Covid-19: GDC Beerwah launches 'Learn from Home' e-classes for students

Students of Guj schools to be promoted sans exams

Ahmedabad, Mar 24: The Gujarat government has decided to keep all schools closed and promote students of Classes 1 to 9 and 11 of the state board, as the annual exams this year could not be conducted due to the coronavirus crisis, officials said on Tuesday.

AP govt postpones Class X exams

Amaravati, Mar 24: The Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday put off the annual public examinations of Class X, scheduled to begin on March 31, by two weeks in view of the coronavirus threat.

GPSC postpones March 29 junior scale officer tests

Panaji, Mar 20: In view of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Goa Public Service Commission has postponed Computer Based Recruitment Test for the post of junior scale officers scheduled for March 29, GPSC chairman Jode Manuel Noronha said on Friday. He said a fresh date will be announced soon.

Final exams for Classes 1 to 8 cancelled in Maha

Mumbai, Mar 20: The Maharashtra Government on Friday cancelled the final examinations of Classes 1 to 8, while those of Classes 9 and 11 will be held after April 15, in light of the coronavirus outbreak in the state.

UGC tells universities to postpone exams, suspend evaluation work

New Delhi, Mar 19: The University Grants Commission (UGC) directed all universities and affiliated colleges on Thursday to postpone examinations till March-end due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The evaluation work will be suspended during the period too.

ICSE board class 10,12 exams postponed till March 31

New Delhi, Mar 19: The ICSE board on Thursday postponed class 10 and 12 examinations due to the novel coronavirus threat, officials said. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) Chief Executive Gerry Arathoon said the exams have been postponed till March 31.

Exams till Class VIII cancelled in Goa

Panaji, Mar 17: Exams for students upto Class VIII were cancelled in Goa on Tuesday as a precautionary measure against the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Meghalaya govts shuts schools, colleges till March 31 over coronavirus

Shillong, Mar 16: The Meghalaya government has ordered shutdown of schools and colleges and cancellation or postponement of major sports events till March 31 to avoid mass gatherings in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak, a senior minister said.

Haryana govt shuts all universities, colleges till March 31

Chandigarh, Mar 13: The Haryana government on Friday shut all universities and colleges in the state till March 31, a day after it declared coronavirus an epidemic.

JNU suspends classes till March 31

New Delhi, Mar 13: The Jawaharlal Nehru University on Friday ordered suspension of classes with immediate effect till March 31 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

JK parties slam Centres new domicile rules

Srinagar, Apr 1: Political parties in the valley on Wednesday criticised the Centre's new domicile rules for Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was adding insult to injury of the people as there were none of the promised protections.

Domicile Law: Not the best interest of JK resident: Congress

Jammu, April 01: Jammu and Kashmir Congress, Vice President, G. M Saroori termed the Centre move to provide protection to domicile of Jammu and Kashmir in government jobs, educational institutions and land rights "as most unfortunate" and "not the best interest of the resident of JK".

Omar attempting to communalise Coronavirus: BJP

Sudden lockout has created immense panic and confusion: Rahul to PM

New Delhi, Mar 29: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the sudden lockout announced by the central government to combat novel coronavirus has created immense panic and confusion .

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan passes floor test; Cong MLAs absent

Bhopal, Mar 24: A day after assuming office, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan passed the floor test in the state Assembly on Tuesday by voice vote. No member of the opposition Congress was present in the House.

Sena blames PM's 'taali bajao' call for casual approach of people to lockdown

Mumbai, Mar 24: The Shiv Sena on Tuesday said because of Prime Narendra Modi's appeal to clap and applaud those at the forefront of combating the coronavirus, people are not realising the seriousness of the lockdown being enforced to contain the pandemic.

Shaheen Bagh protest to continue on 'Janata curfew'

New Delhi, Mar 20: The women protesters in Shaheen Bagh will continue with their protest on Sunday, the day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to remain inside their houses under a self-imposed curfew.

Dismantling elected governments a habit of the BJP: Rajasthan CM on Kamal Nath's resignation

Jaipur, Mar 20: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said democracy was blatantly killed in Madhya Pradesh with the fall of the Kamal Nath-led state government there. He said dismantling a democratically elected government for lust of power has become a habit of the BJP.

Democracy defeated by 'hotel diplomacy': Cong

New Delhi, Mar 20: The Congress on Friday said democracy has been defeated by "hotel diplomacy" in Madhya Pradesh, after Kamal Nath resigned as the state chief minister. Over 15 months after taking over, Nath resigned from the top post.

Kamal Nath resigns as MP CM

Bhopal, Mar 20: Over 15 months after he took over as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath resigned from the top post on Friday.

MP CM Kamal Nath announces his resignation

Bhopal, Mar 20: Amid the political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday announced that he would submit his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon.

Onir encourages budding filmmakers to make short movies in lockdown period

Mumbai, Apr 1: Director Onir has invited budding filmmakers to utilise their time in the lockdown to make a short film indoors, which he and Sanjay Suri will judge. The director said one must "explore their creative energy during lockdown time". "#day12ofsocialdistancing.

Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif pledge donations to PM-CARES, CM relief fund

Mumbai, Mar 31: Actor Priyanka Chopra, her popstar-husband Nick Jonas, Katrina Kaif among others on Tuesday pledged money to various relief funds aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic in the country.

Salman Khan's nephew Abdullah Khan passes away at 38

Mumbai, Mar 31: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's nephew and body builder Abdullah Khan passed away at a hospital here, a source close to the family said. He was 38. Abdullah died on Monday at city-based Lilavati Hospital, the insider added. Reportedly, the cause of death is lung infection.

Aaditi Pohankar on recognition post 'She': I feel empowered as an actor

Mumbai, Mar 30: It is a surreal feeling for actor Aaditi Pohankar who is receiving congratulatory messages from people across the world after watching her Netflix original series "She". The actor said she feels encouraged to do more work going forward.

Salman Khan to extend financial help to 25,000 daily wage workers of film industry

Mumbai, Mar 29: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has pledged to financially support 25,000 daily wage workers from the film industry in the wake of the national lockdown, according to Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE).

Bhushan Kumar, Sonam Kapoor pledge donations to PM, CM relief funds

Mumbai, Mar 29: A host of celebrities, including producer Bhushan Kumar and actor Sonam Kapoor, have joined their Bollywood peers in pledging money to various relief funds aimed at combating the coronavirus pandemic.

'Chanakya' is a work in progress: Neeraj Pandey

Mumbai, Mar 29: Director Neeraj Pandey says despite the 21-day lockdown in the country to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic, the team of his next, "Chanakya" is working on the Ajay Devgn-starrer while practising social distancing.

There is constant learning and unlearning for actors: Manisha Koirala

Mumbai, Mar 29: With time and the kind of roles that she is being offered now, actor Manisha Koirala believes she has changed from being spontaneous to methodical in her approach towards acting.

Govt should open liquor stores in evenings during lockdown: Rishi Kapoor

Mumbai, Mar 28: Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor on Saturday said the state and central governments should let the licensed liquor shops operate in the evening during the 21-day lockdown period.

Bollywood celebs criticise police brutality during lockdown

Mumbai, Mar 27: Prominent Bollywood actors and filmmakers have reacted angrily to reports of alleged police excesses in various parts of country amid the lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.

Release of 2 Bengali films get postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

Kolkata, Mar 27: Release of at least two Bengali films have been postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, industry sources said.

Lancashire chairman David Hodgkiss dies of COVID-19

London, Mar 31: Lancashire county cricket club chairman David Hodgkiss has died after being infected by the dreaded coronavirus. He was 71.

Mary Kom donates month's salary to PM relief fund

New Delhi, Mar 30: Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on Monday said she will donate her one month's salary as Rajya Sabha MP, amounting to Rs 1 lakh, to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Rather have full county season next year then truncated one in 2020: Alastair Cook

London, Mar 30: Former England captain Alastair Cook feels it would be better to go without a season of county cricket instead of curtailing the competition due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic-forced postponement.

Manu Bhaker donates Rs 1 lakh for fight against COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 30: Teen shooting sensation Manu Bhaker on Monday donated Rs 1 lakh to the Haryana goverment to help the state combat the rapidly-spreading COVID-19 pandemic. The 18-year-old, who is a Commonwealth Games and Youth Olympics champion, belongs to Jhajjar district in the state.

Stand together and overcome these challenging times: Chhetri

Kuala Lumpur, Mar 29: Indian captain Sunil Chhetri on Sunday featured in an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) campaign to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and requested people to do all they can to overcome "these challenging times".

England captain Heather Knight joins NHS as volunteer to fight COVID-19 pandemic

London, Mar 29: England women's cricket team captain Heather Knight has joined the National Health Service (NHS) as volunteer to help the healthcare system fight the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.

New date for Tokyo Olympics 'won't satisfy everybody', says Coe

Paris, Mar 28: World Athletics president Sebastian Coe admitted that settling on a new date for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will not satisfy everybody. "All sports have made it pretty clear they have particular challenges at particular times of the year," said Coe.

3 more Diamond League track meets postponed

Washington, Mar 27: The Diamond League has postponed three more track meets because of the coronavirus outbreak. The events in Stockholm on May 24, Naples and Rome on May 28, and Rabat, Morocco, on May 31 have all been postponed with no new dates set.

Sachin Tendulkar donates Rs 50 lakh to fight COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 27: Batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar on Friday donated Rs 50 lakh to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, which has so far claimed 17 Indian lives and wreaked havoc globally.

Indian table tennis player stuck in Spain

Kolkata, Mar 26: Indian paddler Takeme Sarkar left for Malaga hoping to play in the Spanish League and gain some experience, but now finds herself quarantined in an apartment there after suspension of airline operations owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wimbledon fate to be decided next week

London, Mar 26: The All England Club says it is still evaluating whether to postpone or cancel Wimbledon because of the coronavirus pandemic and plans to make a decision next week. That's when the club's main board is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting.