Month: March 2020

West Bengal corona toll now 3, one lakh home-quarantined in a single day

On Tuesday morning, the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED) in its report detected the presence of the deadly virus in the woman's sample.

March 31, 2020

Ten schools in Patparganj turned into hunger relief camps

The Delhi government's relief team was working to ensure food supply to the poor in every locality of Patparganj.

March 31, 2020

Maharashtra corona positive cases shoot to 302, 10 deaths

In the past 24 hours, the number of cases skyrocketed from 259 to 302 -- an increase of 43 cases.

March 31, 2020

COVID 19 Update: Uttar Pradesh govt releases updated data amidst migrant crisis

The state has cross-notified 1480 travellers to other states within India and details of 34 travellers have been shared with NCDC, GOI for International Cross-notification.

March 31, 2020

I don’t look at anything as sacrifice: Hanuma Vihari’s mother on bringing him up after husband’s demise

Vihari's mother revealed that the amount she received as compensation after her husband's death, she used it all to help her son better his practice. 

March 31, 2020

Lockdown: Punjab Police withdraws 1300 cops from VVIP duty for field deployment

An official spokesperson said the Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had earlier authorized Director General of Police (DGP) Dinkar Gupta to pull out any number of police personnel from his (CM’s) personal security, or that of other VIP protectees, for deployment for COVID-19 crisis management, as he may deem fit.

March 31, 2020

Finance Ministry extends various time limits under Taxation and Benami Acts

This is one of the measures taken to provide relief to the people since the outbreak of Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19), termed as a pandemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

March 31, 2020

Pietersen roasts Shehzad in hilarious Instagram banter

Shahzad, like most other cricketers is at home with his family after the PSL was postponed on March 17 by the Pakistan Cricket Board.

March 31, 2020

No pressure, but dream to don India colours soon: Gopal

With the coronavirus outbreak bringing the world to a standstill, the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was postponed from March 29 till at least April 15

March 31, 2020

‘Don’t forget about personal fitness in quarantine,’ advises Hardik Pandya

India is under 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in order to stop the spread of the Coronavirus.

March 31, 2020

Misbah-ul-Haq suggests extending World Test Championship amid COVID-19 crisis

The entire world has come to a standstill owing to the COVID-19 crisis and the sporting arena is no different.

March 31, 2020

E-passes for essential service providers, others need to carry valid documents: Senior cop

Sources in the Kolkata Traffic Police said the department has received hundreds of applications for e-passes.

March 31, 2020

This day that year: Tendulkar crosses 10,000-run barrier in ODIs

Among the records that Tendulkar broke is the fact that he was the first player to cross 10,000 runs in ODIs.

March 31, 2020

‘Highly irresponsible act, 441 have coronavirus symptoms’: Delhi CM on Nizamuddin mosque gathering

24 people have shown tested positive for COVID-19 and there was a possibility of many more confirmed cases.

March 31, 2020

Waqar Younis labels doctor wife ‘HERO’ as healthcare professionals continue to lead fight against COVID-19

The outbreak of the virus has suspended almost all sporting activities for now.

March 31, 2020

NTA postpones JEE (Main) exams to last week of May

The agency said the admit cards for the examination will now be issued after April 15 based on the situation at that time.

March 31, 2020

Bala Devi joins AFC’s awareness campaign against COVID-19, urges fans to stay home

Before Bala Devi, legendary Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia and talismanic skipper of the national team Sunil Chhetri have featured in this campaign.

March 31, 2020