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UP Man Booked for Defying Covid-19 Lockdown, Hosting 10-Year-Old Son's Birthday Party
The accused went ahead with his plan to host the party despite opposition from some residents of the residential complex.
Freedom Fighter Prafulla Chaki's Grandniece Forced to Live in a Roadside Shanty Amid Covid-19 Crisis
Madhabi Taludar recalled how she grew up in a family where strategy to fight the British forces and planning to achieve freedom was given utmost priority above everything else.
NSA to be Slapped against Those Attacking Police and Health Workers in Uttar Pradesh
The directives were issued during a review meeting on the situation arising out of the coronavirus outbreak in the state, an official spokesperson said here.
41 Pakistani Nationals Leave for Home Via Wagah-Attari Crossing
The Pakistani nationals came to India on pilgrimage and medical visas and were stuck in Agra, Delhi, Haryana and Punjab.
26 New Covid-19 Cases Take Dharavi Tally to 86, Death Toll Reaches 9
Eleven of these cases were reported from Muslim Nagar locality, four from Mukund Nagar, two each from Social Nagar and Rajiv Nagar, and one each from Sai Raj Nagar, Transit camp, Ramji Chawl, Laxmi Chawl, Janata society, Shiv-Shakti Nagar, and Sarvoday Na...
India Needs to 'Significantly Ramp up' Coronavirus Testing: Experts
India needs to "significantly ramp up" the number of tests done across the country to trace COVID-19 infection if the virus is to be contained in time, experts said. The death toll due to coronavirus rose to 414 and the number of cases to 12,380 in the co...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Highlights How India Safeguarded 'Lives and Livelihood' During Covid-19 Outbreak
She also shared with her G20 counterparts the measures taken by the Government of India to provide the vulnerable sections with swift, timely and targeted assistance.
Covid-19 Patient 'Misbehaves' with Woman Resident Doctor at LNJP Hospital: Authorities
The police, however, said that they have yet not received any formal complaint in connection with the alleged incident.
Chandigarh Hotspot Now, Official Says VIP Morning Walkers Will be Named and Shamed
Parida's tweet has come as a warning to some retired bureaucrats who ventured out out of their homes for morning and evening walks despite the curfew imposed in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Rahul Gandhi Asks Govt to Issue Ration Cards to Poor for Free Ration during Lockdown
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi also urged the Prime Minister to help migrant workers stranded at various places in the country.
After Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Move HC, MP Govt Withdraws Move to Reserve Hosp for Covid-19 Patients
After the lockdown was announced on March 24, the MP government had issued orders reserving BMHRC only for COVID-19 patients, following which all the gas leak-hit patients, including critically ill ones, were shifted to other hospitals.
India Facilitating Return of 180 Pakistani Nationals Stranded after Borders Closed to Fight Covid-19
The Pakistan High Commission here has been in close contact with the Indian side to ensure expeditious and safe return of stranded Pakistanis.
Nizamuddin Event Returnee Dies of Covid-19; Dharavi Toll Reaches 8
With this, the number of COVID-19 deaths in Dharavi increased to eight, said the official of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Tirumala Temple Extends Suspension of Darshan during Covid-19 Enforced Lockdown
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which manages the affairs of India's richest temple, made the announcement after the Centre decided to extend the lockdown further.
GMAT to be Conducted Online from April 20 Due to Covid-19 Pandemic
The Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) which conducts the test, said the registrations were opened on Tuesday.
With Demarcation of Containment Zones, Centre's Stricter Guidelines for Phase 2 of Lockdown
In these containment zones, the activities allowed under these guidelines will not be permitted. There shall be strict perimeter control in the area.