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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India among the top spammers in the world

One out of three women in India receives sexual harassment or inappropriate calls: Truecaller. Shubhangi Mathur Bangalore, April 17, 2020 India stands fifth in global spam ranking, a report by Truecaller, a company that offers caller ID, spam detection and messaging services says. The number of spam calls has increased to 25.6 calls per user […]

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Poor state for the Journalism Industry amid Lockdown

Swalpi Bajpai Kanpur, April 16, 2020 The most powerful media houses across the countries took the decision to lay off staff members, cut salary to half or have given leave for an indefinite time. A major leading news company, Times of India sacked about 28 members working in the Sunday magazine team. Nona Walia, a […]

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Ward Attendant found Guilty of Raping Migrant Woman in Bihar

The Gaya rape case accused produced in the court today and was found guilty, told the Police In-charge. By Anushka Sharma April 16, 2020 A health ward attendant has been arrested in the rape case of a woman in a hospital in Gaya, Bihar. Anugrah Narain Magadh Medical College and Hospital (ANMMCH) is the treatment […]

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Wedding bells ring lavishly at Ex-CM’s home amid nationwide lockdown

Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy’s son is all set to get married tomorrow in Ramnagara; expecting at least 150 attendees By Apoorva GS Shivamogga: As the lockdown continues in the country, several events are being postponed and cancelled, but one wedding couldn’t wait in the state. Kumar Swamy is all set to conduct his son […]

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With bated breath, Rajasthan awaits test kits from China

There have been repeated delay in the supply of test kits from China. With Rajasthan performing well on containing the virus, this delay could prove to be costly. Jaipur : Rajasthan government again sees a delay in the arrival of the first lot of COVID-19 rapid testing kits from China which was to be delivered […]

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Knock, Knock! Are you COVID-19 free?

Karnataka government is conducting a door-to-door survey as a part of its efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By Batchu Rushali The Bengaluru Urban District authorities have started a door-to-door survey with the help of ASHA and Anganwadi workers in Bangalore to check for the symptoms of COVID-19 and create awareness among the residents.  […]

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