COVID-19 crisis: Assam Govt to provide free rice to 58 lakh families

The Assam Government has decided to provide free rice to around 58 lakh BPL families of the state amid ongoing 21-day nationwide necessitated by Coronavirus scare. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday. From April 1, the 58 lakh households will be provided with free rice […]

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 […]

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 […]

Assam govt orders immediate closure of vegetable, meat shops in Guwahati

After Guwahati witnessed rampant violation of social distancing norms on the third day of 21-day nationwide lockdown, the Assam government ordered immediate closure of vegetable and meat markets in the city besides all areas falling under the jurisdiction of the Kamrup (M) district administration. The effect shall remain in place until further notice. The move […]

COVID-19 lockdown: Kamrup (M) district admin fixes timings for wholesale and retail stores

Kamrup (Metropolitan) district administration has fixed the timings for opening of whole sale and retail shops in the district during the lockdown period which was imposed to prevent the outbreak of Coronavirus. The whole sale shops will remain open from 8 AM to 4 PM every day. On the other hand, retail shops including fair […]

Shops catering to essential services will continue to operate during lockdown: Prakash Javadekar

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday said that those shops which are catering to essential services will continue doing so during the 21-day nationwide lockdown, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Shops catering to essential services will continue to operate during the 21-day lockdown,” Javadekar said, adding that people should not panic. “There are only […]

Coronavirus: On Day 1 of lockdown, police takes action against violators

India woke up on Wednesday morning to a state of nationwide lockdown as the country upped its ante against the novel coronavirus pandemic. In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Naredra Modi yesterday announced a nationwide lockdown for a period of 21 days, which came into force from midnight. PM Modi significantly pointed out that a […]

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 […]