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Identify the coronavirus hotspots, encircle and ensure that it does not spread further: PM Modi to state CMs during the video conference

OpIndia Staff -
Prime minister Modi said that in the next few weeks testing, tracing, isolation and quarantine areas should remain in focus.
Fact-Check

No, India is not accepting ‘foreign aid’ to fight Coronavirus pandemic: Debunking misinformation​ spread​ by Suhasini Haider and Shashi Tharoor

OpIndia Staff -
No sooner was the PM CARES fund launched, did conspiracy theories and blatant lies started filling the internet, especially, Twitter.
Law

The urgency of Nationwide lockdown and how it differs​ from a curfew: A legal study

Aastha Tiwari -
There are some vital differences between the Indian Epidemic Disease Act and the Disaster Manage Act and this article, we explore when these acts were used to control the Wuhan Coronavirus
Government and Policy

Modi government has been battling coronavirus with proactive steps: Here are the key developments since January

OpIndia Staff -
On January 8, the Health Ministry had held the first mission meeting over coronavirus. On January 17, the government of India had started screening all passengers arriving from China.
News Reports

Union Home Ministry takes disciplinary action against 4 Delhi government bureaucrats for ‘dereliction of duty’ in ensuring Coronavirus lockdown

OpIndia Staff -
The action by the MHA came after a massive crowd of migrant workers flocked to Anand Vihar bus terminal and jeopardized the safety of other citizens.
Government and Policy

Centre directs States to seal borders and prevent outflux of migrant workers in the wake of coronavirus lockdown

OpIndia Staff -
Migrant workers who have violated lockdown guidelines and travelled to other states are to be kept under quarantine for 14 days.
News Reports

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs health officials to put 1 lac migrant workers who came to the State under quarantine for 14 days

OpIndia Staff -
Yogi Adityanath was quoted as saying, "No one in the state should remain hungry during the lockdown."
News Reports

I apologize for taking these harsh steps, but these tough measures are needed to win this battle: PM Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat

OpIndia Staff -
On Mann ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed his gratitude to the "foot soldiers" fighting the battle against coronavirus.
News Reports

Union government exempts agriculture and allied activities from the Coronavirus Lockdown to ensure harvesting of crops

OpIndia Staff -
Govt has brought agriculture and allied activities under the exempted category in order to maintain the availability of grains in the market
News Reports

PM Narendra Modi launches “Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund” to receive public donations for fight against Covid-19

OpIndia Staff -
This fund will enable micro-donations and large number of people will be able to contribute with smallest of denominations
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