How Tamil Nadu became first state to test over ten lakh COVID-19 samples: Explained
The state had barely performed a total of 3,000 tests as on April 1. However, in the following months testing was immensely ramped up, thus enabling the state to reach the one million mark.
Jun 26, 2020, 20:16 PM IST
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests negative for COVID-19, discharged from hospital
The 55-year-old minister was shifted to the ICU of Max Hospital, Saket, on June 19 after his condition worsened.
Jun 26, 2020, 19:10 PM IST
West Bengal relaxes night curfew hours; restrictions now from 10 pm to 5 am during extended coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
The West Bengal government on Friday announced that night curfew will remain in force between 10 pm to 5 am, instead of current 9 pm to 5 am, during the extended coronavirus lockdown till July 31.
Jun 26, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
International commercial passenger flights to and from India to remain suspended till July 15
This restriction will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.
Jun 26, 2020, 17:10 PM IST
Indian Railways manufactures 1.91 lakh PPE gowns, 7.33 lakh masks till June 24
The raw material for the manufacturing of these items was procured by the field units.
Jun 25, 2020, 22:40 PM IST
Indian Railways cancel all regular train services till August 12
The tickets, that have been booked for the regular time-tabled trains from July 1 to August 12, has also been cancelled.
Jun 25, 2020, 21:58 PM IST
Maharashtra will re-open gyms and salons within 7 days, says minister Aslam Sheikh
Amid the rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19, the Maharashtra government has decided to re-open gyms and salons in the state within a week, state minister Aslam Sheikh said on Thursday. He added that the guidelines for the same will be issued.
Jun 25, 2020, 18:23 PM IST
BMC adopts ‘Dharavi model’ to contain coronavirus COVID-19 in Mumbai’s northern suburbs
While Mumbai’s major COVID-19 hotspots such as Dharavi and Worli have shown significant improvement, some of the northern suburbs such as Mulund, Bhandup, Malad, Kandivli, Borivli, and Dahisar continue to register high cases on a daily basis.
Jun 25, 2020, 16:36 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to launch ‘Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan' on June 26
COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on the migrant workers in particular and a large number of migrant workers returned to several states.
Jun 25, 2020, 15:54 PM IST
Tamil Nadu intensifies lockdown measures, imposes travel restrictions till June 30
Only those with e-passes will be allowed to travel from one district to another, announced the government.
Jun 24, 2020, 19:20 PM IST
Ayush Ministry to verify documents of Patanjali Ayurved's 'Coronil' tablet which claims to cure COVID-19
In an official letter, the ministry said, "Ministry will have the study documents verified for validation of the data of the research outcome."
Jun 24, 2020, 18:55 PM IST
Delhi asks Centre to scrap rule requiring COVID-19 patients to get assessed at quarantine centres
Addressing an online media briefing, Sisodia said, "The home isolation rules have been changed in Delhi and as a result, there is an atmosphere of fear among the people."
Jun 24, 2020, 15:21 PM IST
India considering request of US, France and Germany to allow their airlines to operate repatriation flights
Jain also confirmed that India is "now looking at the possibility of establishing bilateral arrangements".
Jun 23, 2020, 17:35 PM IST
Karnataka government announces cap on prices for coronavirus COVID-19 treatment in private hospitals
In an order, the state government said that 50 per cent of the beds in private hospitals having facilities to treat patients will be reserved for the treatment of patients referred by the public health authorities.
Jun 23, 2020, 14:58 PM IST
US to halt Air India's repatriation under Vande Bharat mission, alleges discriminatory practices
The order said, "We are taking this action because the Government of India (GoI) has impaired the operating rights of US carriers and has engaged in discriminatory and restrictive practices with respect to US carrier services to and from India."
Jun 23, 2020, 13:03 PM IST
100% COVID-19 beds will be subsidized up to upper limit of 60% hospital capacity: Manish Sisodia
Earlier he had said that the central government has made the proposal to reduce rates for just 24 per cent beds in private hospitals but the Delhi Government wants at least 60 per cent beds at reduced prices.
Jun 20, 2020, 20:00 PM IST
Amid rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases, Telangana government issues strict guidelines for its officials
Regular disinfection of the office premises and vehicles will have to be ensured.
Jun 20, 2020, 19:00 PM IST
International flight operations likely to resume by mid-July, say sources
The government will be in a better position to start international flights when the domestic air traffic volume reaches 50 per cent, added the sources.
Jun 20, 2020, 18:13 PM IST
Over 700 flights operating per day; international ops will resume after other nations open air space: Civil Aviation Ministry
Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday stated that over 700 flights are operating per day. Addressing a press conference on flight operations and related issues, Puri asserted that the international flight operations will start only after other countries open their air space or borders.
Jun 20, 2020, 16:11 PM IST
Tamil Nadu has highest coronavirus COVID-19 testing centres in India; planning to scale up medical camps to 450: CM Palaniswami
He added that the state has set up 300 medical camps and the state government is planning to scale it up to 450.
Jun 20, 2020, 15:04 PM IST
