Asked DGPs and Home Ministry to take action against people who ill-treat doctors, nurses: PM
PM Modi said "I appeal to all the citizens, if you notice any incident where professionals, such as doctors and nurses, are ill-treated then you should take an initiative to make such people (those who are ill-treating healthcare professionals) understand that they are wrong."
"I have told Home Ministry & DGPs to take strict action against those who are not supporting or not co-operating with doctors, nurses & other professionals who are serving us in this critical time."
Send us info about virus on WhatsApp at 9013151515: PM
PM Modi said, "Govt has formed a help desk, in collaboration with WhatsApp, to seek correct information about Coronavirus. If you have access to WhatsApp you can use the number 9013151515 for the purpose."
He added, "If you write 'Namaste' on this WhatsApp number, either in English or in Hindi, then you will get an immediate response."
COVID-19 does not discriminate between rich and poor: PM
PM Modi said, "At times, ppl don't pay attention to things which are important. The same is happening in India. I request ppl to understand facts¬ believe in rumours. #COVID19 doesn't discriminate between rich and poor; it'll not spare anyone just because they perform yoga or exercise daily."
Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus
Have written to Amit Shah, Uddhav Thackeray to facilitate the evacuation of devotees stranded at Nanded Sahib Gurudwara: Amarinder Singh
Have written to HM Amit Shah & Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to facilitate the evacuation of devotees stranded at Nanded Sahib Gurudwara. The pilgrims have been stranded there for long & we owe them a safe return to their homes & families: Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh
Bihar govt, to give Rs 1000 each to every family that holds ration card
In wake of lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak, the state government has decided to give Rs 1000 each to every family that holds a ration card: Bihar Chief Minister's Office
Mumbai Police seizes 4 lakh face masks worth around Rs 1 crore from godown near airport
Maharashtra: Mumbai Police seized 4 lakh face masks worth around Rs 1 crore from a godown near Mumbai Airport Cargo Terminal, today. Case registered. More details awaited.
Maharashtra reported four new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 116, the highest in the country so far.
Vegetable shops will not be shut, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Vegetable shops will not be shut. Dont gather take care of your self and others. We are fighters. We will win this war against virus says Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
Health officials, Police personnel, mediapersons to be given insurance: Uttarakhand CM
Health officials, Police personnel, mediapersons, doctors& medical staff(of Govt hospitals) to be given insurance, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat announces in assembly.
Puducherry govt cancels examinations for the Class I to IX, promotes students to next class
As Puducherry is under lockdown and it is not feasible to conduct Annual Examination for the students of Class I to IX. Therefore, it is decided to cancel the examinations for the Class I to IX & declare the students as "All Pass": Directorate of School Education, Puducherry
Delhi govt launches helpline number for COVID-19
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: Police Commissioner has introduced a helpline number at his office, if you face any difficulty you can call at this number. The number is: 23469536
Ministers follow social distancing seen, during Union Cabinet meeting chaired by PM Modi
Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi underway at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, social distancing seen.
Total number of Coronavirus cases has risen to 1000 in Pakistan
The total number of Coronavirus cases has risen to 1000 in Pakistan including 7 deaths: Pakistan Government
Uttar Pradesh Government announces an additional Rs 50 crore for state health department in wake of COVID-19
Uttar Pradesh Government announces an additional Rs 50 crore for state health department in wake of COVID-19
US Senate, White House agree on USD 2 trillion coronavirus rescue plan
US Senate, White House agree on a $2 trillion #Coronavirus rescue plan: AFP news agency
People flouting restrictions made to sit in circles drawn to maintain social distance in Jammu
Jammu and Kashmir: People who were flouting restrictions that have been imposed amid lockdown, made to sit in circles drawn to maintain social distance, in Jammu.
People in Gujarat practice social distancing
Gujarat: People in Mundra practice social distancing, visuals from outside a grocery store
COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra rises to 112
COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra rose to 112. In Sangli, five people from family tested positive.
Total 277 passengers, including 5 children arrived early morning at Jodhpur Airport
Total 277 passengers (273 pilgrims and 4 non-pilgrims), including 5 children and 1 infant) arrived early morning at Jodhpur Airport.
. Breakdown 149 females and 128 males.
. Arrived in 2x Air INDIA Aircrafts.
. All taken to Army Wellness Facility at Jodhpur Military Station.
All are Coronavirus Negative.
Number of COVID-19 cases in India rises to 562
Number of COVID-19 cases in India rises to 562(including 40 cured/discharged and 9 deaths): Union Health Ministry
Home Ministry directs states, UTs to keep an eye on rumour mongers
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked states and Union Territories to keep an eye on rumour mongers, including those related to shortage of food and other essential services and commodities. Asked also to take all measures to allay apprehensions & maintain peace & tranquility.
Five people test positive for COVID-19 in Indore
Five people test positive for COVID19 in Indore. Of the five, four are residents of Indore and one of Ujjain: Health Officer Dr. Praveen Jadia. (more details awaited.)
DPIT issues instruction to state authorities "to not obstruct and call for closure of food processing units"
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIT) issues instruction to state authorities "to not obstruct and call for closure of food processing units".
G20 virtual leaders’ summit to be held tomorrow to advance coordinated global response to COVID-19
G20 extraordinary virtual leaders’ summit to be held tomorrow to advance coordinated global response to COVID-19. Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud will chair the meeting.
E-Commerce website Flipkart temporarily suspends services
E-Commerce website Flipkart temporarily suspends its services.
Tamil Nadu man dies taking death toll in India to 11
Tamil Nadu on Wednesday woke up to the dreaded news of its first death of a Coronavirus/COVID-19 patient in Madurai. In a tweet, Health Minister C. Vijayabaskar said the COVID-19 positive patient in Madurai died at the Rajaji Hospital.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide exceed 372,000, over 16,000 died: WHO
The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus worldwide has exceeded 372,000, over 16,000 have died, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation report.
Two people in Pune who were found positive two weeks back, have now tested negative for COVID19
Pune: Two people who were found positive two weeks back, have now tested negative(twice) for COVID19, both to be discharged from hospital today. These were the first two cases of Maharashtra.
Home Ministry directs all states, Uts to set up 24*7 control rooms to address isues
Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all states and Union Territories to set up a 24*7 control rooms/offices with helplines at state/district level to address any grievances or undue problems faced by providers of goods/services amid 21 days lockdown.
