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No Cut in Pension to Central Govt Employees, Clarifies Finance Ministry Amid Reports
The ministry's tweet was also shared by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
One-and-a-Half-Month-Old Baby Dies of Covid-19 Infection in Delhi Hospital
The total number of coronavirus cases in the national capital has climbed to 1,893, according to the Delhi government.
Airlines Told to Stop Bookings for Flights From May 4, Train Services Also Unlikely After Lockdown Ends
Aviation regulator DGCA said it has not taken a decision regarding when to commence the operation of domestic and international flights.
Spraying Disinfectant on People to Kill Coronavirus Physically & Psychologically Harmful: Health Ministry
Even if a person is potentially exposed with the COVID-19 virus, spraying the external part of the body does not kill the virus that has entered the body, it said.
10 Butchers Held in Ghaziabad for Cattle Slaughter Amid Ban During Covid-19 Lockdown
Police got information while patrolling in the morning that some butchers were slaughtering cattle in Kureshiyan Mohalla following which the house was immediately raided and the 10 people arrested from there.
IRCTC Served Food to Over 10 Lakh People During Covid-19 Lockdown
Following the 21-day nationwide lockdown the Railways suspended all passenger, mail and express trains. Only freight and special parcel trains are running to ensure the delivery of essential items.
Covid-19: ICMR Conducting Observational Study on Anti-malarial Drug Hydroxychloroquine
Last month, the national task force for COVID-19 recommended the use of HCQ for prophylaxis of SARS-CoV-2 infection for high-risk population.
Karnataka to Allow Movement of Two-wheelers After April 20, Permits IT Employees to Work from Office With 30% Staff
The government has decided to identify containment zones and allow activities in non-containment zones. While prohibitory orders will continue till May 3, the movement of two-wheelers and goods vehicle will be allowed outside containment zones.
Indian Editor Accused of Espionage, Influencing Canadian Politicians Against Khalistanis
The revelation was reported by Canadian newspaper Global News, which claimed to accessed documents related to a federal court proceedings in a case related to the editor accused by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) of espionage.
Violent Protests in Jalpaiguri Jail as Inmates Demand Bail Citing Covid-19 Outbreak
The correctional facility houses around 750 prisoners in eight wards and of them, 50-60 inmates are protesting, citing a Supreme Court directive, they said.
NEET PG 2020, NEET MDS 2020 Round 1 Counselling Schedule Released at mciindia.org
The NEET-PG is a common entrance test (CET) for admission to Medical Post-graduate Courses across the country.
AIIMS to Provide Tele-Consultancy to Registered Patients From April 20
Patients can register online and seek medical advice over the phone from April 20.
Indore May Soon Become Wuhan if Covid-19 Outbreak is Not Arrested, Says Patwari as Cong-BJP Slug it Out
The state’s commercial capital currently accounts for two-thirds of the total number of positive cases in the state. The number of positive cases has almost tripled over the last week, from 249 on April 10 to 842 on Friday. The state’s toll stands at 1,27...
Experts Seek Universal Access to Foodgrain, Essentials Under PDS as Migrant Crisis Worsens After Covid-19 Lockdown
Bureaucratic glitches and the inability of a significant number of the weaker sections in becoming eligible for government dole has meant that the troubles of the poor and the stranded migrants are only growing.
Six Mortar Shells Fired by Pakistan Defused along Line of Control in Poonch
Pakistan troops have been shelling areas along the LoC in Poonch and Rajouri districts for the past 13 days.
Private Schools Can Only Charge Tuition Fee During Lockdown: Sisodia
No private school will be allowed to increase fees during the coronavirus lockdown and only the tuition fee can be charged till the time schools reopen, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Friday.
