Page 6 - Communicable Diseases

No plan to bring in law to regulate Aarogya Setu at this point: Secy, MeitY

We have already brought out an exceptionally good privacy policy which is there in the app itself, says Ajay Prakash Sawhney

Railways to gradually restart passenger train operations from May 12

Booking for reservation in these 15 pair of trains will start at 4 pm on May 11

Roll out of Integrated Battle Groups delayed due to Covid-19: Army Chief

The Army Chief also said that there could be some disruptions in defence production and procurement in the wake of the pandemic, but it will be a "temporary phase"

Covid-19: Govt working on many initiatives to attract potential investors

The government has taken steps like promoting ease of doing business and liberalisation of the foreign direct investment norms to attract overseas investors

Covid-19: 5 Air India pilots test positive, had flown cargo planes to China

The pre-flight Covid-19 test is carried out 72 hours before the pilots are rostered for flight duties

Covid-19 impact: Demand for personal hygiene, homecare products set to rise

While hand hygiene is critical, the relevance and importance of surface disinfection is also increasingly being accepted now and will be more frequently used in days to come

Moody's pegs FY21 GDP growth at 0%, says upgrade unlikely in near term

The rapid and widening spread of the Covid-19, deteriorating global economic outlook, falling oil prices, and financial market turmoil are creating a severe and extensive economic and financial shock

Only 13% of industrial units resume ops after Odisha eases lockdown

Micro units in the state have not been able to resume operations to catch up with their larger peers

States should consider selling liquor online or home delivering it: SC

The top court observed that it is not feasible to pass orders

Universities to go ahead with UGC guidelines for new academic year

UGC had stated that the session for 2020-21 could commence from August 1 for old or continuing students and from September 1 for fresh students in its latest guidelines

Number of confirmed cases in India close to 53,000, death toll hits 1,783

In Maharashtra, with the highest number of confirmed cases in the country at 16,758, the toll went up up by 68 in the last two days to 651 deaths as on Thursday.

Covid-19 impact: Karnataka to provide financial aid to migrant workers

Announces Rs 3,000 each for construction workers as part of a Rs 1,630 crore Covid-19 relief package

Govt leans on unions to make workers stay back in cities as economy sinks

Labour Secretary says focus should now be on reviving industry and gradually opening up the economy, so that there are adequate employment opportunities

Covid-19 cases soar in Tamil Nadu, 771 infections reported in a single day

A large number of cases reported today are linked to the spread from Koyambedu Market, the largest vegetable and fruits market in this part of the country

Adani Enterprises defers capex plans by six months amid Covid-19 lockdown

Firm posts pre-tax loss of Rs 13.89 crore in Q4 of FY20, has laid out capex of Rs 10,000 cr for FY21

From Italy to Kansas, health authorities warn of a second wave of Covid-19

The US has seen over 71,000 deaths amid its 1.2 million infections, and Europe has endured over 144,000 reported coronavirus deaths

93% India Inc. workers stressed about returning to office: FYI Survey

Employees fear on account of their health being compromised and that needs to be managed on priority

Covid-19 may prompt states to hold on to revenue sources outside GST

Given the states limited capacity to mobilise revenues, it will be difficult to bring oil, fuel and tobacco under the purview of GST in the near future

Centre misusing disaster laws to step on states' rights, say experts

The imposition of Section 188 in the Indian Penal Code for "disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant" during the pandemic, was also seen by many as an overreach by the Central govt

Separate infra needed for Covid-19 patients with other ailments: Fortis CEO

The hospital has chosen not to cut salaries of frontline health workers even as its looks to implement cost saving measures