Active Covid-19 cases cross 100-mark in West Bengal, death toll stands at seven
Apr 13, 2020, at 09:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: With 15 new confirmed cases in last 24 hours, the number of active Covid-19 positive cases in West Bengal has reached 110 while the death toll due to novel coronavirus in the state remains at seven, according to a data shared by the state health department on Monday night.
Arunachal Padesh extends 'lockdown' till Apr 30
Apr 13, 2020, at 07:55 pm
Itanagar/UNI: The Arunachal Pradesh Government on Monday decided to extend the period of 'lockdown' in the state till April 30, in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 13, 2020, at 07:03 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday said that in the absence of any vaccination to stop the epidemic of novel Coronavirus, social distancing and avoiding all social gatherings are considered as the golden principles to reduce the lethal blow of the virus.
Vice President Naidu asks universities to ensure continuity of academic calendar during lockdown
Apr 13, 2020, at 05:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Vice President of IndiaM Venkaiah Naidu today asked Universities and other educational institutions to harness fully the power of technology to ensure continuity of academic calendar during the lock-down period.
PM Modi speaks with Vietnam PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc over COVID-19 outbreak
Apr 13, 2020, at 04:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian PM Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, officials said.
Modi to address nation tomorrow as India enters into second phase of anti-COVID lockdown
Apr 13, 2020, at 04:15 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday address his nation for the fourth time since the outbreak of COVID-19 in the country as most of the states are set to enter into the second phase of a protracted lockdown.
Apr 13, 2020, at 04:10 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: While the whole world is struggling to save human lives from the onslaught of Corona virus, Pakistan is pursuing its single minded objective of sending terrorists across the border by providing them with the fire cover, said Jammu Kashmir Workers Party president Mir Junaid.
No breather for Kamal Nath as SC considers MP Guv's call for floor test as 'valid'
Apr 13, 2020, at 02:53 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In more setback for Congress leader Kamal Nath whose tenure as the Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister ended abruptly in March, the Supreme Court on Monday held Governor Lalji Tandon's call for floor test as "valid", media reports said.
PM Modi to address nation tomorrow as India readies for anti-COVID-19 lockdown extension
Apr 13, 2020, at 02:35 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: With several states announcing the anti-Novel Coronavirus lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 10 am on Tuesday.
Kolkata: Fire breaks out in London Paris Cinema hall
Apr 13, 2020, at 02:03 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Fire broke out at the London Paris Cinema hall of Mukti World Mall in the southern part of the city on Monday.
K'taka police to undertake door delivery of essentials during anti-COVID lockdown
Apr 13, 2020, at 01:51 pm
Kundapur/UNI: The city police, burdened with the enforcement of COVID-19 lockdown, have decided to undertake door delivery of essential items to ensure people remained indoor, official sources said here on Monday.
Kashmir: Retired Army jawan killed by unidentified gunman in Kulgam
Apr 13, 2020, at 01:50 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A retired Army jawan was killed by some unidentified gunmen in the south Kashmir district of Kulgam, official sources said here on Monday.
Union Ministers return to work amid Coronavirus scare
Apr 13, 2020, at 12:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Following the directive of the Indian government, several Union Ministers on Monday resumed their work by coming to their respective offices amid the spike in Novel Coronavirus cases across the country.
Jammu and Kashmir: Retired Army jawan killed by unidentified gunman in Kulgam
Apr 13, 2020, at 12:16 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A retired Army jawan was killed by unidentified gunmen in south Kashmir district of Kulgam, official sources said here on Monday.
I bow to those martyrs who were killed mercilessly in Jallianwala Bagh: PM Narendra Modi
Apr 13, 2020, at 11:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid his tributes to people killed in 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Second time in two days: MHA writes to West Bengal govt for action against lockdown violations
Apr 12, 2020, at 11:11 pm
Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: For the second time in last two days, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday sent a letter to the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police (DGP) of West Bengal asking them to take steps as the Centre had accessed reports of dilution of prohibitory orders during coronavirus lockdown in some parts of the state, official said.
West Bengal makes it mandatory to wear face covering in public
Apr 12, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Issuing an order on Sunday, West Bengal government has made it mandatory for residents to wear a face covering in the public as a precautionary measure against the spread of novel coronavirus, officials said.
All political parties decide to work together as Team Assam to fight against COVID-19
Apr 12, 2020, at 09:02 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: In the wake of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, all political parties of Assam on Sunday took a decision to work together as Team Assam to fight against the disease.
Maharashtra: FIR filed against 156 foreign attendees of Nizamuddin congregation
Apr 12, 2020, at 08:54 pm
Mumbai/UNI: Maharashtra police have registered an FIR against 156 foreigners from 18 countries for violating their visa rules and attending the Nizamuddin congregation held last month, stated Home Minister Anil Deshmukh here on Sunday.
Fake scribe held, unauthorized app of local daily detected in Assam
Apr 12, 2020, at 08:52 pm
Guwahati/UNI: A fake journalist was arrested in Hailakandi district of Assam, while an unauthorized mobile phone application of a leading English daily of the state was also detected today.
Three civilians killed in Pakistan ceasefire violation near LoC in Kupwara
Apr 12, 2020, at 08:13 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Three civilians, including a woman and child, were killed on Sunday when Pakistani troops violated ceasefire by resorting to unprovoked heavy shelling and firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) in frontier Kashmir district of Kupwara.
Social distancing, lockdown norms flouted in Ranchi as locals protest burial of Coronavirus patient
Apr 12, 2020, at 08:02 pm
Ranchi/UNI: The norms of lockdown and social distancing were set aside in the Jharkhand's capital Ranchi as people took to streets, protesting against burial of a man, who had died of coronavirus infection, in the local 'Kabristaan' (graveyard).
Family of suspected COVID-19 patient take medics hostage in Jammu and Kashmir
Apr 12, 2020, at 07:00 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: A team of health workers in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district was taken hostage by the family of a suspected coronavirus-infected patient, said a media report.
Indian Navy supports fight against Covid19 in Port Blair
Apr 12, 2020, at 05:04 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Reaching out to those in need during the Covid-19 crisis, Naval Air Station (NAS) Utkrosh and Material Organisation (Port Blair) carried out food distribution in Port Blair.
Police arrest 11 people for chopping off Punjab cop’s hand during Covid-19 curfew
Apr 12, 2020, at 04:57 pm
Patiala/IBNS: The police have arrested 11 people, including a woman, for allegedly chopping off the hand of a cop when the personnel tried to enforce COVID-19 lockdown on Sunday morning in Patiala district of the state.
Indian students stranded in COVID-19 hit US asked to stay put
Apr 12, 2020, at 04:46 pm
Washington/IBNS: At least 500 Indian students in the United States who were seeking government assistance to return back to India have been asked to stay put wherever they are, said media reports.
Complete lockdown in Guntur, positive cases rise to 405 in Andhra Pradesh
Apr 12, 2020, at 03:33 pm
Vijayawada/UNI: Complete lockdown is being enforced in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur city as 56 COVID-19 positive cases have been reported so far.
Thunderstorm with lighting likely to occur in Telangana, North Coastal AP: Met warns
Apr 12, 2020, at 02:30 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Thunderstorm and lightning are likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana on April 13, 14, 15 and 16, Meteorological Centre warned on Sunday.
Punjab cop's hand chopped off in Patiala as he attempts to enforce lockdown
Apr 12, 2020, at 12:42 pm
Patiala/IBNS: In a horrific incident, a Punjab cop's hand was chopped off in Patiala district by some local people when the personnel tried to enforce COVID-19 lockdown on Sunday morning, officials confirmed.
Many tea gardens in Assam started work by following COVID-19 protocols
Apr 12, 2020, at 12:14 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: After over two weeks of shutdown, tea gardens in some districts of Assam have partially started functions from Saturday.