Day: April 8, 2020

PM greets people on Hanuman Jayanti

open view news desk NEW DELHI, APRIL 08: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. “हनुमान जयंती के पावन अवसर पर देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। भक्ति, शक्ति, समर्पण और अनुशासन के प्रतीक पवनपुत्र का जीवन हमें हर संकट का […]

Three High Court judges administered oath of office by Chief Justice

open view news desk JAMMU, APRIL 07: Chief Justice Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Justice Gita Mittal today administered oath of office to three newly appointed Judges of the common High Court for the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul, Justice Sanjay […]

PM interacts with leaders of political parties Priority of the government is saving each and every life: PM

Today’s discussion reflects constructive and positive politics, reaffirms India’s strong democratic foundations and spirit of cooperative federalism: PM The situation in the country is akin to a ‘social emergency’; it has necessitated tough decisions and we must continue to remain vigilant: PM States, District administrations and Experts have […]

Over 39 tons of medical supplies delivered across the country on 7th April 2020 by Lifeline UDAN flights

Lifeline UDAN portal enables stakeholders to plan and track domestic essential air cargo movement            open view news desk NEW DELHI, APRIL 08: Lifeline UDAN flights transported 39.3 tons of medical supplies across the country on 7th April 2020. Total cargo transported by these flights is around 240 […]

Masked crowds fill streets, trains after Wuhan lockdown ends

WUHAN, China — After more than two months indoors, Wuhan resident Tong Zhengkun was one of millions of people enjoying a renewed sense of freedom when the Chinese city’s 76-day coronavirus lockdown was lifted Wednesday. “I haven’t been outside for more than 70 days,” an emotional Tong said […]

Celebrated singer-songwriter John Prine has died at 73

John Prine, the ingenious singer-songwriter who explored the heartbreaks, indignities and absurdities of everyday life in “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” “Hello in There” and scores of other indelible tunes, died Tuesday at the age of 73. His family announced his death from complications from the coronavirus; he […]

Wuhan ends 76-day lockdown; Emotional toll of virus surges

LONDON — After 76 days in lockdown, the Chinese city at the heart of the global pandemic reopened Wednesday and tens of thousands immediately hopped on trains and planes to leave. Elsewhere, the economic, political and psychological toll of fighting the virus grew increasingly clear and more difficult […]

Indian American's US pharma firm donates 3.4 M Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate tablets

Washington, Apr 8: An Indian American-owned pharma firm has pledged to donate 3.4 million Hydroxychloroquine Sulphate tablets to some of the key COVID-19 battleground states, including New York and Louisiana, joining the war against the dreaded coronavirus which by Tuesday had taken lives of more than 12,800 people in […]

Wearing masks must in public places in Mumbai: BMC

Mumbai, Apr 8: Amidst growing cases of COVID-19, the Mumbai civic body on Wednesday made wearing of masks at public places compulsory, an official release stated. Issuing a circular, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) also warned of arrest under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for flouting […]

Death toll due to COVID-19 rises to 149; cases climb to 5,194

New Delhi, Apr 8: The death toll due to the novel coronavirus rose to 149 and the number of cases to 5,194 in the country on Wednesday, according to the Union Health Ministry. While the number of active COVID-19 cases is 4,643, as many as 401 people were cured […]

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