Page 339 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
After Mumbai, Delhi, UP govt make face masks compulsory for stepping out
The BMC warned of arrest under section 188 of the Indian Penal Court for flouting its order
 "After Mumbai, Delhi, UP govt make face masks compulsory for stepping out")
Coronavirus impact: Fin Min allows states to borrow Rs 3.2 trn from market
The ministry said that the Centre has decided to permit states to raise open market borrowing on the basis of 50 per cent the Net Borrowing Ceiling fixed for the year 2020-21
 "Coronavirus impact: Fin Min allows states to borrow Rs 3.2 trn from market")
Govt may extend coronavirus lockdown: Congress after all-party meet with PM
PM Modi told the meeting that he has received several requests for extension of the lockdown to contain Covid-19
 "Govt may extend coronavirus lockdown: Congress after all-party meet with PM")
Attempt to drag me into controversy: Modi rejects campaign to honour him
Modi said it has been brought to his notice that some people are running this campaign to honour him by giving him a standing ovation for five minutes
 "Attempt to drag me into controversy: Modi rejects campaign to honour him")
India Inc seeks Rs 2 trillion in govt relief as lockdown hits businesses
The demand comes in the wake of businesses and industry taking a hit as India entered the third week of the 21-day nationwide lockdown
 "India Inc seeks Rs 2 trillion in govt relief as lockdown hits businesses")
Coronavirus: 30 healthcare workers at AIIMS Delhi advised quarantine
They came in contact with a 72-year-old Covid-19 patient
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Coronavirus: Parts of 15 UP districts to be sealed, govt to ensure supplies
The parts sealed are "hotspots"-places reporting high number of coronavirus cases
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Bolo to ePathshala: World Bank releases resource list for online learning
The list, which compiles learning platforms also marks Indian technologies which are facilitating distance education in the times of the pandemic
 "Bolo to ePathshala: World Bank releases resource list for online learning")
Maharashtra has no choice but to stay indoors against coronavirus: Uddhav
Thackeray urged armed forces veterans with medical experience to come forward and join the state in combatting the deadly illness
 "Maharashtra has no choice but to stay indoors against coronavirus: Uddhav")
Formula one shutdown period extended by two weeks amid coronavirus pandemic
The decision to prolong the break during which no staff members related to car performance are allowed to work will be extended from 21 to 35 days
 "Formula one shutdown period extended by two weeks amid coronavirus pandemic")
Lockdown will not be lifted in one go, will consult CMs: PM to Opposition
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said after the meeting, "It is likely that the government may extend the lockdown"
 "Lockdown will not be lifted in one go, will consult CMs: PM to Opposition")
Coronavirus: World Athletics suspends Olympics qualification until December
During the period, results achieved at any competition will not be considered for Tokyo 2020 entry standards or world rankings, the publication of which will also be suspended
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Ministry wants power plants to keep buying coal despite weak demand
Electricity consumption slumped 21.3% in the first two weeks of the lockdown ended April 7, compared with the first three weeks of March, according to government data
 "Ministry wants power plants to keep buying coal despite weak demand")
AIIMS issues guidelines on how to reuse PPE amid falling medical stocks
According to the AIIMS guidelines, the decontamination of PPE kits for the purpose of reuse is currently not recommended, primarily because of concerns that it would degrade the performance
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India ports at sea: Cargo handling sinks as coronavirus scuttles economies
Cargo handling at major ports grew 2.8% in FY19, but it grew just 1.4% in FY20 till February end
 "India ports at sea: Cargo handling sinks as coronavirus scuttles economies")
In pics: Covid-19 epicentre Wuhan crawls back to normalcy after 76 days
Chinese authorities are now allowing residents of Wuhan to travel in and out of the sprawling city where the pandemic began
 "In pics: Covid-19 epicentre Wuhan crawls back to normalcy after 76 days")
SC asks govt to prevent pvt labs from charging high fee for Covid-19 tests
The Supreme Court also suggested that the government should reimburse the fees charged by labs
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Modi interacts with political leaders as buzz to extend lockdown grows
The interaction comes as Indian enters the third week of the 21-day nationwide shutdown
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Covid-19: Supply of essential goods hit as only 15% trucks plying on roads
Of about 1.25 million trucks with national permit only about 200,000 are on road during the 21-day nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus pandemic
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Kejriwal to chair meet with Delhi MPs on Covid-19 via video conference
Meanwhile, the Delhi Lt Governor made an appeal regarding Shab-E-Barat asking everybody to stay indoors and instead pray for their family
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