Day: April 6, 2020

Seven Nepalese citizens quarantined in UP’s Bahraich

7:58 pm April 6, 2020

Bahraich (UP): Seven Nepalese citizens, including a child, who reached the Indo-Nepal border at Rupaidiha here from different parts of Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat have been quarantined, police said on Monday. They have been admitted to a quarantine facility in Nanpara, they said. “On Sunday two Nepalese citizens reached the Indo-Nepal border in Rupaidiha area […]

Japan prepares for state of emergency over virus

7:51 pm April 6, 2020

Tokyo: Japan’s government began preparing Monday for the declaration of a state of emergency over the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as infections spike in the capital Tokyo and elsewhere. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected to meet late Monday with a panel of experts advising the government on the global pandemic, with widespread reports […]

PM greets people on Mahavir Jayanti

3:39 pm April 6, 2020

New Delhi: Greeting people on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that Lord Mahavir’s life, based on truth and non-violence, will remain an inspiration for all. “Happy Mahavir Jayanti to all citizens. His (Lord Mahavir’s) life based on truth, non-violence and austerity will always remain an inspiration for everyone,” […]

NGOs, politicos distribute essential items in slum areas

3:36 pm April 6, 2020

Mumbai: In a move aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus, some city-based NGOs and political leaders have started free distribution of essential items to people, particularly those residing in slum pockets. They are distributing packets containing food grains and other essential items to residents of different localities and urging citizens to strictly follow the […]

Maharashtra: Mild tremor in Palghar; no casualty

3:29 pm April 6, 2020

Palghar: A mild tremor hit parts of Palghar district in Maharashtra in the wee hours of Monday, an official said. No casualty or damage to property was reported, he said. The tremor of magnitude 3.1, with its epicentre at Dundalwadi village, was felt around 12.15 am, Thane Municipal Corporation’s regional disaster management cell chief Santosh […]