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Covid-19: Indian Army postpones all courses as coronavirus outbreak worsens

Army has already cancelled recruitment rallies by a month and has directed its personnel to travel only for essential duties.

Mar 18, 2020

First case of coronavirus in Indian Army; Jawan from Ladakh Scouts tests positive

The Army soldier's father, who recently travelled to Iran, has also tested positive for the Covid-19 and both of them are undergoing treatment. The other members of their family have been put in quarantine.

Mar 18, 2020

How to keep your kids busy while schools are shut during coronavirus lockdown

Kids can be made to do several interesting and fun activities that involves serious learning while at home.

Mar 18, 2020

Vaishno Devi pilgrims asked to postpone yatra in view of coronavirus outbreak

In a statement released Tuesday, the Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said that although the Yatra has not been called off, it would be better if the pilgrims postpone their visit to the cave temple in Jammu.

Mar 18, 2020

Mumbai local trains, buses won't be shut amid coronavirus lockdown

The Maharashtra Govt today put an end to the speculations on halting the local train service.

Mar 18, 2020

COVID-19 travel advisory: Indian passport holders from Europe, Turkey not allowed in the country

Till now, Covid-19 has infected more than 190,000 people and over 7500 have lost their lives. Here's an updated travel advisory for those coming home to India.

Mar 18, 2020

No proposal in Parliament to adjourn sine die amid corona outbreak

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday, cleared all apprehensions announcing that Parliament will not be adjourned sine die in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country.

Mar 17, 2020

How to identify coronavirus suspects in Maharashtra? Watch out for home quarantine stamps

The Maharashtra government, in a bid to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, has decided that all those asked to get quarantined at home will be stamped on their hands.

Mar 17, 2020

Prison break: Thousands of inmates escape four Brazil jails in riots against coronavirus lockdown

A long stream of 1,350 prisoners were seen breaking out of four Brazilian jails on Monday, March 16 the day before their day-release privileges were due to be suspended over the coronavirus outbreak.

Mar 17, 2020

India at stage 2 of Covid-19, confirms ICMR; Here are the different stages of coronavirus

ICMR is intensifying random tests sampling of people displaying flu-like symptoms to check the spread of coronavirus in the community. ICMR has sent 20 samples to each of the 51 laboratories all over the country.

Mar 17, 2020

'Judiciary, legislative must work together': Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi on why he accepted RS nomination

The former CJI, Ranjan Gogoi will be the 12th nominated member in the Upper House of Parliament and replace KTS Tulsi, who is retiring.

Mar 17, 2020

J&K admin reshuffle: Pandurang Kondbarao Pole appointed new Div Com Kashmir; 5 IAS officers transferred

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday, March 17, witnessed a major reshuffle with the change in duties for several IAS officers.

Mar 17, 2020

Aliens using volcanoes as hiding bases? Strange video clip shot from Mexico sparks debate

The incredible video has made many believe that aliens are visiting the earth to monitor human activities

Mar 17, 2020

PM Modi pays tribute to 'Bangabandhu' Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on his 100th birth anniversary

In a tweet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is remembered for his courage and indelible contribution to Bangladesh's progress.

Mar 17, 2020

Veteran journalist, Kannada activist Patil Puttappa passes away at 99; CM Yediyurappa expresses 'deep grief'

Veteran journalist and former Rajya Sabha member, Patil Puttappa aka 'Papu', breathed his last due to age-related ailments in a hospital in Hubballi, Karnataka, on Monday,16 March, night.

Mar 17, 2020