Bollywood legend Rishi Kapoor is no more! The veteran actor passed away in Mumbai on Thursday morning at the age of 67, just a day after versatile actor Irrfan Khan passed away. Kapoor died from complications with cancer in H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital after battling with the disease for more than 2 years. The veteran […]

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that coronavirus cases surged to 31,787 in the country with 1,813 new cases reported in the last 24 hours. “With 1,813 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the last 24 hours and 71 deaths, India’s total count of coronavirus cases surged to 31,787,” the […]

Giving a huge relief to people stuck in various states, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday allowed movement of such people – including migrant labours, workers, students, tourists and others – and also provided the procedure for the same. MHA has included a sub-clause regarding the movement of people who are stranded due […]

An actor par excellence with an impressive array of roles under his belt, Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan died today at the age of 53, triggering an outpouring of condolences. Hailing from Jaipur, the seasoned actor was born in a Muslim nawab family, to Begum Khan and Jagirdar Khan. While studying for his Master’s degree, it […]

Two more troopers of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Assam – Kumud Kalita of Kamrup and Ranbir Limbu of Udalguri have tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi. Both jawans belong to the CRPF’s 31st Battalion. Ikramul Hussain, a sub-inspector of the same battalion who hailed from Barpeta district died on Tuesday because of […]

Actor Irrfan Khan passed away on Wednesday in Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, reports Indian Express. The actor’s spokesperson said in a statement, “‘I trust I have surrendered’ – These were some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heart felt note he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. […]

A CRPF personnel hailing from Assam died of Coronavirus in Delhi’s Safdarjang hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased, a resident of Barpeta district, has been identified as Mohammed Ikram Hussain and was a sub-inspector in the CRPF. This is the first Covid-19 casualty among the central para-military forces. The 55-years old victim was posted at […]

The number of coronavirus cases in India surged to 29,974 on Tuesday evening after 1594 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. Addressing a press conference here, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary MoHFW, said that no new COVID-19 cases have been reported from 17 districts of […]

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday lauded the frontline journalists who are covering COVID-19 and said that the state will give them insurance cover of Rs 50 lakh. “Frontline journalists have been bravely covering COVID-19 against all odds, risking their lives and they are our real heroes. Our government will cover each one of […]

A second positive case of COVID-19 was reported from Goalpara district in Assam. With this the total number of positive cases in the state has reached 37. Currently, there are 9 active cases in Assam. Earlier in the day, a girl from neighbouring Bongaigaon district tested positive for the deadly virus. Both the patients are […]