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HRD Ministry asks CBSE to postpone all exams including JEE Mains in view of COVID-19 till Mar 31

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) on March 18 directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and all educational institutions in the country to postpone all exams including JEE Mains in view of coronavirus outbreak. "All ongoing examinations may be rescheduled after March 31. This would include CBSE, NIOS as also university exams. All evaluation work may be rescheduled after March 31," MHRD announced. The Ministry has requested all teachers and educational institutes to maintain regular communication with students and resolve their queries. It has also appealed to parents, students, and teachers not to panic. A total of 151 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday. Three people have so far died of the infection in the country. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The virus had first emerged in Chin

FDA seizes illegal sanitizer manufacturing unit in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 19 (ANI): As sanitizers became an essential commodity nowadays, illegal hand sanitizers have started coming into markets. However, Food and Drug Administration is taking quick action against the manufactures. In a recent incident, on March 18, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized chemicals and other items used for making sanitizers. It is said that the company named Siddhivinayak Diachem did not have the required permissions to manufacture sanitizers.

Such things are unwelcomed: JNU VC on vandalisation of VD Savarkar signage

New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice-Chancellor, M. Jagadesh Kumar on vandalisation of VD Savarkar signage at JNU said that we can have disagreements in terms of ideas but defacement is not something that one should indulge in. "But unfortunately, some of our students are now damaging public properties. Such things are unwelcomed," said JNU Vice-Chancellor.

India, Bangladesh have created golden chapter of mutual relations: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 17 attended centenary celebrations of Bangladesh father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman via video conference. He said that in recent years, that India and Bangladesh have created a golden chapter of mutual relationship.

Coronavirus pandemic: Karnataka CM to share fresh directives, informs Medical Education Minister

Bengaluru, Mar 17 (ANI): The Medical Education Minister, Dr Sudhakar K said that the Chief Minister of Karnataka B.S. Yediyurappa will share fresh directives after taking stock of the pandemic coronavirus situation is state. He said, "Chief Minister is going to preside upon a meeting in another couple of days, and he is going to take stock of situation and share fresh directives based on the conditions that is there in the state." He further added, "This is the hospital which was built by BBMP. They want to hand it over to medical education. This is about 300-bedded hospital. They will be handing it over to us probably tomorrow. We want to make it entire a quarantine facility."

PM Modi attends Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's centenary celebrations via video conference

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 17 attended centenary celebrations of Bangladesh father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman via video conference. He started his address by thanking Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for inviting him. PM Modi said that he couldn't attend the event due to coronavirus scare. The Prime Minister lauds Rahman for his work and said that he is happy to see that people of Bangladesh are working to their country which Rahman dreamt.

COVID-19: Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation undertakes sanitization drive at public places

Ghaziabad, Mar 17 (ANI): Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation conducted cleanliness drive to sanitize the surroundings. All the nooks and corners of Ghaziabad Railway Station were disinfected thoroughly. Seats, elevators and washrooms were cleaned properly. Posters are put up at station regarding the prevention of the disease. Municipal Corporation also sprayed on roads to clean the public space.

ICMR appeals private laboratories to offer COVID-19 diagnosis free: Lav Agarwal

New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): Joint Secretary in Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said that ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has appealed to private laboratories to offer COVID-19 diagnosis at no cost. He also added that according to the recent guidelines of ICMR, travel of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India is prohibited with immediate effect.

Banarasi industry affected due to coronavirus as silk import from China decreases

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 17 (ANI): The business of world famous Banarasi saree is affected due to coronavirus. The industry is affected as the silk imported from China has been banned in wake of COVID-19 outbreak. A lot of factories are abandoned in Varanasi. The business has been directly affected by the disease. A businessman said, "The business has been badly affected. We do not get silk and all the system is shut down. All the weavers are jobless." China's Wuhan was earlier epicenter of the deadly disease. That's the reason industries depending on China are rocked. India has witnessed around 137 positive cases so far.

Patna Municipal Corporation sanitizes Bihar State Road Transport Corporation buses amid COVID-19 outbreak

Patna (Bihar), Mar 17(ANI): Bihar State Road Transport Corporation buses were sanitized by Patna Municipal Corporation. This step has been taken as a precautionary measure against coronavirus outbreak. As confirmed by the Health Ministry, the COVID-19 cases in India mount to 126 with 3 deaths so far. Till date there has been no positive case of coronavirus reported in Bihar.

Mumbai Film City deserted after halt on shoots amid COVID-19 scare

Mumbai, Mar 17 (ANI): Mumbai Film City was deserted on March 17 as government announced shut down for many industries, public spaces and institutions. On March 15, Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) decided to stop all entertainment format shoot from March 19 to March 31. Entertainment Industry is avoiding shoots in prevention of the disease. The eatery in film city was also vacant. Subhash Borker, Joint Managing Director of Film City said, "On order of municipal commissioner, all the indoor and outdoor shoots have been stopped. Tourists and general public is also forbidden to enter in the Film City. Only people working in Film City are allowed to enter. We are taking all kind of precautions for our staff as well." Total positive cases of coronavirus in India have mounted to 126. The number of deaths in country has reached to 3 with one death in Maharashtra.

Sanitisation, mopping at Dehradun Railway Station to fight COVID-19

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 17(ANI): Amid coronavirus scare and after the dreadful virus has claimed another death in the country, every state government is taking every measure to fight against the virus. Uttarakhand government is also taking every step to prevent it from spreading. Workers at Dehradun Railway Station are sanitising and mopping every train to stop the spread of the virus. Coronavirus help desk has also been installed to aware passengers from the virus. The desk is also distributing pamphlets to passengers in which all the necessary information is given.

Coronavirus: No positive case in Gujarat, state govt fully prepared, informs Health Secretary

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 17(ANI): Gujarat Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Jayanti Ravi on March 17 informed that there is no positive case in Gujarat and people don't have to panic. The state government is fully prepared to fight the dreadful virus. She also urged residents of Gujarat that people who are suffering from fever and cold should wear masks and doctors and nurses who are treating people who are in ICU should also wear masks for their safety.

Coronavirus: Private companies should encourage work from home, suggests Gujarat Health Secretary

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 17(ANI): Gujarat Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Jayanti Ravi on March 17 informed that private companies should encourage work from home system to avoid people to people contact.

Shivraj Chouhan criticizes Kamal Nath govt over appointment of Women Commission chairperson

Bhopal (MP), Mar 17 (ANI): Former CM and BJP Leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan post his meeting with Governor Lalji Tandon over MP political crises said that it is now proven that the current government does not have the numbers. He further presented his anguish on the appointments made by the Kamal Nath government and declared them as unconstitutional. He said, "We have requested the Governor to stop such activities," Chouhan said.

COVID-19: Empty Delhi monuments yearn for crowds

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Amid increasing fear of deadly coronavirus, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has closed Qutub Minar and Rajghat till March 31. Red Fort also has been temporarily closed for the safety of tourists. There are total 7 positive cases in the national capital. Meanwhile, in India total of 126 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported till now. Three people have died from the virus.

Coronavirus: ICMR engaging with high-quality private labs to increase tests access, says DG Bhargava

New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on March 17 briefed media about the latest status of coronavirus in the country. ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said, "ICMR is also engaging with high-quality private laboratories, which include NABL accredited laboratories, to understand the modalities to increase access to the tests while ensuring appropriate safeguards."

CM Gehlot reviews Barmer refinery construction, says locals to be given priority in employment

Barmer (Rajasthan), Mar 17 (ANI): Rajasthan government is giving priority to the establishment of a refinery at Pachpadra in Barmer as well as new oil exploration works in the state. Once the refining of oil at the refinery begins, sufficient crude oil will be available locally and the state won't have to import oil from outside the state. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said this in a review meeting of the works under construction of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, a joint venture of HPCL and Government of Rajasthan, in Pachpadra.During the meeting, the CM said that the completion of the construction work of the refinery on time is a top priority of the state government. There will be no shortage in the supply of resources required for this work. He reviewed the refinery project point-wise and said that work of various phases of this project should be completed on time. The Chief Minister also inspected the under construction work of the refinery and instructed the concerned officials to take sp

'Be loyal or be judge Loya': Randeep Surjewala questions former CJI's RS nomination

Chandigarh, Mar 17 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala criticised the nomination of former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha by President Ram Nath Kovind. Surjewala said, "The entire nation with a sense of shock, witnessed the nomination by Modi government of former chief justice Ranjan Gogoi who had delivered the Rafale corruption verdict rejecting the corruption allegations. I think the appointment needs to be adjudged by three important court or people." He further added, "While hearing a case of appointment to tribunals, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had himself said that post retirement jobs for judges are a scar on democracy. I think his appointment now needs to be adjudged by his own comment. Is government saying be loyal or be judge Loya."

Nepotism practices of Sonia and Kamal Nath behind Congress' failure: Narottam Mishra

New Delhi, Mar 17(ANI): BJP Leader Narottam Mishra targeting Sonia Gandhi and Kamal Nath, said that in order to practice nepotism, the president of Congress drowned the party at the Centre and Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath did the same in MP. He said that the current government's vision is confined only to Chhindwara. "Accusing us of passing a no-confidence motion is Kamal Ntah's tactic to escape. We haven't given any such notice," said Narottam.