26 positive COVID-19 cases in Assam so far: Himanta Biswa Sarma

No positive cases have been reported in Assam in the last 48 hours, informed Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that over 2,000 samples have been tested in the state out of which 26 have tested positive for the coronavirus so far. 85 persons who had came in contact […]

Migrant worker from Meghalaya commits suicide in Agra amid lockdown

A migrant worker from Meghalaya on Monday allegedly committed suicide at Agra in Uttar Pradesh. The deceased has been identified as Aldrin Lyngdoh. Hours before allegedly hanging himself inside his rented accommodation, Aldrin Lyngdoh, who was working in a restaurant at Agra, had posted in his Facebook, accusing his employer of not supporting him during […]

MHA directs all states, UTs to set up control rooms to help providers of goods & services during lockdown

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday directed all states and union territories to set up a round the clock control room for helping the providers of goods and services during the 21 days of lockdown announced by the Centre to prevent the spread of coronavirus. “In order to ensure that these provisions are seamlessly […]

COVID-19: Lockdown enforced in Assam amid fears; Meghalaya, Tripura also under lockdown

Assam enforced a lockdown from 6 pm today as a preventive measure to contain the spread of coronavirus in the state. Other than Assam, two more States in the Northeast have also been placed under lockdown. Meghalaya and Tripura have also been put under lockdown from today. In Meghalaya Capital Shillong, streets wore a deserted look […]

COVID-19: What is a lockdown and what to expect from it?

As the deadly COVID-19 takes a firm grip over India, the central and state authorities are scrambling to curb the spread. As per latest government data, the cases of coronavirus infected people in the country has risen to 467, killing 8. The Government of India has asked the states to strictly enforce lockdown to break […]

COVID-19: Assam to be under lockdown from 6 pm on Tuesday till March 31

Amidst the escalating coronavirus scare, the Assam government has ordered complete lockdown in the state from 6 PM tomorrow till March 31. Addressing a press meet in Guwahati, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision. #BREAKING | Total lockdown in #Assam from 6 pm tomorrow till March 31 midnight: Finance & Health Minister Himanta […]