The government of India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has come up with a new portal that will provide updates about the novel Coronavirus in India. Coronavirus website: Government portals made for the latest Coronavirus updates! The government of India’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has come up with a new portal that will provide…
Month: March 2020
As Covid-19 cases inch toward 900 in India, a look at statewise numbers
India has reported as many as 149 new coronavirus casesĀ in the last 24 hours. With this, the total positive Covid-19 cases in the country have climbed to 873. Around 80 people have successfully recovered from the infection while 19 people have lost their lives. The southern state of Kerala and Maharashtra remain on top of…
This 101-Year-Old Italian Man Has Survived a World War and Now, Coronavirus
Rome: A 101-year-old man in the coastal Italian city of Rimini has recovered from the novel coronavirus, the disease which has infected a total of 80,589 people in the country and has claimed the lives of 8,215 others. Italian news reports said that the man, referred to only as “Mr P”, is believed to be the…
India’s response to COVID-19 pre-emptive, pro-active, graded – government
India’s response to COVID-19 has been “pre-emptive, pro-active and graded”, the government said on Saturday, brushing aside the allegations that the 21-day nationwide lockdown was announced without any planning. The government said it had already put in place a “comprehensive response system” at its borders much before the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus…
US records 345 coronavirus deaths and 18,000 new cases in 24 hours
Washington: The United States has seen a record 18,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases and 345 deaths over the past 24 hours, according to a Johns Hopkins University tracker. There are now 97,028 declared virus cases in the country and there have been 1,475 deaths, Johns Hopkins said. stay connected with us! For more updates LIKE SHARE…
PM CARES fund launched in fight against Covid-19, India asked to donate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the creation of a new fund to assist and offer relief to citizens in an emergency situation as the magnitude of the crisis due to the outbreak of coronavirus unfolds. The fund has been named PM-CARES or Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, and…
Discoms now get three-month moratorium on payments to power producersquu
The government has decided to provide three months moratorium to the financially stressed state Discoms on their payment dues to power generating companies as it looks to prevent power shutdowns during Covid-19 induced nationwide lockdown. As part of a series of relief measures finalised by the power ministry, discoms would also have to maintain just…
India’s plan to build gas economy receives setback
Indias plan to develop a gas economy with the cleaner fuel gradually becoming the mainstay of countrys energy security needs has received a major setback as the Covid-19 pandemic has severely impacted demand, resulting in curtailed operations globally. In India the current lockdown has led to 15-20 per cent overall demand hit due to the…
Working from home – Your boss could be keeping tabs on you
The email came from the boss. We’re watching you, it told Axos Financial Inc. employees working from home. We’re capturing your keystrokes. We’re logging the websites you visit. Every 10 minutes or so, we’re taking a screen shot. So get to work ā or face the consequences. ‘We have seen individuals taking unfair advantage of…
British PM Johnson speaks to Trump after coronavirus diagnosis
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to US President Donald Trump over the phone to discuss the coronavirus pandemic soon after he took to social media to announce that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has gone into self-isolation. The 55-year-old, who is believed to be the first world leader to have tested…
This doctor from Bangalore found treatment for corona, testing will start from this week
Bengaluru: Coronavirus causing havoc all over the world has created a furore in India. 114 new cases of infection have been registered in India during the last 24 hours. So far 19 have died while 808 are infected. Scientists from all over the world are engaged in preparing vaccines for the coronavirus. Meanwhile, a doctor from…
COVID-19 death toll in Italy surges past 10,000
Italy has become the first country to see over 10,000 people killed due to COVID-19, the disease caused by the mysterious new strain of coronavirus that has infected over 600,000 people across the world. As per latest figures, the death toll in Italy stands at 10,023, by far the most in any country. With over…
Nepal reports 5th COVID-19 case
Nepal has reported the fifth case of COVID-19 infection as a Nepali national who came from Europe tested positive for the virus, an official from the Health Ministry confirmed. Bharatpur [Nepal], Mar 28 : Nepal has reported the fifth case of COVID-19 infection as a Nepali national who came from Europe tested positive for the…
COVID-19 : Statement from N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons
Meerut , March 28, 2020: The current situation in India and other parts of the world owing to the impact of COVID 19 is very worrisome and requires our very best action. Earlier today, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman, Tata Trusts, announced a set of actions and committed Rs. 500 Crores towards tackling the situation….
COVID-19 – Migrant Workers Queue At Delhi Bus Terminals To Leave For Home (See pictures)
Police baton charge on migrants due to stampede like situation while the latter were trying to board buses towards their native villages during a nationwide lockdown, imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic at Kaushambi, in Ghaziabad, Migrants wait to board a bus to their native villages during a nationwide lockdown, imposed in the wake…