Tag: Coronavirus Outbreak

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India Shuts Down: No International Flights To Land Amid Coronavirus Outbreak From March 22

New Delhi: Amid the growing number of positive coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in the country, the government on Thursday said that no international flight will be allowed to land in India from March 22 for one week. It also asked the state governments to issue appropriate directions to all citizens above 65 years of age to […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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SSC Recruitment: Commission Postpones Major Exams Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

New Delhi: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on Thursday postponed its key recruitment examinations as a preventive measure to check the spread of novel coronavirus. “As a precautionary measure, in view of the emergent situation due to COVID-19, it has been decided by the Commission, in the larger public interest, to postpone the ongoing Combined […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus: PM Modi calls for daylong 'Janata Curfew' on March 22

New Delhi: In wake of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which has also affected India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the people of the country to opt for a ‘Janata Curfew’ on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. In a special address to the nation, Modi said: “Today I am requesting the […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Saif Ali Khan: Here’s How Bollywood Celebrities Are Using Coronavirus-Forced Isolation Time At Home
Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Saif Ali Khan: Here’s How Bollywood Celebs Are Using Coronavirus-Forced Isolation Time At Home

Big Bollywood celebrities like Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Saif Ali Khan are very busy all year round. They do squeeze out time for a short holiday or vacation but otherwise are working every day. Except for some stars like Akshay Kumar who do not work on weekends and have a strict morning to evening […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Italian COVID-19 patient, who was cured, dies

Jaipur: The Italian COVID-19 patient, Andrey Carly (69 years), who tested negative in Rajasthan after being given medical treatment here, died on Friday due to heart attack, confirmed health officials here on Friday. Andrey was admitted in the isolation ward of the SMS hospital on February 29 and on March 2, Andrey’s report came out […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Outbreak: No Passenger Trains To Ply During 'Janata Curfew' On Mar 22

Bhubaneswar: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Friday informed that no passenger train will be allowed to begin its journey from its originating station between 4 AM and 10 PM on March 22 (Sunday) in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for a ‘janata curfew’ amid the novel coronavirus scare. The ECoR, however, said […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Odisha Fights Coronavirus: Lowdown On Lockdowns So Far

Bhubaneswar: Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19 has infected nearly 217 persons in India. Several State governments across the country have stepped up measures to tackle the situation arising out of the Coronavirus outbreak. In Odisha, two persons have been tested positive for Coronavirus infection while the results of four others are awaited. The State government is […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Restrictions: Here Is The List Of Shops That Will Remain Closed

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government is not leaving any stone unturned to contain the spread of coronavirus and has now imposed temporary restrictions on a number of services apart from ordering the closure of educational and commercial establishments across the State. With ‘social distancing’ the key to fight against coronavirus, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Friday issued […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Odd-Even Formula Evokes Mixed Response In Odisha

Bhubaneswar/ Cuttack: Prevention is better than cure and holds the key to check the spread of coronavirus pandemic. Taking cue from this adage, Odisha government’s entire focus is now on restricting ‘unrestricted’ movement and congregation of people. Ahead of the Janata Curfew clarion by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow, several district administrations on Saturday […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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President Ram Nath Kovind To Be Tested For Coronavirus

Bhubaneswar: President Ram Nath Kovind is likely to undergo coronavirus test today. As per Rashtrapati Bhavan sources, President Kovind’s decision to undergo the test comes in the wake of BJP MP Dushyant Singh’s participation in an event which was also attended by Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor, who was later tested positive for COVID-19. BJP MP […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
COVID-19: India sees highest spike, total cases reaches 1,251
Coronavirus Cases Rise To 283 In India; Restrictions Imposed In Many States

New Delhi: The number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India rose to 283 on Saturday with 65 persons testing positive as several states went into battle mode to contain the pandemic, imposing restrictions on people’s movement and gatherings besides announcing a slew of precautionary measures. The country is also set to observe a janata […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Scare: HRD Ministry Instructs Educational Institutions To Allow Students Still In Hostels To Stay

New Delhi: The HRD ministry on Saturday advised all educational institutions to let students who are still in hostels to stay put and take necessary precautions in view of the coronavirus outbreak. “Students who are still in hostels, particularly foreign students, should be allowed to continue in their hostels and advised to take all necessary […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
Coronavirus outbreak: US overtakes China with most confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide
China Can Be Held Legally Accountable For Corona 'Cover-Ups'

Washington: After US President Donald Trump calling Coronavirus (COVID-19) a “Chinese virus” and US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo blaming China, Russia and Iran for spreading disinformation about new coronavirus, questions are now being raised over whether Beijing can be held legally accountable for covering up initial outbreak and clamping down on real information from […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Personal Info Of COVID-19 Infected To Be Kept Confidential: Odisha Govt

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has barred the media from revealing information about the COVID-19 infected persons, their family members, doctors and health workers treating the patient. The advisory has been issued under Section-2 of the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897 and in conformity with Rule 17 of guidelines issued by the Press Council of India, informed […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus: Indian Railways cancels all passenger, express trains till March 31

In view of the increasing number of coronavirus patients in the country, the national transporter on Sunday announced stopping all the trains, except the goods trains, till March 31. Rajesh Dutt Bajpai, Executive Director, Ministry of Railways, in a statement said, “No train except goods train will be run up to midnight hrs of March […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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