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ICC salutes ‘real world hero’ Joginder Sharma for fighting against Covid-19

ICC salutes ‘real world hero’ Joginder Sharma for fighting against Covid-19

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Saturday lauded India’s 2007 T20 World Cup hero Joginder Sharma for his service to the nation during the tough times of the coronavirus pandemic. Spending his post-cricket career as DSP in Haryana Police, Sharma is on the frontline to battle the highly contagious disease …

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Akshay Kumar donates Rs.25 crore to PM-CARES FUND

Akshay Kumar donates Rs.25 crore to PM-CARES FUND

NEW DELHI : Actor Akshay Kumar announced a donation of Rs.25 crore to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PM-CARES Fund on Saturday. “This is that time when all that matters is the lives of our people. And we need to do anything and everything it takes. I pledge to contribute Rs.25 …

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Centre approves Rs 5,751 cr additional calamity relief for 8 states including Kerala

Centre approves Rs 5,751 cr additional calamity relief for 8 states including Kerala

The Centre on Friday approved additional Rs 5,751.27 crore as aid to eight states hit by floods, landslides, cyclone and drought last year, the home ministry said. The eight states which will get the financial assistance are: Kerala, Maharashtra, Bihar, Nagaland, Odisha, Rajasthan, West Bengal and Karnataka. A high-level committee …

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Restrictions continue in Kashmir, police book several people for organising Friday prayers

Restrictions on the assembly and movement of people for curbing further spread of COVID-19 continued in Kashmir on Saturday, which happens to be the 10th consecutive day.  However, as per statements from officials, police booked many people for violating the lockdown by assembling on Friday for congregational prayers. The officials …

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This Powerful Photo Shows Pope Francis Praying Alone In St. Peter’s Square

With coronavirus pandemic raining hard on Italy, Pope Francis decided to deliver his “Urbi et Orbi” to the empty space of the St. Peter’s Square while the citizens were at their homes streaming the live session. This live streaming was done by the reporters of the Vatican City. Although a …

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Maharashtra policeman sings ‘zindagi maut na ban jaye’ asking people to stay indoors amid lockdown

In an attempt to ease the coronavirus pandemic lockdown and make people take things seriously, a cop from Maharastra adopted a new and unique style to convey the message. Maharashtra police, in an attempt to make people stay at their respective premises, took to singing. The cop was recorded singing …

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While India Is On Lockdown, Olive Ridley Turtles Start Nesting On Odisha Coast

    With the reduction in pollution levels due to lockdown amidst coronavirus outbreak, marine life is reviving and recouping with peace. Sea turtles of the Olive Ridley breed have arrived happily ashore to mass nest at the 6 km long Rushikulya beach in Ganjam district of Odisha in the …

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Herd of deer not lounging on Ooty-Coimbatore road amid coronavirus lockdown

If you have been seeing a picture of a group of deer lounging on the empty road amid the coronavirus lockdown being shared over social media, you are not alone. This photograph being shared with a claim that this group has been lounging on the highway stretching from Ooty to …

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3 Giant Eagle Employees Test Positive For COVID-19

Giant Eagle reports that 3 of its employees are tested positive for coronavirus.  It stated  its 1st positive coronavirus positive case within its workforce on Friday. It further adds that it is most likely that the company will be learning about more coronavirus positive cases associated with the guests and …

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