India
May Extend COVID-19 Lockdown Post April 30, Mumbai to be Under Red Zone, Says Health Min Rajesh Tope
Rajesh Tope was speaking to reporters after attending the meeting of chief ministers and health ministers of states with Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Mumbai through video conferencing.
Unintended Lockdown Benefit: Study Says PM 2.5 Down by Over 50% in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida & Ghaziabad
The analysis also said that strict implementation and inclusion of all non-attainment cities under the National Clean Air Program (NCAP) is crucial to address long-term air pollution problems.
30 Crore People Get Rs 28,256 Crore Worth of Financial Assistance under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana: FM
The government announced free foodgrains and cash doles to women and poor senior citizens and farmers to mitigate hardship faced due to lockdown.
Country Has 586 COVID-19 Hospitals with 1 Lakh Isolation Beds and Over 11,000 ICU Beds: Health Ministry
According to the Health Ministry, 1,035 fresh COVID-19 cases and 40 deaths due to the disease were reported in the last 24 hours across the country.
21 Positive COVID-19 Cases Sees Services at Delhi State Cancer Institute Suspended
The Delhi government-run facility was sanitised during the day and another round of sanitisation will take place on Monday, a senior official said.
India Welcomes Saudi-led Coalition's Ceasefire in Yemen
External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said India hoped that cessation of hostilities will eventually lead to peace and stability in Yemen.
Bangladesh Extends Nationwide Shutdown by 11 More Days as COVID-19 Cases Rise
The overnight infection figure is the highest rise in one day since Bangladesh reported its first three COVID-19 cases on March 8.
COVID-19 Lockdown: Bisleri Starts Direct-to-consumer Home Delivery of Mineral Water
Through this initiative, consumers across cities can opt to order directly on the company website or through a toll free number and the order will be delivered by the company via its distribution network within 48 hours, the company said in a statement.
HBSE Class 10 Board Exam: Haryana Allows Teachers to Evaluate Answer Sheet From Home
The evaluators have been informed about the process through a text message. The board will pay the teachers who will be busy doing the evaluation process.
After Odisha, Punjab Extends Coronavirus Lockdown till May 1 to Check Community Spread of COVID-19
Punjab has seen a spike in the number of coronavirus cases in the past few days, pushing the total count to 132 so far with 11 deaths.
IAS Officer Kannan Gopinathan Who Quit over Govt's Kashmir Move Refuses to Join Duty, Ready to Volunteer
The government has asked Gopinathan to join duty on the ground that his resignation has not been accepted yet. Gopinathan termed this as as act of harassment by the government, saying he is ready to volunteer his service to people during the COVID-19 cris...
COVID-19: Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar Admin Bans Taking Selfies During Food Distribution to Poor
The collector directed the NGO workers, donors and social workers to make sure that food and ration kit is given to only one family at time.
How to Make Your Own Sanitizer Spray- Step by Step Guide
According to WHO and government authorities, the safest bet to fight coronavirus is washing one’s hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds multiple times in a day.
MP Hobbled by Low Ventilator, ICU Bed Ratio as Covid-19 Rages on With 426 Virus Cases
The state has 29,380 PPE kits and 1.50 lakh N95 masks, two important protective gears required for healthcare workers who are on the frontline of anti-coronavirus fight.
Amid Lockdown, Yes Bank Fraud Accused DHFL Promoters, 21 Others Found at Farmhouse
Police officials said the Wadhawan family along with others travelled from Khandala to Mahabaleshwar on Wednesday evening in their cars, even when both Pune and Satara districts are sealed amid ongoing lockdown for containing coronavirus.
COVID-19: Haryana Govt to Pay Double Salary to Govt Doctors, Nurses
Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar made the announcement after a meeting with civil surgeons, Indian Medical Association chiefs from various districts in the state, district ayurvedic officers and others through video conferencing.