Migrant workers in Bareilly forced to take open bath with chlorinated water
Bareilly/IBNS: In a shocking incident, migrant workers in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly were forced to take an open bath in group allegedly with chlorinated water before their entry into the district.
COVID-19: Govt ensures Cargo flight operations for medical supplies across country
New Delhi/UNI: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is coordinating with state governments for the supply of medical equipment and related essential items needed for protection against and testing of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Delhi people likely to get newspaper from April 1
New Delhi/UNI: In all probability, Delhiites are likely to get their daily newspapers in the morning from April 1.
West Bengal government considers setting up of exclusive hospitals for COVID-19 in 23 districts
Kolkata/UNI: The West Bengal government is considering setting up exclusive and dedicated Coronavirus-related hospital, one each in the 23 districts of the state for any eventuality.
Ensure lockdown effectively: Shah to states
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday directed all States and Union Territories to ensure effective implementation of the lockdown measures by maintaining social distance along with mitigating the economic hardship of the migrant workers.
West Bengal reports second COVID 19 deathÂ
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal on Monday reported second death due to Coronavirus pandemic when a 44-year-old woman passed away at North Bengal Medical College and Hospital.
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday urged the migrant workers to stay wherever they are, citing risk of coronavirus infection spreading to villages where the contagion has not reached yet.
Lockdown:Industries,brick kilns can resume if they can house labourers,says Amarinder Singh
Chandigarh/UNI: To address the problem of migrant labourers and prevent their exodus amid ongoing COVID-19 crisis, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has asked all industrial units and brick kilns to commence operations if they have adequate provisions to accommodate them safely within the premises.
West Bengal reports two more COVID-19 positive cases, tally reaches 17
Kolkata/IBNS: Two women, aged 76 and 56 years, from West Bengal's East Medinipur district have tested positive for novel coronavirus, taking total number of cases to 17 in the state, officials confirmed on Saturday late evening.
Narendra Modi announces 'PM Cares Fund' for donations to combat COVID-19
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced "Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund" or "PM Cares Fund" for donations to fight against the deadly Novel Coronavirus in India.
Sending people by special buses may spread corona: Nitish Kumar
Patna/UNI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today said that sending people by special buses during the lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic would be dangerous and may result into the spread of disease in such a dimension that would be difficult to contain.
We all are one in this battle against COVID-19: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: After interacting with several Radio Jockeys, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke about the country's unity in combating the deadly Novel Coronavirus which has kept the world on edge.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi on plight of migrant workers
New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has expressed concern on the plight of migrant workers who were forced to walk back to their homes in other states due to the 21-day lock down.
COVID-19 lockdown: Will feed 4 lakh Delhi people, no one will remain hungry, says Kejriwal
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the panic among people regarding the food availability during the nationwide lockdown, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said his government will feed four lakh people from tomorrow ensuring that no one will remain hungry in the national capital.
RBI took giant steps to safeguard economy from COVID-19 impact: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for slashing the repo rate by 75 basis points saying the central bank took giant steps to safeguard the Indian economy from the impact of COVID-19.