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Goan DJs keep the party going online amid lockdown

In keeping with the lockdown norms, few DJs in the state have been using their Facebook accounts to play party music

17 Apr 2020 2:43 PM

Police personnel check a commuter's ID during a nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. PTI Photo

Now, Kolhapur cops post pictures of lockdown violators on social media

This kind of punishment will put social pressure on the educated people, who violate the prohibitory orders, the officials said

15 Apr 2020 3:31 PM

Demand for liquor drives online scams amid lockdown

In the first week of April, the Hyderabad police received two complaints of false advertisements on selling liquor

15 Apr 2020 11:06 AM

Andhra migrants hit the road in Hyderabad

The labourers said the TRS government has not provided any groceries or money to them as promised

15 Apr 2020 9:44 AM

Mahim Dharavi Medical Practitioners Association conducts a thermal screening of residents of a housing society during a nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, at Dharavi in Mumbai. PTI Photo

As Covid19 cases soar, India extends lockdown

Coronavirus death toll in India rises to 339, cases soar to 10,363, says Health Ministry

14 Apr 2020 12:54 PM

A motorist wearing a mask rides along a road during the nationwide lockdown, imposed in wake of the coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. PTI Photo

In a bid to boost economy, Centre likely to exempt certain sectors from lockdown

Two separate circulars were issued to state governments and UTs by the Union home ministry and industries and commerce ministry

14 Apr 2020 11:28 AM

Farmers work on a field during the nationwide lockdown, imposed in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. PTI Photo

Deve Gowda warns of farmers revolt amid lockdown

The JD(S) leader said the loss on account of a revolt by farmers and labourers would be much more than the impact of the coronavirus

14 Apr 2020 10:25 AM

British Airways to rescue 900 UK nationals stranded in Gujarat

Two aircrafts will arrive here from the Heathrow Airport in London and leave for the UK capital on April 13 and 15

12 Apr 2020 12:34 PM

Women stand in marked circles to maintain distance as they wait to receive face masks, gloves and hand sanitizers distributed by the Rapid Action Force (RAF) during lockdown to control the spread of the new coronavirus in Ahmedabad,

Centre hints at extending nation-wide lockdown

Odisha and Punjab have already extended the lockdown till April 30 and May 1 respectively

11 Apr 2020 6:47 PM

With Covid19 cases on rise, Maharashtra extends lockdown till April 30

Making the announcement, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the lockdown can be relaxed in certain areas

11 Apr 2020 6:42 PM

City roads wear a deserted look during the nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of coronavirus, in Deoghar. PTI Photo

Punjab CM suggests extending national lockdown by another two weeks

Singh also suggested a slew of health and relief measures for the people in the state's COVID-19 battle

11 Apr 2020 2:39 PM

As liquor stores go in lockdown mode, Goa opts for Hurrack

Hurrack, which is also caled as Feni is a traditional liquor in Goa, which is made from cashew apple juice

11 Apr 2020 12:22 PM

Hellish time for Hyderabadi man with 10 family members in isolation

Life for this Hyderabadi (name withheld) went haywire after all his family members were suspected to have been infected with Covid19

11 Apr 2020 9:16 AM

Telangana High Court lauds state government's effective lockdown measures

In previous hearing, the court had asked for a report from the government on measures.

10 Apr 2020 10:41 AM

Telangana, AP differ on extending virus lockdown

Telangana CM KCR wants lockdown to continue; but AP CM Jagan wants lockdown lifted from non-affected areas

10 Apr 2020 10:25 AM

Centre has approved the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness package aimed at boosting national and state health systems. (AFP Photo)

Centre approves covid19 emergency package for states, UTs

The activities to be undertaken include disinfection of hospitals, government offices, public utilities and ambulances

09 Apr 2020 1:51 PM

India's GDP growth for the current fiscal is expected to slow down to 4.8 per cent. (AFP Photo)

India's GDP may dip to 4.8% in FY21: UN report

Negative impacts of covid-19 on economic performance of countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific will likely be very significant

09 Apr 2020 12:41 PM

Police personnel issue challan to a commuter for allegedly violating the COVID-19 lockdown, in Prayagraj, UP. PTI Photo

UP to seal Covid19 hotspots in the state till April 15

15 districts in Uttar Pradesh have reported coronavirus cases

08 Apr 2020 4:52 PM

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EUME launches social media campaign #StayHomeChallenge during COVID-19 lockdown

This challenge entitles people to show their exciting skills and the best 13 entries wins upto 1.69 Lakh including cash prizes.

07 Apr 2020 9:25 PM

Multiplex Association appeals to landlords to waive rent of theatres

The association said they are seeing a "temporary relief" to ensure that cinema industry does not die an "instant death"

05 Apr 2020 4:34 PM

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