Not more than 35 cases have been recorded in northeastern states of India so far. By Apoorva GS As Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the 21-day lockdown for another 19 days until May 3, to restrain the spread of virus in the country, the seven sisters in northeast India seem to have achieved the goal […]
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As the entire country fights COVID-19, the fight of the poor still remains against hunger. Many rural areas in the country are not receiving ration amid the nationwide lockdown which has been extended till May 3. In the state of Karnataka, the gram panchayats of various districts look forward receiving food grains allocated by the […]
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With the focus of the healthcare system on those affected by COVID-19, health issues of other patients are being ignored. By Batchu Rushali The pandemic has led to a drastic shift of medical attention towards COVID-19 patients leading to lack of medical facilities for other health issues like hypertension, diabetes, lung and heart illnesses. Pratima […]
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Over the top streaming websites register a massive increase in its viewership across the world during the lockdown. OTT platforms like Zee5, Voot, Hotstar, Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc. saw an upsurge in their viewership and subscription during the period of lockdown. People are turning to their smartphone screens to entertain themselves. Tanya Agarwal, a student […]
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Say they, too, are starving, line up for free food distributed on streets. Aman Bhardwaj White ration card holders of Jharkhand have requested the state government to extend them the same facilities that Below Poverty Line (BPL) and the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) card holders get. They complain that they too are starving due to […]
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Quarantine centers in Jharkhand don’t much care for guidelines in villages. By Swati Ekka Jamshedpur ||April 14, 2020 Dusty windows, Unclean rooms, lack of potable drinking water and security facilities are a sight at the quarantine centers set up at the outskirts of East Singhbhum district in Jharkhand. The quarantine center, set up in Panchayat […]
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Social distancing and the general fear of catching the deadly COVID-19 virus take a back seat in Kolkata when the morning bazaar opens. By Riddhiman Roy Kolkata|| April 14, 2020 It is nine in the morning. The meat shops are bustling with activity. The cacophony of middle-aged men and women heckling with vegetable vendors for onion […]
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Irresponsible disposal of used masks and gloves puts cleaning workers under risk. By Vivek Madhu Alappuzha : The unscientific disposal of the use-and-throw protective gear, like masks and gloves, has proven to be hazardous for the health of those who pick them up while cleaning. Indian Medical Association says that such waste should be treated […]
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In the wake of lockdown imposed in the country, people are spending nearly 5 hours a day on social media. There has been a rise in the amount of time spent using smartphones, amid coronavirus lockdown. A recent study by BARC shows that people are surfing on social media for as much as 5 hours […]
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People facing shortage do not maintain social distancing while filling water in the open By Aarthi N Chennai|| April 14, 2020 Residents of Chennai who depend on roadside hand pumps and water tankers do not maintain social distancing. Standing close to each other exposes them to the risk of being infected by coronavirus. Aisha, a […]
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