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What is the difference between lockdown, Curfew and Section 144?

March 24, 2020

With COVID-19 spreading in India, GoI has ruled curfew in some areas, Section-144 in some other areas and lock down in many other areas. These measures are being done to contain the spread of the virus. Lock Down The action ..

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Stages of Viral Spread

March 21, 2020

The Prime Minister called for a Janata Curfew to be observed on the 22nd of March as the country fears the entry into the next stage of the virus’ spread. Stage 1 The stage 1 is the imported cases. People ..

All States & UTs advised to invoke section 2 of Epidemic Disease Act 1897

March 14, 2020

All the states and union territories of India are advised by the government to invoke the provisions of Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act 1897. This Section empowers state governments/UTs to take special measures and formulate regulations to control ..

Coronavirus Pandemic

March 13, 2020

The WHO has finally declared the worldwide spread of COVID-19 disease as a pandemic. This is after 4,000 people have died from the disease and over 100,000 infected. Pandemic The term pandemic is derived from the Greek word ‘pandemos’ meaning ..

Haryana government declares coronavirus infection an epidemic

March 13, 2020

The state government of Haryana has declared the contagious coronavirus infection an epidemic. As many as 270 isolation wards with 1200 beds have been set up in government and private hospitals to deal with any contingency related to the outbreak. ..

Corona Virus: Epidemic Disease Act Invoked in India

March 12, 2020

On March 11, 2020, the Group of Ministers formed by the Union Government to fight against Covid-19 in India invoked the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. Highlights The GoI has invoked Section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. The act ..

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US to take on Ebola in West Africa

September 17, 2014

West African nations are fighting their own battle everyday with a non-human enemy which is all set to take on its victim in a deadly stride and not leave until the latter succumbs to its manifestations and gives way to ..

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J& K floods: the horrid aftermath

September 15, 2014

The valley has been hit by the worst floods in 109 years. There is massive damage to life and property as the rescue operations continue to bring people to safer areas. The rescue operation involving 86 aircrafts and about 30,000 ..

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