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PM Modi announces 21-day countrywide lockdown from midnight, says social d
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country effective from midnight to deal with the spread of coronavirus, saying that "social distancing" is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly. Read More
India gets first indigenous COVID19 testing kit
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 24 (ANI): As part of efforts to tackle the spread of coronavirus, a Pune-based company has developed the country's first indigenous COVID19 testing kit. It has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Mosques to remain closed for general public: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Mar 24 (ANI): Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind on Tuesday decided to close the mosques for the general public across the State in view of the coronavirus scare after several Pulmonologist from Hyderabad in a meeting gave a presentation to the Muftis (heads of mosques) regar
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Turkish institutions 'take steps in coordination' to combat COVID-19
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Ankara[Turkey], Mar 24 (ANI): Turkish authorities and institutions continue taking steps in coordination to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the country, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday.
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By-poll to Telangana Legislative Council from Nizamabad local authorities'
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New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): As a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday extended the schedule for the by-election to the Telangana Legislative Council from Nizamabad local authorities' constituency by 60 days.
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Exempt food supply of captive animals from restrictions during lockdown: C
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): The Central Zoo Authority on Tuesday urged the states and Union Territories (UTs) to include food and drinking supply of captive animals in the list of essential services amid a lockdown in various states to curb the spread of coronavirus.
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States need to begin placing orders for equipment needed to combat COVID19
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said on Tuesday that the states need to impose complete lockdown to break the chain of the spread of coronavirus and also start placing orders for equipment needed to combat against the virus.
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ICMR suggests entry screening of travellers can delay COVID-19 spread
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Tuesday suggested that the entry screening of travellers with symptoms suggestive of COVID-19 can delay the introduction of the virus into the community by three days to three weeks.
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'Help stop the spread': Hrithik Roshan, Vicky Kaushal urge people to stay
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): Urging people to take appropriate precautionary measures and to stay indoors amid the rising coronavirus cases in the country, actor Hrithik Roshan on Tuesday shared a video message on social media for his followers.
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People left stranded in Delhi due to lockdown, praise govt order but conce
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India] Mar 24 (ANI): As the national capital is under lockdown to stop the spread of coronavirus, many of the employees who are in Delhi and hail from different states are left stranded in the city.
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Stop travelling unnecessarily, don't strain our resources: Uddhav Thackera
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 24 (ANI): As a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray urged people not to strain the resources by travelling unnecessarily.
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Combating COVID-19: PM Modi announces total lockdown from 12 o'clock tonig
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced total lockdown in the country from 12 o'clock tonight in a bid to contain the spread of coronavirus.
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