Maharashtra government likely to extend lockdown till May 31 amid rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in state
In view of the increasing cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Maharashtra, the state government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31. However, the government's decision will be officially announced within a couple of days.
May 14, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind decides to forego 30% of his salary for a year to tide over coronavirus COVID-19 crisis
The President took the step after contributing one month’s salary to the PM-CARES Fund in March.
May 14, 2020, 15:57 PM IST
India's dependence on Chinese products and PM Narendra Modi's clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat and stressed the importance of local manufacturing, local market and local supply chains, amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the nation on May 12, he had said, "All our demands during the crisis were met ‘locally’. Now, its time to be vocal about the local products and help these local products become global."
May 13, 2020, 23:57 PM IST
Parents in metros unwilling to send kids to school immediately after coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown: Survey
However, a recent survey among parents has found out that 92 per cent of them are unwilling to send their wards back to school immediately after reopening.
May 13, 2020, 21:20 PM IST
DMRC starts cleaning, prepares for social distancing norms amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
The DMRC is working out the detailed cleaning and maintenance procedures in view of the current pandemic.
May 13, 2020, 21:11 PM IST
Delhiites suggest resuming transportation, business, educational institutions post COVID-19 lockdown
Based on the suggestions received from the public, the Delhi government on May 15 will make a report and send it to the central government.
May 13, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
Railway Board office closed for two days after RPF staff tests coronavirus COVID-19 positive
According to an order issued on Wednesday, the building, which houses the Railway Board, will be shut on May 14 and 15 and intensive sanitisation of all the rooms and common areas will be done.
May 13, 2020, 20:03 PM IST
Maharashtra government paid over Rs 54 crore on train ticket expenses for migrant labourers
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had made the announcement that the government will bear the expenses of the migrant workers.
May 13, 2020, 19:21 PM IST
Maharashtra to start home delivery of liquor from May 15 amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
It is noteworthy that the Maharashtra government on May 13 allowed the home delivery of liquor to prevent long queues at the liquor shops.
May 13, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
DTC to operate buses for railway passengers coming to Delhi
All precautions related to coronavirus COVID-19 will be strictly followed including social distancing, added an official statement.
May 13, 2020, 17:19 PM IST
Over 8500 Indians return from abroad in 43 flights under Vande Bharat Mission since May 7
The Centre started the Vande Bharat Mission - one of the largest initiatives to repatriate nationals back to India, on May 7.
May 13, 2020, 15:40 PM IST
Mumbai's Dharavi heads towards 1000 coronavirus COVID-19 cases
At this rate in the next 48 hours, Dharavi will become the first single slum or locality in India to have 1,000 positive cases.
May 13, 2020, 00:05 AM IST
Rs 20 lakh crore, Atmanirbhar Bharat, stress on local, lockdown 4: PM Narendra Modi's full speech
In a televised address to the nation, PM Modi also said there will be a fourth phase of the lockdown which will be very different from the earlier three phases.
May 12, 2020, 23:23 PM IST
Kamal Haasan welcomes PM Narendra Modi's Rs 20 lakh crore package, says will see how India's poorest get their due
Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Rs 20 lakh crore package amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown but added that he will "watch out for the details to see how the poorest of my country get their due at last".
May 12, 2020, 23:00 PM IST
South Delhi pizza delivery boy, who tested coronavirus COVID-19 positive in April, now cured and discharged
The pizza delivery boy in New Delhi who tested coronavirus COVID-19 positive in April was cured and discharged on Tuesday. The report which had gripped the people in south Delhi's Malviya Nagar area with fear, led to the stay in home quarantine of people living in around 72 houses in the area. However, no person in the 72 houses within a five-kilometre radius of Malviya Nagar, where the boy delivered food developed any symptoms.
May 12, 2020, 21:57 PM IST
Lockdown 4 to tackle coronavirus COVID-19 to have new norms and rules, details before May 18
The PM asserted that the coronavirus is going to be part of our lives for a long time, but added that "we can't let our lives revolve around it only".
May 12, 2020, 20:52 PM IST
India's self-reliance stands on 5 pillars of economy, infrastructure, technology-driven system, vibrant demography and demand: PM Narendra Modi
This is the prime minister's fifth address to the nation, including a video message, following the outbreak of COVID-19.
May 12, 2020, 20:38 PM IST
Civil Aviation Ministry receives suggestions from airlines and airports on restarting operations post-lockdown, final SOP yet to be released
The suggestions were sought on a draft discussion paper from airlines and airports. However, the final standard operating procedure (SOP) is yet to be released.
May 12, 2020, 20:01 PM IST
Amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, researchers develop Bluetooth-based thermometer for efficient fever monitoring
After development, prototyping and preliminary testing, the initial batch of 1,000 thermometers are being manufactured.
May 12, 2020, 19:12 PM IST
CM Mamata Banerjee assures migrant labourers of job in West Bengal, tells BJP to resume political fight with her later
"We have enough employment opportunities. Those who kick out people from their states will be given employment here," said CM Banerjee.
May 12, 2020, 18:49 PM IST
