COVID-19: Assam district extends home quarantine period
Guwahati/UNI: The Hailakandi district administration of Assam has extended home quarantine period from 14 days to 28 days to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.
Shiv Sena leader booked for spreading rumours on social media
Kolhapur/UNI: Eight persons, including Shiv Sena City President, have been distinctly booked on the alleged charges of disturbing communal harmony and spreading rumours on social media, police authorities informed here on Sunday.
COVID-19: Congress accuses Modi of promoting 'superstition' through his appeal to light candles
New Delhi/IBNS: The country's oldest political outfit, Congress, has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of promoting "superstition" by appealing to people to light candles in the midst of the COVID-19 spread in India, triggering a fresh war of words between the ruling dispensation and the main opposition party.
New Delhi/IBNS: In his video message to the nation, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday urged people to switch off lights in their houses at 9 pm for nine minutes on Sunday.
-1585847241.jpg "Amid lockdown Air India to operate 18 flights for citizens of Germany, Canada, France, Ireland stranded in India")
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the 21-day lockdown owing to the COVID-19 outbreak, when all domestic and international flight operations are suspended, Air India on Thursday said it will operate 18 flights for citizens of Germany, Canada, France, Ireland who are stranded in India.
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.
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 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.
Activist slams Pakistan government for raking up Kashmir issue amid COVID-19 outbreak
Islamabad/IBNS: A Kashmiri political activist has flayed the Pakistan government for raking up the Kashmir issue at a time when the entire world is combating the COVID-19 outbreak.
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.
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.
Reports that 21-day lockdown may be extended are baseless: Indian government
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Monday said reports that the 21-day lockdown period to fight COVID 19 might be extended is 'baseless'.
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.