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Delhi Court Judges Self-quarantine After Coming in Contact with Covid-19 Patient
A Metropolitan Magistrate posted at a central district court came in contact with patient after he appeared before him for recording statement on May 6.
No Country For Them? Orphans, Child Labourers 'Invisible & Uncounted' Collateral Victims of Covid-19 Crisis
Children, especially from marginalized and invisible sections of the society, like the ones who live in child care institutions (CCIs), observation homes, as well as street children and child labourers, have been the silent collateral victims of the lockd...
'Can Turn Into Dharavi': Delhi's Shalimar Bagh Residents Plead for Red Zone Status Amid Rising Cases
Delhi Residents Forum Secretary Ritesh also mentioned that the continuous functioning of the nearby Azadpur Mandi is one of the causes of large number of cases in the area because most the vendors and traders working in Azadpur reside in nearby areas whic...
RML Hospital Staff Thanks Sikh Body for Providing Them Accommodation
The DSGMC has provided shelter to around 200 doctors and nurses working at different hospitals in the national capital.
New Dates of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India Announced
The FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2020, originally scheduled for November, will now be held from February 2021-March 2021.
Govt Says Large Covid-19 Outbreaks Noticed, 1.4 Lakh Aarogya Setu Users Alerted of Possible Infection
The government said the coronavirus tracking app Aarogya Setu is secure as it has been designed keeping in mind the privacy of people and is playing a crucial role in India's fight against COVID-19.
Covid-19 Patients Can End Home Isolation After 17 Days, Says Health Ministry in Revised Guidelines
The revised guidelines released by the health ministry reiterated that patients, who are pre-symptomatic or have very mild symptoms, can opt for home isolation if they have the requisite self-isolation facility at their residence so as to avoid contact wi...
From Dushyant to Om Prakash Valmiki, Poetry Depicts the Never-ending Struggle of 'Invisible' Poor
Indian Hindi and Urdu poetry has time and again narrated horror stories of how the society turns a blind eye towards the dying poor. News18 has compiled a collection of ten such pieces of literature to depict the present condition of migrant workers.
'Scientific Consensus Based on Available Data Suggests Covid-19 Not Genetically Engineered': DBT Secy
Ministry of Science and Technology's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Dr Renu Swarup says that based on the latest WHO consensus, Covid-19 as a 'lab release' theory is likely to be false.
Lockdown Effect: Junior Badminton Coach Says Feel Like a Counsellor Dealing with Frustrated Players
Chief junior national coach Sanjay Mishra tells his wards to try and control the negative thoughts which would also help them deal with tough match situations.
Delhi HC Declines to Entertain Plea to Link Metro Card with Address Proof
In case the petitioners move a representation to the DMRC, it is supposed to dispose of the plea within four weeks by a reasoned order after taking inputs from authorities concerned.
Delhi Government Takes Over 3 hotels for Treatment of Covid-19 Positive Govt Officials
The three hotels -- the Ginger, Vivek Vihar and two 5 star hotels, Leela Ambience and Park Plaza -- have been kept at the disposal of Rajiv Gandhi Super Specialty Hospital which will oversee treatment of infected officials.
No Justification for Diluting Labour Laws, Says RSS-affiliated Outfit after UP Govt Announces Move
The decision was an unfortunate one, withdrawing the protection given to workers and labourers, BMS general secretary Virjesh Upadhyay said.
As Govt Eases Lockdown Restrictions, Automakers Resume Work to Cushion Covid-19 Blow
India's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said it would resume operations at its Manesar plant from 12 May.
Govt to Invest Rs 15 Lakh Crore For Road Construction in the Next Two Years: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari also said that the Government is also planning to roll out an auto scrapping policy soon which will go a long way in cost reduction.
42 Migrant Workers Died in Road Accidents While Trying to Return Home during Lockdown: Report
A total of 140 people died in road accidents across India since the lockdown was announced on March 24 till May 3 -- and 30% of these deaths were of migrant workers who were walking, or trying to reach their home states by hiding in buses and trucks.