Will post video message shortly: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Not specifying the subject on which he will be speaking, PM Narendra Modi on Thursday said he will post a video a message for the nation.
People in Hindpiri protest against screening staff, force them to go back
Ranchi/UNI: A 100-member screening team of health department, which was sent to Hindpiri area here, for screening the people for COVID-19 in the area, had to face a huge resentment from the people after which they were forced to return.
'No one can stop people from participating in Tablighi Jammat', says Congress leader Furqan Ansari
Godda/UNI: Former MP and senior Congress leader Furqan Ansari has said participating in Jamaat was not a crime or offence and no one could stop people from participating in Tablighi Jamaat.
West Bengal confirms 16 fresh Covid-19 cases, four deaths, tally reaches 53
Kolkata/IBNS: A special committee, formed by West Bengal government to tackle Covid-19 outbreak, on Thursday evening confirmed that total number of novel coronavirus cases in the state mounted to 53 as 16 new positive cases, including four deaths, have been reported in the last 24 hours.
Amid COVID-19 lockdown, PM Modi to share video message with people of India tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced he will be sharing a "small video message" with his countrymen on Friday morning.
Congress playing petty politics over COVID-19: Amit Shah
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday lashed out at the country's oldest political outfit Congress accusing it of "playing petty politics" over COVID-19 even when Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "leadership" in combating the deadly pandemic virus was acknowledged both "domestically" and "globally".
Need strategy to ensure staggered movement of people after lockdown ends: Modi to CMs
New Delhi/IBNS: Almost confirming that the nationwide lockdown won't be extended post Apr 14 midnight, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the states to make a strategy to ensure the "staggered" movement of people once the shutdown period ends.
Ex-Servicemen mobilised to fight COVID-19 pandemic
New Delhi/UNI: In order to augment the Nation’s fight against the global pandemic Coronavirus, the Defence Ministry on Thursday took an initiative to mobilise services of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) community as a part of augmentation of precious human resource to assist the State and District administration, wherever required.
Strict vigil on Ram Navami celebrations
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre is keeping a 'close watch' on the Ram Navami celebrations across the country, including Ayodhya, on Thursday in line with the directives to avoid gatherings.
No alternative to constant testing to combat COVID-19: Congress chief Sonia Gandhi
New Delhi/UNI: Expressing concern over the rapid spread of Coronavirus in the country as well as across the world, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday stressed that there was no alternative to constant testing to combat the deadly virus.
India is doing important work: WHO chief lauds Modi govt's USD24 billion COVID-19 package
New York: World Health Organisation Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus recently appreciated Indian PM Narendra Modi's efforts to tackle COVID-19 outbreak in the country who has announced a financial package and other measures to aid the nation.
PM Modi holds video conference with CMs to assess COVID-19 situation in India
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a video conference with the Chief Ministers to assess the situation caused by Novel Coronavirus at a time India is witnessing a spike in the positive COVID-19 cases.
Fight against COVID-19: Gautam Gambhir donates two years' salary to PM Cares Fund
New Delhi/IBNS: Cricketer-turned politician Gautam Gambhir on Thursday announced he will be donating his two years' salary to the PM Cares Fund to combat the deadly COVID-19.
PM Modi to hold video conference with CMs as COVID-19 cases spike in India
NewDelhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday hold a video conference with all the Chief Ministers to take stock of the situation caused by Novel Coronavirus at a time India is witnessing a spike in the positive COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 lockdown: Kolkata Police officer sings song to cheer self-isolated residents
Kolkata/IBNS: Joining the cops from other cities, a Kolkata Police officer on Wednesday took to the art of signing in a bid to cheer the self-isolated residents of a particular area in the city amid lockdown called to combat COVID-19.