Mar 31, 2020, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Migrant workers stopped while journeying back home and sent to government shelters amid coronavirus lockdown should be provided with medical aid, food and counselling from religious leaders, the Supreme Court told the Centre on Tuesday, said media reports.
West Bengal: 57-year-old man tests positive for COVID-19
Mar 31, 2020, at 04:46 pm
Kolkata: A 57-year-old man from Kolkata on Tuesday tested positive for novel coronavirus, taking the tally in West Bengal to 27.
COVID-19: Delhi govt identifies more than 20,000 homes for home quarantine, says LG Baijal
Mar 31, 2020, at 02:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday informed that more than 20,000 homes have been identified by the Delhi Government for home quarantine as part of the steps being taken to contain the spread of COVID-19.
West Bengal: 45-year-old coronavirus suspect dies at Kolkata hospital, test reports awaited
Mar 30, 2020, at 07:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A 45-year-old woman from Bongaon in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, who had been admitted to Kolkata's Nil Ratan Sarkar (NRS) Medical College and Hospital for possible exposure to Covid-19, died on Monday afternoon, but her test reports are still awaited, officials said.
Migrant workers in Bareilly forced to take open bath with chlorinated water
Mar 30, 2020, at 04:34 pm
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
Mar 30, 2020, at 03:07 pm
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
Mar 30, 2020, at 03:05 pm
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
Mar 30, 2020, at 02:07 pm
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.
Mar 29, 2020, at 09:15 pm
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.
Mar 29, 2020, at 07:14 pm
Pune/IBNS: Virologist Minal Dakhave Bhosle brought a ray of hope to the nation, struggling to contain the deadly coronavirus with its meagre screening resources, just a day before delivering a baby girl on March 19.
Assam man wishes to donate 10 bigha land to government to build a COVID-19 hospital
Mar 29, 2020, at 05:21 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: At a time when India along with the rest of the world is fighting against the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and over 30,000 people have already lost their lives, a man from Assam has wished to donate his lands to the government to build a COVID-19 treatment hospital.
Coronavirus : Assam Chief Secretary directs DCs to provide relief materials to daily wage earners
Mar 29, 2020, at 04:56 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: In the wake of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Assam Chief Secretary has directed all districts Deputy Commissioner (DC) to provide relief materials to the daily wage earners in the state for seven days.
Coronavirus Outbreak: UP, Bihar govts to quarantine migrant workers in camps for 14 days
Mar 29, 2020, at 04:22 pm
Lucknow/New Delhi/Patna/IBNS: As thousands of migrant workers from Delhi and its surroundings return to their hometowns, mostly in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, following the 21-day-lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid coronavirus outbreak, a 14-day-quarantine has been made compulsory for them by their native States, reports said.
PM CARES Fund receives massive response with celebrities contributing in crores
Mar 29, 2020, at 12:43 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM CARES Fund), and soon Bollywood celebrities, large corporates, sportspersons, associations, including the richest cricket board of the world BCCI, and the common people came forward to help the Indian Government in its fight against the coronavirus situation in the country.
Mar 28, 2020, at 11:06 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: A woman from northern West Bengal, who had a travel history to foreign country, has tested positive for novel coronavirus, taking the tally in the state to 18, sources in the NICED said on Saturday night.
Coronavirus cases reach 18 in West Bengal
Mar 28, 2020, at 10:49 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: The total number of novel coronavirus cases rose to 18 in West Bengal after a woman, who has been kept in an isolation ward in North Bengal Medical College & Hospital, tested positive for the contagion.
Mar 28, 2020, at 09:12 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Ministry on Saturday directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to set up relief camps along highways to provide food and shelter to the migrant workers returning to their domicile States.
West Bengal reports two more COVID-19 positive cases, tally reaches 17
Mar 28, 2020, at 08:53 pm
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.
Rijiju contributes Rs 1 cr to PM's National Relief Fund in fight against COVID-19
Mar 28, 2020, at 08:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In the wake of spread of coronavirus pandemic in the country, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday contributed Rs one crore from his MPLAD Fund to the Prime Minister`s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to fight the disease.
Over 200 arrests in Assam as people continue to break lockdown
Mar 28, 2020, at 07:45 pm
Guwahati/UNI: Problem of crowd control continued to plague Assam Police on day four of the 21-day nationwide lockdown against COVID-19 pandemic as police had to restore to firing in the air to disperse a mob.
Narendra Modi announces 'PM Cares Fund' for donations to combat COVID-19
Mar 28, 2020, at 06:57 pm
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.
We all are one in this battle against COVID-19: PM Modi
Mar 28, 2020, at 02:19 pm
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.
COVID-19 lockdown: Will feed 4 lakh Delhi people, no one will remain hungry, says Kejriwal
Mar 27, 2020, at 02:01 pm
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
Mar 27, 2020, at 12:43 pm
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.
Mar 27, 2020, at 11:11 am
Mumbai/IBNS: In response to Mamata Banerjee's request, Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Thursday said his government was taking care of all workers from West Bengal who are stuck in the western state of the country.
First step in right direction: Rahul Gandhi praises Centre's mega package amid COVID-19 crisis
Mar 26, 2020, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a rare occasion, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday praised the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government for unveiling a special package to support health workers, poor people and farmers as the country is in lockdown mode to stop the spreading of COVID-19.
COVID-19: Mamata Banerjee urges 18 CMs to help Bengal workers stuck in different states
Mar 26, 2020, at 06:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday urged 18 Chief Ministers to help all those workers from her state who are stuck at different parts of the country amid the nationwide-lockdown which has been called to stop the spreading of Novel Coronavirus.
Panic-stricken residents throng markets in Meghalaya
Mar 26, 2020, at 05:25 pm
Shillong/UNI: Shops continue to remain closed and vehicles off the road on Day-2 of the 21-days nation-wide lockdown in Meghalaya on Thursday.
Coronavirus lockdown lessons: IIT Gandhinagar students emulate Newton's 'Self quarantine'days
Mar 26, 2020, at 04:30 pm
Gandhinagar/UNI: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has launched ‘Project Isaac’, inspired by Sir Isaac Newton, to engage its students in creative projects to enhance their critical skills while they are confined to their rooms or homes because of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Corona-infected Mohalla clinic doctor, 900 people who came in his contact, to be quarantined
Mar 26, 2020, at 04:06 pm
New Delhi/UNI: A corona-infected doctor in a Delhi Mohalla clinic, along with 900 people who came in contact with him will be quarantined, Delhi Health department sources said here on Thursday.