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Ola Suspends Shared Rides To Curb Coronavirus Spread
22 Mar

Ola Suspends Shared Rides To Curb Coronavirus Spread

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In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, ride-hailing firm Ola has suspended shared rides in the country. This is a temporary move which will help in curbing the spread of coronavirus which has already caused the death of more than 10,000 persons so far globally. According to a statement made by the company to PTI, the 'Ola Share' feature will be temporarily suspended until further notice.The company statement said, "In our efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending the 'Ola Share' category until further notice".
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22 Ex-MLAs, Whose Exit Sank Congress In Madhya Pradesh, Join BJP
22 Mar

22 Ex-MLAs, Whose Exit Sank Congress In Madhya Pradesh, Join BJP

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The twenty-two former Congress legislators, who had resigned from the party following Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday.The resignation of these MLAs played a critical role in the eventual fall of Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh.These leaders, along with Jyotiraditya Scindia, met BJP president J P Nadda at his New Delhi residence, who welcomed their decision to join the saffron party.
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22 Mar

Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus

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Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.Images by the US space agency NASA are clear, in February the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) fell dramatically in Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, passing from an indicator that was red/orange to blue.NO2 is mainly produced by vehicles, industrial sites and thermal power stations.
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22 Mar

Sonam Kapoor Defends Kanika Kapoor, Who Tested Coronavirus Positive; Gets Trolled On Twitter

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"This trial by media needs to stop," Sonam Kapoor wrote in her Instagram story, defending singer Kanika Kapoor, who continues to face severe backlash on the Internet. And within minutes, found her feed flooded with trolls sending hate messages. Kanika Kapoor is being criticised for not going into quarantine immediately after returning from the UK and having attended a party in Lucknow. The Bollywood singer announced she tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, creating panic among guests, including several politicians, who also attended the dinner. In a tweet on Saturday afternoon, Sonam Kapoor lodged her support for the singer and…
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22 Mar

From Gin To Disinfectants, Distillery Changes Business To Fight Virus

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A Belgian distillery has switched from producing gin to disinfectants after medical authorities sought additional supplies to cope with coronavirus spreading in the country.The Belgian government said on Friday it would provide 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) urgently to help hospitals face the crisis, with 2,257 cases confirmed so far and 37 deaths recorded.In the town of Wichelen, the Rubbens distillery decided to play its part: it started treating the alcohol that normally goes into gin and genever - a juniper-flavored liquor - with ether, producing a disinfectant liquid for hands and surfaces.
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22 Mar

Social Distancing Has Serena Williams “On Edge” Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Tennis great Serena Williams says she is "on edge" as she practices social distancing recommended by health experts in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus. The 23-time Grand Slam champion posted a series of videos on TikTok describing her concerns for her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia. "Now I've been social distancing for actually a really long time, for probably two weeks now, and every little thing makes me crazy," the 38-year-old superstar said. "And by anxiety I mean I'm just on edge. Any time anyone sneezes around me or coughs I get crazy. I don't hang out with anyone,…
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22 Mar

Juventus Superstar Paulo Dybala, AC Milan Legend Paolo Maldini Test Positive For Coronavirus

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Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for coronavirus while former AC Milan defender Paolo Maldini revealed that he and his son have also been infected. "Hi everyone. I just wanted to let you know that we have received the Covid-19 test results and that Oriana (Sabatini, his girlfriend) and I are positive," the 26-year-old Dybala tweeted. "Fortunately, we are perfectly fine. Thank you for your messages."Italian champions Juventus said that Dybala had been self-isolating since Wednesday."He will continue to be monitored. He is well and is asymptomatic," said the…
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22 Mar

No Trains Till Wednesday, Say Sources, 2 More Coronavirus Deaths.

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Trains across the country will not run till March 25, sources said as the number of coronavirus or COVID-19 cases crossed 300 last night in the biggest jump the country has seen. Two more coronavirus-linked deaths took place - one in Bihar and the other in Mumbai, taking the total number of deaths to six. There are 341 active coronavirus cases, the country's nodal testing body Indian Council of Medical Research said on Sunday, as millions across India observed a 14-hour self-quarantine or "Janata Curfew" recommended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The health ministry said as of 10.45 pm on…
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AIMED Urges Govt.to Regulate Prices of Masks & Hand Sanitisers for Patient Safety,Adequate Quality Controls & Fair Pricing
13 Mar

AIMED Urges Govt.to Regulate Prices of Masks & Hand Sanitisers for Patient Safety,Adequate Quality Controls & Fair Pricing

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 Due to the ongoing Corona Virus related crisis and supply chain disruptions and the sudden rise in Covid-19 patients in India, not only have prices of medical masks and hand sanitiser shot up, the domestic market is now flooded with sub-standard and low-quality products as some retailers and unorganised mask manufacturers are cashing in on the virus terror. There are unethical forces at work playing with the market and creating artificial shortages and thus giving a bad name to many of the sincere Manufacturers, some of whom are contacting AIMED with their concerns on the falling Standards of Quality & Safety as there is sudden mushrooming…
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MAKAUT, WB Hosted an Event on National Science Day
03 Mar

MAKAUT, WB Hosted an Event on National Science Day

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 Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal has recently hosted an event on the occasion of National Science Day at their main Campus (Haringhata) with the objective of spreading a message on the importance of science and its applications among the student fraternity. The University exhibited innovative projects created by its student community on that day. As the theme of this year's Science Day Celebrations is 'Women in Science', the Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Prof. (Dr.) Saikat Maitra has decided to place all the female faculty members under the limelight. The organization of the event witnessed women at the frontline and the programme…
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