Department of telecom not providing free internet to users working from home: PIB
The fake information in circulation has claimed that free internet is being provided to all by the department to enable them to work from home, and can be availed by clicking on a given link.
Apr 22, 2020, 22:02 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to discuss coronavirus COVID-19 situation with all state CMs on April 27; interact with Gram Panchayats on April 24
A few days prior to this, the PM will participate in the National Panchayati Raj Day through video conference on April 24 and interact with Gram Panchayats across the country.
Apr 22, 2020, 21:36 PM IST
Prevent violence, ensure security to healthcare professionals, medical staff and frontline workers fighting coronavirus COVID-19: MHA to states
Strict action must be taken against those who obstruct the performance of last rites of medical professionals or frontline healthcare workers succumbing to COVID-19 while discharging their services, it added.
Apr 22, 2020, 18:55 PM IST
Allow media persons to travel across sealed Delhi-Noida border on photo ID: NBA to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Amid the coronavirus COVID-19 spread, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday was asked by the News Broadcasters Association (NBA) to allow media personnel travelling across the Delhi-Noida border for work on the basis of photo identity cards issued by their channels and exempt them from the requirement of having special passes.
Apr 22, 2020, 17:31 PM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 15,000 crore emergency package for states, UTs to fight coronavirus COVID-19
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved significant investments to the tune of Rs 15,000 crore for 'India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package', to combat the coronavirus COVID-19.
Apr 22, 2020, 16:43 PM IST
Pakistan now exporting coronavirus COVID-19 patients to India: Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh
Calling it a matter of concern, Singh said that it has come to light that Pakistan, which was earlier only sending terrorists, has now also started sending coronavirus infected people.
Apr 22, 2020, 15:59 PM IST
No government order to close ministries, says PIB as it calls out fake news
A prominent web news portal uploaded a news piece reporting that Centre has launched a beta version of a video conferencing app by the name of ‘Say Namaste’ and would soon launch the app.
Apr 21, 2020, 23:01 PM IST
How to ensure hygiene and sanitation in densely populated areas across India to curb coronavirus COVID-19 spread
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed of coronavirus disease.
Apr 21, 2020, 21:57 PM IST
Indian Railways to provide 10,000 water bottles per day to Delhi cops on coronavirus COVID-19 duty
Indian Railways, with the help of Railway organisations like IRCTC, RPF, Zonal Railways and others, have worked tirelessly to keep alive the Railways’ commitment to fight against the COVID in an integrated manner.
Apr 21, 2020, 18:47 PM IST
India's coronavirus COVID-19 recovery rate is 17.48 per cent, 3,252 patients cured so far: Govt
"As many as 3,252 people have been cured till now and 705 of them recovered on April 20. This takes our recovery percentage to 17.48," said Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal addressing a press conference in the national capital.
Apr 21, 2020, 17:43 PM IST
West Bengal fighting more dangerous virus than COVID-19, it is Mamata Banerjee-led government and TMC: Babul Supriyo
Amid the lockdown to combat the coronavirus, Union Minister Babul Supriyo on Tuesday slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee alleging that the state is fighting a more dangerous virus than the COVID-19 and it is the government led by CM Banerjee and the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
Apr 21, 2020, 17:15 PM IST
COVID India Seva: Govt launches interactive platform for citizen engagement on coronavirus COVID-19
The initiative is aimed at enabling transparent e-governance delivery in real-time and answering citizen queries swiftly, at scale, especially in crisis situations like the ongoing pandemic.
Apr 21, 2020, 15:38 PM IST
Five Indians die in Saudi Arabia due to coronavirus COVID-19
As per information available with the Embassy as of April 17, five Indian nationals, two from Kerala, one each from Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Telangana have died.
Apr 19, 2020, 00:21 AM IST
No decision yet on resuming domestic or international flight operations: Civil Aviation Ministry
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday clarified that so far no decision has been taken to resume domestic or international flight operations amid the coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. All domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended for the lockdown period till May 3.
Apr 19, 2020, 00:12 AM IST
India's mortality rate due to coronavirus COVID-19 around 3.3%; 83% death cases have comorbidities
In 83 per cent cases, co-morbidities have been found. This brings to fore the earlier highlighted facts that elderly people and people with comorbidities are at higher risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Apr 18, 2020, 22:38 PM IST
Kolkata: 78-year-old father kills son for refusing to wear face mask, gets arrested
The father, identified as 78-year-old Bansidhar Mallick, residing at Shovabazar Lane strangulated his 45-year-old son, identified as Shirsendu Mallick, with the help of a cloth strap.
Apr 18, 2020, 22:33 PM IST
Govt issues advisory against spraying of disinfectant on people amid coronavirus COVID-19 spread
The Ministry clarified that spraying an individual or group with chemical disinfectants is physically and psychologically harmful.
Apr 18, 2020, 22:06 PM IST
Sanitation worker's house in President's Estate sealed, kept in isolation with family after relative dies of coronavirus COVID-19
Another 30 families living in the President's Estate were also sent to self-isolation. An officer of Rashtrapati Bhavan is also in self-isolation.
Apr 18, 2020, 20:41 PM IST
Of 14,378 positive coronavirus COVID-19 cases, 4,291 linked to Tablighi Jamaat congregation: Health Ministry
Addressing a press conference, Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said that in the last 24 hours, 991 new cases and 43 deaths have occurred.
Apr 18, 2020, 17:02 PM IST
To curb coronavirus COVID-19 spread, NDMC will now fine Rs 1000 for spitting and urinating in public places
In a bid to contain the rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) on Saturday issued a directive that any person who spits or urinates in public places will have to pay a heft fine of Rs 1000. It also added that there should be a strict ban on the sale of liquor, gutka, tobacco etc.
Apr 18, 2020, 16:21 PM IST
