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COVID-19 LIVE | Single day spike takes Tamil Nadu tally to 2757, Chennai records 174 fresh cases

Meanwhile, 41 people from a building in Delhi's Kapashera tested positive whereas, down south, a street in Chennai's Triplicane has recorded a whopping 42 COVID-19 cases
Workers from private construction firm in Guindy protest against poor supply of ration and demand to return home. (Photo| EPS/ Martin Louis)
Workers from private construction firm in Guindy protest against poor supply of ration and demand to return home. (Photo| EPS/ Martin Louis)
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In a fresh spike of cases, India's coronavirus tally on Saturday surged to 37,776 after 2,411 persons tested positive in a single day.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the death toll in the country is at 1,223.

As many as 71 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. Out of the total number, 10,018 people have been cured/discharged/migrated. In the state of Maharashtra, the number of coronavirus positive cases has crossed the 10,000-mark with at least 485 deaths.

Meanwhile, 41 people from a building in Delhi's Kapashera tested positive whereas, down south, a street in Chennai's Triplicane has recorded a whopping 42 COVID-19 cases

A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across India, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-State movement by road; running of schools, colleges and other educational & training/coaching institutions.

Over 1 million RT-PCR tests for detection of COVID-19 conducted in India: ICMR

An ICMR official said that 10,40,000 tests have been conducted till Saturday evening, of which 73,709 were done since 9 am on Friday. According to the officials, testing for COVID-19 has been scaled up significantly over the last two months. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Delhi reports highest 1 day spike with 384 new cases

WATCH | Flares fired from Navy Ships as part of rehearsals for Covid warriors' solidarity ceremony

PM holds meeting with Finance Minister, discusses measures for enabling recovery of businesses

Lokpal member Ajay K Tripathi dies nearly a month after testing positive for COVID-19

Lokpal member Justice (retired) Ajay Kumar Tripathi, who tested positive for COVID-19, died after suffering a cardiac arrest at the AIIMS Trauma Centre here on Saturday, official sources said. Tripathi (62) breathed his last around 9 PM. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Shops in Green, Orange zones to remain open from 9 AM to 1 PM in Punjab

TN Health Secretary clarifies on positive case from Krishnagiri

 (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

In trials, Remdesvir reduces patients' hospital stay period but mortality difference not significant

COVID-19 lockdown: Tamil Nadu government eases restrictions in non-containment areas

Following the Centre's fresh guidelines on COVID-19 lockdown, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday eased restrictions in non-containment areas and allowed resumption of construction activity, road works, opening of SEZs ,among others, from May 4. (READ FLL REPORT HERE)

Daily COVID-19 tally likely to go up in coming days; TN, Haryana may be facing second wave

In the last few days, the number of cases getting added daily has been close to or more than 1,500 but so far it could be a result of increased testing, a senior Home Ministry official said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Maharashtra 790 new cases, 36 deaths

Tamil Nadu updates on coronavirus

  • 231 new cases in TN - 174 in Chennai alone

  • Chennai total now 1257, TN total 2757

  • Active cases: 1384

  • Discharges: 1341 (29 today)

  • Significantly, active cases are once again more than discharged cases

  • 1 death (total 29): 76yo woman in RGGGH died due to COVID on May 1 at 5.30pm

  • One trans person has tested positive today in Chennai

    • Trans person tests positive

    One trans person has tested positive today in Chennai.

    Workers protest poor supply of ration in Chennai

    Big spike in Chennai cases

    ICMR to study whether novel coronavirus strain in India changed form

    According to a senior scientist of the country's apex health research body, determining whether or not the SARS-CoV2 strain has changed form will help in ensuring the effectiveness of a potential vaccine. (READ MORE)

    No PPE, these doctors get flower shower instead

    Puducherry to seek Centre's clarification on orange and green zones after four new cases

    Briefing newsmen, he said that Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions of the UT have been classified as green zones and Puducherry as an orange zone. Since there were fresh cases on Friday after the classification, the central government would be approached for its advice. (READ MORE)

    Congress raises questions on Centre charging migrant workers

    MHA issues new guidelines

    Barber shops, sale of non-essentials by e-commerce platforms allowed in green, orange zones: Union Home Ministry

    TN bid to kickstart economy may run into manpower crisis

    Though the lockdown measures are being relaxed, real estate developers are a worried lot as they face a manpower crisis since migrant workers who will play a key role in kickstarting the economy want to go home. Being locked down in construction sites and without work, many have been urging the labour contractors to send them home and have even launched protests.

    WATCH| Special train carrying 1,200 migrants leaves for Odisha, five more trains to ferry labourers

    Two fresh cases in Kerala; Wayand no longer in green zone

    Only two fresh cases reported from Kerala. One from Wayanad and one from Kannur. However, the district of Wayanad has now lost its "green zone' tag.

    Two fresh cases in Kerala; Wayand no longer in green zone

    Only two fresh cases reported from Kerala. One from Wayanad and one from Kannur. However, the district of Wayanad has now lost its "green zone' tag.

    Two fresh cases in Kerala; Wayand no longer in green zone

    Only two fresh cases reported from Kerala. One from Wayanad and one from Kannur. However, the district of Wayanad has now lost its "green zone' tag.

    Two fresh cases in Kerala; Wayand no longer in green zone

    Only two fresh cases reported from Kerala. One from Wayanad and one from Kannur. However, the district of Wayanad has now lost its "green zone' tag.

    Two fresh cases in Kerala; Wayand no longer in green zone

    Only two fresh cases reported from Kerala. One from Wayanad and one from Kannur. However, the district of Wayanad has now lost its "green zone' tag.

    Two fresh cases in Kerala; Wayand no longer in green zone

    Only two fresh cases reported from Kerala. One from Wayanad and one from Kannur. However, the district of Wayanad has now lost its "green zone' tag.

    Two fresh cases in Kerala; Wayand no longer in green zone

    Only two fresh cases reported from Kerala. One from Wayanad and one from Kannur. However, the district of Wayanad has now lost its "green zone' tag.

    Indian Navy to hold salutation ceremony to honour COVID-19 warriors

    According to an official statement, about 15 Navy ships have planned illumination to salute the frontline workers. They will display prominent banners saying 'India Salutes Corona Warriors'. They also will sound the ship's siren and fire flares at 7:30 pm at Anchorage in Mumbai.

    41 people from single building test COVID-19 positive in Delhi

    The building in Theke Wali Gali near the DC office in Kapashera was sealed on April 19 after one person from the building tested positive.(READ MORE)

    Now, virus in carcasses from China said to be behind deaths of 2200 pigs in Assam

    The disease, which Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Minister Atul Bora believed travelled from China to Assam via Arunachal Pradesh, has so far killed over 2,200 domestic pigs in eight districts. (READ MORE)

    No decision yet on re-opening liquor outlets, bars: Kerala Excise Minister

    The Kerala government has not taken any decision on re-opening of bars and state-run beverages outlets or resume online sale of liquor that were shut owing to the COVID-19 lockdown, state Excise Minister T P Ramakrishnan said on Saturday. The Union Home Ministry had on Friday issued detailed guidelines, specifying activities allowed in the three zones - Red, Orange and Green - apart from what is permitted and not allowed country-wide. (READ MORE)

    Jamia Millia Islamia asks hostellers to vacate their rooms, return home

    "The students stranded in the hostels who could not go back to their homes earlier and stayed back are hereby directed to vacate the hostels as per the arrangements of transportation and travel protocols of the state governments," it said. (READ MORE)

    Two more test positive in Tripura

    In Tripura two persons from Ambassa BSF unit test positive for COVID-19. Total COVID-19 positive cases in Tripura stands at 4, chief minister Biplab Deb said.

    WATCH| 18 helpless migrants found travelling in the mixer tank of a concrete mixer truck

    A single street in Chennai's Triplicane has recorded a whopping 42 COVID-19 cases

    Residents of VR Pillai Street were found positive one after the other as corporation officials discovered that two men who both tested positive had distributed tea, coffee and snacks to many of them. (READ MORE)

    Police chase migrants after they assemble at Rippon building

    Bihar police sets up helpline for cops on COVID-19 duty

    A landline number 0612-2294178 and a cellphone number have been allotted following the directive of Director General of Police (DGP) Gupteshwar. (READ MORE)

    Man undergoing treatment for blood cancer at Chennai's MMC tests positive for COVID-19

    A 44-year-old man from Kavundampalayam in Coimbatore, who is suffering from blood cancer, tested positive for COVID-19 at the Madras Medical College (MMC) in Chennai. (READ MORE)

    Kerala gets first thermal screening camera with face detection tech

    The tech has made quite a journey as it was purchased from Amsterdam and first transferred to Bonn, Germany and then airlifted by DHL using multiple connection flights covering Cologne, Paris, Liepzig, Brussels, Bahrain and Dubai before its final destination in Bengaluru. (READ MORE)

    DGCA issues circular to extend the prohibition on flights til May 17

    WATCH | Drivers of Mobile Fever Clinic at your service

    Chennai Zone Wise Breakup of COVID-19

    Uttar Pradesh allows reopening of some shops selling non-essential goods in rural areas

    The Uttar Pradesh government has allowed the reopening of certain shops selling non-essential commodities outside the COVID-19 hotspots in rural areas of the state during the lockdown period. (READ MORE)

    Over 1,000 migrant labourers hit streets in Maharashtra's Chandrapur, demand return home

    Around 1,000 migrant labourers, mostly from northern parts of India, came on to the streets in Maharashtra's Chandrapur on Saturday to demand that arrangements be made for their return to the native places, police said. (READ MORE)

    Tourism activities will not be allowed in Goa till May 17: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

    No case of COVID-19 has been reported in Goa after April 3 & all the patients were cured & discharged till April 17. Tourism activities will not be allowed in Goa till May 17: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant

    Two new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Jajpur today: Odisha Health Department

    Two new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Jajpur today. Total number of positive cases in the state rise to 156 including 100 active cases, 55 cured/discharged and 1 death: Odisha Health Department

    A special train with 1200 labourers will be arriving today: DM Patna Kumar Ravi, at Danapur railway station

    41 people from a building in Theke Wali Gali tested positive for COVID-19

    41 people from a building in Theke Wali Gali near the DC office in Kapashera, have tested positive for COVID-19. The building was sealed on April 19 after one person from the building tested positive: Office of DM Delhi South-West

    We can't let our guard down: Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral

    The Eastern&the Western Naval commands have gone out of their way to ensure that there is no spread of this pandemic onboard ships. There is a proper procedure which is followed prior to a ship being deployed. We can't let our guard down: Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar

    Gurugram reports six fresh COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 63

    Gurugram has reported six more positive cases of COVID-19, taking the total count of such cases in the city to 63, a health official said on Saturday. According to the health authorities, all six of them have contracted the infection, after they came in contact with relatives, friends, and colleagues. (READ MORE)

    9 new COVID19 positive cases have been reported from 1st May, 5:00 PM to 2nd May, 12:00 noon

    Tamil Nadu CM Edappadi Palanisamy held a Cabinet meeting

    Four more test COVID-19 positive in Visakhapatnam, tally reaches 29

    Visakhapatnam city witnessed a spurt in coronavirus positive cases with four cases, including that of a nurse who was posted at the VIMS COVID-19 Hospital, in the past 24 hours. The total number of cases in the Port City now stands at 29. (READ MORE)

    Jharkhand cop dies when van escorting Telangana returnee migrants' bus overturns

    A policeman died and four other security personnel suffered minor injuries when their van overturned in Ramgarh district while they were escorting a bus carrying migrant workers from Hatia to Chatra in the wee hours of Saturday, police said. (READ MORE)

    Special train for migrant labourers to leave from Thiruvananthapuram railway station today afternoon

    The first train carrying migrant workers from Thiruvananthapuram will leave by 2 pm here on Saturday. A total of 1200 people will leave in the special train going to Hatia in Jharkhand. (READ MORE)

    Karnataka Deputy CM Govind Karjol held a meeting with the district administrative officers in Kalaburagi

    Mumbai cops have registered FIR against one person for allegedly assaulting a police team

    Mumbai Police have registered FIR u/s 353,188&269 IPC against one person for allegedly assaulting a police team while the team was on COVID19 related enforcement duty in Kurla Pipeline area on 29th April. Police are yet to arrest the accused.

    Maharashtra becomes first state to provide free healthcare cover to all citizens

    Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope announced that all citizens will be covered under the state government's health scheme, and Maharashtra will be the first state to provide free and cashless insurance protection to its people. (READ MORE)

    Our management of COVID-19 is much better than in other countries: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar

    Odisha prepares SOP to send stranded about 60,000 'guest workers' back home

    With the Centre allowing movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists and students stranded due to the lockdown, the Odisha government has issued a standard operating procedure for sending persons stuck in the state to their home states by road or rail. (READ MORE)

    122 men from single CRPF battalion in Delhi test positive; more results awaited

    The men belong to the 31st battalion of the paramilitary, based in Mayur Vihar Phase-III area of the national capital, that has been entirely sealed after the huge numbers of the COVID-19 infection started building up over the last few days. (READ MORE)

    Migrant worker enroute home from Delhi to Bihar on bicycle dies in UP's Shahjahanpur

    A migrant worker died here while cycling from his workplace in Delhi to home in Bihar amid the ongoing lockdown, police said on Saturday. He has been identified as Dharamveer, 32, they said. (READ MORE)

    WATCH | A car driver drags a police officer on car's bonnet in Jalandhar

    Large number of people gather at Bengaluru's Majestic bus terminal

    Respect laws, work for humanity: Message from cured Tablighi Jamaat members in Delhi

    Tablighi Jamaat members, staying at isolation centre in Haryana's Jhajjar, have appealed to the countrymen to respect laws and work for humanity in country's fight against Covid-19. The appeal was made by the people who, in March, attended the Tablighi congregation at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz, which turned out to be a hotspot for highly contagious Coronavirus. (READ MORE)

    Five more with travel history to Bengal test COVID-19 positive in Odisha; total cases rise to 154

    Five more persons, including two women, tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha's Jajpur district, taking the total number of such cases in the state to 154, officials said. The new patients have a travel history to West Bengal's Kolkata, they said. (READ MORE)

    Three deaths, 12 new COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan; total tally at 2,678

    Three fresh deaths and 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Rajasthan, officials said Saturday. Two deaths were reported from Jaipur and one from Jodhpur. (READ MORE)

    Coronavirus tally crosses 500 mark in Agra, 38 hotspots in city

    With 22 new Covid-19 cases, the number of positive cases has touched 501 in the Taj city, health officials said on Saturday. District authorities have declared nine new hotspots. (READ MORE)

    Follow coronavirus lockdown with patience: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

    Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that the patience of a person is his greatest friend in the disaster. So follow the lockdown with patience, it will be beneficial for the country, he said. (READ MORE)

    Goa liquor fear shortage of stocks as wine shops now to open in all zones

    Even as the Centre's amended guidelines for the COVID-19 lockdown will open up liquor stores in Goa, traders are concerned that they might run out of stocks, as the ban on foreign imports remains in place. (READ MORE)

    Bihar braces for influx of migrants as 'millions' set to return home, indicates CM Nitish Kumar

    A massive influx of migrant workers is expected in Bihar in the near future and arrangements must be in place for their mandatory 21-day quarantine, medical tests, treatment and economic rehabilitation, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has said. (READ MORE)

    Train carrying 315 stranded labourers reaches Bhopal from Nashik

    A special train carrying over 300 stranded labourers from Nashik in Maharashtra reached here on Saturday morning. A district administration official said that the non-stop special train reached Misrod Railway Station on the outskirts of Bhopal. (READ MORE)

    Despite just four districts under radar, entire Kashmir valley to be 'treated' as red zone

    Even as the Union Health Ministry has classified only four districts as red zones in Kashmir division, authorities said on Saturday the entire Valley will be treated as red zone and no relaxation except those permissible in such cases will be allowed. (READ MORE)

    Two Delhi cops probing Tablighi Jamaat case test positive for coronavirus

    Two policemen of Delhi Police crime branch associated with the probe into the allegations of negligence by the members of Tablighi Jamaat and its chief Maulana Saad have tested positive for the coronavirus. (READ MORE)

    WATCH | All 11 districts in Delhi to stay in 'red zone' till May 17, says Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain

    Till now there are two deaths in Jharkhand

    Till now, there are a total of 113 COVID19 positive cases, 2 deaths in Jharkhand: State's Health Department

    We've taken a policy decision to run 'Shramik special trains': Indian Railways official

    We've taken a policy decision to run 'Shramik special trains'. Zonal railways to run these trains as per the demand of state administrations. Local DMs and DRMs are coordinating. Specific details can be obtained from the zonal CPROs: Indian Railways official

    Karnataka government issues show-cause notice to IAS officer Mohammad Mohsin

    Karnataka government has issued a show-cause notice to IAS officer Mohammad Mohsin for his tweet on Tablighi Jamaat members donating plasma for treatment of COVID19 patients. Mohsin is serving as Secretary, Backward Classes Welfare Department, Govt of Karnataka

    Seven labourers who had arrived from Maharashtra tested positive: DM Basti

    Seven labourers who had arrived from Maharashtra via Jhansi in government buses to Basti, have tested positive for COVID19: DM Basti

    12 new positive cases of COVID-19 and three deaths have been reported today in Rajasthan

    Two new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported today: Deputy Commissioner Mohali

    Two new positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported today, from samples taken at Flu Corners. They will be taken to isolation facilities. Their contact tracing will be done & each contact will be tested. Total cases rise to 94: Girish Dayalan, Deputy Commissioner Mohali

    India records highest single-day jump as COVID-19 count crosses 37,000; death toll reaches 1,218

    NEW DELHI:  India's COVID-19 tally reached 37,336 on Saturday, including 1,218 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. (READ MORE)

    74 buses from Maharashtra brought back stranded students from Kota

    Ludhiana cops garland people violating COVID-19 lockdown guidelines

    Telangana Red Zone Districts

    Economic activity in Telangana may resume after May 7

    The Cabinet, in all likelihood, would take decisions that would not run in conflict with the directives of the Centre on the kind of the economic activity that could be allowed in each of the Red, Orange and Green zones. (READ MORE)

    Death due to coronavirus or comorbidity in Vishakhapatnam? Experts to decide

    A 62-year-old man, who was admitted to King George Hospital for kidney ailment, died soon after hospitalisation here on Thursday. Doctors sent his swabs for test as he was having comorbid symptoms. However, even before lab reports, which confirmed Covid-19 positive, were received his body was handed over to his family members as it was initially thought it was a normal death. (READ MORE)

    Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu grabs attention with hi-tech mask

    Karnataka Health Minister B Sriramulu turned a show-stopper on Friday, when he stepped out on official duty wearing a hi-tech mask which could have been out of a Hollywood sci-fi flick. Two rectangular chambers mounted on what looked like a gas mask, evoked much curiosity both among denizens and netizens. (READ MORE)

    Not ‘fare’: Migrants find going home a costly affair

    The cash-strapped Karnataka government seems to be desperate to raise revenue. Workers who have been waiting for more than a month now to return to their hometowns have to pay a whopping 120 per cent more than the regular fare. (READ MORE)

    Permit, health check must for those on the move: Karnataka government

    The Karnataka government on Friday evening issued Standard Operating Protocol for movement of stranded citizens to and from the state. This comes one day after state-appointed nodal officers in charge of inflow of citizens of Karnataka and outflow of citizens of other states from Karnataka came out with operating protocols that allow online application requesting movement and mandatory health screening. (READ MORE)

    Pay fine, show documents to get your vehicles back in Bengaluru

    Owners of vehicles seized by the police can now heave a sigh of relief. Bengaluru police on Friday began the process of releasing vehicles seized during the lockdown and have issued instructions on the process to be followed. (READ MORE)

    Forgot to wear mask in Bengaluru? Pay Rs 1,000 penalty

    People in Bengaluru will have to wear masks at all times in public places for the near future and face penalties for failure to do so. The order came into effect from midnight on April 30 after BBMP Commissioner BH Anil Kumar issued a circular late on Thursday and will be in force until further notice. (READ MORE)

    Block headquarters will be quarantine centers for people coming from various states through trains: Bihar Deputy CM

    Lockdown unlocks fresh air, Bengaluru breathes easy

    The lockdown from March 25 has been good for the lungs of Bengalureans as the city’s air quality has improved significantly, say researchers at ISEC who carried out a comparative analysis of the city’s air quality index. (READ MORE)

    A 68-year-old patient who had tested positive for COVID19 passes away in Pune

    A 68-year-old patient who had tested positive for COVID19 passes away in Pune. The cause of death is acute respiratory failure due to ARDS with Myocarditis with COVID19 infection. Total death toll in Pune district is now 100: Pune Health officials, Maharashtra

    347 migrant labourers belonging to 28 districts arrived at Misrod railway station from Nashik

    347 migrant labourers belonging to 28 districts arrived at Misrod railway station (near Bhopal) from Nashik, today. SDM Bhopal says,"All passengers declared fit after health screening. They're now proceeding to their respective districts where they'll again undergo health screening".

    People queue outside wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Ghazipur

    Karnataka looks to open up most activities

    With the Central Government classifying only three districts in Karnataka as ‘red zones’, the State Government is preparing to open up all activities permitted as per the new guidelines issued by the Centre, after May 4. (READ MORE)

    271 UK nationals left for their country in a special British Airways flight

    EDITORIAL | Graded lifting of restrictions a good start

    As they say, April showers bring May flowers. The Centre on Friday extended the lockdown by two weeks, but the decision came with some much-needed welcome breaks. (READ MORE)

    OPINION | Transforming the courts during pandemic

    After the spread of Covid-19, both individuals and institutions began to behave differently. Distancing is the new rule. Amidst the pandemic, in the UK, the House of Commons sat online for the first time. The prime minister of India interacted with chief ministers by video conferencing. (READ MORE)

    Financially and mentally depressed

    Left without jobs, shelter, and in some cases food, many migrant workers are on the brink of developing mental health issues. Akaladev Sahni is one of them. A native of Begusarai in Bihar, Sahni works for Fomra Housing in Chennai. (READ MORE)

    Hurdles cleared as special trains will ferry 2,500 stranded labourers back home

    Ending over a month’s ordeal for migrant labourers stranded in Chennai, the authorities have decided to operate special trains to transport around 2,500 labourers back to their home towns in North and North-Eastern states in the next few days. (READ MORE)

    Tsunami-relief captain to lead COVID-19 combat

    In a significant move, the Tamil Nadu government has appointed former Health Secretary and incumbent Commissioner of Revenue Administration J Radhakrishnan as the Special Nodal Officer for Chennai Corporation, to streamline the containment activities. (READ MORE)

    Leaky lockdown? Why is Chennai seeing a spurt in cases?

    COVID-19 cases in Chennai have breached the 1,000-mark. Of them, a whopping 511 cases — over half the number — were reported in the last four days. (READ MORE)

    Fewer red zones in Tamil Nadu as Centre tweaks rules

    If the parts of red or orange zone districts have even one case in the 21-day period, the status of the districts will be retained. (READ MORE)

    Special train from Telangana carrying migrant workers reaches Jharkhand

    5 trains have commenced journey carrying migrant worker, students: Railways

    Through lockdown 3.0, India takes first steps towards normalcy

    The government on Friday announced extension of the nationwide lockdown for another two weeks from May 4. But several relaxations have been announced in lockdown 3.0 to get the country’s economy up and running again.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | Check out what the government permits and prohibits in Lockdown 3.0

    Special trains for stranded persons will be run only on request of state govts: Indian Railways

    Special train from Maharashtra's Nashik leaves for Bhopal

    Indians at greater risk from COVID-19 in UK's health sector: Report

    "Indian men are particularly exposed to the virus due to their prevalence in healthcare roles," said the report titled 'Are some ethnic groups more vulnerable to Covid-19 than others?' (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Liquor shops allowed to open in all zones with riders

    The Ministry of Home Affairs said the liquor and tobacco shops will be allowed to operate in green and orange zones as well as outside the containment areas in red zones with new rules applicable from May 4. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Special trains only for nominated people identified by state govt, no tickets for others: Central railway

    Getting a haircut in a barbershop still a no-no, but relax India relax. Here are the restrictions eased in Lockdown 3.0

    The Centre on Friday announced Lockdown 3.0, which will continue till May 17. Getting a haircut at your neighbourhood saloon is still not allowed, but there are relaxations, including one that has generated a lot of buzz - the opening of liquor shops in green zones.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    223 new cases in Delhi, active cases in state 2510

    1008 new cases reported in Maharashtra including 751 in Mumbai

    WATCH | Migrant labourers in Kerala leaving to Odisha in special train receive goods at Aluva Railway station

    Special train carrying 1,200 migrants from Kerala leaves for Odisha; no stops en-route 1,836 km journey 

    The train, which left shortly after 6 pm, has no stops anywhere during its 1,836 km journey and is transporting migrant labourers who had registered themselves with Kerala labour department. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Ensure uninterrupted electricity supply to consumers amid COVID-19 lockdown: PM Modi to power sector

    At a meeting to review the power sector and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on it, the PM also discussed various long-term reforms for enhancing sustainability, resilience, and efficiency of the sector, an official release said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | First batch of 4000 stranded fishermen in Gujarat reach Vijayawada

    Delhi government seeks explanation from COVID-19 positive doctors about how they got infected

    According to a Delhi government order, medical directors of non-coronavirus hospitals are "indiscriminately" sending doctors and other medical workers in quarantine for 14 days. "This practice is causing unnecessary shortage of doctors and staff at hospitals," Health Secretary Padmini Singla said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Delhi: AAP MLA from Karol Bagh Vishesh Ravi tests positive for coronavirus

    "I am currently in home quarantine. I do not have any symptoms of the disease but I have tested positive for it," Vishesh Ravi told PTI.

    Migrant labourers in Maharashtra all set to leave to their states in Shramik Special Trains

    RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das calls for meeting bank chiefs on Saturday to boost economy

    The meeting will take stock of implementation of several steps announced by the RBI, including moderation in interest rate and its transmission, as well as liquidity infusion measures to support the industry.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Liquor shops allowed to open in green zones as long as social distancing is followed: Centre

    Lockdown led to subdued economic activity but saved India from lot of agony: SBI chairman

    Kumar said as long as the lockdown continues, economic activity will remain tepid, but "demand should be there in the economy" and the question of logistics can be taken care of. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Pointers from new lockdown guidelines issued by government

  • MHA issues new guidelines to regulate activities during extended lockdown based on risk profiling of districts into red, orange, green zones

  • Under new lockdown guidelines, limited number of activities will remain prohibited in country, irrespective of COVID-19 zones

  • Educational, training, coaching institutions and hospitality services including hotels and restaurants to remain close during lockdown

  • Religious places and places of worship will remain shut during lockdown

  • Travel by air, rail, metro & inter-state movement by road and schools, colleges to remain shut during extended lockdown

  • Movement of people by air, rail and road will be allowed for select purposes, and for purposes as permitted by MHA during lockdown

    • All you need to know about lockdown 3.0

    The home ministry on Friday evening announced a two-week extension of the nationwide lockdown. It also issued guidelines to regulate different activities during this period.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    What does the MHA order on lockdown extension say?

  • A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across India, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro and inter-State movement by road; running of schools, colleges, & other educational & training/coaching institutions.

  • In red zones, outside containment zones, certain activities are prohibited in addition to those prohibited throughout India. These are: plying of cycle rickshaws and auto rickshaws; taxis and cab aggregators; intra-district and inter-district plying of buses and barber shops, spas and saloons.

  • In Orange Zones, inter-district movement of individuals & vehicles will be allowed for permitted activities only. Four-wheelers will have a maximum of 2 passengers besides the driver & pillion riding will be allowed on two-wheelers. Also, in addition to activities permitted in Red Zone, taxis and cab aggregators will be permitted with 1 driver and one passenger only.

    • Nationwide coronavirus lockdown extended till May 17

    CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL MHA ORDER ON LOCKDOWN 3.0

    CDS Bipin Rawat briefing on COVID-19

    Goa declared green zone, CM says fight far from over

    Meanwhile, state health minister Vishwajit Rane dedicated May 1, celebrated internationally as Labour Day, to the frontline staff fighting the outbreak. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    PM Modi meets ministers to discuss coronavirus strategies

    203 people test positive in Tamil Nadu; 176 of them in Chennai

    Puducherry CM tells govt employees to be prepared for pay cuts if COVID-19 crisis worsens

    Briefing newsmen, Narayanasamy said that when several states have cut the salaries of their employees, Puducherry managed to pay it in full for March and April. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Maharashtra: Treatment under Mahatma Phule Health insurance scheme for patients in state

    Railways starts 'Shramik Special' trains to ferry stranded migrants, students

    The special Trains would also ferry pilgrims, tourists, students, and other persons stranded at different places due to the lockdown.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Karnataka: 24 new cases reported in state

    WATCH | Special train ferries 1200 stranded migrants from Telangana to Jharkhand

    Government doctor flees COVID-19 quarantine centre in UP, caught and brought back

    The doctor chose to pay no heed to their calls and began running to escape from the policemen. However, the police officers caught him after a brief chase and he was put back into the quarantine centre with other doctors.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    IN PICS | Special trains arranged for Migrants in Kerala to go back home

    40 buses to be sent Kota to bring back stranded Delhi students: CM Kejriwal

    The chief minister said that his government is in talks with other states on the movement of migrant workers and will soon come out with a detailed plan. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    No new coronairus cases in Kerala

    14 people held under Goondas Act for attacking funeral of Chennai doc who died of COVID-19

    The incident was reported in the wee hours of April 20. Anna Nagar police detained all the 14 suspects until the evening before they were produced at the residence of the metropolitan magistrate in Egmore.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Mandatory for passengers to cover face: Railways tell states

    8-yr-old boy, nurse test positive for COVID-19 in Kolkata hospital, 11 more staffers down with fever

    The boy, a resident of Karaya Road, was rushed to the hospital on Thursday morning after he complained of uneasiness and breathing problems. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    We have ordered 2.22 crore PPE to meet projected demand of 2.01 crore PPE: Centre

    Medical Staff in PPE kits. (Photo | Shekhar Yadav, EPS)

    PM Modi meets ministers including Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss post lockdown strategy

    While there was no official word on the meeting, sources said the Prime Minister has been holding discussions during the last few days on various post-lockdown aspects.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Hydroxychloroquine production increased to 30 crore tablets from 12.23 crore tablets

    Pointers from government briefing on COVID-19

  • 1993 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

  • 35,043 total coronavirus cases in India

  • 8,888 people have recovered from coronavirus

  • 25 per cent is the COVID-19 recvery rate

  • COVID-19 recovery rate is improving in India

    • Pointers from government briefing on coronavirus

  • 62 lakh tonnes of food grains picked up by states

  • Students, migrants allowed to travel

  • Centre has allowed states for movement of trucks

  • States should ensure supply chains are maintained

  • Food, groceries being distributed to the needy

    • WATCH | Homecoming for these migrants from Telangana

    Masks made compulsory in public, work spaces in Bengaluru; violators to pay up Rs 1000

    Spitting, urinating and littering in public places have also been banned and such acts will be considered as public offence in the Karnataka capital, according to an order issued by the city civic body Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Karnataka: Government boosts COVID-19 testing capacity

    First train carrying migrant workers in Kerala to leave for Odisha, no stops en route

    The people being transported are those living in Perumbavoor and Aluva," said an official from the labour department. The migrants will be transported to their respective areas within the state, he added. "This is to prevent violation of lockdown rules," said the official.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Delhi-Gurugram border sealed by Haryana Police

    While the Haryana government has said that people associated with essential services will be allowed to enter Gurugram, several of them claimed that despite having passes, the police did not allow them to cross the border.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Too little, too late: Congress terms running of special train for migrants as knee-jerk reaction

    Meanwhile, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi has demanded economic help for migrant workers saying 'fiscal injection is needed for the labour class.' (Inputs from  PTI)

    Social distancing goes for a toss in Tirupati

    Coronavirus updates from Bihar

  • Total positive: 450

  • Deaths: 2

  • Discharged: 84

  • Total active: 364

    • Special train ferries stranded migrants from Telangana to Jharkhand

    More than 1200 migrants are being ferried on a special train which left Lingampalli Station at around 5 am on Friday morning and is expected to reach the destination around 11 pm. The 24-coach train, which normally seats 72 people in a compartment, is said to be containing only 54 people in each in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | Stranded fishermen in Gujarat taken to Vijayawada

    Kannur, Kottayam only Kerala districts in red zone in Centre's revised classification

    Kannur and Kottayam districts will now fall in the red zone while Ernakulam and Wayanad will be included in the green zone. The remaining 10 districts including the state capital Thiruvananthapuram will be in the orange zone. 
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Update on Tamil Nadu CM's relief fund

    More update from Andhra

    Floating vegetable market in Dal Lake keep Srinagar residents out of hunger amid lockdown

    Three Chennai Corporation zones have 54 percent COVID-19 cases in city

    With a whopping 210 cases, Tiru Vi Ka Nagar on Thursday surpassed Royapuram, which has 199 cases, totally at 409. Adding 77 cases in Tondiarpet, a neighboring area, these three zones have 486 cases out of Chennai 906, which is 53.64 percent. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Two more cases in Odisha

    Two new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Bolangir today, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 145: Odisha Health Department.

    Maharashtra tally continues to swell up

    Eleven new cases in Karnataka

    Not going to stop plasma therapy: Kejriwal

  • We are conducting 2300 COVID-19 tests per 1 million people in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal. We are getting good results of plasma therapy; it is on trial basis, says Arvind Kejriwal.

  • Contacting 1,100 people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma to save lives. Delhi government is sending 40 buses today (Friday) to Kota (Rajasthan) to bring back our students.

  • We are in touch with state governments on movement of migrant workers. Students returning from Kota (Rajasthan) will have to go into self-quarantine for 14 days.

  • One patient, whose condition was serious, discharged from hospital after undergoing plasma therapy.

  • We are not going to stop clinical trials of plasma therapy as its initial results are good.

  • Free ration being provided to the needy in Delhi will be doubled to 10 kg from 5 kg.

    • Luxury bunkers with pool, gym, garden: What COVID-19 isolation for the privileged looks like

    "Sunset last night... isolated in the Grenadines avoiding the virus. I'm hoping everybody is staying safe," US media mogul David Geffen wrote on his Instagram account at the end of March. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    64 year old cancer patient from Panruti tested positive for COVID-19 in JIPMER

    The door to door screening in Puducherry was completed with 13,31, 353 persons having been screened and the second round commenced here, he said adding that the first round in Karaikal was completed and Mahe was advised to expedite the screening process. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Special train ferries stranded migrants from Telangana to Jharkhand

    Railways on Friday ran a special train to ferry 1,200 stranded migrants from Lingampally in Telangana to Hatia in Jharkhand, a first since the lockdown began.

    COVID-19 lockdown: Over 32,000 Indians in UAE register to fly home in solid day 1 response

    "As of 5 p.m. on Thursday, we received more than 32,000 registrations," Consul General of India in Dubai Vipul told Gulf News. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Nitish Kumar holds meeting with officials on migrant crisis

    Kejriwal's latest statement on coronavirus situation in national capital

    Bihar requests for special train to bring back its residents

    All you need to know about the new Red, Orange and Green Zones in India

    All four major metropolitans - Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai - have been classified as red zones. The other major cities which are under the red zone are - Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Indore, Bhopal, Patna, Ahmedabad, Surat, Pune and Nagpur among others. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Amazon profit tumbles despite rise in sales amid lockdown, here's why

    The rising costs pushed Amazon’s first-quarter profit down 29% and its earnings missed Wall Street expectations. Amazon shares slipped about 5% in after-hours trading Thursday. And CEO and founder Jeff Bezos says Amazon will spend more. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Migrants protest in Chennai

    Police station sanitised in Bengal

    12 Tablighi Jamaat members sent to temporary jail after quarantine

  • Twelve Tablighi Jamaat members, including nine from Thailand, were sent to a temporary jail in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district after they completed their quarantine, police said on Friday.

  • The 12 people, including nine from Thailand and two from Tamil Nadu, were held on April 2 from a mosque where they were hiding.

  • Their samples and that of a local were sent for testing, an officer said.

  • One of the persons from Thailand tested positive and was referred to Bareilly. He was later brought here after his report was negative, Superintendent of Police (City) Dinesh Tripathi told PTI.

  • After they completed 28 days in quarantine, they were sent to a temporary jail on Thursday. The passports of the foreigners were already seized and the Ministry of External Affairs has been informed, the officer added.

    • Latest Andhra update

    UP Police cracks down on lockdown violators

    COVID-19 claims 4 more lives in Indore district; toll now 72

  • The COVID-19 death toll in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh rose to 72 with four more patients succumbing to the infection, a health official said on Friday.

  • Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) Praveen Jadia said that four patients died in the hospitals in Indore city over the last two days. One of the deceased is a 95-year-old woman, while three others are men aged 75, 55 and 42, he said.

  • "These patients were already battling with high blood pressure, TB, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other illnesses," Jadia said.

  • According to him, as 28 fresh coronavirus cases were reported in the last 24 hours, the number of people infected in the district has increased to 1,513.

  • Of them, 242 patients have been discharged from hospitals, he said. The analysis of the latest data shows that the COVID- 19 death rate in the district till Friday morning was 4. 76 per cent.

  • The urban limits of the district have been placed under curfew since March 25, after the first patient of coronavirus was found in Indore.

    • After Maruti, now MG Motor retails zero units in April due to lockdown

    The company, which reports only retail sales figures, has recorded zero retail sales for the month of April 2020, as its showrooms were closed due to nationwide lockdown, MG Motor India said in a statement. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    News from UP CM's office

    Mumbai civic body's latest circular to its staff

  • In an order, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has mandated 100 percent attendance for all its employees in offices and on-field, with some relaxation to people over 55 years of age and people with medical conditions.

  • All staff over the age of 55 years are advised to either work from home or work in office and not go on field.

  • People in medical department, including doctors, nursing staff and paramedics over the age of 55 years with co-morbidities are advised to stay home for 2 weeks.

  • All staff who live outside BMC limits, like Thane, Navi Mumbai, Mira Bhaynder or Palghar etc., are advised to contact the nearest Ward office of BMC and they can give their services to the nearest ward office from their residence, instead of their original current posting: BMC.

    • Maharashtra to have MLC polls amid COVID-19 crisis

    Election Commission of India (ECI) grants permission for holding elections to the Legislative Council (MLCs) in Maharashtra. The necessary guidelines will need to be ensured for safety against COVID-19 during the elections.

    COVID-19 positive patient dies in AIIMS Rishikesh

    One woman who tested positive for COVID-19 three days ago, passed away today at AIIMS in Rishikesh due to multiple organ failure. She was admitted at the hospital after she suffered a brain stroke: Virender Rawat, Circle Officer, Rishikesh.

    Only those with Centre's permission can perform Plasma Therapy: Kejriwal government

    ICMR and Center has cleared it that plasma therapy is a very technical therapy. Only those who have permission from the Center should perform this therapy. it should not be practiced without permission. Delhi government has permission from Center: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.

    News from Karnataka

    Deelhi Heath Minister's latest statement

    Latest Northeast coronavirus numbers

  • Northeast positive cases 61.

  • Assam 42.

  • Meghalaya 12.

  • Manipur 2.

  • Mizoram 1.

  • Nagaland 1.

  • Arunachal 1.

  • Tripura 2.

  • Active cases in Northeast 25. Deaths 2 (one each in Assam and Meghalaya).

    • Latest coronavirus numbers from Uttar Pradesh

  • Total positive cases till Friday: 2211.

  • Recovered : 551.

  • Deaths : 41.

  • Districts in grip: 60.

    • Clash in Gujarat's Godhra amid COVID-19 lockdown

    ACP Karan Goyal on Delhi-Gurugram border lockdown

  • There are points where we've been told to restrict movement, media not covered in those. For those working in hospitals&living in Gurugram, arrangements have to made there itself(in Delhi).

  • Restrictions apply to Police too. Movement of ambulances, cash vans, oil cylinders, supply of gas, essential supplies, foodgrains, vegetable-fruits will not be stopped.

  • Officers & employees of some ministries of central govt are exempt from restriction,we'll allow inter-district movement for them.

  • Those who cross the border need to download Aarogya Setu app mandatorily, their thermal scanning will also be done, arrangement of Rapid Testing is also being done. 24 hours videography will also be done at this check post.

    • Kerala's antibody testing plans go for a toss

    Recovery rate lower in Chennai

    Important points from Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan's letter to states

  • All States are accordingly requested to delineate the containment zones and buffer zones in the identified red and orange zone districts and notify the same. A district will be considered under Green Zone, if there are no confirmed cases so far or there is no reported case since last 21 days in the district.

  • For districts having 1 or more municipal corporations, corporations&other areas of dists may be treated as separate units. If 1 or more of these have reported no cases for last 21 days,they can be considered 1 level lower in zonal classiflcation, if dist is in Red/Orange Zone.

  • In buffer zones, extensive surveillance for cases through monitoring of ILI/SARI cases in health facilities has to be taken up. States are requested to delineate the containment zones & buffer zones in the identified red and orange zone districts and notify the same.

  • In buffer zones, extensive surveillance for cases through monitoring of ILI/SARI cases in health facilities has to be taken up. States are requested to delineate the containment zones & buffer zones in the identified red and orange zone districts and notify the same.

    • Good news amid pandemic gloom: Coronavirus recoveries cross 1 million mark globally

    As the current count stands at 1,014,761, as per Johns Hopkins tracker, against 3,257,088 infections and 233,398 fatalities, the world stares at an optimistic present, and future because countries like South Korea have been able to "flatten the curve" with only nine new infections, reported as of Friday. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Maruti sells zero units in domestic market in April due to lockdown

    This was because in compliance with the Government orders all production facilities were closed, it added The company, however, exported 632 units from Mundra port following resumption of port operations. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Coronavirus tally from Chennai

    Latest visuals from Punjab

    Three more deaths in Pune

    Three more deaths have been reported in Pune district in the last 12 hours. Total deaths in the district stand at 95 now: Pune Health Department.

    Latest visuals from Tripura

    Update on the attack of corona warrior in Madhya Pradesh

    Accused, Rajendra Ahirwar has been arrested for attacking and misbehaving with the Asha worker in Nargunda village when she along with a medical team had gone to carry out medical checkup in the village: M Farroqui, Station House Officer, Rural Tikamgarh, Madhya Pradesh

    COVID warriors still harassed in Madhya Pradesh

    Centre designates Red, Orange and Green Zones across country

    Traffic at Delhi-Gurugram border

    Three new positive cases in Punjab's Mohali

    Among the devotees who have returned from Hazur Sahib (in Nanded, Maharashtra) to the district, 3 new positive cases have been reported. The total number of cases rises to 89, of which 30 are cured. 2 deaths reported till date in Mohali: Girish Dayalan, DC Mohali.

    Latest Rajasthan tally

    Update from Delhi Police

    Three policemen were suspended on 29 April for 1 day for lying to seniors that they came in contact with police personnel who tested positive for COVID-19 and so, they must be sent for home-quarantine. They were deployed at Shastri Park metro station. They have joined duty now: Delhi Police.

    73 deaths in past 24 hours

    73 deaths and 1993 new cases reported in the last 24 hours in the country due to coronavirus.

    Latest coronavirus stats from government

    Ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting between Indian and Chinese armies called off

  • A ceremonial Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) between Indian and Chinese armies scheduled to be held on Friday on the occasion of the May Day has been called off due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

  • The meeting was to be hosted by the Chinese military in five designated locations along the nearly 3,500-km border between the two countries. A decision has been taken to call off the meeting in view of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

  • The two sides hold Border Personnel Meetings at five points --Daulat Beg Oldie in northern Ladakh, Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh, Chusul in Ladakh, Bum-La near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh and Nathu-La in Sikkim.

  • The Chinese side hosts ceremonial BPM on the occasion of Chinese National Day on October 1 and on May 1 while India organises it on January 26 and August 15.

  • Usually, both sides resolve various operational issues at the BPMs.

    • Information about availability of testing kits in India

    About 60 Indian firms have got approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) for RT-PCR testing kits for COVID-19. Out of the 60 companies, 5 firms got approval for indigenously manufactured kits and 55 others for imported kits.

    News from Delhi

    Sri Lankan refugees in Tamil Nadu feel lockdown heat

    Sanitary inspector in Chennai spread awareness about COVID-19 in an unique way

    News from Punjab

    Social distancing norms flouted

    USA death toll continues to swell

    United States of America (USA) recorded more than 2,000 coronavirus deaths in the past 24 hours: AFP news agency.

    Latest visuals from Haryana

    Drinking alcohol can cure coronavirus: Rajasthan Congress MLA

    Odisha tally nears 150

    One more COVID-19 case reported in Odisha, total positive cases in the state now at 143: State Health Department.

    Mumbai patient, who undertook Plasma Therapy passes away

    A 53-year-old male patient, the first to undergo plasma therapy in Maharashtra passed away on 29th April: Dr Ravishankar, CEO Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai

    Latest scene from the Delhi-Gurugram border

    60 Indian firms get approval for RT-PCR testing kits for COVID-19

    COVID-19 virus not 'manmade or genetically modified': US intelligence agencies

    US intelligence agencies asserted that they will "rigorously" examine the emerging information to determine if the COVID-19 outbreak began through contact with infected animals or due to an accident at a laboratory in China. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    COVID-19 lockdown: Expect some announcement next week on return of stranded Indians, says Centre

    People can expect some announcement next week on the return of Indians stranded abroad due to non-operation of flights amid the ongoing lockdown to combat the novel coronavirus, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said on Thursday. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Delhi government issues guidelines for asymptomatic COVID-19 patients under home isolation

    Use triple-layer masks, download 'Arogya Setu app' on mobile phones and regularly inform the district health surveillance officer about health status are some of the guidelines issued by the Delhi government for asymptomatic coronavirus patients under home isolation. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Punjab CM urges PM to advise Railway Ministry to make special arrangements for migrants

    UP CM Yogi Adityanath asks officials to keep quarantine centres ready for 10 lakh migrants

    The CM, on Thursday, also issued an appeal to the workers stranded in other states to be patient and not start walking towards their homes as the UP government was committed to bring each one of them back home. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Delhi govt to screen all people living in containment zones

    Major updates on Thursday

  • Meghalaya declares 10 of 11 districts as 'green zones', allows inter-dist movement

  • Tamil Nadu set to appoint nodal officers to facilitate travel of migrant labourers, students, medical tourists back home

  • 67 deaths reported in last 24 hours in India: Centre

  • Don't squander benefits of lockdown in zeal to restart economy, warns top epidemiologist

  • Ensure free movement of trucks: MHA tells states

  • Maharashtra tally of confirmed coronavirus cases cross 10,000

  • 6 more CRPF jawans test positive in Delhi

  • Punjab sees spike in cases as 105 test positve taking state tally to 480

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