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Reduced Occupancy, Thermal Screening, No Linen: International Union of Railways' Guidelines to Manage Corona
These are some of the measures suggested by the International Union of Railways in a report to guide the management of Covid-19 among railway stakeholders worldwide during the coronavirus pandemic.
Mahindra Logistics Joins Fight Against COVID-19, Launches Emergency Cab Services for Free
The services have already begun in Hyderabad and will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
45-Year-Old Dialysis Patient in Delhi Tests COVID-19 Positive, Nurse Suspected of Infecting Him
The incident came to light on Wednesday around 11 PM when the local RWA of Lajpat Nagar informed police that a person of his area has tested positive. His test was conducted at Dr Lal Path Labs.
Priyanka Hails Microbiologist Who Travelled 1,500 km to Help Out With COVID-19 Testing
Ramakrishna of Telangana reached Lucknow after covering a distance of 1,500 km and started serving in the fight against coronavirus, Priyanka Gandhi tweeted.
Karnataka Ministers, Legislators to Take 30 Per cent Pay Cut For a Year
An ordinance to reduce the salaries of Ministers and Legislators by 30 per cent for one year to meet the exigencies arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.
Unable to Sell Produce Due to Lockdown, Farmer Commits Suicide in Karnataka
According to the police official, the farmer had recently dug two new borewells after the two other borewells dried up.
Former SBI Chief Arundhati Bhattacharya Resigns from Piramal Enterprises Board
In her resignation letter, Bhattacharya has indicated that the reason for her resignation is her decision to accept a full time role as Chairperson and CEO in another company.
Not Possible to Break Lockdown in Bengal, Says Mamata Banerjee
The chief minister said 12 more positive cases were reported in Bengal over the last 24 hours, taking the total to 80 as well as five COVID-19 deaths.
Coronavirus Lockdown: Policemen Who Thrashed 2 Resident Doctors in Bhopal Removed from Duty
The two doctors, who claimed they were hit with sticks, reported the matter to their seniors and the department and lodged a complaint with the 'Dial 100' service of the police.
People Humiliating Medical Professionals Should be Named and Shamed, Says Harsh Vardhan
Vardhan, in his address, stressed that social distancing and lockdown are the most potent social vaccine at the moment to combat coronavirus.
EMI Moratorium Fraud: Banks Asking Customers to be Alert, Not to Share OTP with Imposters
Over the past few days, Axis Bank, State Bank of India and other banks have sent out SMSs and e-mails to their customers informing them about new modus operandi being adopted by fraudsters and cyber criminals.
First Covid-19 Death in Jharkhand as 72-year-old Man Passes Away in Bokaro
The man was kept in the isolation ward of a hospital after he showed symptoms of the virus on April 5. He was later tested positive for COVID-19.
Maharashtra Records 229 New Coronavirus Cases and 25 Fatalities as Its Death Toll Nears 100
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said 79 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, taking the number of such cases in the country's financial capital to 775.
'Spreading Coronavirus': Man Held For Assaulting Two Doctors at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital
Two female doctors were physically hurt in a nearby market after a man accused them of spreading coronavirus in the locality.
Delhi Govt to Launch Massive Testing Drive to Identify Hotspots as 1 Lakh Kits Arrive
The random testing will be done across the city and the government is aiming for an average 1,000 to 1,500 tests per day.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Hints at Extension of Lockdown due to Coronavirus
Addressing a press conference, Mamata said, “Sudip Bandyopadhyay told me (after attending the PM’s meeting) that he (PM) indicated that it could be extended."