Day: April 9, 2020

You are safer in jail than out on bail: HC to applicant

7:13 pm April 9, 2020

Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Thursday refused to grant temporary bail to an accused, saying it can not allow him to be released and put him at the risk of contracting coronavirus. The situation in jail was much better than that in the city of Mumbai, Justice G S Patel observed while hearing a […]

Visit patients under home isolation, ensure they follow isolation norms: Delhi govt to officials

Containment zones rise to 381 in Mumbai despite lockdown

7:05 pm April 9, 2020

Mumbai: Despite lockdown in Mumbai, the number of containment zones – where one or more coronavirus patients or suspected cases are found – increased from 146 last week to 381 on Thursday. This shows a rapid rise in containment zones by 235 in just eight days. Out of the total 1,297 COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, […]

Companies hopeful of economic recovery in 2021 but cautious about COVID-19 pandemic

12 more test positive for COVID-19 in Bihar; number climbs to 51

6:50 pm April 9, 2020

Patna: Twelve people tested positive for COVID-19 in Bihar on Thursday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 51, a top official said. Among the fresh cases, 10 were reported from Siwan district and two from Begusarai, Principal Secretary, Health, Sanjay Kumar said. He said in Siwan the coronavirus cases were […]

Caught in curfew, Himachal nomads start journey home

6:44 pm April 9, 2020

Hamirpur (HP): The Gaddis (nomads) of Himachal‘s Chamba areas have started returning to their native places after getting special permission from authorities amid curfew restrictions in the state to contain spread of coronavirus. The nomads were preparing to go to their homes when they received the new of lockdown and subsequent curfew on radio. Curfew […]

Gujarat reports 241 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths

6:32 pm April 9, 2020

Ahmedabad: The total number of coronavirus cases in Gujarat jumped to 241 on Thursday with 55 new patients being found in the state, an official said. The death toll also went up to 17 with one more person succumbing to the viral disease. Out of the 55 new cases, 50 were reported from Ahmedabad, two […]