Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 7 (ANI): Odisha has become the first state in the country to make a face mask or use of cloth in "at least two layers" mandatory for the citizens when they come out of home for any purpose. The order shall come into effect from 7 am on April 9.
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], April 7 (ANI): In the wake of COVID-19 outbreak, the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCIMST) here has developed a ' Disinfection Gateway' designed for the decontamination of people.
Rajkot (Gujarat) [India], April 7 (ANI): To ensure that nobody goes to sleep with an empty stomach amid coronavirus lockdown, Rajkot's Arham Yuva Seva Group (AYSG) is providing food to the needy here, by preparing over 30,000 chapatis each day which are further sent to other community kitche
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): Two persons, associated with the second COVID-19 case in Dharavi, have tested positive for the infection, taking the tally in the area to 7, including 1 death, the state health department said on Tuesday.
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) has been shut down after 18 healthcare workers here were tested positive for COVID-19. Hospital authorities are making arrangements for 19 admitted cancer patients to shift them to another private hospital.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 7 (ANI): JSW Steel, the flagship business of 14 billion dollar JSW Group, on Tuesday reported crude steel production of 16.06 million tonnes in 2019-20 which marked a 4 per cent decline from 16.69 million tonnes in the previous fiscal year.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Tuesday paid tribute to the Indian Army's Havildar Davendra Singh, who was killed in action in Kashmir on April 5.
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): India on Tuesday temporarily licensed the export of paracetamol and anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in appropriate quantities to some countries, which have been particularly badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], April 7 (ANI): The Meghalaya Cabinet on Monday decided that all government offices will start functioning with full staff strength from April 15. However, academic institutions will remain closed until the end of this month.
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Amitabh Bachchan on Monday shared a short film - 'Family' - that features actors from across the Indian film industry including Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Ranbir, Diljith, and Alia.
London [UK], April 7 (ANI): South African pacer Dane Paterson has ended his association with the Proteas and intends to play professionally in England from this season.