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Bengal Government Seeks to Borrow RT-PCR Machines for Covid-19 Tests from State-run Varsities
The RT-PCR machines, with the help of a nuclear energy-driven method, can trace specific genetic material from any pathogen, including a virus.
Don't Let Telcos Charge Offices, Businesses for Unused Internet during Lockdown: PIL in Delhi HC
The petitioner contended that telephone operators and ISPs ought not to charge citizens for services not used by them while following the government's directions.
Gujarat Covid-19 Patient Found Dead on a Bench Outside Hospital, Probe Ordered
As per the civil hospital records, the man was a resident of Salabatpura area and got admitted to the hospital on April 21 after he tested positive for coronavirus.
Bride, Groom Return in Ambulance by Posing as Patients in Muzaffarnagar; 9 Quarantined
A case has registered against the ambulance driver who allegedly brought the couple on Wednesday, the police said.
Meghalaya Declares 10 of Its 11 Districts as 'Green Zones', Allows Inter-district Movement
All the 12 Covid-19 cases in the state, including one death, have been reported in the state capital that falls under East Khasi Hills district.
SC Refuses to Pass Directions for Changing Guidelines on Covid-19 Treatment
During the hearing, Ohio-based Indian origin doctor and PBT President Kunal Saha said he has not challenged the treatment line for Covid-19 per se but the use of HCQ and AZM combination has side effects and people are dying due to it.
Ganga Saptami 2020: Here's Date, Time and Puja Vidhi
Ganga Saptami is also observed as Ganga Jayanti or Ganga Puja. This is considered as one of the important festivals in the Hindu calendar.
Govt Has Given Utmost Priority to Agriculture Sector Amid Covid-19, Says Tomar
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given priority to schemes supporting farmers amid the coronavirus lockdown.
PM Modi Discusses Coronavirus Issue with Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina on the occasion of the holy month of Ramzan and discussed with her the COVID-19 situation.
Karnataka Hotspots May Remain Locked Down for 2 Extra Weeks, Liquor Shops Unlikely to Open
As of now, in 14 districts, industrial and manufacturing sectors have been told they can reopen; constructions are also underway whether private or government infrastructure projects. Projects under the MNREGA programmes too have been taken up.
FC Barcelona's Arthur Melo Keen to Stay on Despite Italy Transfer Rumours
Arthur Melo expressed his desire to stay on at Barcelona despite being linked to a move to Juventus.
23 More Nanded's Hazur Sahib Returnees Test Positive For Coronavirus in Punjab
Nearly 3,500 pilgrims are expected to arrive from Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded where they were stranded due to the lockdown. They are reaching Punjab in batches in the government-arranged buses, officials said.
Don't Need Budget 2.0, Post-Covid Reforms Can Be Through Stimulus: CEA K Subramanian
Chief Economic Adviser K Subramanian said policy making in India happens throughout the year, coming up with a separate budget may only be a legal way to go about it.
Three Militants Killed in Encounter in Shopian Region of Jammu and Kashmir
The spokesman said three security forces personnel also sustained injuries in the encounter and they were rushed to a hospital.
Timely Treatment May Reduce Covid-19 Deaths in Ahmedabad, Says City's Civic Body
With 2,543 coronavirus cases and 128 deaths, Ahmedabad has six wards in the red zone and 42 in orange zone.
Eminent Banker Suresh N Patel Takes Oath as Vigilance Commissioner
Suresh N Patel has over three decades of banking experience and was recommended by a high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February.