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Coronavirus: 7 more persons have tested positive for Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh's Korba district

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 12, 2020, 05:18:49 IST

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Coronavirus: 7 more persons have tested positive for Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh's Korba district

The total number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 7,447 while the death toll is now 239, according to the health ministry. Meanwhile, Odisha and Punjab have taken the decision to extend the lockdown. Stay with TOI for live updates

12:19 (IST) Apr 11

The extension should be at the national level, not just at state level: Kejriwal

12:18 (IST) Apr 11

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal suggests an extension of the nationwide lockdown till April 30 during PM's meeting with the chief ministers

12:15 (IST) Apr 11

The video conference, which began at 11am, comes amidst indications that the central government may extend the nationwide lockdown with some possible relaxations, reports PTI

12:14 (IST) Apr 11

The Central government is understood to have also obtained views on the issue from all the relevant agencies and stakeholders involved in the efforts to contain the spread of the pandemic, reports PTI

12:12 (IST) Apr 11

PM also hinted towards the possibility of extending the 21-day lockdown phase, which is slated to end on April 14

12:12 (IST) Apr 11

While most of the chief ministers suggested the extension of the lockdown period, PM has assured them that their suggestions will be respected

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12:07 (IST) Apr 11

In the video conference meeting, Modi assures all chief ministers of his 24x7 availability in this hour of crisis as he also seeks views on the strategy to combat COVID-19

12:06 (IST) Apr 11

In a telephonic conversation with Varanasi BJP president Hansraj Vishwakarma last Thursday, Modi suggested the use of scarfs to cover faces than “wasting time and money” on purchase of masks

11:56 (IST) Apr 11

While interacting with the chief ministers on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has covered his face with “gamachcha”- a homemade replacement of the mask

11:51 (IST) Apr 11

Read: PM Narendra Modi holds meeting with CMs; lockdown extension focus of discussion

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11:42 (IST) Apr 11

Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray during the meeting with PM Modi and chief ministers of other states over the coronavirus pandemic

11:37 (IST) Apr 11

Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen wearing a mask during video-conferencing with the Chief Ministers over COVID-19. CMs are also wearing masks.

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi seen wearing a mask during video-conferencing with the Chief Ministers over… https://t.co/eAnl2Lrcsi
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11:32 (IST) Apr 11

92 more coronavirus cases reported in Maharashtra today, taking the total number of positive coronavirus cases in the state to 1,666: Maharashtra Health Department

11:24 (IST) Apr 11

Govt exempts operations of Fishing (Marine)/Aquaculture Industry from lockdown restrictions

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued the 5th addendum to the consolidated guidelines regarding the… https://t.co/NCtJvt5Ur7
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11:10 (IST) Apr 11

PM Modi's meeting with state CMs under way

10:46 (IST) Apr 11

PM Modi to interact with CMs via video conference shortly

10:37 (IST) Apr 11

Fewer shifts, ‘green zones’: Industry readies plans for life after lockdown

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10:21 (IST) Apr 11

13500 PPE kits are being loaded on trucks and being taken to our godowns: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

As of now, 13500 PPE kits are being loaded on trucks and being taken to our godowns: Delhi Health Minister Satyenda… https://t.co/Kjt3jmN6Ur
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10:20 (IST) Apr 11

Read: UK to send 12 more charter flights to India, including Amritsar, to fly back its nationals

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10:19 (IST) Apr 11

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi's meeting with chief ministers, senior Congress leader P Chidambaram urges CMs of states where the party is in power to unanimously demand for transfer of cash to every poor family