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PM Modi terms those working to contain COVID-19 as 'real soldiers'
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday praised the officials, professionals and others working on the ground to check the spread of coronavirus at a high risk to their own safety across the country, and asked his party's MPs to pay respects to such people
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Coronavirus: Rajasthan govt prohibits gathering of more than 50 people in
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): In order to contain the spread of coronavirus, Rajasthan government on Tuesday imposed section 2 of the Rajasthan Epidemic Disease Act, 1957 in the state which prohibits the gathering of more than 50 people in public places till March 31.
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Delhi Police prohibits gatherings, protests over coronavirus
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): To prevent the spread of coronavirus, Delhi Police on Tuesday urged the general public to not assemble at any place for protest, dharna, rally, entertainment- untill March 31- whether in close space or outside.
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Combating COVID-19: Central Railway cancels 23 trains, hikes platform tick
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): As a preventive measure against the spread of coronavirus, the Central Railway on Tuesday cancelled 23 and has also increased platform ticket price from Rs 10 to Rs 50 in Mumbai, Pune, Bhusawal, and Solapur divisions.
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Combating COVID-19: Punjab closes malls, local Kisan Mandis, museums till
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Punjab has closed down all shopping complexes, malls, museums, local weekly Kisan Mandis and advised all religious institutions, Dera heads to postpone their religious congregations till March 31 to check the spread of coronavirus.
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France enters lockdown, President Macron urges for collective steps
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Paris [France], Mar 17 (ANI): President Emmanuel Macron placed France on lockdown from Tuesday and banned the opening of all 'non-essential public places' including cafes, bars and restaurants to fight the spread of coronavirus.
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Home Secretary Bhalla reviews preparedness to contain coronavirus threat
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday reviewed the level of preparedness to contain the spread of coronavirus in states bordering Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar.
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LS Speaker reviews measures to prevent corona spread, says need to be vigi
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 17 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday chaired a meeting with officials of various agencies to review measures taken to tackle the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in Parliament House estate and surrounding areas.
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Restaurants, bars to remain closed in Pune till March 20 amid COVID-19 out
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): After Maharashtra reports first death due to coronavirus, the Restaurant and Hoteliers Association (RHA) has decided that all restaurants and bars will voluntarily be closed for the next three days till 20 March to avoid the spread of coronavirus.
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No visitor allowed to meet prisoners for next two weeks in TN due to coron
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): As a precautionary measure to combat the spread of coronavirus, no visitor or family members will be allowed to meet prisoners in Tamil Nadu for the next two weeks, said DGP Prisons Sunil Kumar Singh on Tuesday.
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COVID-19: Tsuglagkhang Complex Dalai Lama Temple in Dharamshala to remain
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
McLeod Ganj (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Amid the spread of coronavirus in the country, the main Tibetan Temple 'Tsuglagkhang Complex Dalai Lama Temple' will remain closed from March 18 till April 15 (subject to further notice).
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Jose Mourinho, Arsene Wenger feature in FIFA's video to combat coronavirus
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Mar 17 (ANI): Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho and former Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger have featured in a video released by FIFA and World Health Organisation (WHO) to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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