Stranded migrant workers in Haryana to be sent to their home states within 7 days, state govt to bear all expenses
In the next seven days, migrant workers will be sent in 100 trains and 5000 buses to their home states.
May 08, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 29.3%; no cases reported in 216 districts so far: Union Health Ministry
Addressing a press briefing, Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said 16,540 COVID-19 patients have recovered so far with 1,273 in the last 24 hours. He added that almost one in three hospitalized people has recovered.
May 08, 2020, 17:08 PM IST
Indian Navy’s PPE clears certification, gets green nod for mass production
The PPE passed with 6/6 Synthetic blood penetration resistance test pressure.
May 08, 2020, 16:42 PM IST
Tamil Nadu records over 5% coronavirus COVID-19 cases in children; health experts say not to worry
Over the last couple of days Tamil Nadu has been witnessing its highest ever spike in coronavirus COVID-19 cases with the daily new case figures ranging between 500-771. A closer look at the government's data also revealed that a little over 5 per cent (273/5409) of the positive cases are children who are aged 12 and below.
May 08, 2020, 16:18 PM IST
Gautam Buddha Nagar DM clarifies schools cannot force 3 months fee, stop students from attending online classes
Amid the confusion on the do's and don'ts, the administration clarified ten queries.
May 08, 2020, 00:47 AM IST
Vande Bharat Mission: First flight carrying stranded Indians from Abu Dhabi lands at Kochi
The Air India Express flight IX 452 with 181 passengers landed at the Cochin International Airport (CIAL) at 10.09 pm, an airline spokesman said.
May 07, 2020, 23:20 PM IST
TMC MP Aparupa Poddar gives birth to a baby girl, nick names Corona
Hours after delivering the baby, Poddar said, “I’m absolutely ecstatic. My husband and I are very excited to welcome the baby. Both the baby and I are fine and are doing well.”
May 07, 2020, 22:59 PM IST
72 inmates, seven staff of Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail test coronavirus COVID-19 positive
All positive inmates will he shifted to GT Hospital and St George hospital in guarded vehicles on Friday morning.
May 07, 2020, 21:32 PM IST
ICMR partners with India Post for delivery of coronavirus COVID-19 testing kits to labs
"The ICMR has set a target of carrying out around 1 lakh tests across the country per day. For this crucial work, India Post with its vast network of 1,56,000 post offices has once again turned into a COVID-19 warrior," an official statement said.
May 07, 2020, 20:32 PM IST
Migrant workers won't need individual medical certificates to travel amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown: Maharashtra govt
The government said that migrants or stranded persons willing to travel to their native places be screened at the time of the start of their journey by the use of a digital thermometer and symptomatic examination free of cost, according to an official order.
May 07, 2020, 19:52 PM IST
Delhi High Court seeks response from Delhi govt on Narela DDA flats coronavirus COVID-19 quarantine centre petition
The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought response from the Delhi government on a petition saying that the coronavirus COVID-19 quarantine centre in Narela's DDA flats has not been provided with proper facilities.
May 07, 2020, 18:50 PM IST
India likely to witness peak in coronavirus COVID-19 cases in June-July: AIIMS director
Guleria said that the positive cases will see a further increase in the coming months.
May 07, 2020, 18:20 PM IST
Govt assures full support to bus and car operators in coming out of economic slowdown due to coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
Gadkari said the opening of transport and highways will go a long way in instilling confidence among the public.
May 06, 2020, 23:35 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh government introduces ordinance for protection of 'Corona Warriors'
Amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Uttar Pradesh government on Wednesday introduced an ordinance for the protection of 'Corona Warriors' and against those who attack or misbehave with them. Those who spit on 'Corona Warriors' or who hide their infection will also be dealt with strictly.
May 06, 2020, 22:14 PM IST
India bans export of alcohol-based hand sanitizers amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
"Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are prohibited for exports," directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.
May 06, 2020, 19:30 PM IST
First flight bringing back stranded Indians from UAE to reach Kerala on May 7 amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
In one of the country`s biggest evacuations during the coronavirus outbreak, a flight carrying 175 stranded Indians will land in Kochi, Kerala from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) at 9.40 pm.
May 06, 2020, 19:12 PM IST
Kolkata doctor designs new mask for city traffic policemen amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread: Check features
In a bid to help the Kolkata traffic policemen on duty amid the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, a doctor has designed a new face mask to ease the problems of the cops in the sweltering heat. The new mask resembles the face-shield similar to that in a Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs) but unlike the coverall, which has to be worn from the feet causing sweating, this mask covers the head and bust. There arises no necessity to wear another protective gear over this.
May 06, 2020, 18:47 PM IST
Delhi govt issues guidelines for handling passengers at IGI airport returning by repatriation flights to mitigate possibility of coronavirus COVID-19 spread
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in coordination with Indian Missions abroad have planned the phased return of Indian citizens stranded abroad.
May 06, 2020, 16:46 PM IST
First coronavirus COVID-19 positive case in Noida Police
The family members, co-workers and other persons have been quarantined. The health department and the police department are constantly monitoring them.
May 05, 2020, 23:43 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, Indian Navy launches 'Operation Samudra Setu' to repatriate Indians from overseas
Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa and Magar are currently en route to the port of Male in the Maldives to commence evacuation operations from May 8 as part of Phase-1.
May 05, 2020, 20:48 PM IST
