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World comes to a standstill as Covid-19 grip spreads. An estimated 900 million people are now confined to their homes in 35 countries around the world

News Desk March 21, 2020 0

Close to one billion people worldwide were confined to their homes on Saturday as the global coronavirus death toll shot past 11,000 and US states rolled out lockdown measures already imposed across swathes of Europe. The pandemic has completely upended lives across the planet, restricting

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You are not invincible, COVID-19 virus could put you in hospital for weeks, or even kill you – WHO Director-General

News Desk March 20, 2020 0

Every day, COVID-19 seems to reach a new and tragic milestone.More than 210,000 cases have now been reported to WHO, and more than 9,000 people have lost their lives.Every loss of life is a tragedy. It’s also motivation to double down and do everything we can to stop transmission and save lives. Dr Tedros Adhanom […]

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi brings an innovative idea to urge the people to counter Covid-19 pandemic

News Desk March 19, 2020 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced Janata Curfew on Sunday in the wake of COVID 19 outbreak. It will be self imposed and self regulated and will be effective from 7 in the morning till 9 in the evening. He said, no one should step out of their homes during this period except those people […]

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Indian Govt initiates several measures to combat COVID-19, State Govt in sync with Central Govt to fight Coronavirus.

News Desk March 17, 2020 0

Indian Govt initiates several measures to combat COVID-19, State Govt in sync with Central Govt to fight Coronavirus. The Centre has taken the decision to close all the educational institutions including school and colleges, gyms, museums, swimming pools, theaters till 31st of this month due to corona virus situation in the country. An advisory in […]

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Coronavirus toll at 107, india takes stringent measures, Kartarpur Corridor travel curtailed

News Desk March 16, 2020 0

The number of novel coronavirus cases in the country rose to 107 on Sunday, with Maharashtra reporting the highest followed by Kerala, while over 450 stranded Indians were flown back from Italy and Iran, the two worst affected countries after China, and quarantined. Extending the border restrictions in view of the Coronavirus outbreak, the government […]

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India reports 84 confirmed Coronavirus cases, Govt prepared to address pandemic

News Desk March 14, 2020 0

Special Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Sanjeeva Kumar has said that India has 84 confirmed Coronavirus cases as on today. Of these, 10 are fully recovered and discharged from various hospitals. However, he said, over 4,000 are under surveillance who came in contact with the Coronavirus positive cases. He also said, efforts are on […]

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COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund from WHO, UN & Partner in pipeline to combat

News Desk March 14, 2020 0

A new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Solidarity Response Fund will raise money from a wide range of donors to support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners to help countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, the first-of-its-kind, enables private individuals, corporations and institutions anywhere in the world to come together to […]

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Schools, Colleges, Malls are closed as Delhi govt declares coronavirus an epidemic.

News Desk March 14, 2020 0

The Delhi government on Thursday declared coronavirus an epidemic and shut all cinema halls, schools and colleges, except those where exams are on, till March 31. The government also made it compulsory to disinfect all public places, including government and private offices and shopping malls, every day in the national capital. The decision was taken […]

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PM launches ‘Fit India Movement’, says it will lead India towards healthy future

News Desk August 30, 2019 0

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Fit India’ Movement’ on Thursday, saying the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future. At a colourful ceremony, which included a presentation of India’s indigenous martial art forms, dances and sports, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary

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Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd bags coveted “Pharma Leaders Most Valuable & Admired Healthcare Insurance Company of the Year 2018” in a nation wide poll at Pharma Leaders Power Brand Awards 2018

News Desk December 29, 2018 0

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd voted as “Pharma Leaders Most Valuable & Admired Healthcare Insurance Company of the Year 2018” in a nation wide poll at Pharma Leaders Power Brand Awards 2018 Star Health & Allied Insurance was declared as winner in the very prestigious category of “Pharma Leaders Most Valuable & Admired Healthcare […]