coronavirus pandemic

Delhi-based Kashmiri scribes, over 25 people from Valley were potential spying targets: Report

Maharashtra divided into red and non-red zones

5:23 pm May 19, 2020

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday announced categorization of various areas into red and non-red zones for the purpose of allowing or restricting business and other activities in view of coronavirus pandemic. The government on Tuesday issued new guidelines which would come into effect from May 22. During the earlier phases of lockdown, the state […]

Adam Sandler made a call to praise Jim Carrey during ‘Sonic’ screening

11:07 pm May 16, 2020

Los Angeles: Adam Sandler has revealed that he was so much impressed by fellow actor Jim Carrey’s performance in “Sonic the Hedgehog” that he called him during the screening of the film. The film, which released in February to overwhelming response from the fans, is an adaptation of Sega’s classic video game. It features a […]

Pizzas (and haircuts) back on the menu, but with warnings

7:55 pm May 16, 2020

Venice: Venice geared up to receive tourists, Milan’s pizzerias prepared to open and Australians headed out to eat for the first time in weeks Saturday, but the reopening of restaurants, pubs and cafes came with a warning: Don’t overdo it. Public health experts are urging caution as governments ease restrictions on eateries, shops and parks […]

Myanmar hands over 22 Northeast insurgents to India

11:10 pm May 15, 2020

New Delhi: The Myanmar army on Friday handed over to India 22 insurgents from the Northeast, including self-styled home secretary of NDFB (S) Rajen Daimary, in a clandestine operation monitored by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, officials said. The insurgents were brought to India on a special aircraft and handed over to police forces in […]

Govt to provide transportation for released prisoners

6:12 pm May 14, 2020

Thane: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh said on Thursday that the state government will make arrangement for the transportation of inmates of Thane Central Prison who would be released in view of coronavirus pandemic. The state government has decided to release on parole the convicts who are sentenced to less than seven years’ imprisonment in […]