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India's COVID-19 count crosses 25 lakhs, death toll at 49,036
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): With an increase of 65,002 COVID-19 cases and 996 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours, the coronavirus count in the country crossed 25 lakhs on Saturday.
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Coronavirus likely to claim 2,00,000 lives in US by Sept 5
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], August 15 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic is expected to claim 2,00,000 lives in the US by September 5, according to a new projection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday.
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COVID-19: 77 new ambulances to be pressed into service, says Punjab health
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh/Mohali (Punjab) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): In order to ensure quick emergency services to the patients during the COVID-19 pandemic, 77 new ambulances are being pressed into operation, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said.
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I-Day celebrations: Beating retreat, BSF musical performance take place at
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Attari (Punjab) [India], August 15 (ANI): The Attari-Wagah border witnessed jubilant celebrations on August 14, a day ahead of the Independence Day. However, the day was celebrated less audience due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Services of over 450 PRD jawans terminated due to budget shortage
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], August 15 (ANI): Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Uttarakhand Department of Youth Welfare terminated the services of Prantiya Rakshak Dal (PRD) personnel posted in Dehradun due to shortage budget, an order from the Youth welfare office stated.
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India exports 23 lakh PPEs to 5 countries in one month: Govt
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Turning the COVID-19 pandemic into an opportunity to fulfill the spirit of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan', the Centre on Friday said that India has exported 23 lakh Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to five countries in one month.
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Hyderabad-based NGO offers free online classes to underprivileged amid COV
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 14 (ANI): A Hyderabad-based NGO is providing online classes to underprivileged children and students of government schools for free in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Central government responded effectively to coronavirus challenge: Preside
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): Noting that the central government anticipated the tremendous challenge posed by COVID-19, President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that it "responded effectively and well in time" and the country has succeeded in containing the magnitude of pandemic and s
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At Home function at Raj Bhawan cancelled amid COVID-19: Andhra Pradesh Gov
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The At Home function -- on the occasion of Independence Day -- at the Raj Bhawan would not be held in wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RachTR Chemicals launches ProtekTR
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI/NewsVoir): RachTR Chemicals, (a Delhi-based construction chemicals startup), launches ProtekTR (RachTR VIRO SHIELD), a water borne nano-coating that keeps the surfaces free from microbes like virus, bacteria and other pathogens.
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Filmmaker Pratyush Upadhyay to rope in Dr. Abhijeet K. Ramteke for movie "
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 14 (ANI/NewsVoir): Producer and Director Pratyush Upadhyay to rope in Dr Abhijeet K Ramteke for his upcoming movie "COVID-19" The movie will be released under banner of Innocent Virus Films established in 2017, headquartered in Mumbai and founded by Pratyush
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Shipping Ministry reduces port tariff rates by 70 pc to promote cruise tou
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 14 (ANI): The Ministry of Shipping has rationalized tariff rates for the cruise vessels plying on the rivers and oceanic waters of India. The net effect of the rate relaxation would be an immediate reduction in port charges ranging from 60 per cent to 70 per cent, whic
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