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Air Quality Improved During First Covid Lockdown In India: Study
Research by scientists from the University of Southampton (UK) and the Central University of Jharkhand (India) and has shown the first COVID-19 lockdown in India led to an improvement in air quality and a reduction in land surface temperature in majo
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"If Delhi Is Opened Tomorrow, It'll Be Disaster": Top Medical Body Chief
The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease.
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Huge Rise In Coronavirus Cases Hit India's April Fuel Demand
State retailers' fuel sales in April declined from their sales in March and April 2019 levels, while posting a sharp rise from the year ago month when there was a nation-wide lockdown.
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How Many Of These Things Did You Do In Lockdown? See Netflix's Checklist
On this day last year, India went into a strict lockdown to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. One year later, Netflix India has shared a post looking back at just some of the things that people did during lockdown.
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Pune To Reopen Schools, Colleges From Tomorrow With Covid-19 Restrictions
The schools will hold physical sessions only for Classes 9 to 12. As per the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), all teachers and school staff will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests and carry its negative report on Day 1 to be allowed within the school and college premises.
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Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed Till August 31: Ministry Of Home Affairs
Schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31, 2020, Ministry of Home Affairs said while it issued the Unlock 3 guidelines.
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Education Dreams Fade For Millions In Digitally Divided India
The coronavirus pandemic that forced people into their homes and forced schools and colleges to move to virtual classes has edged education dreams with conditions aplenty – a computer or at least a smartphone, proper internet connectivity and uninterrupted power supply.
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Haryana Government To Reopen Schools In July
Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar on Wednesday said the state government would reopen the schools next month in a phased manner.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Directs Officials To Conduct University Exams In July
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday directed officials to conduct the exams of universities, postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown, in July.
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Online Classes Cannot Inspire Young Minds, Says Eminent Scientist Professor CNR Rao
The Linus Pauling Research Professor said online classes for young children such as KG, first and second grade should be terminated.
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Keep Middle Seats Empty Or Give "Wrap-Around Gowns", Airlines Told
Airlines should try to keep middle seats on flights vacant and provide "wrap-around gowns" for those who do end up with these seats, the country's aviation regulator DGCA said today. The government had earlier said it would not be viable to keep middle seats vacant as fares would shoot up.
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Migrant Children At Risk Of Dropping Out Of School After Moving Back To Hometowns: Experts
The coronavirus-triggered lockdown has had a devastating impact on the economy as well as on the livelihoods of lakhs of migrant workers.
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Over 50 Lakh Stranded Migrants Returned Home On 3,736 Shramik Trains Since May 1
The Indian Railways has ferried over 50 lakh migrant workers on board 3,736 "Shramik Special" trains since May 1, according to official data.
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460 Flights Ferried Over 34,000 On Wednesday: Aviation Minister
A total of 460 domestic flights carrying 34,336 passengers were operated on Wednesday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said today.
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2 Delhi Aid Workers Raise Money For Migrants, Send 100 Home In A Week
Last week, Rohit Kumar, a teacher based in Delhi, send an appeal on social media for help to arrange a bus to send helpless migrants back to their villages in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Within a few days since he made the appeal, Mr Kumar was able to raise four lakh rupees' and able to send 100 migrant workers home. Rohithas started two initiative...
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Air Quality Improved During First Covid Lockdown In India: Study
Research by scientists from the University of Southampton (UK) and the Central University of Jharkhand (India) and has shown the first COVID-19 lockdown in India led to an improvement in air quality and a reduction in land surface temperature in majo
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"If Delhi Is Opened Tomorrow, It'll Be Disaster": Top Medical Body Chief
The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease.
-
Huge Rise In Coronavirus Cases Hit India's April Fuel Demand
State retailers' fuel sales in April declined from their sales in March and April 2019 levels, while posting a sharp rise from the year ago month when there was a nation-wide lockdown.
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How Many Of These Things Did You Do In Lockdown? See Netflix's Checklist
On this day last year, India went into a strict lockdown to slow down the spread of the coronavirus. One year later, Netflix India has shared a post looking back at just some of the things that people did during lockdown.
-
Pune To Reopen Schools, Colleges From Tomorrow With Covid-19 Restrictions
The schools will hold physical sessions only for Classes 9 to 12. As per the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), all teachers and school staff will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests and carry its negative report on Day 1 to be allowed within the school and college premises.
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Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed Till August 31: Ministry Of Home Affairs
Schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till August 31, 2020, Ministry of Home Affairs said while it issued the Unlock 3 guidelines.
-
Education Dreams Fade For Millions In Digitally Divided India
The coronavirus pandemic that forced people into their homes and forced schools and colleges to move to virtual classes has edged education dreams with conditions aplenty – a computer or at least a smartphone, proper internet connectivity and uninterrupted power supply.
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Haryana Government To Reopen Schools In July
Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar on Wednesday said the state government would reopen the schools next month in a phased manner.
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Rajasthan Chief Minister Directs Officials To Conduct University Exams In July
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday directed officials to conduct the exams of universities, postponed due to the COVID-19 lockdown, in July.
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Online Classes Cannot Inspire Young Minds, Says Eminent Scientist Professor CNR Rao
The Linus Pauling Research Professor said online classes for young children such as KG, first and second grade should be terminated.
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Keep Middle Seats Empty Or Give "Wrap-Around Gowns", Airlines Told
Airlines should try to keep middle seats on flights vacant and provide "wrap-around gowns" for those who do end up with these seats, the country's aviation regulator DGCA said today. The government had earlier said it would not be viable to keep middle seats vacant as fares would shoot up.
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Migrant Children At Risk Of Dropping Out Of School After Moving Back To Hometowns: Experts
The coronavirus-triggered lockdown has had a devastating impact on the economy as well as on the livelihoods of lakhs of migrant workers.
-
Over 50 Lakh Stranded Migrants Returned Home On 3,736 Shramik Trains Since May 1
The Indian Railways has ferried over 50 lakh migrant workers on board 3,736 "Shramik Special" trains since May 1, according to official data.
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460 Flights Ferried Over 34,000 On Wednesday: Aviation Minister
A total of 460 domestic flights carrying 34,336 passengers were operated on Wednesday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said today.
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2 Delhi Aid Workers Raise Money For Migrants, Send 100 Home In A Week
Last week, Rohit Kumar, a teacher based in Delhi, send an appeal on social media for help to arrange a bus to send helpless migrants back to their villages in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh. Within a few days since he made the appeal, Mr Kumar was able to raise four lakh rupees' and able to send 100 migrant workers home. Rohithas started two initiative...
