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Coronavirus lockdown may introduce a new system of governance, claim conspiracy theorists

Experts had recently warned that coronavirus lockdown could trigger serious mental health issues among young people

Mar 31, 2020

Lockdown crisis: 85% path-labs down shutters in India, a worry for cancer patients and critical cases

The lockdown has badly hit the medical laboratory service across the nation. The lab technicians are among the most vulnerable group who are prone more to the pandemic.

Mar 31, 2020

Twitter slams Karnataka government's decision for sending hourly quarantine selfies

To make the idea work out well among the public, an application named 'Quarantine Watch' has been developed by the State Revenue Department. But most of the Twitter users seem to slam it all.

Mar 31, 2020

Bihar mob lynching: Man beaten to death for informing health officials about coronavirus suspects

The police have registered a case against seven suspects -- Thaga Mahto, Sudhir Kumar, Vikash Mahto, Madan Mahto, Deepak Kumar and Munna Mahto -- and arrested two of them for allegedly killing Kumar.

Mar 31, 2020

Have bhajan, namaz to avoid panic, SC tells Centre; calls for well-being of migrants

The Supreme Court has asked the Government of India to take care of the migrant workers in terms of food, shelter, nourishment and medical aid.

Mar 31, 2020

22-year old shares her experience as coronavirus survivor, says 'You do NOT want to catch this'

Amy tries to give a very detailed picture of her journey on contracting the virus by giving a detailed account of her nearly two weeks survival measures.

Mar 31, 2020

Swiggy's COVID-19 relief fund for help delivery partners and their families

Swiggy is stepping up its noble efforts to help its delivery partners and their families during the coronavirus crisis.

Mar 31, 2020

How a religious event in Delhi's Nizamuddin led to a huge coroanvirus outbreak: Timeline

Around 1500-1700 people, including delegates from Malaysia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Kyrgyzstan, had attended the Tablig-e-Jamaat event held at a Markaz in Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin from 1 to 15 March.

Mar 31, 2020

Kerala govt issues special passes for tipplers to buy liquor: How to get your pass amid coronavirus lockdown?

A government order in this regard was issued on Monday night, March 30 despite objection from doctors' association, to supply liquor to tipplers under prescription during the 21-day lockdown initiated to counter the spread of Covid-19.

Mar 31, 2020

Dalgona coffee: The new DIY trend that is going viral this quarantine period

The whipped coffee is basically the opposite of a latte that has turned to be the latest trend among the locked up millennials after a video that originated on TikTok before going viral on Facebook and Instagram as well.

Mar 31, 2020

Bengaluru-based Practo starts online booking of coronavirus test: Know the procedure, cost

Approved by the Indian Council of Medica Research (ICMR), the test can be booked via the official websites of Practo and Thyrocare for Rs 4,500.

Mar 31, 2020

Reported coronavirus cases in India may be tip of the iceberg, study suggests

As the number of asymptomatic coronavirus patients increases, experts believe that heavily populated countries like India will face chaos in the coming days

Mar 31, 2020

Karnataka HC tells DG&IGP to follow Bengaluru Police Commissioner's path for lockdown measures

The Karnataka High Court asks the state police force to issue a circular to all police personnel to model Bengaluru city police in restraining from using lathis and to behave with courtesy with citizens while enforcing the lockdown.

Mar 31, 2020

Italy 2nd country after US to cross 1 lakh coronavirus cases

Italy has become the second country after the US to cross 1 lakh COVID-19 cases globally. The death toll in Italy climbed by 812 to 11,591, with cases surging by over 4,000 to reach 101,739 on Monday night.

Mar 31, 2020

Medical insurance for 10 lakh Bengal medical personnel doubled

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that ICDS workers, police personnel, doctors, nurses, health workers and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA) personnel will also be included in the insurance scheme.

Mar 31, 2020