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Coronavirus: Virus not less potent, WHO says after Italian doctor claim

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jun 02, 2020, 08:07:51 IST

Coronavirus: Virus not less potent, WHO says after Italian doctor claim

Coronavirus tally in India surges to 1,90,535, and death toll has gone past the 5,000 mark. The lockdown in containment zones nationwide will continue till June 30 but extensive relaxations, including opening of religious places and shopping malls, will be in a phased manner from June 8. Stay here for all live updates

19:41 (IST) Jun 01

155 more Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Jammu&Kashmir; 56 from Kashmir division and 99 from Jammu division. Total positive cases in the Union Territory stand at 2601 including 1624 active cases: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir

19:40 (IST) Jun 01

Two Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials have tested positive for Covid-19. They are in quarantine as per the protocol. CBI is following strict procedures including sanitisation, social distancing and wearing of masks: CBI

19:40 (IST) Jun 01

Inter-district bus service can be allowed in a restricted manner. Film shootings can start at indoor locations and studios but with not more than 50 people: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Main routes on which buses operated were from Lucknow to Gonda, Balrampur, Bahraich, Prayagraj, Sultanpur, Ghaziabad, Agra, Hardoi and Bareilly; Prayagraj to Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Pratapgarh.

19:39 (IST) Jun 01

52,000 passengers travelled through UPSRTC buses today. 2,240 buses operated from 115 depots in the state.

19:38 (IST) Jun 01

Restriction on interstate movement of people, ban on inner line permit to outsiders will continue in Arunachal Pradesh: CM Pema Khandu

19:38 (IST) Jun 01

Covid-19 death toll in Bengal rises to 253 with eight more fatalities; 271 fresh cases reported: Health dept

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19:37 (IST) Jun 01

Cabinet decisions will bring positive changes in lives of farmers, labourers, workers: PM

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19:36 (IST) Jun 01

Rly board asks zones to ensure punctuality of Shramik Spl trains

With reportedly 40 per cent of the Shramik Special trains running late by eight hours on an average, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed the zones to ensure a punctual operation of these trains. An order issued by the Railway Board on Monday said the punctuality of both the Rajdhani special trains that have been operational since May 12 and the special train services that began on Monday needs to be maintained. Read more

19:34 (IST) Jun 01

Musicians across the country are helping people recover from the stress of Coronavirus: PM Modi

19:12 (IST) Jun 01

As this Government enters its second year, the Cabinet took important decisions that will have a transformative impact on the MSME sector, our hardworking farmers and street vendors. Today’s decisions will ensure a better quality of life for them: PM Modi

19:12 (IST) Jun 01

India will prosper when our farmers prosper. Our Government has fulfilled its promise to our hardworking farmers, of fixing the MSP at a level of at least 1.5 times of the cost of production. Care has also been taken towards improving the financial situation of our farmers: PM Modi

19:12 (IST) Jun 01

PM Street Vendor's Atma Nirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) is a very special scheme. For the first time, our street vendors are a part of a livelihood programme. This scheme will ensure support for street vendors. It harnesses technology and emphasises on capacity building: PM Modi

19:06 (IST) Jun 01

Haryana has opened interstate borders, but situation to be assessed daily: Minister Anil Vij

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19:03 (IST) Jun 01

Tamil Nadu: 11 deaths take toll to 184 cases

19:02 (IST) Jun 01

Chandigarh Administration has extended Covid-19 lockdown in containment zones till June 30. No mandatory pass will be required to enter Chandigarh from other states. The private offices will be allowed to operate with 75% staff.

19:00 (IST) Jun 01

Islamic Centre of India has issued advisory in view of government's decision to allow reopening of religious places from 8th June.