their lives and that of others. Several railway stations across the country are crowded with people as they try to catch the next available train to their hometown.
Mar 21, 2020, 17:56 PM IST
Will double pension of elders and widows; free food for people in Delhi night shelters, says CM Kejriwal amid COVID-19
During his first-ever digital-only press conference, the CM said that his government will double the pension of elders, widows and differently-abled people for this month. "Rs 4000-5000 pension will be paid to 8.5 lakh beneficiaries by April 7," he said.
Mar 21, 2020, 17:14 PM IST
India planning to get testing kits from South Korea
The Centre is in touch with South Korean companies to import kits for testing the Coronavirus. Informal talks are underway for more testing kits, given the country has a surplus and is willing to export as well.
Mar 21, 2020, 16:51 PM IST
COVID-19: 1 dead after massive clashes inside Kolkata's Dum Dum Jail as inmates upset over court closure
The inmates have allegedly vandalised the jail premises, attacked the jail officers, and tried torching the jail properties. A massive stone-pelting also took place.
Mar 21, 2020, 15:55 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic around world; death toll exceeds 10,000, 245,000 infected
The world`s richest nations poured unprecedented aid into the global economy as coronavirus cases ballooned in the new epicenter, Europe, with the number of deaths in Italy outstripping those in mainland China, where the virus originated.
Mar 20, 2020, 20:34 PM IST
Amid coronavirus spread, DMRC issues advisory, asks travellers to use metro only for essential travel
The DMRC has said that random thermal scanning of passengers will be carried out at all metro stations.
Mar 19, 2020, 23:53 PM IST
Indian Army issues Coronavirus cyber scam alert to defence personnel
The Indian Army on Thursday issued a cyber scam alert over the deadly Coronavirus to the defence personnel. An official statement read, "Targeted campaigns on the theme of coronavirus are being undertaken by Indian adversaries with the primary aim of compromising email/ other accounts and to infect official/ personal IT assets of defence personnel."
Mar 19, 2020, 23:18 PM IST
People of North-East apprehensive as coronavirus-related racist incidents rise
Given the large number of people from the North East who are settled in many other states and cities of the country, such cases of racial discrimination are a cause for concern.
Mar 19, 2020, 22:25 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's 9-point agenda to tackle spread of coronavirus in India
The PM's address to the nation on combating the challenge of COVID-19 came as India witnessed a total of 173 positive cases in the country on Thursday evening
Mar 19, 2020, 21:44 PM IST
Janata Curfew on March 22, no hoarding, applaud those fighting coronavirus outbreak: PM Narendra Modi tells India
As India battles the deadly coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to the citizens to observe 'Janata curfew' on March 22 from 7 AM-9 PM, adding that no citizen, barring those in essential services, should get out of the house on that day.
Mar 19, 2020, 20:40 PM IST
PM Modi asks nation to follow 'Janata Curfew' from 7am-9pm on March 22 to curb COVID-19 spread
The PM is expected to talk about issues relating to COVID-19 and the efforts to combat the pandemic that has claimed more than 9,000 lives across the world.
Mar 19, 2020, 19:45 PM IST
Centre asks states to enforce work for home for private-sector employees due to coronavirus
It also added that to reduce crowding, all Group B and C central government employees will be asked to attend offices on the alternate week. The Centre has also issued staggered timings for all the employees.
Mar 19, 2020, 19:15 PM IST
Man from Punjab dies due to coronavirus, India records fourth death
Amid rising cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in India, the country on Wednesday evening recorded its fourth death. The death has been reported in Punjab and is the first fatality in the state due to COVID-19.
Mar 19, 2020, 18:36 PM IST
COVID-19: India bans entry of all international commercial passenger flights from March 22
In a step to curb the rising cases of Coronavirus in the country, India on Thursday banned the entry of all international commercial passenger flights from March 22 till March 29. A statement released by the Centre read, "No scheduled international commercial passenger aircraft shall be allowed to land in India from March 22, 2020, for one week."
Mar 19, 2020, 17:54 PM IST
MEA slams Pakistan for misusing SAARC platform by raising Kashmir during video-conference on coronavirus
"Platform was not political, but humanitarian; they misused it," said MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar.
Mar 19, 2020, 17:09 PM IST
