Coronavirus: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina to set up SAARC institution to fight public health threat

Mar 15, 2020, at 09:48 pm

Dhaka/UNI:  Stressing the need for forging collaboration among the SAARC countries through collective expertise and resources to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday proposed that an institution be established to prevent and fight any public health threat in the South Asian region in future.

COVID-19: Indian govt sources slam Pak bid to politicise humanitarian issue

Mar 15, 2020, at 09:44 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  Raising of Kashmir lockdown issue during video-conference of SAARC leaders on Sunday on how to combat the spread of Novel Coronavirus in the region was slammed by the government sources here who described it as an attempt to politicise a humanitarian issue.

COVID-19 situation not bad in Tamilnadu: Revenue Minister

Mar 15, 2020, at 08:01 pm

Madurai/UNI: Tamilnadu Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management RB Udhayakumar on Sunday said that the coronavirus situation is not bad and it has been contained in Tamil Nadu.

Indian Railways launches unprecedented, intensive Ops to prevent COVID 19

Mar 15, 2020, at 07:53 pm

New Delhi/UNI:  Indian Railway, the lifeline of the country has initiated an unprecedented and intensified operations to contain the spread of deadly Novel Corona virus.

Telangana: BJP names new chief

Mar 15, 2020, at 07:50 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: Karimnagar MP Bandhi Sanjay Kumar took over as the president of Telangana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party at a function in the party office here on Sunday.

Akhilesh Yadav  hints at 'seat adjustment' in 2022 UP Assembly polls

Mar 15, 2020, at 07:32 pm

Lucknow/UNI: Announcing that Samajwadi Party will not contest the Assembly polls in Bihar and support Congress in Madhya Pradesh, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday categorically said that in 2022 Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, there will be no alliance, instead there could be some 'seat adjustments' with like-minded parties.

COVID-19 scare: Jammu DM orders closure of eateries, bars, suspends rallies, protests, religious activities till Mar 31

Mar 15, 2020, at 07:29 pm

Jammu/UNI: Under National Disaster Management Act 2005, District Magistrate Jammu, Sushma Chauhan, who is also Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority, on Sunday ordered closure of all eateries, bars and suspended rallies, protests and religious activities.

Pakistan Minister raises Kashmir issue during SAARC video conference on COVID19

Mar 15, 2020, at 07:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Pakistan on Sunday raised the Kashmir issue as its representative joined the video conference of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) leaders to combat the Coronavirus outbreak challenge as it said that all restrictions in the Indian region should be 'lifted' to tackle COVID 19.

COVID19 scare: Devotees to fill up self-declaration form before entry into Jagannath temple

Mar 15, 2020, at 07:07 pm

Puri/UNI: In a bid to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Jagannath temple administration today made it mandatory for the devotees to fill up a self-declaration form on the health status of the family members before entering into the 12th-century shrine.

COVID19 outbreak: Dubai bound flight leaves Kochi sans 20 passengers

Mar 15, 2020, at 07:02 pm

Kochi/UNI:  The Kochi-Dubai flight which offloaded the coronavirus positive UK national has left on Sunday with 269 passengers.

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan breaks truce in Poonch, India retaliates

Mar 15, 2020, at 06:38 pm

Jammu/UNI:  Pakistani troops on Sunday yet again violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Jammu-based NC leaders meet Dr Farooq Abdullah at his Srinagar residence

Mar 15, 2020, at 06:34 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Jammu-based National Conference leader on Sunday met NC president and MP from Srinagar Farooq Abdullah at this residence in this summer capital.

SAARC video conference: Indian PM Narendra Modi proposes setting up COVID-19 Emergency Fund

Mar 15, 2020, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who led the video conference of  South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)  leaders to discuss measures to combat Coronavirus outbreak, on Sunday proposed to establish a COVID-19 Emergency Fund.

While hoping for the best, we have to prepare for the worst: Pakistan Minister at SAARC conference on COVID19

Mar 15, 2020, at 06:14 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Joining the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation leaders video conference on tackling coronavirus outbreak challenge, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Sunday said the nations in the region should not only hope for the best but also prepare for the worst situation.

Australian PM endorses PM Modi's offer to form a joint G20 strategy to deal with coronavirus pandemic

Mar 15, 2020, at 06:01 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday endorsed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to form a joint G20 strategy to deal with coronavirus pandemic.

Sheikh Hasina thanks PM Modi for bringing back 23 Bangladeshis from Wuhan

Mar 15, 2020, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Sunday joined the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) leaders video conference and thanked her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for helping in evacuating 23 Bangladeshi students from Wuhan city of China which is believed to be the epicentre of the Coronavirus outbreak.

We evacuated Indians and citizens of neighbours from COVID19-hit countries, says PM Modi at SAARC video con

Mar 15, 2020, at 05:30 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Leading a video conference, participated by South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) leaders, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday said India not only evacuated 1400 Indians from different Coronavirus-hit countries but also helped some people from the neighbouring nations during the evacuation process.

Coronavirus-hit Iran seeks India's help in fighting the outbreak

Mar 15, 2020, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Days after Iran threatened to isolate India in the Islamic world over the violence in Delhi, the country's President Hassan Rouhani wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking help to fight coronavirus epidemic which has so far infected 12,729 people and killed 611 people in Iran.

Coronavirus: 236 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran quarantined at Jaisalmer

Mar 15, 2020, at 03:33 pm

Jaisalmer/UNI: As many as 236 Indian nationals, who were evacuated from coronavirus-hit Iran, reached Indian Army Quarantine facility established at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan on Sunday.

Two tribal parties merge ahead of crucial TTADC poll in Tripura

Mar 15, 2020, at 02:46 pm

Agartala/UNI: Tribal politics in Tripura got a new twist just two months before the crucial elections to Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTADC) with the merger of National Conference of Twipra (NCT) with Indigenous Nationalist Front of Twipra (INPT) and formation of INPT (U).

Schools, cinema halls, gyms, pools in Assam closed till Mar 29

Mar 15, 2020, at 02:34 pm

Guwahati/UNI: All educational institutes, cinema halls, gym and swimming pools in Assam will remain closed till March 29 next to prevent Coronavirus outbreak in the state.

MP crisis: Congress moves MLAs back to Bhopal ahead of floor test

Mar 15, 2020, at 12:40 pm

Bhopal/IBNS: The Congress on Sunday moved all its MLAs back to Bhopal, a day ahead of the floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly, media reports said.

Coronavirus: India evacuates 211 students in special Air India flight from Italy

Mar 15, 2020, at 10:29 am

New Delhi/IBNS: A special Air India flight evacuated 211 Indian students and seven compassionate cases, who were stuck in Italy after several flights were cancelled owing to the deadly Coronavirus outbreak.

Madhya Pradesh Guv directs Speaker to hold floor test tomorrow

Mar 15, 2020, at 09:58 am

Bhopal/IBNS: Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon has directed Assembly Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati to hold a floor test on Monday after 22 MLAs of the Kamal Nath-led government have resigned.

MP CM Kamal Nath writes to Amit Shah to ensure 'safe return' of Congress law makers from Bengaluru

Mar 15, 2020, at 12:36 am

Bhopal/ UNI: Even as political developments continue at breakneck speed in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Saturday urged Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah to use his good offices for ensuring the safe return of Congress lawmakers held “captive” in the Karnataka capital.

Air Force killing: TADA Court frames charges against Yasin Malik, others after three decades

Mar 15, 2020, at 12:26 am

Jammu/UNI: A TADA Court on Saturday framed charges against Yaseen Malik and others in the much-publicised Air Force killing case, after 30 years.

Seven year old girl from Lithuania suspected with COVID-19 admitted to a hospital in Odisha's Cuttack

Mar 14, 2020, at 08:23 pm

Puri/UNI: A seven-year-old Lithuanian girl suspected of being infected with novel coronavirus was on Saturday referred to SCB Medical College and Hospital at Cuttack

We need to bring aviation turbine fuel under GST: Hardeep Singh Puri

Mar 14, 2020, at 06:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister (I/C), Civil Aviation, said that the civil aviation industry has ushered in a new era of expansion, driven by factors such as Low Cost Carriers (LCC’s), modern airports, FDI in domestic airlines, advanced IT, and our growing emphasis on regional connectivity.

Thane girl 'kidnapped' 5 years ago, traced in UP

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:52 pm

Thane/UNI: In an unexpected turn of events, a teen girl apparently kidnapped more than 5 years ago, was finally tracked down as a mother of two living in Uttar Pradesh.

Congress leader Azad meets Farooq at his residence in Srinagar

Mar 14, 2020, at 05:12 pm

Srinagar/UNI: Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha and senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday met National Conference (NC) president and MP Farooq Abdullah, who was released on Friday after remaining under detention for over seven months.