Day: May 6, 2020

Tripura announces COVID-19 test for all journalists

11:34 pm May 6, 2020

Agartala: The Tripura government on Wednesday announced that all journalists in the state, who are working on the ground would be tested for COVID-19. “Along with other frontline warriors, media personnel are also moving from one place to another for news coverage. In view of their safety, we have decided to test the samples of […]

Karnataka hikes excise duty on liquor by 11 per cent

11:29 pm May 6, 2020

Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Wednesday hiked excise duty on liquor by 11 per cent to mop up revenues, two day after allowing its sale, following the easing of COVID-19 induced lockdown. This hike is in addition to the six per cent that was announced in the budget. “Yes, this 11 per cent increase in […]

Woman arrested for trying to sell newborn in Delhi

Newborn tests positive for COVID-19 in Navi Mumbai

11:23 pm May 6, 2020

Thane: A newborn has tested positive for COVID-19 in neighbouring Navi Mumbai, which currently has 395 cases, a health official said on Wednesday. At least 47 new cases were reported in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, taking the count in the region to 395, the official said. A pregnant woman, who was being treated at a […]

Sunderbans tiger count increases to 96 from 88: Official

11:19 pm May 6, 2020

Kolkata: The number of tigers in the Sunderbans reserve forest in West Bengal has increased to 96 from the previous estimate of 88, an official said on Wednesday. The state forest department arrived at the current figure on the basis of a census conducted between November 2019 and January 2020, he said. At present, the […]

Judi Dench becomes oldest personality to grace British Vogue cover

11:07 pm May 6, 2020

London: Veteran star Judi Dench says there is nothing likeable about getting older. The actor, who is the oldest celebrity to appear on the cover of British Vogue, said she disagrees with the oft-quoted adage that age is an “attitude”. Asked by the magazine what she likes most about being 85, Dench said, “Nothing.” “I […]