Northeast: Consolidating the Peace
Apr 15, 2020, at 04:33 pm
The declining trend of insurgency-linked fatalities in the Northeast, established since 2015, continued through 2019 as well. According to partial data compiled by the South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP), the Northeast recorded a total of 34 fatalities (18 civilians, five Security Force (SF) personnel and 11 insurgents) in 2019, as against 73 fatalities (20 civilians, 15 SF personnel, and 38 insurgents) recorded in 2018.
Apr 15, 2020, at 04:29 pm
On March 21, 2020, a Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) couple, identified as Gandrakoti Mallesham alias Mallaiah alias Kiran (35), and his wife Chintha Srilatha alias Hyma (34); surrendered to the Police at Hanamkonda in Warangal District. Mallesham, a native of Intikanne village under Kesamudram Mandal (administrative sub-division), held the posts of ‘divisional committee member, DCM’ and was also in charge of the ‘central regional bureau (CRB) – communication’. He carried a reward of INR 400,000 on his head, while, Srilatha, a native of Rampur village under Kothaguda Mandal in Mahabubabad District, held the post of the ‘DCM’ of the ‘Dandakaranya Special Zone Committee (DKSZC)’. She carried a reward of INR 100,000 on her head.
India agrees to sell hydroxychloroquine to Malaysia: Report
Apr 15, 2020, at 04:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India will export hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) tablets to Malaysia for the treatment of COVID-19, a Malaysian minister has told Reuters on Wednesday, adding that the country will receive 89,100 tablets in the first order.
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani in self-quarantine after meeting COVID-19 positive Congress MLA
Apr 15, 2020, at 03:44 pm
Gandhinagar/IBNS: Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Wednesday went into self-quarantine after meeting a Congress MLA who has tested positive for the deadly Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19, media reports said.
Five shops sealed for secret liquor sale in UP
Apr 15, 2020, at 02:22 pm
Balrampur/UNI: Five shops were sealed for selling liquor secretly despite prohibition during the ongoing nationwide lockdown in the Utraula Kotwali area of this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on Wednesday.
Tablighi Jamaat case: Police add Section 304 in FIR
Apr 15, 2020, at 02:12 pm
New Delhi/UNI: With a probe on against the Tablighi Jamaat Maulana and Markaz administration, police have added crucial section of culpable homicide in the case.
Fire breaks out in Microbiology lab in Jammu hospital
Apr 15, 2020, at 12:19 pm
Jammu/UNI: A major fire broke out late on Tuesday evening in microbiology laboratory of Shri Maharaja Gulab Singh Hospital here.
Centre notifies extension of countrywide COVID-19 lockdown till May 3
Apr 15, 2020, at 12:17 pm
New Delh/UNI: The Centre on Wednesday notified the extension of 21-day nationwide lockdown in wake of COVID 19 outbreak till May 3.
Total COVID-19 cases in India rise to 11,439 as country enters lockdown 2.0
Apr 15, 2020, at 12:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The total number of positive Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 cases in India increased to 11,439 as the South Asian country of massive 1.3 billion people entered into the second phase of an unprecedented nationwide lockdown on Wednesday.
Indian govt issues revised guidelines for Coronavirus lockdown
Apr 15, 2020, at 10:51 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Wednesday issued revised guidelines to be followed in the country till May 3 as the nation entered its second phase of the extended lockdown to combat COVID-19.
Meghalaya's first COVID-19 patient dies on Wednesday morning
Apr 15, 2020, at 09:34 am
Shillong/IBNS: Meghalaya's first COVID-19 patient died early on Wednesday morning, officials said. The 69-year-old doctor from Shillong who was recorded as the first COVID-19 positive patient of Meghalaya passed away. Dr John L Sailo Ryntathiang had tested positive on Monday.
Apr 15, 2020, at 12:43 am
Chennai/IBNS: After thousands gathered in Bandra station in Mumbai on Tuesday, reportedly to protest against the extension of the lockdown, actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan slammed the Centre, terming it a "balcony government" ignorant of the situation on the ground.
Wife of a COVID-19 patient tests positive in Assam, state tally surges to 32
Apr 14, 2020, at 11:35 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam reported one more positive case of COVID-19 on Tuesday, after a woman from Dhubri district tested positive for the infection, taking the state tally to 32.
Apr 14, 2020, at 11:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The food ministry has decided to withdraw the controversial order that threatened the officers and staff, who were "unwilling" to get back to work amid coronavirus scare, with sacking, Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Tuesday, said a media report.
Opposition accuses PM Modi of ignoring concerns of the poor amid extended COVID-19 lockdown
Apr 14, 2020, at 09:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of lockdown till May 3, veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram accused the government of not heeding the advice of top economists in addressing the concerns of the poor and the unorganised sector.
Amit Shah calls Udhhav Thackeray, expresses concern on migrants' protest at Bandra
Apr 14, 2020, at 08:21 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Following the massive gathering of thousands of migrant workers at Bandra station in Mumbai on Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah called Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and expressed concern while extending full support to handle the situation.
Apr 14, 2020, at 06:39 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Thousand of migrant workers assembled in Bandra station in Mumbai on Tuesday, just hours after Indian PM Narendra Modi announced his decision to increase lockdown to combat COVID-19.
Apr 14, 2020, at 06:17 pm
Chandigarh/UNI: With the Rabi harvesting and procurement season set to start on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reiterating his demand for incentive/bonus to farmers bringing in their produce to the Mandis after April 30, to check overcrowding at the markets.
COVID-19 fight: Delhi will fully implement PM’s lockdown measures, says CM Kejriwal
Apr 14, 2020, at 05:44 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Supporting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision of extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3 to contain the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that the Delhi government will fully implement the Prime Minister's lockdown measures.
Decision to extend lockdown to fight COVID-19 till May 3 taken to protect lives: Amit Shah
Apr 14, 2020, at 05:11 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for this decision and said that the decision by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend the lockdown, put in place to fight and end COVID-19, till 3rd May, has been taken to protect lives of the people of the country.
We are nowhere in the game: Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over handling COVID-19 outbreak
Apr 14, 2020, at 04:27 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the issue of handling COVID-19 and said India delayed the purchase of testing kits and now the stock is 'critically short'.
Modi extends nationwide anti-COVID lockdown till May 3; 'conditional relaxation' post Apr 20
Apr 14, 2020, at 02:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended the ongoing nationwide lockdown till May 3 with a hint of relaxation in "non-hotspot" zones a week from now as the number of coronavirus cases crossed 10,000 claiming 339 lives so far officially.
Police register another case against Congress MLA for violating lockdown rules
Apr 14, 2020, at 12:30 pm
Puducherry/UNI: Police registered another case against Congress legislator A John Kumar on charges of violating the lockdown rules, here on Tuesday.
Amit Shah greets people on Bohag Bihu, Tamil festival Puthandu
Apr 14, 2020, at 12:23 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday greeted the people of Assam and Tamil Nadu on the occasion on Bohag Bihu and Puthandu respectively.
India condemns PMSA's 'deliberate' attack
Apr 14, 2020, at 12:21 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Condemning the ''deliberate'' attack and firing on Indian fishermen by a Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel on April 12, India on Tuesday called it a contravention of all international established norms and practices.
BSP chief Mayawati supports extention of lockdown with riders
Apr 14, 2020, at 11:58 am
Lucknow/UNI: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supreme Mayawati on Tuesday said that her party will support the lockdown but with a condition that it does not create much problem for the citizens.
Tripura CM Deb announces exemption of lockdown rule for manufacturing units
Apr 14, 2020, at 11:52 am
Agartal/UNI: aWith no fresh case of Covid-19 positive in the state after first-level screening of the tracing contact of first Coronavirus case, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb announced some exemption in lockdown rules for manufacturing units of essential commodities and production units.
Jammu and Kashmir: 5 LeT associates arrested
Apr 14, 2020, at 11:24 am
Sopore/IBNS: Security forces have arrested five Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, Sopore Police said.
Indian government extends lockdown till May 3, PM Modi announces during address to nationÂ
Apr 14, 2020, at 10:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Tuesday extended the lockdown to combat COVID-19 outbreak till May 3.
Sonia Gandhi voices concern on mistreatment of health workers
Apr 14, 2020, at 09:43 am
New Delhi/UNI: Indian National Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday said that the party is to ready play its role in battling the crisis caused by the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country.