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All you need to know about Shramik trains for migrant workers, and the answer to the burning question: Who pays for it all?

OpIndia Staff - 5 May, 2020

Central govt has now started 'shramik' special trains which are facilitating the return of migrant labourers back to their home states from the various states where they might be stranded due to the Coronavirus lockdown.

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Naveen Patnaik dials up PM Modi who steps in to ensure coronavirus testing kits are delivered in record time

OpIndia Staff - 3 May, 2020

A report by PGurus states how the Centre and state coordinated to ensure that the testing kits for coronavirus stuck in Mumbai reached Odisha in record time.

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PM Modi’s meeting with CMs: Phased resumption of economic activities, an extended ban on public gathering and state border sealing discussed

OpIndia Staff - 27 April, 2020

While Mizoram's Chief Minister assured of compliance with Centre's directives, Puducherry CM sought for immediate intervention with regard to PPEs and financial aid.

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Coronavirus lockdown relaxations in some states, MHA objects to Kerala lifting bans in certain districts: Read details

OpIndia Staff - 20 April, 2020

Many states have ordered some limited relaxations, allowing certain industries and government projects to open.

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PM Modi announces nationwide lockdown extension till May 3, here are the details of the PM’s address

OpIndia Staff - 14 April, 2020

"Many states have already announced extension of lockdown. Hence, after weighing all options, it has been decided that the lockdown should be extended till 3rd May," PM Modi announced.

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Coronavirus: Central govt contemplates extending lockdown after three-week period ends

OpIndia Staff - 7 April, 2020

Following the lockdown, the states had also sealed borders in a bid to contain the spread of Chinese coronavirus.

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Wuhan coronavirus: Who needs a mask, how to use a mask and how to prevent infection, read details

OpIndia Staff - 31 March, 2020

The more the number of people, the more likely of the spread of the virus. Staying isolated and not coming in contact with a lot of people is the only way to contain the spread of the disease.

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