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More Testing, Delay in Reporting and Ascent toward Peak Responsible for Surge in India's Covid-19 Cases: Experts
The country should be prepared to witness a big surge next week when the real impact of relaxing the lockdown will come into play.
Yogi Adityanath Seeks List of Migrant Labourers, Says Will Bring Home All Stranded Workers from UP
Adityanath said, till now, 37 trains have arrived in the state carrying over 30,000 migrant labourers.
New Academic Session in Standalone B-schools to Begin from July, no Hike in Fees Permissible: AICTE
Universities and schools across the country have been closed and exams postponed since March 16 when the Centre announced a countrywide classroom shutdown as one of the measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
Considered as Parts of India, PoK's Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad Now on IMD's Forecast
The IMD has started including Gilgit-Baltistan and Muzaffarabad, which are parts of PoK, under the Jammu and Kashmir meteorological sub-division since May 5.
People Buying Alcohol Get Marked With Ink on Finger in MP District for Tracing & Social Distancing
Excise office Abhishek Tiwari said that the ink mark is put on the fingers of buyers at liquor shops and their name, addresses are noted down so that contact history can be traced in the case of coronavirus infection.
Vizag Gas Leak: NDRF DG Says Factory Was Trying to Open Post Lockdown; Residents in Nearby Villages Evacuated
Visakhapatnam ACP (West Zone) told News18 that styrene gas leaked out from two 5,000 tonne tanks, which had been unattended since March due to Covid-19 lockdown.
Woman Files Harassment Case against Shantikunj Chief in Delhi; Accused Calls it Conspiracy
She was harassed till 2014 after which she went to her home. When she tried to file a complaint against the accused, they threatened her over the phone.
AP Govt Launches 'YSR Mathsyakara Bharosa' Scheme For Fishermen, CM Announces Rs 3,000 Crore Project
He exuded confidence that the new scheme would stop the migration of the fishermen to Gujarat and elsewhere for eking out their livelihood.
Centre Says High Mortality Rate, People Playing Football Shows Bengal Implemented Lockdown Poorly
Bhalla said stricter enforcement of lockdown was necessary and the problems have arisen due to ostracism of healthcare professionals and lack of quarantine facilities in the state.
Decongestion of Jails: Prisoners Make Most of Covid-19 as Punjab Decides to Extend Paroles, Interim Bail
Those inmates suffering from chronic diseases will also be allowed to avail six week interim bail or parole. So far 6,000 prisoners have benefitted from the decision.
Migrant Worker on Way to Jharkhand Dies in Chhattisgarh Hospital
The deceased, Ravi Munda, was part of a group of eight Jharkhand-bound labourers admitted to the Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS).
Why Indians Don't Care About Covid-19, Hefty Cess or Long Queues When Buying Alcohol
Every third consumer in India needs help for alcohol-related problems and this concern was further amplified during the lockdown.
Hiring During April Dips by 62% Due to Lockdown to Curb Covid-19: Report
New jobs for professionals in the ticketing/travel/airlines, hotel/restaurants and HR/administration sectors witnessed a dip of 95 per cent, 89 per cent and 78 per cent, respectively.
Coronavirus Lockdown : In Aurangabad,Odd-even Formula For Essential Shops
Aurangabad, the biggest city in Marathwada region, has reported about 350 coronavirus positive cases so far.
Govt Says Rs 34,800 Crore Financial Help Given to 39 Crore Beneficiaries Under PM Garib Kalyan Package
As part of the Rs 1.70 lakh crore PMGKP, announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on March 26, the government announced free foodgrains and cash payment to women and poor senior citizens and farmers.
India's Coronavirus Case Tally Crosses 52,000 with Record Daily Jump in Maharashtra
While some positive news came from Kerala with no new infection being detected there despite the state being among the first to witness the spread, Maharashtra reported a record daily increase of more than 1,200.