Assam gets fifth ICMR accredited lab for COVID-19 testing

In a major boost to Assam, laboratory at the Fakruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta has been accredited by the India Council for Medical Research (ICMR) for COVID-19 testing. With this, the Medical College in Barpeta has become the fifth COVID-19 testing Centre in Assam. Other than the Medical College in Barpeta, […]

COVID-19: 700-bed quarantine facility being set up at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati

As the Assam Health Department continues to step up measures to tackle any possible outbreak of the deadly COVID-19 disease, construction work of the massive quarantine facility at Sarusajai Sports Complex in Guwahati, is nearing completion. Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the stadium-turned-hospital to take stock of the preparations. The quarantine facility […]

Assam Police launches helpline for people stranded outside state

The Assam Police has launched a helpline number for the people who are stranded outside the state during the ongoing 21-day nationwide lockdown in the wake of Coronavirus outbreak. The stranded people can reach out to Assam Police through a WhatsApp number—9435215029. Police will try to help the people in their ordeal if they mention […]

COVID-19: NF Railway converts train coaches into isolation wards

The Indian Railways is converting train coaches into isolation wards to prepare for a fight against coronavirus to meet the increasing demand for beds. As part of this initiative, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has started converting coaches into isolation wards at the Coach Maintenance Depot in Kamakhya and Guwahati after consulting medical professionals at […]

News Broadcasters Federation seeks support of advertising fraternity amid COVID-19

The News Broadcasters Federation or the NBF has reached out to the advertising fraternity seeking assistance in the fight against COVID-19. This comes just days after seeking Government’s intervention to overcome the larger impact on economy, society, finance and trade due to Coronavirus outbreak and the nationwide lockdown. The NBF has stated that news broadcasters […]

Air India Cargo flight drop 500 kgs of essentials in Tripura

The first Cargo flight operated by Air India dropped essential items in Tripura capital Agartala on Saturday. The Air India Cargo flight landed in Agartala carrying 77 cartons of essential items weighing close to 500 kg. Supply chain is key at the moment, when the nation is under a 21-day lockdown. Air India is operating […]

Relief: Mizoram pastor’s family members tests negative for COVID-19

In a big relief, no new positive case of coronavirus has been reported from the state of Mizoram till date. As per latest reports, the samples of 10 persons including the wife and children of the COVID-19 infected pastor have tested negative. According to the state health department, the 50-year-old man who was tested positive […]

Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh converted into COVID-19 care centre

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading from the front as the health department is working on a war footing to combat any spread of the novel Coronavirus. In a warlike promptness, a 300 bedded pre-fabricated hospital will be established in Dibrugarh, announced the health minister. Himanta Biswa Sarma today visited the Assam Medical […]

873 confirmed COVID-19 cases in India

The death toll in India related to COVID-19 continues to rise as Kerala recorded its first death from the dreaded virus. The death has been reported from a hospital in Kochi where a 69 year old man has reportedly died. As many as 20 persons have died so far due to the novel coronavirus pandemic […]