Fourth coronavirus death reported in India; bans int’l flights from March 22

As India continues to step up measures against the novel Coronavirus, the country reported its 4th death due to COVID-19 after a 70-year-old man in Punjab succumbed to the virus. The man had travel history to Germany and Italy. In the meantime, the total number of confirmed cases has crossed 180 on a day India […]

Coronavirus: PM Modi announces ‘Janta Curfew’ on March 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday appealed to citizens to follow “Janta curfew” on March 22 in the view of novel coronavirus outbreak. “I am seeking one more support from every countrymen today. This is a public curfew. Janta curfew means for the public, curfew imposed by the public on its own. Every citizen must […]

PM Modi thanks all for suggesting ways to fight COVID-19

Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Wednesday took to Twitter to thank people for their suggestions and unique solutions to fight the novel coronavirus in the country. Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday called upon the innovative researchers, engineers, and technology lovers to come up with unique solutions. Prime Minister Modi had tweeted, “Harnessing innovation for a […]

Coronavirus: Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews measures at LGBI airport

Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday reviewed the preparedness at the Lokpriyo Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport amidst the growing coronavirus scare. Accompanied by top officials of the state health department, the health minister looked into every aspect of the measures taken up for screening of passengers.

Crackdown on rumour mongers in Mizoram spreading fake news on coronavirus

As many as 14 persons, including women have been arrested by the Aizawl Police in Mizoram for allegedly spreading fake news on the spread of COVID-19 in social media. This was informed exclusively to Northeast Live by Inspector General of Mizoram Police, L Shanliana. The Mizoram IGP said that these 14 persons were arrested late […]

First Indian Army jawan in Ladakh tests positive for coronavirus

An Indian Army jawan in Ladakh was tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday and has been put in an isolation ward at a hospital in Ladakh. According to sources from the army the case is the first positive case of coronavirus in the Indian Army. The soldier is from the Ladakh Scouts, an infantry regiment […]

Coronavirus | Northeast Frontier Railway cancels several trains till March 31

Amidst the coronavirus scare, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has cancelled several trains in the region from March 20 to March 31. Among the cancelled trains are Guwahati-Dibrugarh Express, Shatabdi Express, Naharlagun-Rangiya-Guwahati express and Murkongselek-Dibrugarh Passenger express among others. The railways have also seen a 60 percent reduction in the bookings for trains with long […]

NRAI issues advisory to shut restaurants amid coronavirus

The National Restaurants Association of India (NRAI) has sent out an advisory to shut down restaurant operations from Wednesday till the end of March, in the wake of the worsening COVID-19 situation. The decision was taken keeping in mind the serious health risks to lakhs of employees as well as the millions of patrons in […]

Confirmed coronavirus cases in India rises to 147

The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India has reached 147, including 122 Indians and 24 foreign nationals, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday. Maharashtra is the worst-hit state with 38 cases, followed by Kerala, with 25 cases and Uttar Pradesh with 15. Karnataka has reported 11 cases, while one […]