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Two Workers Die and One Critical in Boiler Explosion at NLC India Plant: CMD
Of the remaining six who were injured, one is still critical while four are recovering.
NHRC Alleges Negligence in Police Constable Covid-19 Death Case, Sends Notice to Delhi Govt and Union Home Secy
National Human Rights Commission alleged negligence in treatment of a city police constable who eventually died due to coronavirus.
Two Recovered Covid-19 Patients Donate Plasma at KGMU in Lucknow
The blood of a person who has recovered from COVID-19 develops antibodies to fight the virus. This therapy uses the antibodies from the blood of a cured patient to treat another critical patient.
First Special Train from Bengaluru Carrying 1,000 Returnees Reaches J&K's Udhampur
The train reached Udhampur at 11.30 am after a delay of several hours and the passengers deboarded it as per the guidelines and moved to an identified holding area before being sent to their home districts in buses.
India Supplies 580 Tons of Food Aid to Maldives During Ramadan
India provided assurance to its neighbouring Island country Maldives that it will continue to send essential supplies of rice, wheat flour and sugar despite the coronavirus lockdowns and logistical difficulties.
Karnataka Techie's Body Flown in Evacuation Aircraft from London After Over 50 Days
Though Shivaraj Patil, 37, died on March 13, his body could not be flown to India due to lockdown in Britain and India owing to the coronavirus pandemic over the last two months.
Karnataka Principal Secretary of Labour Transferred, No New Posting Specified in Govt Order
The government said Rao, Principal Secretary to government, Commerce and Industries Department (MSME & Mines), is placed in the concurrent charge of the post of Principal Secretary to government, Labour Department,
Migrants Returning to UP a 'Challenge', Steps Taken to Benefit Them: CM Adityanath to PM Modi
In Uttar Pradesh, the CM said, more than 15 lakh labourers are currently employed.
DCW Issues Notice to DU Over Forcing North-eastern Students to Vacate Hostels
The students complained to the DCW alleging that the university administration was putting pressure on them to vacate the hostel, the DCW said in a statement.
Lessons from Covid-19: Time for India to Think of Virtual Courts to Take Pressure off Justice System, Says Justice Srikrishna
In a digital discussion, retired Supreme Court judge BN Srikrishna, senior advocate Harish Salve and former RBI governor Urjit Patel tried to make headway into how India and society at large can come out of this crisis.
No Proposal to Cut Salaries of Central Govt Employees, Says Finance Ministry
Last month, the government had put on hold payment of increased Dearness Allowance to its 50 lakh employees and 61 lakh pensioners till June 30, 2021.
Doctors' Body Requests Union Health Min to Reconsider Revised Policy for Discharge of Covid-19 Patients
The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) had announced 'severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as the new name of the virus.
6 Lakh Staff in 25k Firms Have Resumed Work: Maharashtra Minister
Interacting with industry representatives, Desai said as many as 25,000 companies in Maharashtra had resumed operations.
Ballerinas Around the World Come Together for Virtual Dance Event for Charity
Thirty two dancers from 14 countries strapped on their toe shoes to perform a dance for a virtual audience to benefit the struggling dance community.
Goans Trying to 'Smuggle in' People from Other States amid Covid-19 Crisis, Says Chief Minister
People arriving in the state need to be tested for Covid-19 and they have to remain quarantined as per the guidelines, Sawant said in a video message.
Bois Locker Room: Girl With Fake Snapchat Account Tested Boy’s Character With Sex Assault Suggestion
The last month's conversation was not in any way related to the 'Bois Locker Room' Instagram group in which obscene messages and morphed pictures of underage girls were shared.