To mark anniversary, couple offers chyawanprash

Jaipur: To celebrate their wedding anniversary, a couple here distributed ‘chyawanprash’ among police personnel on lockdown duty. Sixty-year-old Krishna Jhalani and his wife throw a party on their anniversary every year, but this time they chose to share the joy with police personnel amid nationwide lockdown. They distributed 150 packs of chyawanprash (health supplement) on Tuesday. The couple also funds food for 5 people per day. PTI

‘Gabbar Singh’ lectures people on covid threat

Kolkata: Dressed as “Gabbar Singh”, the dreaded brigand who terrorised the residents of Ramgarh village in renowned Hindi flick Sholay, Rupak Ghosh of Raiganj, West Bengal, is nowadays busy making people aware of the importance of masks and social distancing. Accompanied by his aide Sambha, he visits different localities and give lecture to people on the Covid threat. Backed by the local police, “Gabbar” grabs the eyeballs. TNS

Paid leave for Mumbai cops aged above 55

Mumbai: Following the death of three policemen from the Covid-19 virus over the past few days, the Mumbai police have sent its personnel above the age of 55 and those with pre-existing ailments on paid leave. Police personnel above the age of 55 and those above the age of 52 with medical conditions like diabetes, hypertension and other ailments have been asked to stay at home, Deputy Commissioner of Police Pranay Ashok said in a statement here on Tuesday. TNS