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The Central government has asked 50 per cent of its staff to work from home, while other 50 per cent will attend office. The government has also urged the government employees to resort to staggered working hours. Earlier, the famous Mumbai Dabbawallas have suspended tiffin delivery services till March 31 in the wake of novel coronavirus scare. The tiffin carriers which are considered to be the lifeline of Mumbai will stop the services from Friday till March 31. Meanwhile, two more women with travel history abroad have been tested positive in the city taking the total cases in Maharashtra to 49. While a 22-year old tested positive for novel coronavirus in Mumbai, another woman, 49, also has been confirmed COVID-19 positive in Ulhasnagar. Both had recently travelled toforeign countries. Globally,the number has climbed up to 2,19,032 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 8,953 deaths. China, Italy, Iran are leading the chart with over 7,300 deaths collectively. Italy alone reported 475 deaths on Wednesday.9:20 pm: Malls, shopping complexes ordered to close in BhopalIn wake of the coronavirus scare, all malls, shopping complexes are ordered to close in Bhopal. However, grocery/kirana stores inside shopping malls will be open to maintain supply of essential commodities.9:10 pm: "PM's eloquent and passionate plea for 'Janata Curfew' this Sunday and the humble and firm request to exercise "resole and restraint" to fight this global pandemic will certainly go a long way in preparing the people to manage this crisis," said V K Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist at Geojit Financial Services."The PM has set the stage for more action to follow. The Covid- 19 Task Force under the FM's leadership can be expected to come out with concrete proposals very soon," he said.9:00 pm: BJP President JP Nadda appealed to 18 crore BJP workers and supporters to ensure that suggestions given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be implemented in letter and spirit. I assure the PM that BJP will play a positive role in fight against coronavirus, he reportedly said.8:50 pm: Uttarakhand reports two more coronavirus casesTwo trainees at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy have tested positive for coronavirus. Both the trainees were part of a team that went to Spain and had recently returned, said Uttarakhand Additional Health Secretary, Yugal Kishore Pant.The authorities in central suburbs of Mumbai at Kalyan-Dombivali carried out a massive examination drive of nearly 17,000 residents in the area and found out that three residents were tested positive for novel coronavirus.4.10 pm: Coronavirus in Uttarakhand: All Nainital hotels to remain shut till March 31All hotels in Nainital, Uttarakhand will remain shut from March 21 to March 31 in the wake of novel coronavirus scare in India.4.00 pm: Coronavirus in India news: SpiceJet temporarily suspends international operations till April 30SpiceJet has shut its international operations temporarily from March 21 till April 30 in the wake of novel coronavirus scare worldwide. The airline said in a statement that the operations will resume as soon as the ongoing situation normalises. "We are forced to temporarily suspend majority of our international operations from March 21 till April 30. We will resume the suspended flights as soon as the situation normalises," SpiceJet said in its statement.ANI✔@ANISpiceJet: We are forced to temporarily suspend majority of our international operations from March 21 till April 30. We will resume the suspended flights as soon as the situation normalises. #Coronavirus394SpiceJet: We are forced to temporarily suspend majority of our international operations from March 21 till April 30. We will resume the suspended flights as soon as the situation normalises. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/A7MMs8tOii— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacySpiceJet: We are forced to temporarily suspend majority of our international operations from March 21 till April 30. We will resume the suspended flights as soon as the situation normalises. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/A7MMs8tOii— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 20203.56 pm: Coronavirus in J&K: Devotees/pilgrims' entry in religious places barred till March 31Kathua district magistrate in Jammu & Kashmir has barred the entry of worshipers/devotees/pilgrims in the religious places till March 31. "Religious leaders may, however, continue to follow the norms of prayers," the order reads.3.45 pm: Coronavirus outbreak news: Punjab govt to close public transport from March 20The Punjab government has announced that it will close all public transport systems from midnight of Friday (March 20) to control the spread of COVID-19.3.30 pm: Coronavirus latest news: PM Modi to hold meeting with all state CMS on FridayMaharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with the chief ministers of all states on Friday at 4 pm, via video conferencing.ANI✔@ANIMaharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope: Chief Ministers of all the states as well as State Health Ministers will talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow at 4 pm, through video conferencing. #Coronavirus327Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope: Chief Ministers of all the states as well as State Health Ministers will talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow at 4 pm, through video conferencing. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/fnaoiTh1pJ— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyMaharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope: Chief Ministers of all the states as well as State Health Ministers will talk to Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow at 4 pm, through video conferencing. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/fnaoiTh1pJ— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 20203.15 PM: All sports organisations and their affiliate units are advised against holding any sports events including competitions or selection trials till April 15, 2020.3.14 PM: Coronavirus scare in ChandigarhApart from Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Trauma&Medicine Dept, all other depts in hospitals to remain closed till 31st March. Sports complexes will also remain closed till 31st March: Manoj Parida, Adviser to Administrator Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh.3.00 PM: Panchayat Bhavan and Park View Hotel will be now available for quarantine facilities, says Manoj Parida, Adviser to the Administrator Department of Public Relations, Chandigarh.2.50 PM: The Manali Hoteliers Association says it has been decided that after three days, all activities should be stopped till March 31 in view of coronavirus. All members are advised not to entertain bookings till March 31, says the body.2.40 PM:Govt asks 50 per cent staff towork from homeDOPT issues further instructions to all head of department (HOD) to ensure that 50 per cent of group B and Group C in their offices. Employees are required to attend office everyday and the remaining 50 cent staff should be instructed to work from home. All HODs are advised to bring a weekly roster of duty for group B and Group C staff and ask them to attend office on alternate weeks.2.30 PM: The number of buyers in Patna has been increasing gradually for the last two to three days. People are afraid over caronavirus outbreak. Stockist say the supply chain is normal and there is no shortage of goods. The Patna administration has also ordered the closure of all malls and shopping centres.2.26 pm: Coronavirus in Gujarat: Authorities shut Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad till March 29Authorities in Ahmedabad, Gujarat have shut Gandhi Ashram for visitors till March 29 in the wake of novel coronavirus pandemic.2.23 pm: Coronavirus in India: IndiGo cuts salaries of employeesBudget carrier IndiGo has asked its employees to take 10-20% salary cuts and has also grounded around 16 planes out of its total fleet of 260. The airline took the decision as it grapples with the impact of COVID-19 on domestic and international flight operations.Read more here:Coronavirus impact: IndiGo grounds 16 planes; staff to take 10-20% salary cuts2.15 pm: Coronavirus latest news: 110 new COVID-19 cases reported in Malaysia; total reaches 900Malaysia on Thursday reported 110 new COVID-19 cases. With this the total number of novel coronavirus cases has climbed to 900. The health ministry said that most of the new cases were linked to a religious gathering at a mosque, which was attended by 16,000 people.2.06 pm: Coronavirus outbreak news: Russia reports first COVID-19 deathRussia on Thursday said that a 79-year-old woman with underlying health issues and tested positive for COVID-19 has passed away from Pneumonia. This is the country's first confirmed death from novel coronavirus. Russia so far has reported 147 cases of COVID-19.1.58 pm: Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Total COVID-19 positive cases rise to 49The total number of novel coronavirus positive cases have climbed to 49 in Maharashtra, Rajesh Top, State Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare said.ANI✔@ANITwo patients who have been tested positive for #Coronavirus are on ventilator at Kasturba Hospital, Mumbai: Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1240549229501632512 …ANI✔@ANITotal number of positive cases reaches 49 in Maharashtra: Rajesh Tope, State Minister of Public Health and Family Welfare pic.twitter.com/dHmErTXppT— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020229Two patients who have been tested positive for #Coronavirus are on ventilator at Kasturba Hospital, Mumbai: Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare https://t.co/pT1AYXb2vG— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyTwo patients who have been tested positive for #Coronavirus are on ventilator at Kasturba Hospital, Mumbai: Rajesh Tope, Maharashtra Minister of Public Health & Family Welfare https://t.co/pT1AYXb2vG— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 20201.48 pm: Coronavirus latest news: 'Game of Thrones' star Indira Varma tests positive for COVID-19'Game of Thrones' star Indira Verma took to Instagram on Wednesday and said that she has tested positive for COVID-19. Varma who played the role of Ellaria Sand in hugely successful HBO series said in her Instagram post, "it's not nice. Stay safe and healthy and be kind to you're fellow people." Her diagnosis came two days after her 'Game of Thrones' co-star Kristofer Hivju said that he tested positive for novel coronavirus infection.1.43 pm: Coronavirus in India: UGC directs universities to postpone examsThe University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed all universities and affiliated colleges on Thursday to defer exams till March 31st in the wake of novel coronavirus scare. It also directed the universities to suspend the evaluation work during the period. "All universities and affiliated colleges should postpone exams till March 31 and suspend evaluation work. Further schedule should be decided following a review of the situation," the commission said in an order.1.28 pm: Coronavirus in UP: Two more COVID-19 positive cases confirmedTwo people have bees tested positive for novel coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh (UP). With this the total number of cases have increased to 19 in the state.ANI UP✔@ANINewsUPTwo more persons have tested positive for #Coronavirus in Lucknow, taking the total number of cases to 5. All the patients are stable: Sudhir Singh, COVID-19 isolation ward in-charge, King George's Medical University416Two more persons have tested positive for #Coronavirus in Lucknow, taking the total number of cases to 5. All the patients are stable: Sudhir Singh, COVID-19 isolation ward in-charge, King George's Medical University pic.twitter.com/OoJ5RhjZuf— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyTwo more persons have tested positive for #Coronavirus in Lucknow, taking the total number of cases to 5. All the patients are stable: Sudhir Singh, COVID-19 isolation ward in-charge, King George's Medical University pic.twitter.com/OoJ5RhjZuf— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 19, 20201.18 pm: Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Mumbai Dabbawallas suspend tiffin delivery service till March 31The famous Mumbai Dabbawallas have suspended tiffin delivery services till March 31 in the wake of novel coronavirus scare. The tiffin carriers which are considered to be the lifeline of Mumbai will stop the services from Friday till March 31. Meanwhile, two more women with travel history abroad have been tested positive in the city taking the total cases in Maharashtra to 47.1.07 pm: Coronavirus latest news: 6 passengers deboarded from Saurashtra Express at Borivali station6 passengers who had recently returned from Singapore and have 'home quarantine stamp' on thei hands, were deboarded from Saurashtra Express at Borivali Railway station on Thursday, said Public Relations Officer (PRO), Western Railway.12.58 pm: Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Don't step out of your homes, Uddhav Thackeray tells the state peopleMaharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has advised the people in the state not to step out of their homes in the view of novel coronavirus situation.12.45 pm: Coronavirus latest news: RBI initiates work from homeThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday directed its central office employees to work from home. The apex bank has taken the step in line with the administrative order by Mumbai government. It said that all urgent meetings to ensure financial stability will be done via video conferencing.12.30 pm: Coronavirus in Delhi: Police Commissioner issues advisory to residents in the national capitalDelhi Police commissioner S N Shrivastava on Thursday issues an advisory to the residents in the national capital. Here is the written advisory.12.16 pm: Coronavirus in India news: Two new COVID-19 cases reported in Karnataka and ChhattisgarhTwo new COVID-19 cases have been reported in India on Thursday with on each in Karnataka and Chhattisgarh, PTI reported. The new case in Karnataka has taken the total toll in the state to 15. Meanwhile, the Chhattisgarh case is the state's first novel coronavirus case. A 24-year-old woman who tested positive for the deadly virus had returned to Raipur from London on Sunday.12.10 pm: Coronavirus in India news: One employee in HCL Noida tested COVID-19 positiveHCL Technologies said in a statement on Thursday that an employee from itsNoidaoffice has been tested positive for novel coronavirus. "One employee from our Noida office has tested positive for #Coronavirus while he was in self-isolation after his return from international travel. Our office is following all government and heath advisory protocols," the company said in a statement.Read More here: HCL employee tests positive; firm asks staff to work from home12.05 pm: Coronavirus outbreak: Australia bars non-residents from entering countryAustralian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Thursday that all non-citizens and non-residents would be barred from entering the country from 9 pm Friday. Over 600 COVID-19 infections and six deaths have been recorded in Australia so far.11.57 am: Coronavirus outreak news: 2 immigration officers at Kolkata Airport quarantinedTwo immigration officers at Kolkata Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport have been asked to go a 12-day home quarantine. Both of them were at the immigration counter during the clearance process of the 18-year-old youth who has tested positive for novel coronavirus.11.53 am: Coronavirus news: First cases reported in Chandigarh; patient had returned from LondonThe first case of COVID-19 has been reported in Chandigarh. The patient is a young woman who had recently returned from London.Read more here:Coronavirus in Chandigarh: First case reported; patient returned from London11.42 am: Coronavirus in India news: Indigo likely to take tough decisions in next few daysIndigo said on Thursday that the economic environment in aviation sector has become worse in the wake of spread of novel coronavirus and the airline will take drastic decisions which are likely over the next week.Read more here:Coronavirus fallout: IndiGo senior official says drastic decisions likely over the next week11.30 am: Coronavirus latest news: 2 doctors booked for coronavirus cure claim in MaharashtraCases have been filed against two doctors in Vasai and Nala Sopara of Maharashtra for putting up hoardings outside their clinics, with claims to have a cure for COVID-19.11.15 am: Coronavirus news: No cancellation fee for cancelled trains, says RailwaysThe Indian Railways said on Thursday that no cancellation fee will be charged for 155 trains cancelled. Moreover, passengers will also get 100% refund, PTI reported.11.00 am: Coronavirus latest news: ICSE board postpones class 10, 12 exams till March 31The ICSE board on Thursday deferred class 10 and 12th exams in the wake of COVID-19 threat, officials said. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) Chief Executive Gerry Arathoon said that the examinations have been deferred till March 31.He had earlier said on Wednesday that the examinations will be held as per the schedule after the CBSE made the announcement that it has postponed exams till March 31.10.54 am: Coronavirus latest news: Two new isolation wards to be set up in NoidaTwo new isolation wards will be set in Noida in the wake of increase in novel coronavirus cases being reported from Gautam Buddha Nagar.ANI UP✔@ANINewsUPIn view of the COVID-19 cases reported from Gautam Buddha Nagar, two new isolation wards will be set up at Asian Institute of Medical Science in Sector 40 and Mitra Hospital in Sector 35 in Noida: District Magistrate Gautam Buddha Nagar #Coronavirus311In view of the COVID-19 cases reported from Gautam Buddha Nagar, two new isolation wards will be set up at Asian Institute of Medical Science in Sector 40 and Mitra Hospital in Sector 35 in Noida: District Magistrate Gautam Buddha Nagar #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/O7nsaH1Nnx— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyIn view of the COVID-19 cases reported from Gautam Buddha Nagar, two new isolation wards will be set up at Asian Institute of Medical Science in Sector 40 and Mitra Hospital in Sector 35 in Noida: District Magistrate Gautam Buddha Nagar #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/O7nsaH1Nnx— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 19, 202010.48 am: Coronavirus outbreak: Second COVID-19 positive cases in Andhra PradeshThe second COVID-19 positive case was reported in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday, taking the total to two. A person who returned to the state from England on March 15 has been confirmed positive for novel coronavirus.10.44 am: Coronavirus in J&K: Authorities impose restrictions in SrinagarSrinagar authorities on Thursday imposed restrictions in parts of the city including Khanyar area where the first COVID-19 positive case in Kashmir came to light. The authorities sealed the area within 300 metre radius from the house of 67-year-old novel coronavirus patient in Khanyar, officials said.Shahid Choudhary✔@listenshahidUrgent https://twitter.com/srinagaradmin/status/1240460220284858368 …We urge all residents who might have come in contact with the COVID-19 positive case in Srinagar to report to their nearest health facilities or contact our control room at 2457552 or 2457543 or 9419028251 or 9419028242 or 9419014723 — this is urgent and cannot be ignored@diprjk— Srinagar district administration (@srinagaradmin) March 19, 2020We urge all residents who might have come in contact with the COVID-19 positive case in Srinagar to report to their nearest health facilities or contact our control room at 2457552 or 2457543 or 9419028251 or 9419028242 or 9419014723 — this is urgent and cannot be ignored@diprjk— Srinagar district administration (@srinagaradmin) March 19, 2020795Urgent https://t.co/jbwfXEuOHo— Shahid Choudhary (@listenshahid) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyUrgent https://t.co/jbwfXEuOHo— Shahid Choudhary (@listenshahid) March 19, 202010.31am: Coronavirus outbreak: Railways cancel 168 trainsIndian Railways has cancelled 168 trains due to low occupancy. Check list here.ANI✔@ANIIndian Railways has cancelled 168 trains due to low occupancy in view of COVID19, from 20th March to 31st March. #Coronavirus1,444Indian Railways has cancelled 168 trains due to low occupancy in view of COVID19, from 20th March to 31st March. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/PHaQxCj2Wy— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyIndian Railways has cancelled 168 trains due to low occupancy in view of COVID19, from 20th March to 31st March. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/PHaQxCj2Wy— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 202010.24 am: Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Two more test positive for COVID-19, toll reaches 47Two more people have been confirmed positive for COVID-19 infection on Thursday in Maharashtra. Both are women, while a 22-year old tested positive for novel coronavirus in Mumbai, another woman, 49, also has been confirmed COVID-19 positive in Ulhasnagar. Both had recently travelled to foreign countries.10.17 am: Coronavirus in India news: Iskcon Temple shut in NoidaThe Iskcon temple in Sector 33 of Noida has been shut for devotees till March 31 in the view of novel coronavirus pandemic.ANI UP✔@ANINewsUPNoida: ISKCON Temples (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in Sector 33 closed for devotees from today till 31st March. #Coronavirus572Noida: ISKCON Temples (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in Sector 33 closed for devotees from today till 31st March. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/qT7BVKEWcT— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyNoida: ISKCON Temples (International Society for Krishna Consciousness) in Sector 33 closed for devotees from today till 31st March. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/qT7BVKEWcT— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) March 19, 202010.16 am: Coronavirus in Chennai: 50 international, 34 domestic flights cancelledOver 50 international and 34 domestic flights have been cancelled at Chennai Airport on Thursday, ANI reported.10.15 am: Coronavirus: Asian shares continue to fall after latest Wall Street tumbleAsian shares failed to maintain their opening gains on Thursday and dropped further after the latest selloff on Wall Street.ANI✔@ANISensex slumps by 2045.75 points, currently at 26,823.76. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1240485216025624577 …ANI✔@ANISensex opens at 27,099.32, down by 1770.19 points. pic.twitter.com/133IBJP9kH— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020474Sensex slumps by 2045.75 points, currently at 26,823.76. https://t.co/u99bvI4Sne— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacySensex slumps by 2045.75 points, currently at 26,823.76. https://t.co/u99bvI4Sne— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 202010.06 am: Coronavirus updates: Why is govt refusing to take a logical step of a lockdown: P ChidambaramSenior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram questioned the government on Thursday on why it is not locking down all its towns and cities. Taking to Twitter Chidambaram said, "Even after we have witnessed what is happening in Italy, Iran and Spain, why is the government refusing to take the logical step of a lockdown?" "After WHO Director General's statement yesterday, there should be no hesitation in ordering an immediate lockdown of all our towns and cities for 2-4 weeks," he added.P. Chidambaram✔@PChidambaram_INAfter WHO Director General’s statement yesterday, there should be no hesitation in ordering an immediate lockdown of all our towns and cities for 2-4 weeks.5,643After WHO Director General’s statement yesterday, there should be no hesitation in ordering an immediate lockdown of all our towns and cities for 2-4 weeks.— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyAfter WHO Director General’s statement yesterday, there should be no hesitation in ordering an immediate lockdown of all our towns and cities for 2-4 weeks.— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 19, 2020P. Chidambaram✔@PChidambaram_IN·Even after we have witnessed what is happening in Italy, Iran and Spain, why is the government refusing to take the logical step of a lockdown?— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 19, 2020After WHO Director General’s statement yesterday, there should be no hesitation in ordering an immediate lockdown of all our towns and cities for 2-4 weeks.— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 19, 2020Even after we have witnessed what is happening in Italy, Iran and Spain, why is the government refusing to take the logical step of a lockdown?P. Chidambaram✔@PChidambaram_INSome states that are ahead of the central government should go ahead and lockdown their towns and cities.834Some states that are ahead of the central government should go ahead and lockdown their towns and cities.— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacySome states that are ahead of the central government should go ahead and lockdown their towns and cities.— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) March 19, 20209.50 am: Coronavirus in Maharashtra: Inferior quality sanitisers worth Rs 25 lakh seized in MumbaiThe Food and Drugs Administration officials on Wednesday carried out a raid at a hand sanitiser manufacturing unit in Nahur and confiscated inferior quality sanitisers worth Rs 25 lakh, officials said. The unit was manufacturing sanitisers illegally. The sanitisers were also being exported without any license and permits.9.40 am: Coronavirus update: People in Nagpur exercise on streets after gyms shutPeople in Nagpur assembled on the streets to exercise after all the gyms in Maharashtra are closed due to novel coronavirus. Hardeep Bhatia, a local says, "We are building our immunity system by exercising."ANI✔@ANIMaharashtra: People in Nagpur gathered on the streets to exercise after all the gyms in the state are shut due to #Coronavirus. Hardeep Bhatia, a local says, "We are building our immunity system by exercising."6,095Maharashtra: People in Nagpur gathered on the streets to exercise after all the gyms in the state are shut due to #Coronavirus. Hardeep Bhatia, a local says, "We are building our immunity system by exercising." pic.twitter.com/ROvowxMP4J— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacyMaharashtra: People in Nagpur gathered on the streets to exercise after all the gyms in the state are shut due to #Coronavirus. Hardeep Bhatia, a local says, "We are building our immunity system by exercising." pic.twitter.com/ROvowxMP4J— ANI (@ANI) March 19, 20209.28 am: Coronavirus news: Authorities impose restrictions in JammuThe Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) administration has imposed restrictions on the assembly of pilgrims, people at religious places under the National Disaster Management Act, 2005.9.16 am: Coronavirus in Kashmir: Valley records its first COVID-19 caseThe Kashmir valley recorded its first novel coronavirus positive case in Srinagar, mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation Junaid Azim Mattu said. "I have been informed a short while ago that #Srinagar has had its first positive case for #Covid2019. It's a congested area in the city interiors. We have to be transparent to convey the gravity of the challenge and also seek serious measures and responsible behaviour," he said in a series of tweets.Rohit Kansal@kansalrohit69#COVID-19# Jammu & KashmirFirst positive case in Kashmir- Khanyar, Srinagar. History of foreign travel. Arrived on 16/3/2020. Put in Isolation. Surveillance started in 300m area. Request all to cooperate. Also Immediately self report any symptoms@diprjk@HealthMedicalE12,538#COVID-19# Jammu & KashmirFirst positive case in Kashmir- Khanyar, Srinagar. History of foreign travel. Arrived on 16/3/2020. Put in Isolation. Surveillance started in 300m area. Request all to cooperate. Also Immediately self report any symptoms@diprjk@HealthMedicalE1— Rohit Kansal (@kansalrohit69) March 18, 2020Twitter Ads info and privacy#COVID-19# Jammu & KashmirFirst positive case in Kashmir- Khanyar, Srinagar. History of foreign travel. Arrived on 16/3/2020. Put in Isolation. Surveillance started in 300m area. Request all to cooperate. Also Immediately self report any symptoms@diprjk@HealthMedicalE1— Rohit Kansal (@kansalrohit69) March 18, 20209.00AM: Qatar Airways lays off staffQatar Airways unexpectedly laid off about 200 Filipino staff in Qatar this week as the coronavirus outbreak forces the Middle East airline to slash flights, Philippine Labour Secretary Silvestre Bello told Reuters on Wednesday."Our labour attache is under strict instructions to determine what is the real cause of the decision of management to retrench them on the basis of redundancy," he told Reuters.8.58 AM: Two members of US Congress Mario Diaz-Balart and Ben McAdams have tested positive for COVID-19.8.56AM: Allahabad High Court directs the Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, all District Magistrates of the state and financial institutions not to proceed with any recovery or demolition till 6th April in wake of coronavirus crisis.8.54AM: A complete breakdown was announced in 2 KM radius of a religious place in Karimnagar after an Indonesian who visited the town tested positive for coronavirus. Every house in the densely populated locality will be screened and quarantined today.8.51AM: Safdarjung Hospital has decided to cancel all elective surgeries in view of the Coronavirus outbreak in the country.8.49 AM: IIT-Delhi asks students to vacate the hostelsAll remaining students (except international students & students with special needs) are requested to vacate the hostels at the earliest. Hostels will function with skeleton staff and packed food will be provided for remaining students, says the institute.8.40AM: The highly contagious novel coronavirus that has exploded into a global pandemic can remain viable and infectious in droplets in the air for hours and on surfaces up to days, according to a new study that should offer guidance to help people avoid contracting the respiratory illness called COVID-19.8.35 AM: The coronavirus outbreak hammered Brazil on Wednesday, crushing local markets, infecting more members of the country's political elite and prompting loud protests against President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the mounting crisis.8.30 AM: The coronavirus outbreak hammered Brazil on Wednesday, crushing local markets, infecting more members of the country's political elite and prompting loud protests against President Jair Bolsonaro's handling of the mounting crisis. - Reuters8.20AM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation today at 8 pm, during which he will talk about issues relating to COVID19 and the efforts to combat it.8.10AM: Precautionary measures required to be taken by all educational institutions and examination boardsAll ongoing examinations may be rescheduled after 31st March 2020,this would include CBSE NIOS as also University examinations.All evaluation work may be rescheduled after 31st March, this would include evaluation work of CBSE, NIOS as also University exams.Since JEE mains may require travel by examinees to different towns and the dates may clash with rescheduled CBSE and other board exams therefore, JEE mains should be rescheduled and new date of JEE mains will be announced on 31st March after reassessment of situationAll educational institutions and examination boards have been requested to maintain regular communication with the students and teachers through electronic means and keep them fully informed so that there is no anxiety amongst the students, teacher and parents.All Institutions have also been requested to notify helpline numbers/emails which student can access for their queries.Union HRD Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' has appealed to all the students, teachers and parents not to panic as MHRD is committed to ensure safety and security of students as also the maintenance of academic calendar and all possible steps will be taken in this regard.8.00AM: Ministry of HRD has issued directions to UGC, AICTE, NTA, NIOS, CBSE , NCTE and all autonomous organisations under the Ministry for the postponement of all the examinations till 31st March, 2020 as a precautionary measure in the wake of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). These steps have been taken to ensure safety and security of students who are appearing in various examinations, as also that of their teachers and parents.7.50 AM: All AMU examinations including the exams of schools maintained by Aligarh Muslim University are postponed till 2nd April.7.47 AM: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visited Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport (T-3) on the intervening night of 18th & 19th March, to take stock of preparedness in view of COVID19.7.45 AM: A 23-year-old woman has tested positive for COVID-19. She has travel history to the United Kingdom. - ANI7.30AM: Haridwar District Magistrate C Ravishankar has issued order prohibiting the entry of visitors to Ganga Aarti site at Har-ki-Pauri till 31st March. 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