Waste generation in country goes down by 30 percent

With almost the entire human race caged up inside their homes, waste generation goes down drastically; Closure of industries and restaurants is considered as one of the main reasons. By Shubhangi Mathur Because of the lockdown, one would not just see clear skies due to reduced pollution levels but also cleaner roads as the generation […]

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New call center to facilitate inter-state agriculture transport

The Union Agriculture Minister has launched an All India Agri Transport Call Centre to ease the inter-state movement of perishable items amid lockdown. Srijita Sen April 17, 2020 An initiative of the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW), Government of India, the 24/7 operating call centre is mandated to solve inter-state problems of […]

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No end in sight for illegal tobacco products in Guwahati

Despite the strict ban on sale of gutka, tobacco and liquor issued by the Home Ministry, the sale continues in Guwahati city. By Muskaan Agarwal April 17, 2020 The Home Ministry issued a fresh set of guidelines during the second stage of the lockdown which will remain in force till 3rd May. The guidelines, state […]

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Maharashtra to have 21,000 ‘Covidyoddhas’

Thousands of medical workers in Maharashtra volunteer to fight Coronavirus cases following the Chief Minister’s plea.  17 April, 2020, Mumbai By Bhavesh Purohit Around 21,000 people from Maharashtra who belong to medical sector have signed up to join the state government in their battle against Coronavirus, the official handle of Maharashtra Directorate General of Information […]

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Infodemic accompanies the pandemic

Social stigma is arising out of misinformation and panic surrounding the pandemic. By Jagriti Parakh The coronavirus outbreak is causing fear and apprehension leading to discrimination against people and communities. It is also promoting social isolation and stigma. All this has climaxed into increased enmity and disorder within the society. Many people who are/were affected […]

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Eid-ki-Namaaz to be performed at home: Waqf Board

All the Waqf Boards in the country have decided to strictly adhere to the lockdown guidelines during the month of Ramadan which will begin on April 24. For the first time ever, the board has taken a unanimous decision looking at the situation. Archita Srivastava April 17, 2020 Lucknow: During his interaction with senior Waqf […]

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Zero cases in Sikkim—thanks to fewer tests

Rapid testing kits for coronavirus testing are still to reach Sikkim. Shortage of kits has led to less number of reported cases in the state. Nihan Parveen April 17, 2020 Fewer numbers of COVID-19 tests have been conducted in Sikkim due to lack of Viral Research and Diagnostic Laboratories (VRDL). The state with a population […]

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First case of COVID-19 confronts Karnataka Police

First case of COVID-19 is detected among the police personnel of Karnataka. Harshith V April 17,2020 While the police are shouldering the mammoth task of ensuring a successful lockdown, a police constable has been tested positive for COVID-19 in Bagalkot district of Karnataka. The 27-year-old constable is admitted in the isolation ward of the District […]

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