Coronavirus: Lock down enforced in Kashmir, life remains crippled for 5th day

Mar 23, 2020, at 02:50 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Authorities on Monday enforced a lock down to contain the spread of Coronavirus in Srinagar, and other parts of Kashmir valley, where normal life remained crippled due to strict restrictions since a woman was tested positive for the infection.

Coronavirus: 29 persons who hid travel history to abroad tracked in Kashmir

Mar 23, 2020, at 02:47 pm

Srinagar/UNI: As many as 29 people coming from Coronavirus affected countries, who skipped medical teams by changing routes or concealing travel history to avoid quarantine, were tracked by authorities.

COVID-19: 484 Indians evacuated from Iran test negative

Mar 23, 2020, at 02:36 pm

Jaisalmer/UNI: A total of 484 Indians, brought back from coronavirus-hit Iran, have tested negative for the disease, Army sources sad here on Monday.

Kashmir: Four militant associates arrested, war-like stores recovered

Mar 23, 2020, at 02:35 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Security forces have arrested four militant associates and recovered war-like stores, including eight AK 47 rifles, nine pistols, 77 grenades and huge cache of ammunition in north Kashmir, official sources said here on Monday.

Coronavirus: Supreme Court bans admission, hearing only urgent matter

Mar 23, 2020, at 02:32 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Monday banned the entry of people in the premises, in view of the rapid spread of Novel Coronavirus in the country and decided to hear only the most urgent cases through video conferencing.

Coronavirus: Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi to stop all flight operations to Bengal

Mar 23, 2020, at 01:57 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After following the Centre's advice to lockdown to combat COVID-19, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop all flight operations to the state with an immediate effect.

People not taking lockdown seriously: PM Modi a day after 'Janata Curfew'

Mar 23, 2020, at 11:03 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A day after the "Janata Curfew", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said people of his country were not taking lockdown seriously.

Rise in COVID 19 cases: 75 districts in India to be put under lockdown, trains canceled 

Mar 23, 2020, at 09:42 am

New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to break the march of the deadly coronavirus in the nation, which has already claimed seven lives,  railway, metro and interstate bus services will soon be stopped on Monday and 75 districts across India will be put under lockdown from Monday.

Rise in COVID 19 cases: 75 districts in India to be put under lockdown, trains canceled 

Mar 23, 2020, at 09:38 am

Three more people test positive for Covid19 in Kolkata, tally reaches 7

Mar 22, 2020, at 08:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Three persons, including father, mother and maid of Kolkata's second Covid-19 infected youth, have tested positive for COVID 19, rising the case count in West Bengal to seven, officials said on Sunday evening.

Self-imposed complete shutdown in Telangana following Janata curfew

Mar 22, 2020, at 07:11 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: The 24-hour Janata curfew, as a part of the fight against the global pandemic, evoked good response in Telangana with the state witnessing a self-imposed complete shutdown on Sunday.

Fight against COVID 19: Delhi on lockdown till Mar 31

Mar 22, 2020, at 07:00 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to fight against Coronavirus, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said the national capital will remain under lockdown from  6 AM on Monday till Mar 31.

Beginning of victory in long battle: PM expresses gratitude to people on Janta curfew

Mar 22, 2020, at 06:41 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked each person, who led the fight against Novel Coronavirus.

India pays tribute to essential service workers musically on 'Janata Curfew' day, PM says it is a beginning of a victory

Mar 22, 2020, at 06:34 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Entire India, ranging from north to south, joined to clap or beat utensils as they responded to the appeal made by Indian PM Narendra Modi last week to pay tribute to medical practitioners and other essential service providers who are combating Coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Covid-19 Scare: West Bengal announces lockdown measures

Mar 22, 2020, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: After receiving Centre's advisory to put 75 Indian districts with confirmed Covid-19 cases or casualties under lockdown, West Bengal government on Sunday evening announced implementation of the measure in Kolkata and other corporation and municipality areas in the state from Monday 5 pm. till Mar 27 midnight to combat Coronavirus outbreak in the region, officials said.

People who came in contact with Coronavirus victim Saif Ali being traced for self-quarantine: Bihar Civil Surgeon

Mar 22, 2020, at 06:23 pm

Munger/UNI: Munger health department is preparing a list of those who came in contact with Saif Ali, who died due to corona virus infection, during his movement and treatment at different health clinics in the Munger district headquarters during the last fortnight before shifting to the AIIMS at Patna.

We have to be prepared for campaigns like Janata Curfew:Yogi

Mar 22, 2020, at 05:44 pm

Gorakhpur/UNI: Uttar Pradesh  Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said the state government is making arrangements for free diagnosis and treatment of people infected with Coronavirus in the state.

Fight against Coronavirus: India pays tribute to essential service providers musically

Mar 22, 2020, at 05:35 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Following the appeal made by PM Narendra Modi on Thursday, millions of people across the country joined to clap, beat utensils and ring bells to pay their homage to those medical practitioners and essential services providers who are combating against the COVID 19 outbreak in India.

Lucknow Metro to remain suspend till Mar 31

Mar 22, 2020, at 05:30 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Lucknow Metro Rail services shall remain suspended for passengers till March 31, in order to stop the spread of coronavirus, metro offical said on Sunday.

COVID19 BREAKINGNEWS: West Bengal announces lockdown from Mar 23 to 27

Mar 22, 2020, at 04:35 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal government on Sunday annouced to lock down the state from March 23 at 4 pm to March 27 till 12 pm midnight, according to an ordere by the state's health department to combat coronavirus spread. The operative part of the government order reads as below:

False & an attempt to mislead the public: Union Health Minister on misinformation on Covid 19

Mar 22, 2020, at 04:25 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday warned people against the 'misinformation' that after today's Janta Curfew, the deadly coronavirus will be removed.

India reports seventh COVID 19 death case as 69-year old passes away in Surat 

Mar 22, 2020, at 04:14 pm

Surat/IBNS: India reported its seventh COVID 19 death as a patient passed away in Surat city of Gujarat on Sunday.

Complete lockdown in 75 districts across the country: Govt

Mar 22, 2020, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Amid the spurt in Novel Coronavirus cases, both the Centre and the state governments on Sunday decided to impose a complete lockdown in 75 districts throughout the country.

COVID19 Outbreak: India announces lockdown in 75 coronavirus-hit districts

Mar 22, 2020, at 04:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Sunday advised 75 districts affected by the novel coronavirus will be put under lockdown, except the operation of essential services.

COVID-19: One more tested positive in Karnataka

Mar 22, 2020, at 03:38 pm

Bengaluru/UNI: Karnataka on Sunday reported one more fresh case of novel coronavirus, taking the total number of infected persons in the state to 21.

COVID 19 Outbreak in India: Delhi Metro suspends service till Mar 31

Mar 22, 2020, at 03:34 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Keeping in mind the COVID 19 outbreak in India, Delhi Metro on Sunday said it has decided to suspend its service till Mar 31.

Covid-19 outbreak: India suspends all passenger train services till March 31

Mar 22, 2020, at 02:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: As a precautionary measure against the spread of novel coronavirus which has already claimed six lives in India, country's rail ministry on Sunday declared to suspend all passenger train services till Mar 31 midnight.

Coronavirus: Second test of Assam girl child reports negative

Mar 22, 2020, at 01:12 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Assam’s Jorhat district on Sunday morning said that the second test of the four-year-old girl child suspected to have Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been found negative.

India reports 6th death from Coronavirus, victim returned to Bihar's Munger from Kolkata

Mar 22, 2020, at 12:16 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India on Sunday reported the 6th Covid-19 death as a 38-year-old man from Munger passed away on Saturday due to kidney failure in Bihar. 

BREAKINGNEWS: India reports 6th case from Bihar, victim returned to Munger from Kolkata

Mar 22, 2020, at 12:10 pm

India reports 6th Covid-19 death as a 38-year-old man from Munger in Bihar passed away yesterday due to kidney failure. He tested positive for Covid-19. He died yesterday at AIIMS in Patna. He had returned from Kolkata two days ago. He had a travel history to Qatar.