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07 Apr

Rakul Preet Helps 200 Families in Delhi Slum

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, Health, Lifestyle, North East

At the time of crisis, those celebs who respond and serve the needy are often hailed as the real big stars. And though some put the numbers they have donated on social media, some don't. But they silently doe their charity and it looks like even starlet Rakul Preet Singh comes under the same category. Apparently Rakul's family is right now settled in Delhi and they are said to have identified a slum of 200 families which stays close to their Gurgaon residence in the national capital. Along with the people of their society, Rakul Preet's father and other family…

05 Apr

Modi seeks help to Manmohan, Pranab, Mamata

editor0 CommentsArunachal Pradesh, Assam, Health, Lifestyle, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, North Bengal, North East, Sikkim, Sports, Technology, Travel

The whole world is fighting with the deadly coronavirus epidemic and India so. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called two former President and two Prime Ministers of the country seeking advice on the fight against the virus. A source at the Indian Prime Minister's Office confirmed the information. Narendra Modi also spoke to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee about combating Coronavirus. He also spoke to the chief ministers of several other states and heads of almost all political parties. According to a source at the Prime Minister's Office, the Indian news agency ANI said that Prime Minister Modi…

02 Apr

North Korea insists it is free of coronavirus

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North Korea remains totally free of the coronavirus, a senior health official in Pyongyang has insisted, despite mounting scepticism overseas as confirmed global infections near one million. The already isolated, nuclear-armed North quickly shut down its borders in January after the virus was first detected in neighbouring China, and imposed strict containment measures. Pak Myong Su, director of the anti-epidemic department of the North's Central Emergency Anti-epidemic Headquarters, insisted that the efforts had been completely successful. "Not one single person has been infected with the novel coronavirus in our country so far," Pak told AFP.

28 Mar

Tata Group commits ₹1,500 crore to fight Covid-19

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The Tata Group--Tata Trusts and Tata Sons-- is the latest to join the fight against coronavirus and will together donate ₹1,500 crore towards coronavirus relief fund, chairman Ratan Tata announced in an Instagram post on Saturday. The funds will be utilized for providing protective equipment to medical personnel, respiratory systems for treating increasing cases, testing kits to ramp up testing in the country and setting up treatment facilities for those who have already caught the virus. The group has also said that it will train health workers and the general public to empower them against coronavirus. “Urgent emergency resources need to…

22 Mar

Ola Suspends Shared Rides To Curb Coronavirus Spread

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In wake of the coronavirus pandemic, ride-hailing firm Ola has suspended shared rides in the country. This is a temporary move which will help in curbing the spread of coronavirus which has already caused the death of more than 10,000 persons so far globally. According to a statement made by the company to PTI, the 'Ola Share' feature will be temporarily suspended until further notice.The company statement said, "In our efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending the 'Ola Share' category until further notice".

22 Mar

22 Ex-MLAs, Whose Exit Sank Congress In Madhya Pradesh, Join BJP

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The twenty-two former Congress legislators, who had resigned from the party following Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday.The resignation of these MLAs played a critical role in the eventual fall of Kamal Nath-led Congress government in Madhya Pradesh.These leaders, along with Jyotiraditya Scindia, met BJP president J P Nadda at his New Delhi residence, who welcomed their decision to join the saffron party.

22 Mar

Air Quality Picking Up In Countries Locked Down Over Coronavirus

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Air quality is improving in countries under coronavirus quarantines, experts say, but it is far too early to speak of long-term change.Images by the US space agency NASA are clear, in February the concentration of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) fell dramatically in Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic, passing from an indicator that was red/orange to blue.NO2 is mainly produced by vehicles, industrial sites and thermal power stations.

22 Mar

Sonam Kapoor Defends Kanika Kapoor, Who Tested Coronavirus Positive; Gets Trolled On Twitter

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"This trial by media needs to stop," Sonam Kapoor wrote in her Instagram story, defending singer Kanika Kapoor, who continues to face severe backlash on the Internet. And within minutes, found her feed flooded with trolls sending hate messages. Kanika Kapoor is being criticised for not going into quarantine immediately after returning from the UK and having attended a party in Lucknow. The Bollywood singer announced she tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, creating panic among guests, including several politicians, who also attended the dinner. In a tweet on Saturday afternoon, Sonam Kapoor lodged her support for the singer and…

22 Mar

From Gin To Disinfectants, Distillery Changes Business To Fight Virus

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A Belgian distillery has switched from producing gin to disinfectants after medical authorities sought additional supplies to cope with coronavirus spreading in the country.The Belgian government said on Friday it would provide 1 billion euros ($1.1 billion) urgently to help hospitals face the crisis, with 2,257 cases confirmed so far and 37 deaths recorded.In the town of Wichelen, the Rubbens distillery decided to play its part: it started treating the alcohol that normally goes into gin and genever - a juniper-flavored liquor - with ether, producing a disinfectant liquid for hands and surfaces.

22 Mar

Social Distancing Has Serena Williams “On Edge” Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

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Tennis great Serena Williams says she is "on edge" as she practices social distancing recommended by health experts in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus. The 23-time Grand Slam champion posted a series of videos on TikTok describing her concerns for her 2-year-old daughter, Olympia. "Now I've been social distancing for actually a really long time, for probably two weeks now, and every little thing makes me crazy," the 38-year-old superstar said. "And by anxiety I mean I'm just on edge. Any time anyone sneezes around me or coughs I get crazy. I don't hang out with anyone,…