Items filtered by date: Saturday, 12 June 2021

Former President of Ukhrul District Working Journalists Association (UDWJA) and Ukhrul senior journalist Thotshang Shaiza succumbed to Covid-19 at JNIMS ICU on Saturday at 10:40 PM. Ukhrul District Hospital refered him to JNIMS on Thursday after his condition deteriorated. During his lifetime, Thotshang took immense role in transmission of local news to the general public. He had extended his solidarity and took part in all the major initiatives of Manipur Hills Journalists Union and All Manipur Working Journalists Union. He had served as District Correspondent of electronic media ISTV News and Tangkhul dialect daily, the Aja. It maybe mentioned that he lost his elder brother to COVID-19 just two days ago.

"MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE"

The Group B match between Denmark and Finland resumed at  12 AM after a long suspension due to Eriksen's medical emergency.

Finland had a debut to remember as they defeated Denmark 1-0 with a score by Pohjanpalo at 60th minute, the first tournament goal for Fins.

Saturday's Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen was suspended after Denmark's Star Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch in the first half. Players signalled for medical team as Eriksen remained motionless and fans across the world undoubtedly remain upset. Match resumed at 12 AM (IST) following the request of players from both teams and after news of Eriksen being stabilised in hospital. Jansen replaced Eriksen.

Euro 2020 Wales vs Switzerland ended in 1-1 draw this evening. Breel Embolo opened the scoring for Switzerland by heading the ball in from a corner at the 49th minute. Kieffer Moore scored an equaliser for Wales with a short corner at the 74th minute.