Page 2094 - Coronavirus

Covid-19: Edible oil refineries halve operating capacity over seed shortage

Delay in import clearance also drives curtailment

How Bengal saw the coronavirus pandemic on horizon before the centre did

she had requested Modi to stop all incoming international flights to Kolkata, just before he announced a nationwide 21-day lockdown

Tech and the pandemic

Increasing use of technology in the war against Covid-19 is among the few bright spots in a bleak situation.

Telemedicine helps doctors, patients stay connected amid Covid-19 lockdown

With a lockdown in force, many doctors are diagnosing patients remotely via audio/video calls and electronic platforms

Airtel is taking measures to ensure seamless network for users: CEO Vittal

Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal said efforts are on during this "incredibly difficult time" and that the company has advanced investments

Coronavirus lockdown pushes up television viewership to record levels

37 per cent jump in weekly viewing minutes; Ramayana top-rated weekend show

Covid19 impact: Steel companies struggle with labour shortage post lockdown

The public sector steel major is currently operating at 60 per cent production level and will be scaling down gradually, they said

Be prepared for the worst of Covid-19: Venture Capitalists tell start-ups

In an open letter to start-ups, these VCs pointed out that start-up founders will 'inevitably be faced with difficult decisions' on execution for the next 21-30 days

ITC ties up with Jubilant FoodWorks to deliver food items via Domino's app

Buyers can log into the app under the Domino's Essentials menu and order ITC's Aashirvaad atta and spices such as chilli, coriander and turmeric powder

Cut ops: US, Europe firms tell tech vendors in India amid Covid-19 outbreak

Experts say hospitality, manufacturing clients may hold back spends

Delhi govt to give Rs 5000 each to auto, taxi, e-rickshaw drivers: Kejriwal

Kejriwal said about six lakh people had dinner and lunch on Wednesday at the government facilities

Doctors, social workers attacked across India as country fights coronavirus

In Bihar, Police and medical personnel were attacked by locals in Munger town when they visited a locality to collect samples from people suspected to have contracted coronavirus

Global coronavirus cases near a million as Spain sees record deaths

And it continued to wreak havoc on the global economy, with Spain reporting its biggest monthly increase in jobless claims on record and the US expected to reveal more massive job losses

Covid-19: Govt reduces penalty on uncleared airport cargo by half

However, customs dept feels move will only discourage importers and brokers from lifting their consignments and cause further congestion of ports

India says will consider allowing int'l flights to country after April 15

India is under a 21-day lockdown till April 14 and therefore, all domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended

Govt launches contact tracing app to track risk of getting coronavirus

Built in a public-private partnership mode, the app was launched on the Google Play Store as well as the Apple Store

Railway land deal, Covid-19 trade impact to limit upside in Concor

While valuations are in the attractive zone, disruption would keep near term volumes muted

Covid-19 impact: Consumer lending may be most disrupted by lockdown

Categorised as unsecured loans, these will feel the brunt of weak demand and income disruption of borrowers

Cattle fed broccoli, strawberries as lockdown in India hits supply chain

The sudden drop in demand is hurting millions of farmers in the world's second-most populous country

PM speaks to CMs, calls for 'staggered' movement of people post lockdown

Modi said it "can't be business as usual" after the lockdown and safeguards would have to be taken, said media reports quoting a government statement.