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High-level meeting of ministers held at Rajnath Singh's residence; Migrants to be provided temporary shelters

The most important decision taken in the meeting was pertaining to the outflux of migrant labours from across the country to their respective states.

Mar 29, 2020

BBMP uses drones to spray disinfectants to sanitise & contain coronavirus across the city

Drones have been put to use for spraying disinfectants across the city by BBMP paying extra attention to the areas that have homes of people who are quarantining for COVID-19

Mar 29, 2020

IAF ramps up fight against Coronavirus, deploys transport aircraft to ferry medical equipment

Notably, ever since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, the tri-services have been playing a critical role containing the spread of this deadly virus.

Mar 29, 2020

Coronavirus: BBMP designates 17 hotels as quarantine facilities to accommodate patients, health workers

The Bengaluru civic body has earmarked hotels across the city to be used for COVID-19 quarantine facility as efforts intensify to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Mar 29, 2020

Spain's Princess Maria Teresa becomes first royal member to die due to coronavirus

Spain's Princess Maria Teresa de Borbon-Parma become the first member of a royal family to die due to coronavirus complications.

Mar 29, 2020

SpiceJet pilot who flew one domestic flight in March, tests positive for coronavirus

Spicejet pilot has been tested positive for coronavirus on March 28. The airline said the pilot didn't operate any flight in March except one on Chennai-Delhi route on March 21.

Mar 29, 2020

Apply for Bengaluru Covid-19 movement pass online; City Police goes digital

In an attempt to go digital, Karnataka State Police has come up with an e-pass initiative for anyone who wants to make a trip to the grocery store, medical store, hospital, petrol pump, will now have an option of applying for a curfew pass.

Mar 29, 2020

'I have violated lockdown, stay away from me', written on labourer's forehead by MP Police

In a similar incident, a group of labourers in western Uttar Pradesh's Budaun town was forced to hop down a road with bags laden on their backs.

Mar 29, 2020

Govt to launch 'CoWin-20' app to trace people exposed to coronavirus & curb spread

Apart from sending notifications for coronavirus screening test, the CoWin-20 app, which is under testing, will inform a user if they are in the vicinity of Covid-19 positive person or infected area.

Mar 29, 2020

North Korea fires two more missiles amid coronavirus pandemic

Two "short-range projectiles" were launched from the coastal Wonsan area, and flew 230 kilometres (143 miles) at a maximum altitude of 30 kilometres (19 miles).

Mar 29, 2020

PM Modi apologises to nation on 'Mann Ki Baat' for 'harsh steps' to fight coronavirus

Addressing his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat', the prime minister hailed 'frontline soldiers' and said that the battle against COVID-19 is a tough one and required harsh decisions.

Mar 29, 2020

Thousands of migrant workers throng Delhi's Anand Vihar bus terminal to return home amid coronavirus fears

A large number of people, mostly labourers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, reached at Delhi's Anand Vihar bus terminal after the Uttar Pradesh government announced it was sending buses to bring them home.

Mar 29, 2020

Kid astrologer who predicted coronavirus outbreak warns world, says chaos begins from today

The Indian boy believes that humanity is now in warfare with the deadly Covid-19 virus that is currently in its killing spree

Mar 29, 2020

From Prabhas to Mahesh Babu; Chiranjeevi monitors every Telugu celebs' donation to Corona Crisis Charity

Chiranjeevi Konidela is monitoring Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Junior NTR, Pawan Kalyan and other Telugu celebs' donation to the Corona Crisis Charity and he is all thanks to every member, who showed their generous side.

Mar 29, 2020

Do you have coronavirus, flu, allergy or cold? Here's how to identify different symptoms

Here's a guide on how to identify if your symptoms are indicators of coronavirus or flu, allergy and cold.

Mar 28, 2020