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West Bengal reports 15 coronavirus deaths, in last 48 hours (2nd May)

Kolkata, May 2 () Fifteen people have died in West Bengal due to COVID-19 in the last 48 hours, taking the toll to 48, according to a bulletin issued by the state health department on Saturday. It said 127 new cases of coronavirus were registered from different parts of the state during this period, as the new number of active cases rose to 639.The government did not issue any bulletin on the COVID-19 status on Friday.In the last 48 hours, 60 people have been discharged from various hospitals after being cured. Now a total of 199 patients have been cured of the disease in the state.The bulletin said 4,471 samples were tested during this period to check COVID-19 and the total number of tests in West Bengal is 20,976.The total number of COVID-19 cases in West Bengal till Saturday is 886 while




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Aggressive testing detected 300 coronavirus cases in Aurangabad in one week

Aurangabad (Maha), May 3 () The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases to about 300 over one week in Aurangabad district in Maharashtra can be largely attributed to augmented testing capacity, a senior official said on Sunday. Divisional Commissioner Sunil Kendrekar told that the administration had earlier been testing only primary contacts of coronavirus positive cases but has now included secondary contacts as well.Aurangabad has been classified as one of the 14 'Red'zones in Maharashtra, which has reported more than 12,000 COVID-19 cases so far."Augmented testing is the reason for the rise in the number of cases. This aggressive tracing (of contacts) has also helped us in detecting more patients," he said.Kendrekar also said that since majority of COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic, the rate




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Nearly 4,800 Indians are coronavirus positive in Singapore with mild conditions

By Gurdip Singh Singapore, May 4 () Nearly 4,800 Indian nationals, most of whom are living in dormitories for foreign workers, have been tested positive with the novel coronavirus in Singapore till the end of April, the Indian High Commissioner here said on Monday.The total number of coronavirus cases in Singapore are 18,205 with 18 deaths, according to the figures released by Singapore Health Ministry on Sunday."Almost all of the infection among Indian workers is mild and their conditions are improving," Jawed Ashraf, Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, told .Over 3,500 Indian nationals, including students, have also registered with the High Commission to return home or to seek assistance for accommodation and food due to their unexpectedly long stay here, he said.Over 90 per cent of the




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Telangana lockdown extended till May 29, curfew to continue

The Telangana government has extended the Coronavirus lockdown till May 29.The government has issued new guidelines for opening of shops in urban and rural areas in the orange and green zones.Hyderabad, Rangareddy and Malkajgiri-Medchal have been classified as red zones.The Telangana lockdown has been extended till May 29, the state government today announced after a marathon cabinet meeting of around 7 hours. The K Chandrashekhar Rao government has decided that it will not allow any relaxations, and the curfew will continue as is for the lockdown period. The CM added that irrespective of the centre's decision, the lockdown will continue even after the nationwide lockdown ends on May 17. “The situation in the State capital, Hyderabad, and its neighbouring districts, Rangareddy and Malkajigiri-Medchal




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From Hard Rock Cafe to a Bengaluru bakery⁠— disposable menus, no live bands, half the number of tables, and fewer waiters are part of the post-COVID strategy

After coronavirus lockdown, dining experience at restaurants will not remain the same as before. Social distancing norms will be in place as restaurants reduce their capacity by half and bring in new rules for dining.Hard Rock Cafe, which has 185 restaurants across India, has drafted a plan to ensure 3-feet distance between guests. Restaurants in India have been shut for over 40 days now, with only some working in minimal capacity for takeaways. According to reports, as many as half a million restaurants might not survive the extended lockdown.And restaurants are cognizant of the fact that survival won’t come without practicing strict social distancing norms. India’s restaurants are now preparing a post-covid-19 plan to open up. And the dining experience at these restaurants may not be the




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Fans think Lily Allen and David Harbour are engaged after the singer wore a diamond ring for an Instagram photo

Fans are speculating that Lily Allen and David Harbour are engaged after the "Smile" singer posted a photo while wearing a diamond ring on her ring finger. According to her caption, Allen was trying to show off her "ripped" body, but one fan was more focused on the eye-catching piece of jewelry she was wearing. "Um... engagement ring??????????????" the user commented. Allen responded with a cheeky comment that referenced Brad Pitt's famous line in 1999's "Fight Club" ("The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club"). "first rule of engagement club........." Allen wrote back to the curious fan. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Fans are speculating that Lily Allen and David Harbour are engaged after the "Smile" singer posted a photo while wearing a diamond ring on




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Joe Manganiello reveals what it was like working with Sofia Vergara

They tied the knot in November 2015, after a whirlwind romance. 




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Joe Manganiello flexes his bulging biceps at Oz Comic-Con in Melbourne

He's a Hollywood favourite thanks to his rippling muscles and beefy frame.




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Scarlett Johansson flashes her huge $400k engagement ring from fiancé Colin Jost at Comic Con 

The 11-carat egg-shaped light brown diamond is estimated to cost around $400,000. It's the first time Johansson has worn the rock in public since accepting Jost's proposal in May.




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Scarlett Johansson flashes engagement ring with fiance Colin Jost

Scarlett Johansson struggled to wipe the smile off her face when she was spotted attending the SNL after-party in New York City on Saturday night, after hosting the show for the sixth time.




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Who is Zandy Reich? Lea Michele's fiancé revealed after couple's engagement

Actress and singer Lea Michele recently became engaged to her boyfriend Zandy Reich. Here's all you need to know about who he is, who Lea Michele is, what her net worth is and more.




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Taylor Swift sparks engagement speculation after she's seen rocking huge ring in her new documentary

Speculation that the Lover songstress and boyfriend Joe Alwyn were getting hitched stemmed from a scene where Taylor talked her reason for breaking her silence on politics.




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Vivid Sydney preview night at Taronga Zoo

The iconic Taronga Zoo will come to life at night with a dazzling display of giant animal lanterns littered across its grounds, as Vivid Sydney prepares to kick off again on Friday.




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Technicolour animals light up Taronga Zoo for Sydney's Vivid 2018

Larger-than-life animal light sculptures filled with colour and striking beauty have been scattered along ​lit up pathways of Taronga Zoo ready for Vivid Sydney's official launch.




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Poșta Română a redeschis rutele pentru traficul poștal cu Bulgaria, Ungaria și Serbia

Poşta Română a redeschis, astăzi, de Ziua Europei, trei rute noi pentru îndrumarea traficului poştal internaţional cu Ungaria, Bulgaria şi Serbia, pe cale rutieră, a anunţat operatorul poştal într-un comunicat de presă, preluat de AGERPRES.

The post Poșta Română a redeschis rutele pentru traficul poștal cu Bulgaria, Ungaria și Serbia appeared first on Forbes.ro.




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Jesse Lingard has lost his England spot and his Manchester United future is in doubt

Rewind to the summer of 2018 and Jesse Lingard was starring for England as one of their main playmakers with Gareth Southgate a big admirer of the Manchester United midfielder. 




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Japan's beloved manga assassin becomes the latest...

TOKYO, May 9 (Reuters) - Japan's ruthless animated hitman has become the latest victim of the coronavirus, as the nation's longest-running manga comic...




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Simon Cowell's ex Jasmine Lennard announces her engagement to billionaire businessman

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Lennard has announced that she is engaged to her billionaire businessman boyfriend Mohammed Al Saif.




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Blackburn 0-1 Middlesbrough: Assombalonga keeps Boro in promotion race

ALAN BIGGS AT EWOOD PARK: Middlesbrough have strengthened their hold on a Championship play-off spot, climbing above Bristol City into fifth place with victory against Blackburn.




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COVID-19 challenges: TN forms panel under ex-RBI Guv Rangarajan to improve fiscal position

Chennai, May 9 () The Tamil Nadu government onSaturday set up a high-level committee headed by formerReserve Bank of India governor C Rangarajan to examine fiscalchallenges facing the state owing to the COVID-19 pandemic andsuggest the way forward to improve its fiscal position. The committee, which will also consist of FinanceSecretary S Krishnan as coordinator, will submit its report tothe government within three months, according to a GovernmentOrder. The committee, with 21 members, would assess theoverall immediate and medium term impact of the COVID-19pandemic on different sectors of the state's economy includingthe impact of lockdown, additional costs and implications dueto social distancing and their precautionary measures. Also, it would assess the opportunities and threatsin the




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State varsities to implement academic calendar within month after lockdown is lifted: Bengal edu minister

Kolkata, May 9 () All the state universities inWest Bengal will implement the academic calendar in theirrespective institutions within a month after the lockdown islifted, Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said on Saturday.Chatterjee, who earlier in the day held avideoconference with vice-chancellors of all the stateuniversities, told reporters at an online press conferencethat the VCs have decided on how to conduct the classes andthe final semester examinations."The academic calendar, including examinations, willbe put into effect within a month after the lockdown islifted," he said.Chatterjee said the institutions have also receivedthe University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines in thisregard and the issue came up in the meeting held during theday.He had earlier said that the UGC guidelines




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The Proposal's Mike Crowe and Monica Villalobos recreate their dating show engagement

They became engaged within minutes of meeting each other face-to-face for the first time. 




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Selma Blair and Kris Jenner engage in outpouring of mutual affection via Instagram

It began when Blair, 47, posted a photo showing her made up to look like Jenner and spoke about how she wished she was self-isolating with her and how much she loved her.




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Kim Kardashian compliments 'beautiful' Beyonce on Disney Family Singalong years after 'feud'

Kim and Beyoncé have been plagued with rumors they aren't friends ever since Knowles-Carter declined invites to both Kardashian's 2013 baby shower and 2014 wedding to Kanye West




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TALK OF THE TOWN: Boris set for star-studded day amid whispers Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo is engaged

TALK OF THE TOWN: Whispers reach me that Boris's new BFF, Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo, is secretly engaged to George Cottrell - the millionaire aristocrat dubbed 'Posh George'.




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Pregnant Katy Perry reveals her love for meat pies, koalas and kangaroos

She's the 'California Gurl' who has fallen for some Australia's greatest icons.




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NRL star Mitch Pearce proposes to his girlfriend with a $40,000 engagement ring

The Newcastle Knights captain broke news of his new engagement on Instagram with a picture of himself kissing his new fiancee.




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Great British Boltholes: A review of Langar Hall in Nottingham

Langar Hall is a grand Georgian manor filled with history - previous guests have included Keira Knightley. The Mail on Sunday's Petronella Wyatt went to check it out...




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Newly-engaged Jourdan Dunn looks leggy in a chic wrap dress as she joins Leigh-Anne Pinnock

She recently became engaged to her partner Dion.  And Jourdan showed off her showstopping engagement ring, estimated to cost £22,000, while at an #OwnTheTable dinner.




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Tyson Fury agrees to fight Francis Ngannou inside the Octagan once he's 'done with boxing'

The Gypsy King (right) called out Ngannou (left, left picture) and now the UFC star has roped in boxing legend Mike Tyson (right, left picture) to help him prepare for Fury.




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French Bulldogs killed in Hungary - as celebs like Holly Willoughby fuel over-breeding rush

Frenchies, as they are known, have rocketed in popularity thanks to celebs posing with them on Instagram - but the rise in demand has led to them being over-bred in countries like Hungary.




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Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey declared fit to start for Wales in Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary

Wales manager Ryan Giggs says Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are available to start the decisive Euro 2020 qualifier against Hungary in Cardiff on Tuesday.




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Selma Blair and Kris Jenner engage in outpouring of mutual affection via Instagram

It began when Blair, 47, posted a photo showing her made up to look like Jenner and spoke about how she wished she was self-isolating with her and how much she loved her.




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Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain don face masks and gloves to attend engagement in Madrid

Queen Letizia and King Felipe of Spain donned face masks and leather gloves to attend an engagement at the the Electricity Control Centre facilities in Madrid, Spain today.




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Diamond doggy! Can YOU spot the dachshund with an engagement ring hanging from its collar?

British jewellery manufacturers Purely Diamonds has created a baffling new brainteaser, where players are asked to spot which dog is wearing an engagement ring around its collar.




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Jesse Lingard teams up with Nathan Redmond in Miami as stars make the most of their summer break 

With the season now over for most, football stars from across Europe are jetting off on their summer holidays. A host of players are finally enjoying some time away from the pitch.




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Prince William plays mental health Jenga with footballers

The Duke of Cambridge, 37, a lifelong Aston Villa fan, joined footballers from Crystal Palace, Arsenal and Manchester United to take part in the game at a venue in London yesterday.




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Captain Tom Moore opens Nightingale hospital in Harrogate today

The 99-year-old veteran was invited to do the honours at the site in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, after raising a staggering £27million for the NHS.




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Sophie Wessex opens Nightingale Hospital in Sunderland by video link 

The UK's newest NHS Nightingale hospital has opened in Sunderland today, less than 24 hours after the flagship facility in the Capital was mothballed.




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LIZ JONES: I was so poor even Wonga refused to give me a loan

It is the ultimate irony – bailiffs knocking on the door of Wonga, the payday loan company. There is no place in a just society for a company that charges interest of up to 1,311 per cent.




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Marking the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth - her life in fascinating objects 

Britain's Florence Nightingale is known for revolutionising nursing. As medics fight the coronavirus pandemic, her work resonates. Here, we celebrate her life with a collection of objects.




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Ligue 1: Meet Rennes' 16-year-old prodigy Eduardo Camavinga, who starred in shock win over PSG

The 16-year-old midfielder earned countless plaudits after a mature all-round display against Thomas Tuchel's side, and has reportedly drawn the attentions of the Ligue 1 champions and Arsenal.




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Guingamp striker Nathael Julan, 23, dies in car crash following training

The Ligue 2 side mourned the 'tragic day' as Julan died in the car crash as they shared the news on social media, leading to a number of tributes across French football.




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From Nicola Roberts in City Of Angels to Romesh Ranganathan's tour and an Andy Warhol show, 7 Events

A revival of Josie Rourke's Olivier-winning production of the Hollywood musical, featuring the stage debut of Nicola Roberts.




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Brazil 1-1 Nigeria: Stalemate in Singapore after strikes from Joe Aribo and Casemiro

Neymar went off injured 12 minutes into Brazil's 1-1 draw with Nigeria in a friendly in Singapore on Sunday.




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Khloe Kardashian shares precious pictures of daughter True and niece North engaging in prayer

Khloe Kardashian shared two precious pictures of daughter True and niece North West engaging in morning prayer on Friday. Khloe urged her followers to 'start each day with a grateful heart.'




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Prince William and Kate Middleton's video call royal engagement

William, 37, and Kate, 38, called pupils at Casterton Primary Academy in Lancashire from their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall. The teachers are helping to look after the children of key workers.




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Joan Collins and Geri Horner lead stars in nationwide singalong for VE Day

The 86-year-old cut a very stylish figure as she sang her lines to camera as part of a video compilation created by the Royal British Legion, which was released on Tuesday.




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Will empty Nightingale hospital be moved into hibernation? ExCel Centre could be mothballed

One of the five temporary Nightingale hospitals could be mothballed within days under plans ministers will consider this week. The health centre was built to expand the NHS's intensive care capacity.




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Hungarian doctor, 65, who failed English test six times, keeps his job

Dr Gyorgy Rakoczy, pictured, has been allowed to resume practice despite having problems with English which led him to inject a four-year-old child with a potentially fatal dose of  carbolic acid.