Coronavirus is continuing to be a challenge for the medical fraternity to tackle. The latest victim of this pandemic is a 4-year old Malayan female tiger named Nadia of the Bronx Zoo who has tested positive for COVID-19 or Coronavirus. Nadia, her sister Azul, two Amur tigers, and three African lions had developed a dry […]
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Coronavirus impact: Spitting man stares at death sentence in Saudi Arabia
Coronavirus may claim another life as a man is staring at a possible death sentence after he was caught spitting in a shopping mall in Hail, Saudi Arabia, Gulf News reported. The man was arrested for spitting at trolleys amidst the Saudi battle to arrest Coronavirus cases. Already 25 people have lost their lives while […]
Aditya Birla Group contributes Rs. 500 crores in battling Covid-19
Aditya Birla Group yesterday announced Rs 500 crore fund to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The group has announced Rs. 400 crore contribution to the PM- CARES Fund and also Rs. 50 crore grant to FICCI-Aditya Birla CSR Centre for Excellence for Covid-19 relief measures. “Given the severity of the disruption, there is a compelling need […]
Telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM of Israel
Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation yesterday with Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel. The two leaders discussed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the response strategies adopted by their respective Governments to the health crisis. The leaders explored possible collaboration between India and Israel in fighting the pandemic, including by improving […]
960 foreigners on tourist visas blacklisted after their involvement in Tablighi Jamaat activities
After massive public anger on the activities of Tablighi Jamaat which led to the spike in the number of Coronavirus cases, on April 2nd 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has blacklisted 960 foreigners who are present in India on tourist visas. MHA has also directed DGPs of all concerned States/UTs and CP, Delhi […]
‘Stranded in India’ portal to help foreign tourists stuck in various parts of India
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with an aim to extend support to the foreign tourists who are stranded in India, has come up with a portal to disseminate information regarding the services that can be availed by foreign tourists who are stuck far away from their homeland. The portal is titled ‘Stranded in […]
Ayurveda’s immunity boosting measures for self care during COVID 19 crisis
In the wake of the Covid 19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health. We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID 19 as of now, it will be good to […]
Indian Railways to run Special Parcel Trains for carriage of essential items in small parcel sizes
To ensure an uninterrupted and seamless supply chain of goods and essential commodities in the wake of COVID-19, Indian Railways is offering its unhindered services of Parcel Trains for nationwide transportation of essential commodities and other goods required to meet the needs of citizens of the nation. Transportation of essential items like medical supplies, medical […]
Coronavirus impact: Shipping Lines advised not to impose container detention charges
Coronavirus impact has been felt by the shipping industry as well. Taking this into account, the ministry of shipping has advised the shipping lines not to impose any container detention charges on import and export shipments for the period from 22nd March,2020 to 14th April,2020(both days inclusive) over and above free time arrangements that is currently […]
Adani Foundation donates Rs 100 crore to battle Coronavirus
Gautam Adami, Chairman of Adani group today pledged Rs 100 crore to PM Cares Fund to battle pandemic Coronavirus through Adani Foundation. In a statement, Gautam Adani noted that the ‘Adani Foundation is humbled to contribute Rs. 100 Cr to the #PMcaresfund in this hour of India’s battle against #COVID19. ADANI GROUP will further contribute […]