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All decisions to tackle COVID-19 taken in consultation with scientific tas
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday said that 21-member scientific COVID-19 Task Force met 14 times in the last month and all decisions including the extension of lockdown were taken with the consultation of task force members.
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This is how social distancing has brought a shift in Spotify streaming
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): With lockdowns keeping people indoors, there has been a basic change in the way people are nowadays using their computers, mobile phones, smart devices like Amazon Alexa and televisions for getting their daily dose of music and news.
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Liquor shops in Assam to shut down till May 3
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Dispur (Assam) [India], April 15 (ANI): The Assam government has decided to shut down all liquor shops across the state from 5 pm on Wednesday in view of COVID-19 lockdown, which has been extended till May 3.
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IWL-winning coach turns social worker to help people amid coronavirus cris
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Amid the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus crisis, Indian Women's League-winning coach Priya PV has turned into a social worker to contribute to a helpline centre that aims at getting essential medical and food supplies to the people in Kannur, Kerala.
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Tomar launches Agri Transport Call Centre to facilitate inter-state moveme
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI) Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday launched All India Agri Transport Call Centre here to facilitate inter-state movement of perishables in the current situation of lockdown due to the COVID-19 threat.
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Andhra Pradesh govt sets up additional 471 Rythu Bazars for farmers to sel
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 15 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government has set up an additional 471 temporary Ryuth Bazars, which are government-run vegetable markets where farmers directly sell vegetables.
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West Bengal confirms 132 COVID-19 active cases, 7 deaths
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 15 (ANI): With twelve new positive COVID-19 cases reported in the last 24 hours in West Bengal, the state tally of active cases on Wednesday climbed to 132, said State Chief Secretary.
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Malaika Arora says 'stick to bare necessities' with 'The Jungle Book' song
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Bollywood diva Malaika Arora on Wednesday shared the video of the song 'Bare Necessities' from the popular animated film 'The Jungle Book' and urged people to stick to its motto during the lockdown period.
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MHA relaxes lockdown norms for more industries in areas not declared as ho
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday said that a few relaxations have been given to the movement and operations of some more industries in areas that have not been declared as hotspots or containment zones.
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Jharkhand Police issue advisory to curb hate content, fake news on social
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 15 (ANI): Stepping up vigilance to curb fake news on coronavirus, the Jharkhand Police on Wednesday issued a set of guidelines for promoting "safe usage" of social media by the citizens.
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Pakistan's economy may contract by 1.5 pc: IMF
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 15 (ANI): The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that due to the coronavirus pandemic, Pakistan's economy may contract sharply by 1.5 per cent during the current financial year.
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Combating COVID-19 : Mime artist in Bhubaneswar creates awareness
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], April 15 (ANI): A mime artist here spread awareness against coronavirus, urging people to maintain social distance and follow the rules of lockdown.
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