No such plan to reimpose total lockdown: Indian govt tweets on viral social media message
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Sunday rejected social media messages which claimed that total strict lockdown might be imposed in the country soon amid growing COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 fight: Delhi will fully implement PM’s lockdown measures, says CM Kejriwal
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.
Centre considering extension of lockdown beyond Apr 14: Reports
New Delhi/IBNS: After several states sought an extension of the 21-day lockdown in India beyond April 14 to combat the spread of novel Coronavirus, the Centre is considering the appeal, media reports quoting top government sources revealed on Tuesday evening.
PM Modi earns kudos from world for his 21-day lockdown order to combat COVID-19
New Delhi/IBNS: Several international experts and think thank groups have appreciated Indian PM Narendra Modi's 21-day lockdown move to combat COVID-19 outbreak in India with many calling the process as a step in the right direction.
Activist slams Pakistan government for raking up Kashmir issue amid COVID-19 outbreak
Islamabad/IBNS: A Kashmiri political activist has flayed the Pakistan government for raking up the Kashmir issue at a time when the entire world is combating the COVID-19 outbreak.
Amid COVID-19 lockdown, thousands of migrant workers gather at Delhi bus station to return home
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 21-day complete lockdown in the country to fight COVID-19, distressing accounts surfaced on Saturday night from the national capital where thousands of migrant workers, even while fearing for their lives due to virus spread, crowded into bus terminals around Delhi to return back to their hometowns and villages in Uttar Pradesh after they were left with no jobs, shelter or money.
'Tune in' to Mann Ki Baat, episode to focus on COVID-19: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday will address the nation on the prevailing situation due to novel Coronavirus outbreak through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' amid the fifth day of lockdown called by him to fight the pandemic.
India observing third day of lockdown as COVID 19-hit patients number touches 724
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Health Ministry on Friday said the total number of COVID 19 infected cases in India stands at 724.
COVID-19: Centre extends ban on landing of international flights till Apr 14
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Thursday extended the ban on the landing of all international commercial flights in India till April 14 to prevent the spread of novel Coronavirus.
COVID-19: India observes 1st day of lockdown, crosses 600-mark of positive cases
New Delhi/IBNS: As 1.3 billion people in India observe the first day of 21-day lockdown to combat the COVID-19, the deadly virus has infected 606 people across the country and claimed lives of 10.
COVID 19: Indian govt postpones census-NPR till further orders
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid countrywide lockdown over coronavirus outbreak, the Indian government on Wednesday announced the first phase of Census 2021 and updating of the National Population Register (NPR), which was scheduled to begin on Apr 1, has been “postponed until further orders".
21-day lockdown in India due to Coronvirus: Here's a list of what is open and what is shut
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown for 21 days starting midnight in India to combat the deadly Novel Coronavirus.
Essential commodities will be available during lockdown: PM Modi clarifies
New Delhi/IBNS: Minutes after announcing a complete lockdown of the entire country, prime minister Narendra Modi clarified that there is no need to panic and that all essential items including medical care would be available.
PM Modi announces 21-day complete lockdown in India starting midnight to fight Coronavirus
New Delhi/IBNS: As the number of fatalities and infected cases in India is steeply rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a complete lockdown for 21 days starting midnight in the country to combat the deadly Novel Coronavirus.
India fights against COVID 19: 30 states, Union territories under lockdown
New Delhi/IBNS: As many as thirty states and Union territories declared a lockdown by late evening on Monday as number of COVID 19 cases in India is nearing 500.