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Malaika Arora tests Covid-19 positive

Malaika Arora tests Covid-19 positive

Bollywood actress Malaika Arora has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The actress took to Instagram today to inform her fans that she has tested positive for Covid-19. She is currently home-quarantined. The shoot of India's Best Dancer has been halted after Malaika Arora tested coronavirus positive coz she is a co-judge on India's Best Dancer. The 46-year-old actress shared a note on Instagram that, "Today I have tested positive for coronavirus but I want to inform you all that I am feeling fine. I am asymptomatic and following all the required protocols and will be quarantined at home as…
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Kolkata Metro is making special plans for NEET Candidates

The Metro Railway in Kolkata is planning to run special services for NEET candidates on September 13 to help them reach their examination centres. Metro Railway announced it on Saturday. Metro Railway general manager Manoj Joshi told that, candidates along with guardians will be allowed to board the trains on showing their admit cards. The details will be shared next week. The Union Home Ministry, in its Unlock 4 guidelines,has granted permission for the resumption of normal metro services from September 7 in a graded manner.
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Assam Governor greets teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day

Assam Governor greets teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi greeted the teaching fraternity of the state on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. In a message today, Prof.Mukhi said, “Teachers are the beacon of light who guide us and enlighten our path to success. They encourage us to climb any height fearlessly and passionately. As a token of love and respect to the unstinted role of our teachers, we celebrate Teachers’ Day to pay our honours to them.”           He also said, “I convey my warm wishes to all the teachers and thank them on the occasion for their immense and unparallel role which help…
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PIB Guwahati hosts webinar on Stress Management among citizens

PIB Guwahati hosts webinar on Stress Management among citizens

Regular exercises and Yoga, proper awareness of safety measures, positive thoughts and remaining connected with family and friends while maintaining social distancing norms are the key to managing stress and anxiety during these times of Covid19 pandemic. This was the opinion of the experts at the Webinar on Stress Management during Corona Pandemic, organized by Press Information Guwahati today. In his inaugural address, Shri S N Pradhan, Additional Director General, North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that due to the lockdown and subsequent restrictions on movement of people, lifestyle of people has undergone a drastic change this…
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different autonomous councils meet  Assam CM Sonowal

different autonomous councils meet Assam CM Sonowal

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today held separate meetings with different organisations that represent various communities of the state at Assam Administrative Staff College. On receiving their memoranda, Sonowal assured the organisations that government would take pragmatic steps for meeting their demands soon. Two factions representing Koch Rajbongshi Students Union and eight other organisations representing the Koch Raj Bongshi community today thanked the Chief Minister for introducing the bill for Kamtapur Autonomous Council in the Legislative Assembly. Sonowal also assured that the government is doing everything possible to give a final shape to the Council at the earliest. Leaders of four…
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IRCTC and SBI Card launched Co-branded Contactless Credit Card  for booking railway journey tickets

IRCTC and SBI Card launched Co-branded Contactless Credit Card for booking railway journey tickets

In yet another initiative towards pursuance of the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’, ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make In India’ and towards fulfilment of the mission of Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in achieving greater self reliance for ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ and engaging with the world from a position of strength, IRCTC and SBI Card together launched their new Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform. The new credit card was dedicated to the service of the nation by Sh. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry few…
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Masters in Hospital Administration’ (MHA) program launched

Masters in Hospital Administration’ (MHA) program launched

The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya in association with Dr. B Barooah Cancer Institute (BBCI), Guwahati officially launched a new Master Degree program namely ‘Masters in Hospital Administration’ (MHA) at the BBCI auditorium on 2nd September, 2020. The mega launching ceremony took place in the presence of Shri Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM, Dr. Amal Chandra Kataki, Director, BBCI, Dr. M. Bhattacharya, Deputy Director (Research), BBCI, Dr. Amit Choudhury, Dean, Business Science, USTM as well as other dignitaries and administrative officials from both the institutions. With the new challenges our healthcare system is facing today, it is crucial to rationalize…
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Pak Efforts To Designate 2 Indians As Terrorists Thwarted By UNSC

Pak Efforts To Designate 2 Indians As Terrorists Thwarted By UNSC

Pakistan had initiated a move to list two Indians - Angara Appaji andGobinda Patnaik - as designated terror operatives under theUNSC's 1267 Committee for Counterterrorism Sanctions. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has thwartedPakistan's attempt to politicize 1267 special procedure onterrorism by giving it a religious colour, PermanentRepresentative of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurtisaid on Wednesday.Pakistan had initiated a move to list two Indians - AngaraAppaji and Gobinda Patnaik - as designated terroroperatives under the UNSC's 1267 Committee forCounterterrorism Sanctions. The UNSC led by the US, UK, France, Germany and Belgium decided to block Pakistan's move after Islamabad…
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Dwayne Johnson, wife and kids test positive for coronavirus

Dwayne Johnson, wife and kids test positive for coronavirus

The actor said he along with his wife, Lauren Hashian, andtwo young daughters contracted the virus, but have nowrecovered. He said his daughters “bounced back” afterhaving sore throats for a couple days. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared some unfortunate news onhis home front: He and his family tested positive for thecoronavirus. Johnson announced their diagnosis in an 11-plus minute videoon Instagram on Wednesday.. He said he was shocked afterhearing their positive tests, calling the ordeal “one of the mostchallenging and difficult things we’ve ever had to endure.” The actor said he along with his wife, Lauren Hashian, and twoyoung daughters…
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India registers record single-day spike of 83,883 cases, tally over 38 lakh

India registers record single-day spike of 83,883 cases, tally over 38 lakh

India registered a record spike of 83,883 cases on Thursday, taking the tally over 38 lakh. Active cases in India are over 8 lakh while almost 30 lakh recoveries havetaken place. 1043 deaths were registered in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll to 67,376, as per the Health Ministry. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, India also tested a record 11,72,179 samples for coronavirus. Total number of samples tested so far are over 4 crore. Meanwhile,US states have been told to be ready to distribute corona virusvaccines by November 1. Global tally of corona virus stands a…
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