Bengal
Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo alerted by Central body after tigress in US tests COVID-19 positive
The Alipore Zoo authorities started disinfecting animal cages and enclosures.
Bengal
COVID-19: CM announces formation of advisory body with Abhijeet Vinayak Banerjee
The board will help the state government to show the road ahead.
Bengal
COVID-19 in Bengal: expert committee says ventilators not required for most cases, no reason to worry
Active cases in West Bengal is now 49.
Nation
COVID-19 cases cross 2,900 in India, 601 cases in last 24 hours
There have been 68 deaths in India so far.
Bengal
COVID-19 in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee appeals to doctors, nurses to be humane and not refuse patients; active cases now 38
The government has the power to acquire public facilities under the National Disaster Management Act.
Bengal
WB health department issues advisory to assure that cremation can’t spread COVID-19 virus
There have been protests and clashes over cremating bodies.
Nation
Prashant Kishor’s I-PAC to distribute 1.5 lakh meals daily to the poor in more than 20 cities
Food will be distributed in dignified and compassionate way.
Nation
PM Modi asks people to light candles on April 5 to show “solidarity” against COVID-19
This is PM Modi's third appearance to address people on COVID-19.
Bengal
COVID-19: To meet shortage, masks and gloves are being manufactured at Bengal’s Tantuja factory
Micro-fibre sheets are also being manufactured.
Bengal
Mamata Banerjee asks media to stop reporting “unverified” news on COVID-19
Coming 2-3 weeks crucial, she said.