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Coronavirus Patient Among 11 Booked by Thane Police for Flouting Orders
The Covid-19 patient, two newly married couples, and others were held in Maharashtra for allegedly flouting quarantine norms and holding marriage functions despite prohibitory orders.
No Fuel Crisis in India; Enough Stock of Petrol, Diesel, LPG for Lockdown: IOC Chairman
There is no shortage of any fuel in the country and customers should not resort to panic booking of LPG refills, said Indian Oil Corp (IOC) Chairman Sanjiv Singh.
‘My Kids are Hungry, You Think Covid-19 is What I Fear?' Thousands of Migrant Workers Flee Amid Lockdown
Following UP government's announcement of deploying buses for stranded migrant labourers, thousands reached Anand Vihar Interstate Bus Terminal hoping to go back to their hometowns.
India's Electricity Use Falls to Lowest in Five Years Due to Lockdown
India used 2.59 billion units of electricity on March 27 - the third day of the three week national lockdown ordained by PM Narendra Modi. That was lower by nearly a fourth compared with the average consumption during the first three weeks of March before...
Coronavirus Crisis: GoAir Offers to Fly Stranded Migrant Workers to Home States During Lockdown
With both passenger train and flight services shut till April 14 and no source of income due to the closure of all businesses, these migrant workers are stuck in major cities and looking for means to reach their native places.
COVID-19 Outbreak: Uttar Pradesh to Release 11,000 Prisoners Lodged in 71 Jails
Supreme Court had said overcrowding of prisons was a matter of serious concern, particularly in the present context of coronavirus.
India Needs at Least 38 Million Face Masks to Fight Coronavirus, Reveals Investment Agency
In a four-page internal document dated March 27, the Invest India agency detailed efforts to find companies that can supply critical supplies. It said it had contacted 730 companies for ventilators, ICU monitors, protective equipment, masks and testing ki...
With 5 More Positive Cases in Noida, UP's COVID-19 Count Touches 61; Admin Seeks FIR against Local Firm
The Noida CMO said that with people from other countries coming to Cease Fire Company, the infection has spread in many sectors of the city and led to a spike in coronavirus cases..
Left Unattended, Labourer Dies Lonely Death at Bus Stand in Madhya Pradesh's Datia District
According to eye-witnesses, he was left by unidentified persons at Bhaguvapura Passenger Shelter (bus stand) here, and when somebody spotted him in helpless condition, the 108 ambulance service was alerted.
Coronavirus: Hand Sanitisers Worth Rs 2.5 Lakh Seized in Mumbai, 3 Arrested
The raid was conducted by Unit-6 of the crime branch on a tip-off that a huge stock of sanitisers has been kept at the flat. The trio planned to sell the stock at a higher rate, police said.
Kerala Sets Up 4,603 Camps for Over 1 Lakh 'Guest Labourers' Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan said masks, soaps and hand sanitisers were provided with active community kitchens operating in the temporary campsites.
Shaheen Bagh Protests: 'Muslim Women Don't Need Saviours, They Were Saviours of the Idea of India'
Shaheen Bagh protests are momentous because of the huge participation of Muslim women. It demonstrated a new vocabulary and grammar of politics as a form of civil disobedience.
BSEB 10th Result 2020: Bihar Board Class 10 Results to be Declared Soon at biharboardonline.com; How to Check
The BSEB 10th result 2020 is likely to be declared by the Bihar School Examination Board soon on the official website at biharboardonline.com. Find steps to check here.
COVID-19: Ola Launches Fund to Help Drivers, CEO to Forego a Year's Salary
Launched under Ola Foundation, the 'Drive the Driver Fund' will support the drivers through contributions from the Ola group, investors and via a crowdfunding platform for citizens and other institutions, a statement said.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Air India Plans Nine Flights to Frankfurt to Ferry Expats from Mumbai
While five flights may be operated on March 31, two services are planned for April 2. One flight each is expected to operated on April 1 and April 3, respectively, the source added.
India Has Delayed Community Transmission, Lockdown Will Help Us if Rules are Followed: ICMR Scientist
Senior scientist Dr Raman Gangakhedkar said India we invite major trouble with lockdown rules are not followed diligently, while assuring that adequate tests are being done in the country.