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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

Controversial Manipur MLA Thounaojam Shyamkumar has been disqualified from the Manipur Legislative Assembly. This was announced as the final verdict by the Speakers’ Tribunal of the Manipur assembly over the matter. Interestingly, two days ago, Shyamkumar tendered a resignation letter to the Assembly Speaker saying that he was stepping down from the post of being […]

Over the past three months, many known faces have been diagnosed with the coronavirus disease. The month of March has seen the most famous faces, testing positive for the disease. Earlier today, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tested positive for COVID-19. “Over the last 24 hours, I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for […]

Over 3,000 samples have been tested for coronavirus in Meghalaya with all negative results, however the State government is not taking any chances and has come up with four dedicated quarantine centres – two each in Shillong and Tura. Informing this Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong said that so far 6 thousand people have […]

In a first, Indian scientists have revealed a microscopic image of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The image is from the throat swab sample of the first laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 case in India, reported on January 30 in Kerala. The findings have been published in the latest edition of the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR). (ANI)

Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the number of confirmed cases in India has surpassed the 800 mark, with 7 new deaths reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 20 in the country. Maharashtra is the most affected state with 147 positive cases, followed by Kerala with 119 cases. Andaman and Nicobar reported its […]