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Night curfew imposed after Technical Advisory Committee's suggestion in K'
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 23 (ANI): The night curfew imposed in Karnataka is as per the suggestions of the Technical Advisory Committee and to curb the spread of COVID-19, said State Health Minister, Dr. K. Sudhakar on Wednesday amid rising concern over the new COVID-19 strain
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Japan puts temporary ban on arrival of foreign nationals over new coronavi
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], December 23 (ANI): In view of the threat posed by the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus, Japan on Wednesday has decided to tighten entry restrictions on travellers from the United Kingdom.
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Maharashtra allows reopening of tourist places outside containment zones
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23 (ANI): Maharashtra government has allowed water sports and indoor entertainment activities outside containment zones as part of measures to ease restrictions imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus.
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Study finds masks not enough to stop COVID-19's spread without distancing
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): Simply wearing a mask may not be enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19 without social distancing, suggest the findings of a new study.
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Equity indices post strong gains amid mixed global cues
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Dec 23 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed nearly 1 per cent higher on Wednesday even as investors globally were focussed on concerns about a new faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus.
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Centre gave freedom to farmers under new farm laws, says Ravi Shankar Pras
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI): Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said various lies are being spread about "mandis" and added that the Centre has given the freedom to farmers under the new farm laws.
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Enzyme discovery can help rein in blood vessels that fuel cancer
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington [US], December 23 (ANI): A recent study pinpoints the precise molecular machinery that makes this happen, providing scientific insights that can potentially be translated into medicines that help kill tumours and stop cancer from spreading in the body.
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Equities volatile with a positive bias, Wipro top gainer
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 23 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices fluctuated between gains and losses during early hours on Wednesday as investor focus globally swung between concerns about a new faster-spreading variant of the coronavirus and hopes that more US fiscal aid will prope
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Ecuador sees 206,364 Covid-19 cases
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Quito [Ecuador], December 23 (ANI/Xinhua): Ecuador, where a new state of emergency took effect on Monday to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), reported 35 new daily cases of infection on Tuesday, for a total caseload of 206,364.
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Nepal restricts entry of UK passengers amid new Covid-19 strain
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Kathmandu [Nepal], December 22 (ANI): Nepal on Tuesday instructed international airlines to ensure it does not carry passengers originating from or transiting through the United Kingdom until further notice to prevent the spread of a new variant of Covid-19 detected in the European nation, w
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UK virus strain a "Super-Spreader" has 70 pc increased transmissibility ra
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 22 (ANI): At a time when India is witnessing a decline in the active coronavirus cases, a new mutation of Covid-19 virus strain in United Kingdom has become a "Super-Spreader" with 70 per cent increased transmissibility rate. However, this mutated and more aggress
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Karnataka minister warns of action if hotels, party halls host mass gather
Updated : 5 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 21 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar on Monday warned hotels and party halls of strict action if they allowed mass gatherings on Christmas and the New Year. The directive was intended to check the spread of COVID-19.
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