Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) In a significant announcement, the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday said that Mumbai has been spared “community transmission” of Covid-19. The declaration came against the backdrop of the country’s commercial capital recording the highest number of … read more
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) All domestic and international flights of passengers, their movement by trains, metro and bus services except security purposes will continue to remain prohibited under new lockdown measures. To mitigate hardship to the public, select additional activities … read more
San Francisco, April 15 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an interactive experience on Facebook Messenger to provide people accurate and timely information about the coronavirus pandemic. WHO will leverage Messenger’s reach to more than 1.3 billion monthly active … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced Lockdown 2.0 that will extend the present shutdown till May 3. In his address to the nation he offered the states — a chance — “you will be monitored till April … read more
New Delhi (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till May 3, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has said that all domestic and international flights will remain suspended during the period. … read more
Mumbai (IANS) The Marathi show “Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar: Ek Maha Manav Ki Maha Gatha” has been dubbed in Hindi and will premiere on BR Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on Tuesday. Ambedkar was the architect of the Indian Constitution and the show narrates … read more
New Delhi (IANSlife) Bugged with a dishevelled beard or tangled hair issues? Can’t help much as during the quarantine period we have jettisoned all manner of routines, including grooming. It’s time to let go the fact that we have that … read more
New Delhi (IANS) Two days ahead of the lockdown’s slated end, the government has permitted over 15 types of industries to start their work with minimum manpower and distancing norms on a single shift basis. These include those involved in manufacturing … read more
Ranchi: The norms of lockdown and social distancing were set aside in the state capital as people came onto the streets protesting against the burial of a man in the local ‘Kabristaan’ who had died due to Coronavirus earlier during … read more
New Delhi (IANSlife) In the wake of chemicals like sodium hypochlorite solution and hydrogen peroxide being used for sanitisation to fight Covid-19, several stakeholders have underlined the need to exercise caution while using disinfecting chemicals directly on human beings. Sodium … read more