Published 19:24 IST, March 24th 2020

Punjab CM reveals '94,000 NRIs returned recently'; 30,000 in isolation amid Coronavirus

With Punjab reporting 29 Coronavirus cases, Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, on Tuesday, revealed that over 94000 non-resident Indians have returned

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With Punjab reporting 29 Coronavirus cases, Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh, on Tuesday, revealed that over 94000 n-resident Indians have returned to state in past few months. t specifying where individuals hailed from, Singh said that around 30,000 people have been placed under isolation. He ded that all-out efforts are being me to trace remaining - over 60000 individuals.

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19:24 IST, March 24th 2020