PM Narendra Modi allocates Rs 15,000 crore to tackle coronavirus COVID-19
This is his second address to the nation regarding coronavirus. In his first address, he urged Indians to observe `Janata Curfew`.
Mar 24, 2020, 21:08 PM ISTPunjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh announces state-wide curfew, sanctions Rs 20 cr from CM fund to contain coronavirus COVID-19
The Punjab government also announced Rs 20 crore from the Chief Minister`s relief fund to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Mar 23, 2020, 19:36 PM ISTMaharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray imposes curfew across state to check spread of coronavirus COVID-19
Issuing a message to people of Maharashtra, through social media, Thackeray said the country, as well as the state, are going through a major crisis.
Mar 23, 2020, 18:50 PM ISTCoronavirus COVID-19 outbreak: Supreme Court asks states, UTs to consider releasing prisoners to decongest jails
The Supreme Court said overcrowding of prisons is a matter of serious concern, particularly in the present context of coronavirus (COVID-19).
Mar 23, 2020, 18:18 PM ISTZee News appeal: Stay home, follow government guidelines on lockdown to stop coronavirus COVID-19
Since several people are coming out from home violating coronavirus lockdown, Zeenews makes an appeal to such people to restrain them from coming out of their homes.
Mar 23, 2020, 17:59 PM ISTFirst coronavirus death in Kolkata; 55-year from Dum Dum died at AMRI hospital
The 55-year-old resident from Dum Dum who was earlier tested positive and was on a ventilator passed away at AMRI hospital on Monday at 3:35 pm.
Mar 23, 2020, 16:45 PM ISTCoronavirus COVID-19 pandemic: Ban on passenger travel from EU, UK challenged in Delhi High Court
Issuing the notice, a bench of Justices J R Midha and I S Mehta directed the authorities concerned to put submit their stand on the plea, which was filed by the father of an Indian student stranded in Scotland.
Mar 20, 2020, 18:52 PM ISTCM Kejriwal orders closure of restaurants in Delhi; not more than 20 people allowed to gather
The Delhi CM said, "Not more than 20 people will be allowed to gather at any place for social, cultural, religious, academics, seminars, conferences purposes in the state."
Mar 19, 2020, 22:18 PM ISTPM Narendra Modi's address to nation on March 19 to talk about COVID-19, efforts to combat it
The Prime Minister also chaired a high-level meeting today to review the ongoing efforts to contain COVID-19. He discussed the ways to further strengthen India’s preparedness, and this included enhancing testing facilities.
Mar 18, 2020, 23:42 PM ISTRBI announces Rs 10,000 cr OMO purchase of government securities
RBI said, "There is no notified amount against any of these securities within the aggregate ceiling of Rs 10,000 crore set for the operation."
Mar 18, 2020, 20:06 PM ISTCOVID-19: Chennai reports 2nd positive case; total number in India reaches 151
Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India has reached 151, according to the Health Ministry data. There are a total of 3 deaths reported in the country from the infection.
Mar 18, 2020, 18:39 PM ISTCOVID-19: Indian Railways takes precautionary measures, cancels 85 trains due to non-occupancy
As a precautionary measure railway zones like Western Railway and Central Railway have also increased the prices of their platform tickets to discourage large crowds.
Mar 17, 2020, 23:22 PM ISTKerala launches SMS alert for creating awareness on COVID-19
An SMS alert facility for creating awareness among people about Covid-19 was launched by the Kerala government here on Tuesday. People can register their mobile numbers by giving a missed call to receive relevant information and updates on the outbreak.
Mar 17, 2020, 16:54 PM ISTCOVID-19: Air India pilots seek urgent financial aid from government
Aviation think-tank Centre for Asia Aviation has already warned that most airlines across the world would go bankrupt if the governments do not take coordinated action.
Mar 17, 2020, 00:15 AM ISTDivorce cases rise in China as couples spend too much time together during coronavirus home quarantine
Chinese officials reportedly say that the sharp increase of divorce requests could be caused by the fact that partners have spent too much time in close quarters under quarantine.
Mar 16, 2020, 23:58 PM ISTFirst death from Coronavirus in India, 76 year old man died in Karnataka
A 76-year-old man suspected to be infected with coronavirus died in Karnataka's Kalaburagi. District Health and Family Welfare department has said.
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