North Kolkata Calling !!

In Memari's No 7 Ward a young man got affected by the Corona Virus. 75 families of the surrounding area has been restricted. Burdwan's Subhaspalli has become a restricted area. Civic Volenteers are looking after the requirements of the residents. Police informed that an old man reguested over the phone for Newspaper.When supplied he said he got the wrong one and wanted according to his choice. In fact another wanted 2 bottles of beer and some chicken. Some insisted delivery within 15 minutes. Even bidis, cigarettes & beers were in the list of some.    Finally the frustrated Police announced that only essentials will be delivered !!

Only once did l had the opportunity to interact with the icon of Bengal if not India. It was probably during the mid 60s when l went to meet one of my friends in The State Bank of India's Headoffice, Strand Road, Calcutta. My friend took me to a huge Hallroom which was once Sirajjudulla's 'Nach Ghar' said my friend. We were having a bit of chitchat when suddenly the Hall became quieter as if some VIP had entered. Yes it was none other  than Chuni Goswami with his everlasting smile. My friend quickly went up to him and introduced me-before l could react. Goswami said something about our family connection with Union Bank which later became The State Bank of India. I was a young man and least bothered about our family history, etc. After few minutes he left and the Hallroom staffs became busy once again !

According to Chin Kai Director of Academy Of Medical Science's Institute Of Pathogen Biology we will be unable to get respite from the Virus for a long time. Also America's Director of National Institute Of Allergy And Infectious Desease sends out a similar warning.Director Anthony Fouchi on previous month declared that  Covid19 could become a seasonal desease. It might keep returning every year !! Let's hope that the Vaccine will be ready as early as possible.

People are advised to maintain distance but most of them are turning a deaf ear. I mean they are not willing to keep a safe distant especially in market places. A Gram Panchayat of Allipujja in Kerala has come out with a unique solution. They are providing Umbrellas to those who are compelled to break the Stay At Home policy for various urgent purposes.      The point is that they will be able to keep a safe distance while holding an Umbrella over their heads          Not a bad idea l presume!

Advertisement, that we see in various Medias, usually focus upon the product. Quite understandable since that is the very purpose of th Ad. They say ' When the going gets tough the tough get going." Considering the present situation (Corona Virus) the Client & the Advertisement Company had both shown their Duty as well as Creativity towards the Nation as well as Humanity. Like others they too have focused upon their own product ( Soap & Handwasher) but deviated a bit from others.  The message they gave was unique as they adviced the viewers to use any Other Soap or Handwasher if they failed to get their own product.     Hats off to such magnanimity !!

When the airlines were active an elderly couple, living in  Salt Lake, decided to make a trip to Mexico. They had their return tickets from New York on 21st March. They however came to know that from that very date International flights to India were cancelled.They desperately looked for a flight from NY on 20th March. But due to shortage of time it was not possible to do that either. They tried every possible avenues but failed. Their daily take of medicine too were finished and they were forced to buy alternative medicines from local shops. Thus the elderly couple is still stuck in their hotel room-  having no idea when they could get back home ! (From ABP report)

In today's ABP there is a News about a 18 years old boy who suddenly without any provocation began shouting at his parents. Is the prolonged Lockdown responsible for the boy's unwanted action ? The parents however took immediate step and rang the helpline number for support. The number was for those who needed counselling. The boy somehow cooled down after the said counselling. How helpless are the parents regarding their children- staying at home day after day. Probably counselling provides some relief to the little ones !