COVID-19: Pilibhit declared first corona-free district in UP

All the 12 suspected cases and two COVID-19 positive cases reported in Pilibhit district are now cured and there are no new cases as for now. Archita Srivastava April 15, 2020 Lucknow: Amit Mohan Prasad, the Principal Health Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, during a press conference held in Lucknow on April 13, declared that Pilibhit […]

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Mumbai woman hangs herself after testing positive for COVID-19

By Archita Srivastava Mumbai: A 29-year-old woman who was tested positive for Covid-19 reportedly committed suicide by hanging herself in Mumbai’s BYL Nair Hospital’s bathroom, today morning at 3:45am. The body was found hanging from the ceiling with a ‘dupatta’ by the hospital staff, according to news reports. The woman was a resident of Jijamata […]

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Agriculture sector raises concern over possible delay in kharif season

Industries in the agriculture sector raised concerns in a meeting with Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) that any delay in sowing of Kharif crops may lead to difficulties for farmers and the quality of output may also be impacted. Vivek Kumar M The nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak has lead […]

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Rajasthan crosses 1000 COVID-19 patients mark

Jaipur is the worst affected district in the state. By Shubhangi Mathur Rajasthan: As the number of COVID-19 patients reached 1034 in Rajasthan, the state becomes the fourth-state to cross the 1000-COVID-19 patients mark in the country. The capital of the state, Jaipur, is the worst affected district with at least 450 patients. Maharashtra is […]

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The untold Covid-19 crisis: Psychological impact on health care workers’

With health care professionals, fighting at the frontline with the COVID-19 pandemic, the stress level is taking a toll on their mental health. By Astha Oriel Bangalore || April 15, 2020 The healthcare professionals are at the frontline across the nations, fighting against COVID-19, which has been termed as the deadliest disease the world has […]

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COVID-19 keeps Bangalore students off placements

Students from top universities in Bangalore are facing a serious setback as placement activities are stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. By Bibek Baidya Most top universities in Bangalore had to cancel their final semester andplacement activities due to the current scenario. Most of these students who were to graduate in 2020 seem uncertain about […]

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A lonely funeral amidst COVID-19 lockdown in Assam

The lockdown imposed across India prevented a son from reaching his hometown to attend his deceased father’s funeral. By Muskaan Agarwal April 15, 2020 Lanka: The nationwide lockdown has resulted in many lonely funerals across the nation. Relatives of the deceased residing in India and abroad are stuck and not able to find any mode […]

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The untold Covid-19 crisis: Psychological impact on health care workers’

With health care professionals, fighting at the frontline with the COVID-19 pandemic, the stress level is taking a toll on their mental health. The healthcare professionals are at the frontline across the nations, fighting against COVID-19, which has been termed as the deadliest disease the world has faced by the United Nations General Secretary Antonio […]

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