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India, Bangladesh have created golden chapter of mutual relations: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 17 attended centenary celebrations of Bangladesh father of the nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman via video conference. He said that in recent years, that India and Bangladesh have created a golden chapter of mutual relationship.

ICMR appeals private laboratories to offer COVID-19 diagnosis free: Lav Agarwal

Joint Secretary in Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said that ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) has appealed to private laboratories to offer COVID-19 diagnosis at no cost. He also added that according to the recent guidelines of ICMR, travel of passengers from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia to India is prohibited with immediate effect.

Banarasi industry affected due to coronavirus as silk import from China decreases

The business of world famous Banarasi saree is affected due to coronavirus. The industry is affected as the silk imported from China has been banned in wake of COVID-19 outbreak. A lot of factories are abandoned in Varanasi. The business has been directly affected by the disease. A businessman said, "The business has been badly affected. We do not get silk and all the system is shut down. All the weavers are jobless." China's Wuhan was earlier epicenter of the deadly disease. That's the reason industries depending on China are rocked. India has witnessed around 137 positive cases so far.

Mumbai Film City deserted after halt on shoots amid COVID-19 scare

Mumbai Film City was deserted on March 17 as government announced shut down for many industries, public spaces and institutions. On March 15, Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) decided to stop all entertainment format shoot from March 19 to March 31. Entertainment Industry is avoiding shoots in prevention of the disease. The eatery in film city was also vacant. Subhash Borker, Joint Managing Director of Film City said, "On order of municipal commissioner, all the indoor and outdoor shoots have been stopped. Tourists and general public is also forbidden to enter in the Film City. Only people working in Film City are allowed to enter. We are taking all kind of precautions for our staff as well." Total positive cases of coronavirus in India have mounted to 126. The number of deaths in country has reached to 3 with one death in Maharashtra.

Patna Municipal Corporation sanitizes Bihar State Road Transport Corporation buses amid COVID-19 outbreak

Bihar State Road Transport Corporation buses were sanitized by Patna Municipal Corporation. This step has been taken as a precautionary measure against coronavirus outbreak. As confirmed by the Health Ministry, the COVID-19 cases in India mount to 126 with 3 deaths so far. Till date there has been no positive case of coronavirus reported in Bihar.

Opposition should've faith in world's best judicial system: PC Sharma on SC to hear MP floor test

Congress Leader and MP Minister, PC Sharma on Supreme Court's notice to CM Kamal Nath, Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati and Congress party said that on March 18, the counsel from the government will be present in the court. Sharma also said that India's judicial system is the best and opposition should have faith in it. The Supreme Court on

'Be loyal or be judge Loya': Randeep Surjewala questions former CJI's RS nomination

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala criticised the nomination of former chief justice of India Ranjan Gogoi to Rajya Sabha by President Ram Nath Kovind. Surjewala said, "The entire nation with a sense of shock, witnessed the nomination by Modi government of former chief justice Ranjan Gogoi who had delivered the Rafale corruption verdict rejecting the corruption allegations. I think the appointment needs to be adjudged by three important court or people." He further added, "While hearing a case of appointment to tribunals, Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had himself said that post retirement jobs for judges are a scar on democracy. I think his appointment now needs to be adjudged by his own comment. Is government saying be loyal or be judge Loya."

COVID-19: Empty Delhi monuments yearn for crowds

Amid increasing fear of deadly coronavirus, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has closed Qutub Minar and Rajghat till March 31. Red Fort also has been temporarily closed for the safety of tourists. There are total 7 positive cases in the national capital. Meanwhile, in India total of 126 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported till now. Three people have died from the virus.

Maharashtra Health Minister holds urgent meeting as state records first COVID-19 death

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope held an urgent meeting on coronavirus scare on March 17. He is meeting leaders from the corporate and health sector for the precautionary measures. One Covid-19 patient aged 64 years has passed away in Mumbai today. 126 cases have been confirmed in India so far, with 3 deaths so far.

Despite pandemic coronavirus, devotees throng Patna's Hanuman temple

Despite devotees in several states in India avoiding visiting temples due to deadly fear of coronavirus, believers in Patna gathered in large numbers at the Hanuman Temple in Patna to offer their prayers on March 17. No cases of coronavirus have been reported in Bihar so far. Meanwhile, in India total of 126 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported till now. Three people have died from the virus.