Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday said his government has decided to provide an allowance of Rs 35,000 per month to 8,882 teachers who lost their jobs after their recruitment process was termed faulty by the Supreme Court. The terms of employment of these teachers were expired on […]
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Govt launches coronavirus tracker app called Aarogya Setu: Here’s what it does
Indian government already has its MyGov app to spread awareness about the coronavirus outbreak. However, it has now launched a dedicated coronavirus tracking app called Aarogya Setu, which will use the smartphone’s location data and Bluetooth to check if you have been near a COVID-19 infected person or not. Spotted by The Next Web […]
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Ensure IIT placements are not affected due to coronavirus situation: HRD minister
Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ on Wednesday directed the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to ensure that placements of students are not affected due to the situation arising out of the coronavirus pandemic. In a meeting with heads of 23 IITs through video conferencing, he directed that a task […]
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Jackie Shroff explains why he chose not to go home during lockdown
Jackie Shroff is away from his family, somewhere between Pune and Mumbai, and has shared a video asking his fans to chill and spend time with their families amid lockdown. Jackie shared the video on Twitter with the caption, “Stay Home Stay Safe in lockdown bhidus.” He begins the video thanking […]
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Wimbledon 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Wednesday decided to cancel the historic Wimbledon Championships, in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “It is with great regret that the AELTC has today decided that The Championships 2020 will be cancelled due to public health concerns linked to […]
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Actor Ali Wentworth tests coronavirus positive: ‘I’ve never been sicker’
Actor Ali Wentworth on Thursday announced that she has tested positive for coronavirus and shared the symptoms that she is experiencing. She took to Instagram and posted a picture of herself resting in bed along with her pet dog. “I have tested positive for the Corona Virus. I’ve never been sicker. High […]
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‘Incredibly kind gesture’: Morgan on Buttler’s decision to auction World Cup final shirt
England ODI skipper Eoin Morgan has praised his team-mate Jos Buttler’s decision to auction off his 2019 World Cup final shirt to raise funds for two London-based hospitals to combat COVID-19. England had managed to defeat New Zealand in the finals of the 2019 50-over World Cup by the barest […]
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Swara Bhasker defends celebs’ dish-washing, dog-walking videos
Actor Swara Bhasker has addressed a Twitter user’s frustration against celebrities sharing seemingly frivolous videos of their life during the coronavirus lockdown. She said that social media was meant for sharing lighter moments of life. “Dear Celebrities, doing household chores is basic! Don’t make a huge fuss about it on #socialmedia. @ReallySwara […]
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Khabib Nurmagomedov won’t fight in UFC 249
Mixed martial arts star Khabib Nurmagomedov said Wednesday he would not take part in a UFC card scheduled for April 18, saying he was not prepared to travel amid the coronavirus pandemic. Lightweight champion Nurmagomedov was due to have headlined the UFC 249 event in a bout against Tony Ferguson […]
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Mandana Karimi worried for family in Iran amid coronavirus crisis
Getting to be and spend time with our loved ones is the only silver lining in this grim situation due to the spread of coronavirus. However, for actor Mandana Karimi, the stress is much more. Her family — mother, two brothers and a close friend, are at home in Iran, and […]
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Covid-19 helpline service launched for Roorkee residents
City administration launched an online helpline service for public on Wednesday. The service will help people on several issues relating to coronavirus outbreak. The online helpline service “COVID-19 Helpline” can be reached at crcroorkee.in , officials said. “Through this service, any city resident can ask for help during this lockdown,” […]
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Boy, 18, from Jamaat flees from isolation centre in Haridwar
An 18-year-old Tablighi Jamaat member, who was quarantined in Mela Hospital, escaped from the facility on Wednesday. However, he was traced at Brahmpuri Colony and was re-admitted to Mela Hospital later in the day. The boy had come to Haridwar from Assam and was isolated to ascertain if he is […]
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Coronavirus changes burial rituals for Jews, Muslims
A rising death toll in the coronavirus crisis is forcing a change in Jewish and Muslim burial and mourning traditions in the Holy Land. In Israel, Jewish dead are normally laid to rest in a cloth smock and shroud, without a coffin. Now, the bodies of coronavirus victims are taken […]
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Olympic sports fret over lost Games income
The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and the shutdown of the sporting calendar because of the coronavirus pandemic are going to hit international sports federations hard financially. Many sports that are part of the Games depend heavily on the payouts every four years from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). “The […]
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India’s Covid-19 cases nearly double in week, could hit 10,000 by end of 21-day lockdown
Coronavirus cases in the country are on the rapid rise, showing no sign of abating. A look at the historical figures points to the fact that the cases have more than doubled in India in the past week. Last Thursday, Covid-19 cases in the country were under 700. This Thursday, […]