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COVID-19: India sees a spike in cases, crosses 2,300

A Home Ministry official said the Centre had written to all States and Union Territories that "the lockdown measures should be implemented in letter and spirit"
Rs 500 ex-gratia for women Jan-Dhan Yojana account holders

Hyderabad: As per the guidelines issued by Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, an ex-gratia has been announced for the payment of Rs 500 for women Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) account holders, for next three months. According to State Bank of India (SBI), the amount will be released from April 2. In order to maintain so
AIIMS doctor tests positive for COVID-19 infection: Official sources

The source of the infection is yet to be ascertained, but official sources said the doctor does not have any foreign travel history.
Plea in SC for restoration of 4G mobile internet services in J&K

Terming 2G telephone services as "outdated", the plea said 4G internet speed would be useful in ensuring information flow to the citizens in view of the COVID-19.
Citing transmission of COVID-19, Haryana bans chewing gum

New Delhi: chewing gum till June 30, as its spitting towards another person is likely to contribute in transmission of the coronavirus infection. According to Health Ministry, as on April 2 at 6 pm, there 1,860 active coronavirus cases and 53 people have died so far due to the deadly infection. The order, issued by Food and Drugs Administrati
IIT-Jodhpur develops masks using 3-D technology for health workers

Likewise, the National Institute of Technology (NIFT), Jodhpur, has designed a personal protection equipment (PPE) kit for the medical staff.
Govt unveils Aarogya Setu COVID-19 tracker app

It calculates the user's risk of infection based on recency and proximity of COVID-19 patient.
Lockdown to cost Indian economy $4.64 bn every day: Acuite Ratings

"While the countrywide shutdown is scheduled to be lifted from April 15, 2020, the risks of prolonged disruption in economic activities exist depending on the intensity of the outbreak," the credit rating agency said in a statement
Release Rs 995 cr to Puducherry for COVID-19 relief works: Naryanasamy urges PM

New Delhi: Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 995 crore to the Union Territory to carry out relief works related to the novel coronavirus pandemic. "The (COVID-19) situation is under control in Puducherry," he said. The prime minister should immediately release Rs 995 crore as
J-K: 8 new positive cases detected, first COVID-19 patient discharged

The first positive case in the valley had prompted authorities to impose restrictions in many parts of the city which were later extended to entire union territory after more cases came were detected.
Maharashtra: Congress seeks special burial spots for Covid-19 victims

In a memorandum to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Khan pointed out that despite the Covid-19 scourge, the Muslim victims need to be buried as per their religious tenets.
Strict action will be taken against lockdown violators, says JNU

The registrar added that a few students, who have been violating the lockdown guidelines, are being supported by some faculty members.
COVID-19: Over 400 more test positive in India

PM hints at 'staggered' exit post 21-day lockdown
Tamil Nadu reports 75 new virus cases, total climbs to 309

Out of the total COVID-19 patient tally in Tamil Nadu, 264 persons had attended the Islamic religious event organised by Tablighi Jamaat.
10-month-old among two test positive for COVID-19 in Chandigarh

With this, the total cases in the Union Territory rose to 18.
India blacklists 960 foreigners, cancels visas for Tablighi links

The Ministry of Home Affairs took the action amid its ongoing efforts to identify the contacts of over 9,000 identified Tabligi Jamaat workers who have been to the Tablighi Jamaat headquarters in Delhi's Nizamuddin area, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to trace them since they may be carrying the virus and potentially infecting others.
Karnataka CM Yediyurappa distributes free milk to the urban poor

The Chief Minister marched through narrow lanes of slums in Ashwath Nagar and handed over milk packets to the dwellers.
Air India cabin crew member tests positive for coronavirus

Admitted to Mumbai hospital
PM Modi to share video message on Friday morning

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi interacted with the Chief Ministers through video conferencing to discuss measures to combat COVID-19.
IIT, AIIMS alumni invents UV robot to disinfect hospitals

The device which is an ultraviolet light (UV C-254nm) based robot will enable sterilisation of hospital corridors, wards, Intensive Care Unit (ICUs) and patient rooms without exposing anybody to the contaminated environment.