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Sewa kendras to open only on Monday




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Rly security asked to shift migrants from near tracks to shelter homes




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Ludhiana district administration allows restaurants for home delivery from 7am to 7pm




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MC commissioner writes to DC to clarify over cremation of unclaimed infected cases




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Over 100 shifted to village quarantine centres: Ludhiana deputy commissioner




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Dalits’ ‘torture’ in custody: Two cops suspended in Punjab

Following allegations of alleged torture and illegal confinement of two dalit youths at Sandaur police station in Sangrur district, Punjab Police on Friday suspended two cops, including an assistant sub-inspector and a home guard, and transferred three other policemen.




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Youth Akali Dal leaders give ration kits to priests in Ludhiana

Viewing the helplessness of priests in gurdwaras amid lockdown, the Youth Akali Dal (YAD) (Rural) has started distributing ration kits among them. The drive commenced on May 3 and regularly 25-30 kits are being distributed among the priests in different villages on daily basis.




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Punjab: Stubble burning incidents spike after slow start, cross last year’s

Despite a slow start, the stubble burning cases were drastically increased in the last two days. This harvesting season is started with one fourth of the burning cases than the previous season, according to the data released by Punjab Remote Sensing Centre(PRSC) on Friday.




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Four booked for murder of 62-year-old man in Patiala

The police have booked four persons after a 62-year-old man died following the alleged assault.




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Dalits’ ‘torture’ in custody: Two cops suspended

Following allegations of alleged torture and illegal confinement of two dalit youths at Sandaur police station in Sangrur district, Punjab Police on Friday suspended two cops, including an assistant sub-inspector and a home guard, and transferred three other policemen.




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Capsule may spell end to painful insulin jabs

Many drugs, especially those made of proteins, cannot be taken orally because they are broken down in the gastrointestinal tract before they can take effect. The researchers at MIT and Novo Nordisk, have designed a new drug capsule that can carry insulin or other protein drugs and protect them from the harsh environment of the gastrointestinal tract.




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Chandrayaan 2's orbiter observes solar flares, will help understand Sun better

A payload on board Chandrayaan-2’s orbiter, circling the Moon’s orbit at 100km, has measured solar flares between September 30 and October 1, which will help scientists better understand various processes on the Sun. Currently, the solar cycle is heading towards minima and the Sun has been extremely quiet for the past few months. Therefore, XSM could observe a series of small flares.




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New robotic device helps spine injury patients sit more comfortably: Study




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Older people with persistent insomnia symptoms more likely to remain depressed, study finds

Lack of sleep has long been considered a potential risk factor for mood disorders. According to a new study, older people with depression, who also experience persistent and worsening sleep disturbances, are at much higher risk of remaining depressed.




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The COVID-19 Riddle: Why Does the Virus Wallop Some Places and Spare Others?

The question of why the virus has overwhelmed some places and left others relatively untouched is a puzzle that has spawned numerous theories and speculations but no definitive answers. That knowledge could have profound implications for how countries respond to the virus, for determining who is at risk and for knowing when it’s safe to go out again.




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Cosmologists gain insights into density, structure of matter in universe




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Study reveals e-cigarette users experience vascular damage similar to that of smokers of combustible cigarettes




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Heat may curb virus spread but social distancing is key: Study




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New study suggests new paths for catching signals of dark matter particles

Dark matter has so far defied every type of detector designed to find it because of its huge gravitational footprint in space. We know dark matter must make up about 85 per cent of the total mass of the universe, but we do not yet know what it is made of.




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Higher thrombus risk in men with obesity in adolescence




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Arduous exercise may be safe for people at high knee arthritis risk




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‘Recently recovered Covid-19 patients produce virus-specific antibodies'




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Child in New York dies and rare syndrome tied to virus is suspected




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Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival: Study




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20 teams formed for health survey in Jalinagar

As many as 39 Covid-19 cases were reported within a week up to Wednesday from Davanagere city alone, excluding three fatalities and two recoveries.




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Buddha Purnima events go online this year




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Government must use situation to attract more students to state-run schools, say experts

The decline in the number of admissions at government schools has often been a source of considerable chagrin among officials in the education department.




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Hubballi: Sisters set to reunite with parents in Rajasthan after 52 days

Ten-year-old Romu Kumari and her sister Posu, 7, will be reunited with their parents after 52 days as the lockdown kept the family apart — the siblings staying with a relative here and the parents in Rajasthan. Moved by their story shared on social media, the district administration arranged for the children to travel to Sirohi in Rajasthan by car with two people accompanying them.




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Karnataka: Woman braves 15km trek in heat to report hubby’s threat

A 24-year-old woman, with her four-month-old son in arms, walked nearly 15km under the blazing sun in Bagalkot district on Thursday to seek police protection from her jail-returned husband, who threatened to kill them late Wednesday.




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Govt will increase testing capacity to 10,000 samples per day soon, says Sriram




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World Down Syndrome Day: ಮಗು ಡೌನ್‌ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್‌ನಿಂದ ಹುಟ್ಟಲು ಕಾರಣವೇನು?

ಮಗು ಡೌನ್‌ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್‌ನಿಂದ(ವಿಶೇಷ ಚೇತನವಾಗಿ) ಹುಟ್ಟಲು ಕಾರಣವೇನೆಂದು ವೈದ್ಯರು ಹೇಳಿದರೂ ಹಾಗೇಕೆ ಹುಟ್ಟುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂಬುವುದು ಇನ್ನೂ ತಿಳಿದು ಬಂದಿಲ್ಲ. ಆದ್ದರಿಂದ ಮಗು ಡೌನ್‌ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್‌ನಿಂದ ಹುಟ್ಟುವ ಸಾಧ್ಯತೆ ಇದೆಯೇ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಡೌನ್ ಸಿಂಡ್ರೋಮ್‌ನಿಂದ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಹುಟ್ಟುವ ಸಮಸ್ಯೆ ವಿಶ್ವದ ಎಲ್ಲಾ ಕಡೆ ಕಂಡು ಬರುತ್ತದೆ. ವಿಶ್ವದಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಟ್ಟುವ ಮಕ್ಕಳಲ್ಲಿ ಶ. 3ರಿಂದ




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Mumbai Police Rescue Puppy Stuck in Narrow Gap between Two Buildings

The cops were patrolling the area whn locals informed them about a howling sound coming from nearby.




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Fact Check: No, Govt Employees Have Not Been Asked to Work for 10 Hours for Six Days a Week

another report falsely claimed that the government was planning to cut allowances like LTA, leave encashment, medical, etc of central government employees.




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83-Year-Old Hotelier Maps Lord Ram's Exile Itinerary on Atlas to Pass Time in Lockdown

Ashok Kumar has also asked a few professors to conduct a research on Ramayana, Mahabharat and Chanakya period to evaluate what kind of world existed in those years.




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Manipur Girl Singing Neil Young’s 'Heart of Gold' is Winning the Internet

In the video, the girl, Horyaowon Pheirei from Kachai Village in Manipur’s Ukhrul District, is seen mesmerising the audience with Young‘s ‘Heart of Gold’ while playing a guitar.




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Cops are Using 'Ghana Coffin Dancers Meme' to Urge Indians to Stay Indoors During Lockdown

The Ghana pallbearers meme recently became popular during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Watch: Diljeet Dosanjh Impressed by UK Residents Performing Bhangra while Maintaining Social Distancing

As soon as the tweet went viral, netizens including singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh, also expressed his joy in watching the street side bhangra!




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Lego Wants to Stay Away from China's Video Mocking US on Covid-19 Response

Lego Group has denied any involvement in the making of the video attacking the US which features a Statue of Liberty and doctor made of Lego.




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Dubai's Burj Khalifa to Light Up with Every Single Donation Made for Coronavirus Relief

For each 10-dirham ($2.7) donation, one of the building's 1.2 million LED lights will be illuminated -- each representing a meal.




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India's First All-Girl Band 'Viva' Has Reunited in Lockdown to Bring Back Your Childhood Memories

Immensely popular indipop band Viva that once comprised of Anushka Manchanda, Pratichee Mohapatra, Neha Bhasin, and Mahua Kamat is back to rock you again.




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Penguins Day Out: Singapore Zoo's Cold Residents are Exploring the Premises as Humans Stay Indoors

The zoo says the workout strengthens the creatures' leg muscles and helps them navigate new environments.




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Indians Forgot About Social Distancing And Queued up to Buy Alcohol as Stores Finally Open

Are people really that thirsty that they have been crowding outside liquor stories from 7am just to get their hands on their favourite booze?




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This Adorable Girl Wanted to Know What's Inside Your Butthole and a Rockstar Was Born

When art meets science, the results leave a deep impact on you.




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Spaniards Soak Up Sun after Lockdown Eased as Daily Death Toll Lowest in 6 Weeks

The number of deaths since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in the country stands at 25,264, while there have been 217,466 cases.




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WATCH: Delhi Cop's Soulful Rendition of 'Teri Mitti' for Corona Warriors Will Give You Goosebumps

Rajat Rathod, who has dedicated his performance to those who are working on the front line in dealing with COVID-19 pandemic, has sung the track titled 'Teri Mitti'.




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What China, US, India Did Not Tell You On Coronavirus: This Honest Government Ad is Going Viral

The video talks about the developed counties struggling to flatten the curve, bizarre statements by world leaders, lack of basics like facemasks and shifting the blame on the minorities for the spread of the virus.




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Bois Locker Room: Instagram Page by Delhi Teens Misuses Photos of Minor Girls to Spread Rape Culture

According to latest updates, some members of the group have been arrested for cyberbullying under Section 66 of the IT Act.




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Ellyse Perry is 'Flattered' But Has One Condition About Murali Vijay's Proposal for Dinner

Perry, who won the Women’s T20 World Cup recently with Australia, is recovering from injury. Recently she said that she does not expect the coronavirus pandemic to have a long lasting negative effect.




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Stop the Spread: Kohli, Ayushmann Khurrana Tell You Why Forwarding Fake News is Not a Good Idea

Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Monday pledged support in the fight against fake forwards on social media, saying the nation needs to play together to win this battle.




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This Viral Video of Differently Abled People Dancing is the Positivity We Need

The video has been captioned, 'When India's Persons with Disabilities decided to have some fun.'