The Odisha government has decided to keep all schools, colleges, universities and Anganwadis as well as religious venues and movie theaters in the state closed until October 31, despite the latest Center Unlock 5 guidelines stipulating the reopening of these and more if the states so wish. The latest unlocking …
Read More »Mumbai reports over 2000 new cases; Maharashtra count crosses 14 lakhs
Mumbai: Maharashtra reported 16,476 new cases of coronavirus on Thursday, and with that, the count is now up to 14,00,922. Additionally, 394 people succumbed to the infection, resulting in 37,056 deaths. The number of active cases now stands at 2,59,006 according to the latest information shared by the state health …
Read More »Full Refund for Airline Tickets Booked Amid Lockdown: What the Supreme Court Said
New Delhi: Airlines will have to refund money raised from tickets that were canceled after the coronavirus-induced lockdown without any cancellation fee, the Supreme Court said today. The three-judge bench, led by Judge Ashok Bhushan, approved the order after taking into account the recommendations of the Director General of Civil …
Read More »India’s manufacturing activity in September grew at the fastest rate in more than eight years
India’s manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in more than eight years in September, as a relaxation in coronavirus lockdown restrictions fueled a surge in demand and production, a private survey showed Thursday, though layoffs continued. Signs of recovery are good news for Asia’s third-largest economy, which is expected …
Read More »The government will request a loan of Rs 4.34 trillion in H2 as planned in May
NEW DELHI: The central government said Wednesday that it will borrow ₹4.34 trillion in the second half of the fiscal year, sticking to its ₹Debt plan of 12 trillion for the whole year as decided in May. The Secretary of Economic Affairs, Tarun Bajaj, in a briefing, said that the …
Read More »What will reopen, what remains closed
Government issued “Unlock 5” guidelines as country crossed 62 lakh of coronavirus cases New Delhi: On Wednesday, the government published new “Unblock 5” guidelines that will ease further restrictions, including movie theaters and multiplex cinemas, which will be able to reopen at 50% capacity starting October 15. Schools and universities …
Read More »Maharashtra extends the blockade until October 31; Allows hotels and restaurants to reopen with limited capacity
People wearing protective masks leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Mumbai, India, on September 22, 2020. REUTERS / Niharika Kulkarni Hotels, food courts, restaurants, and bars can operate starting October 5 with a capacity not to exceed 50% or as prescribed by local …
Read More »Chennai COVID-19 Cases Latest News, Chennai Blocking Guidelines, TN Corona Virus Today Cases News Updates
Collectors in the district should raise awareness among people about the need to visit hospitals within 24 hours of symptoms such as fever, dyspnea, fatigue and loss of taste, he said. (Proceedings) Collectors in the district should step up efforts to further reduce the death rate from COVID-19 in Tamil …
Read More »87 million people in India likely exposed to COVID-19 in August: second ICMR sero survey
The survey results show that a sizeable population remains vulnerable and susceptible to the coronavirus. It was estimated that one in 15 people aged 10 years and older was exposed to SARS-CoV2 in August 2020, showing that a sizeable population is still susceptible to COVID-19, according to the second sero-survey …
Read More »Mumbai now has 26,001 active cases; Maharashtra sees 430 deaths in 24 hours
Mumbai: Maharashtra reported 14,976 new cases of coronavirus on Tuesday, and with that, the count is now up to 13.66,129. In addition, 430 people succumbed to the infection, claiming the death toll due to COVID-19 at 36,181. The number of active cases now stands at 2,60,363 according to the latest …
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