Month: March 2020

Can hot weather stop coronavirus? Southeast Asia surge raises doubts

SINGAPORE – A dramatic surge in coronavirus infections in Southeast Asia in recent days has increased doubts over a theory that warmer weather could stem the spread of the virus, health experts say. Relatively low cases of infections in many Southeast Asian countries had been cited as possible […]

In Delhi, riots deepen a Hindu-Muslim divide

NEW DELHI – For years, Hindus and Muslims lived and worked peacefully together in Yamuna Vihar, a densely populated Delhi district. But the riots that raged through the district last month appear to have cleaved lasting divisions in the community, reflecting a nationwide trend as tensions over the […]

Crowded, poor South Asia sees steady rise in coronavirus cases

KARACHI/KABUL – Health authorities across South Asia reported rising tallies of coronavirus cases on Monday, raising the prospect of rapidly spreading outbreaks overwhelming poor medical facilities in a region that is home to a quarter of the world’s people. South Asia has been relatively lightly hit by the […]

Sanction for prosecution in 366 cases given in violation of CSR provisions

open view news desk Sanction for prosecution in violation of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provisions has been accorded in 366 cases besides 121 applications for compounding have been made and 37 cases have been compounded. All CSR related offences are compoundable. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh […]

Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites across the country to develop them as Iconic Tourist Sites: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel

open view news desk Pursuant to the Budget Announcements of year 2018-19 and year 2019-20 Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites namely Taj Mahal & Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Ajanta & Ellora (Maharashtra), HumayunÂ’s Tomb, […]

Yes Bank resolution framework underway, depositors can withdraw money from Mar 18: Das

Mumbai, Mar 16: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said the resolution framework for Yes Bank is underway as planned and depositors can withdraw their money from the evening of March 18. The RBI governor, Shaktikanta Das, also assured to intervene with additional liquidity if there is […]

No stone being left unturned to ensure people are healthy: PM on coronavirus fight

New Delhi, Mar 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said there has been a coordinated response to the coronavirus outbreak and asserted that “no stone is being left unturned” to ensure people are healthy. Modi also hailed the contribution of doctors, nurses and healthcare workers in fighting the […]

Number of coronavirus patients in India rises to 114, Odisha reports its first case

New Delhi, Mar 16: COVID-19 extended its footprint in India on Monday with the eastern state of Odisha reporting its first coronavirus patient and one new case each in Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Kerala, taking the total count to 114, Health Ministry officials said. The Maharashtra government also […]

‘Bigger than any one of us’: Biden, Sanders tackle pandemic

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in the Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic, uniting in their criticism of President Donald Trump’s response to the fast-moving coronavirus but diverging in how they would confront the spiraling public […]

The Latest: Greece slaps 14-day quarantine on all who enter

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 169,000 people and killed more than 6,500. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms but most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or people with existing health problems. More than 77,000 people have recovered […]

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