Milkha Singh to be cremated with full state honours in Chandigarh, announces Punjab CM
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh to be cremated with full state honours in Chandigarh, announces Punjab CM

Firstpost  

The Punjab government will also observe a day of state mourning in the wake of the passing away of the track and field legend. Chandigarh: Milkha Singh, one of independent India’s biggest sporting icons, who died of COVID-19 complications, will be cremated on Saturday evening with full state honours. “Have directed that late Milkha Singh Ji will be given a state funeral by our government,” Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh tweeted. “Also, Punjab will observe one day of state mourning as a mark of respect to the departed legend,” the Chief Minister said. Condoling Milkha Singh’s demise, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Union Territory Administrator, VP Singh Badnore said, “Extremely grieved at the demise of #Flying Sikh# Padma Shree#Milkha Singh Ji.” “India has lost another precious life to #Covid.

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Manmohan Singh funeral: India mourns as former PM cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manmohan Singh funeral: India mourns as former PM cremated with full state honours at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh, former prime minister widely regarded as the architect of India's economic reform programme, was cremated with full state honours Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon. Former prime minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur and daughter Upinder Singh during his state funeral at the Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi on Saturday. Manmohan Singh's daughter lit his funeral …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours
Top News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: Former PM cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Manmohan Singh funeral Highlights: The last rites of former prime minister Manmohan Singh were performed at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat crematorium. Manmohan Singh passed away at 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences on Thursday night. Singh, who was India’s 13th prime minister and the first Sikh to hold the coveted post, headed the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government …

Mulayam Singh Yadav cremated with full state honours at UP's Saifai as lakhs bid adieu to 'dhartiputra'
2 years, 5 months ago

Mulayam Singh Yadav cremated with full state honours at UP's Saifai as lakhs bid adieu to 'dhartiputra'

India TV News  

Mulayam Singh Yadav cremated with full state honours at UP's Saifai as lakhs bid adieu to 'dhartiputra' Mulayam Sinsh Yadav cremated: With hundreds queued up for the final darshan amid the drizzle, Yadav's body was moved from his “kothi” to a bigger hall on the Mela Ground premises to allow people to pay their last respects. Mulayam Singh Yadav cremated: …

Kalyan Singh death: UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 3-day state mourning, public holiday on Monday
3 years, 6 months ago

Kalyan Singh death: UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 3-day state mourning, public holiday on Monday

India TV News  

Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh passed away due to sepsis and multi-organ failure in Lucknow on Saturday. Singh's body has been brought to his Mall Avenue residence where Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and his Cabinet colleagues paid tribuites to the departed soul. Deputy Chief Ministers Dinesh Sharma and Keshav Maurya have expressed their grief over the passing away …

Amitabh Bachchan remembers Milkha Singh, shares last page of his autobiography
3 years, 8 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan remembers Milkha Singh, shares last page of his autobiography

Hindustan Times  

Actor Amitabh Bachchan remembered the late sports icon, Milkha Singh, by sharing the last page of his autobiography The Race of My Life on Sunday. At such times you should try and derive inspiration from this Urdu couplet: "Mita de apni hasti ko agar his martaba chahe, ki dana khak may mil kar gul-e-gulzar hota hai." The actor captioned the …

Milkha Singh's Passing a Loss for India and Pakistan: Abdul Khaliq's Son Reveal the Friendly Rivalry Between the Two Legends
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh's Passing a Loss for India and Pakistan: Abdul Khaliq's Son Reveal the Friendly Rivalry Between the Two Legends

News 18  

India’s legendary track and field athlete Milkha Singh breathed his last on Friday at the age of 91 after a prolonged battle with Covid-related complications. Abdul Khaliq who sadly passed away in 1988 had a similar back story like Milkha Singh. Drawing a comparison between the two, Abdul Khaliq’s son Mohammad Eijaz told The Indian Express that Milkha Singh’s death …

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh cremated with full state honours

Hindustan Times  

Iconic sprinter Milkha Singh was on Saturday cremated with full state honours here, marking the end of an era in which his pioneering accomplishments on the track galvanised a newly-independent India. Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh died of post COVID-19 complications on Friday night. Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator V P Singh Badnore, Punjab Finance Minister Manpreet Singh Badal, Haryana's …

Milkha Singh to be Cremated With State Honours; Holiday Declared
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh to be Cremated With State Honours; Holiday Declared

The Quint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said: "India mourns the sad demise of legendary sprinter Shri Milkha Singh Ji, the Flying Sikh. But despite best of the efforts by the medical team, Milkha Singh could not be retrieved from his critical condition, said Ashok Kumar, official spokesperson for the PGIMER. Mourning his demise, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said it was …

Milkha Singh passes away: His life was full of struggles, has been an inspiration to me, says Dutee Chand
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh passes away: His life was full of struggles, has been an inspiration to me, says Dutee Chand

Firstpost  

One of India’s biggest sporting icons Milkha Singh passed away on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19. A four-time Asian Games gold medallist, Milkha was also known as ‘The Flying Sikh’ and represented India in the 1956, 1960 and 1964 Olympics. Ace sprinter Dutee Chand paid rich tributes to the sporting icon, saying his life is an “inspiration” to …

Milkha Singh Showed Us the Path: M. Sreeshankar On How 'Flying Sikh' Inspired India's Next Gen Athletes
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh Showed Us the Path: M. Sreeshankar On How 'Flying Sikh' Inspired India's Next Gen Athletes

News 18  

Milkha Singh passed away as the 91-year-old Padma Shri awardee lost his month-long battle with Covid-19 late Friday night at a Chandigarh hospital. M. Sreeshankar, who holds India’s long jump national record, said that Milkha Singh’s death has shaken the Indian athletics community. The way he rose as the ‘Flying Sikh’ is an inspiration for athletes not only in India …

RIP Milkha Singh: Anand Mahindra pays heartfelt tribute to ‘The Flying Sikh’
3 years, 8 months ago

RIP Milkha Singh: Anand Mahindra pays heartfelt tribute to ‘The Flying Sikh’

Hindustan Times  

India lost legend Milkha Singh on Friday, June 18. “How can my generation explain what Milkha Singh meant to us?” Anand Mahindra wrote in the opening line of his post. Take a look at the post for Milkha Singh shared by Anand Mahindra: Since being posted, Anand Mahindra’s post has been re-shared for over 2,000 times. Take a look at …

Milkha Singh, India’s ‘Flying Sikh’ ace runner, dies at 91
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh, India’s ‘Flying Sikh’ ace runner, dies at 91

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Milkha Singh, one of India’s first sport superstars and ace sprinter who overcame a childhood tragedy to become the country’s most celebrated athlete, has died. “He fought hard but God has his ways,” Singh’s family said in a statement. Popularly known as “the Flying Sikh,” Singh was the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal at …

Sports fraternity continue to flood social media with tribute messages for Milkha Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

Sports fraternity continue to flood social media with tribute messages for Milkha Singh

India TV News  

Indian sprint icon Milkha Singh's death triggered an outpouring of emotions in the sporting fraternity as tributes continued to flow in for the "Flying Sikh" on Saturday. Om Shanti Irfan Pathan: Absolute inspiration to our nation #RIP Milkha Singh Venkatesh Prasad: What #MilkhaSingh ji achieved through his grit, determination, hardwork and exemplary talent will remain a part of Indian sports …

Milkha Singh to be accorded state funeral, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh to be accorded state funeral, says Punjab CM Amarinder Singh

Hindustan Times  

Milkha Singh will be given a state funeral by the Punjab government and a day's mourning will be observed as a mark of respect to the track legend, chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh said on Saturday. Milkha Singh, a four-time Asian Games gold medallist and dubbed the "Flying Sikh", passed away at a hospital in Chandigarh late on Friday. Prime …

Milkha Singh's Cremation in Chandigarh at 5PM with State Honours, Punjab to Observe 1-day Mourning
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh's Cremation in Chandigarh at 5PM with State Honours, Punjab to Observe 1-day Mourning

News 18  

Tributes have been pouring across the globe as legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh, 91, whose 400 metres Indian national record stood for 38 years and the 400 metres Asian record for 26 years, died at the age of 91 after a long battle with COVID-19 on Friday night. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh: “Former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh will …

Milkha Singh's achievements will always make country proud: Yogi Adityanath
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh's achievements will always make country proud: Yogi Adityanath

India TV News  

The achievements of sprint legend Milkha Singh, popularly known as the 'Flying Sikh', will always make the citizens of this country proud, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday, expressing grief over the athlete's demise. The Padma Shri awardee was 91 and is survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters. Milkha Singh was admitted …

Passing of Sporting Icon Milkha Singh Fills My Heart with Grief: President Ram Nath Kovind
3 years, 8 months ago

Passing of Sporting Icon Milkha Singh Fills My Heart with Grief: President Ram Nath Kovind

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said the demise of Milkha Singh fills his heart with grief and that the story of the sporting icon’s struggles and strength of character will continue to inspire generations of Indians. “The passing of sporting icon Milkha Singh fills my heart with grief. The passing of sporting icon Milkha Singh fills my heart with …

Milkha Singh to be cremated in Chandigarh on Saturday evening with state honours
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh to be cremated in Chandigarh on Saturday evening with state honours

India TV News  

#WTCFinal #INDvsNZ The forecast for day 2 shows. Tributes have been pouring across the globe as legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh, 91, whose 400 metres Indian national record stood for 38 years and the 400 metres Asian record for 26 years, died at the age of 91 after a long battle with COVID-19 on Friday night. Condoling the demise of …

Milkha Singh passes away: India pays tribute to 'colossal sportsperson', 'The Flying Sikh'
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh passes away: India pays tribute to 'colossal sportsperson', 'The Flying Sikh'

Firstpost  

The nation mourned the loss of legendary athlete Milkha Singh who passed away at 91 on Friday after COVID-19 related complications. May his soul Rest in peace🙏🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/7gT2x8Bury — Neeraj Chopra June 18, 2021 Sports Authority of India expressed “immense sadness at the demise of one of India’s greatest ever sportspersons ‘The Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh.” SAI learns with immense …

Indian sportspersons pay tribute to Milkha Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian sportspersons pay tribute to Milkha Singh

The Hindu  

Prominent Indian sportspersons paid tribute to 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh, who died of COVID-19 on Friday. Jyotirmoyee, Gurbux remember the legend Jyotirmoyee Sikdar, who won two gold medals in the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games, said Milkha’s achievements were incomparable. Milkha was a great icon of Indian sports and had a long and fruitful life,” said Gurbux. Inspiration speech Anju Bobby …

Milkha Singh's death an end of era: Amarinder Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh's death an end of era: Amarinder Singh

India TV News  

Describing the death of legendary athlete Milkha Singh with post-Covid complications, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said it was the end of an era and India and Punjab "are poorer". "Milkha Singh has left us but he will always inspire every Indian to shine for the country," Khattar added. Milkha Singh, 91, passed away in a local hospital here at …

Milkha Singh Death News Highlights: Flying Sikh Cremated with Full State Honours in Chandigarh
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh Death News Highlights: Flying Sikh Cremated with Full State Honours in Chandigarh

News 18  

Milkha Singh Death News Highlights: One of independent India’s biggest sporting icons, ace sprinter Milkha Singh, died on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19, during which he lost his former national volleyball captain wife Nirmal Kaur to the same ailment. The Padma Shri awardee, who was nicknamed ‘The Flying Sikh’ for his accomplishments, was 91 and is survived by …

Milkha Singh will be synonymous with courage: PT Usha, Virender Sehwag leads sports stars' tribute to icon
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh will be synonymous with courage: PT Usha, Virender Sehwag leads sports stars' tribute to icon

India Today  

Tributes have been pouring in for legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh who died on Friday aged 91 due to Covid-19 complications. Milkha Singh breathed his last five days after his wife and former India volleyball captain Nirmal Kaur died due to Covid-19 ini Chandigarh. Taking to social media, former India opener Virender Sehwag paid tribute to the legendary athlete and …

Milkha Singh passes away: Sunil Gavaskar pays tribute to sporting icon - He always encouraged me
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh passes away: Sunil Gavaskar pays tribute to sporting icon - He always encouraged me

India Today  

One of India's greatest sporting legends, Milkha Singh died aged 91 on Friday due to Covid-19 complications in Chandigarh. "He hardly ever spoke about his own achievements, he spoke about your achievements," Sunil Gavaskar said while recalling his cherished memories with Milkha Singh. Milkha Singh passed away, 5 days after his wife and former India volleyball captain, Nirmal Kaur died …

Anand Mahindra bids fond farewell to Milkha Singh in emotional post. Read tweet
3 years, 8 months ago

Anand Mahindra bids fond farewell to Milkha Singh in emotional post. Read tweet

India Today  

Industrialist Anand Mahindra remembered Milkha Singh in an emotional post on Twitter after the legendary Indian athlete died due to Covid-19 related issues in a Chandigarh hospital on Friday night. In his post for Milkha Singh, Anand Mahindra paid tribute to the athlete and said, “How can my generation explain what Milkha Singh meant to us? Om Shanti — anand …

Milkha Singh: India’s ‘Flying Sikh’ dies of COVID aged 91
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh: India’s ‘Flying Sikh’ dies of COVID aged 91

Al Jazeera  

Singh, a four-time Asian Games gold medallist, passed away at a hospital in the north Indian city of Chandigarh. Milkha Singh, one of India’s first sport superstars and an ace sprinter who overcame a childhood tragedy to become the country’s most celebrated athlete, has died of COVID aged 91. Singh, a four-time Asian Games gold medallist and dubbed the “Flying …

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh: An unmatchable romance with a near miss

Hindustan Times  

The track, to him, was like an open book in which Milkha Singh found the "meaning and purpose of life". To talk of medals, the legendary athlete was a four-time Asian Games gold-medallist and the 1958 Commonwealth Games champion but his greatest performance was a near miss, the fourth place finish in the 400m final of the 1960 Rome Olympics. …

PM Narendra Modi condoles death of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Narendra Modi condoles death of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh

India TV News  

PM Narendra Modi condoles death of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh The Padma Shri awardee was 91 and is survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters. PM Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Milkha Singh after the legendary sprinter breathed his last on Friday night following a prolonged battle with COVID-19. "In the passing away of Shri …

Milkha Singh passes away at 91: An extraordinary life in images
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh passes away at 91: An extraordinary life in images

Hindustan Times  

Milkha Singh passes away at 91: An extraordinary life in images Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh died on Friday of complications due to coronavirus disease at the age of 91 after a month-long battle with Covid-19 in Chandigarh.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout Legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh passed away at the age of 91. …

Milkha Singh death Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh Flying Sikh, passes away last night June 18 11:30 pm
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh death Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh Flying Sikh, passes away last night June 18 11:30 pm

ABP News  

Chandigarh: Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh has passed away after battling against Covid-19. The legendary athlete is a four-time Asian Games gold medallist and 1958 Commonwealth Games champion but his greatest performance was the fourth place finish in the 400m final of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Singh had already lost his wife, Nirmal Milkha Singh last week due to Covid-19. …

Milkha Singh death Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh Flying Sikh Passes Away: Farhan Akhtar Bollywood Celebs Mourn His Demise
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh death Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh Flying Sikh Passes Away: Farhan Akhtar Bollywood Celebs Mourn His Demise

ABP News  

Mumbai: Former Indian Sprinter Milkha Singh, who tested positive for COVID-19 on May 20, passed away on Friday. Several Bollywood celebs including Priyanka Chopra, Shah Rukh Khan, Raveena Tandon, Mukesh Chhabra mourned Milkha Singh’s death on social media and offered condolence to his family. SRK said that Milkha Singh's legacy will remain unmatched and his presence will always be felt. …

Milkha Singh, legendary Indian sprinter, dies after month long battle with COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh, legendary Indian sprinter, dies after month long battle with COVID-19

The Hindu  

At five in the evening on Saturday, Indian track and field bid a final adieu to its first post-independence superstar. Padma Shri Milkha Singh succumbed to COVID — after battling it for a month and five days after losing his wife Nirmal Kaur — in Chandigarh on Friday. They had been married for 59 years and the family, led by …

'Anguished by his passing away': PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Milkha Singh
3 years, 8 months ago

'Anguished by his passing away': PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to Milkha Singh

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday paid his tributes to legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh, who passed away at the age of 91 after a month long battle with Covid-19. In a tweet, PM Modi said that Milkha Singh inspired millions around the world, and added that India have lost a colossal sportsperson. "In the passing away of Shri Milkha …

Milkha Singh passes away due to COVID-19 complications
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh passes away due to COVID-19 complications

India TV News  

Milkha Singh passes away due to COVID-19 complications Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh has passed away after a prolonged battle with COVID-19. Legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh passed away on Friday night due to COVID-19 complications. "Milkha Singh dies after month long battle with COVID-19," a family spokesperson told PTI. Milkha's wife Nirmal Kaur, who had also contracted the virus …

Legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh passes away at 91
3 years, 8 months ago

Legendary India sprinter Milkha Singh passes away at 91

Hindustan Times  

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh died on Friday of complications due to coronavirus disease, at the age of 91, after a month-long battle with Covid-19 in Chandigarh. Milkha Singh: File photo Singh's condition had turned critical on Friday evening as he developed complications, including fever and dropping of oxygen saturation level, after a bout with Covid-19. "Legendary Indian Sprinter Shri …

Milkha Singh, Indian sprint great, passes away aged 91
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh, Indian sprint great, passes away aged 91

The Hindu  

Indian sprint legend Milkha Singh passed away on Friday after a month-long battle with COVID-19. He recently lost his wife Nirmal Kaur to the virus and is survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters. IN PICTURES: However, after he developed a fever and his oxygen saturation level also dropped, he was moved back to the Intensive …

Indian Athletics Legend 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh Passes Away at 91 of Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Indian Athletics Legend 'Flying Sikh' Milkha Singh Passes Away at 91 of Covid-19

News 18  

Milkha Singh, one of the biggest names in Indian sport and the country’s first track and field superstar, passed away after a month-long battle with COVID-19. “It is with extreme sadness that we would like to inform you that Milkha Singh Ji passed away at 11:30 pm on the 18th of June 2021,” a statement released by Singh’s family read. …

Milkha Singh's condition turns critical: hospital sources
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh's condition turns critical: hospital sources

India TV News  

Milkha Singh's condition turns critical: hospital sources The legendary former Indian sprinter is being monitored closely by a team of doctors. Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh's condition turned critical on Friday evening as he developed complications, including fever and dropping of oxygen saturation level, after a bout with COVID-19, in the Intensive Care Unit of the PGIMER hospital here. Earlier, …

Milkha Singh's condition turns critical: hospital sources
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh's condition turns critical: hospital sources

The Hindu  

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh's condition turned critical on Friday evening as he developed complications, including fever and dropping of oxygen saturation level, after a bout with COVID-19, in the Intensive Care Unit of the PGIMER hospital here. Earlier, Milkha, popularly known as 'Flying Sikh', had suddenly developed fever Thursday night and his oxygen saturation levels dipped. Milkha's 85-year-old wife …

Milkha Singh dies of Covid-19 related complications, five days after wife Nirmal Kaur's death
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh dies of Covid-19 related complications, five days after wife Nirmal Kaur's death

India Today  

Legendary Indian athlete Milkha Singh died on Friday night with Covid-19 related issues in a Chandigarh hospital. Notably, Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal Kaur had passed away just five days ago due to the same illness. "However, due to post- Covid complications, he was shifted out of Covid Hospital to medical ICU.But despite best of the efforts by the medical team, …

Milkha Singh dies at 91: We have lost a colossal sportsperson, tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh dies at 91: We have lost a colossal sportsperson, tweets Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India Today  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to coddle the sad news of legendary sprinter Milkha Singh's death due to Covid-19 related complications on Friday night. "In the passing away of Shri Milkha Singh Ji, we have lost a colossal sportsperson, who captured the nation’s imagination and had a special place in the hearts of countless Indians. pic.twitter.com/h99RNbXI28 …

Milkha Singh "stable and improving"
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh "stable and improving"

The Hindu  

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh is "stable and improving" under the constant supervision of a medical team at the PGIMER after having recovered from COVID-19, which he contracted last month. The 91-year-old was on Wednesday shifted out of COVID ICU to another section of the PGIMER hospital, a statement from his family had said describing his condition as "stable". READ …

Milkha Singh "stable", out of COVID ICU: family statement
3 years, 8 months ago

Milkha Singh "stable", out of COVID ICU: family statement

The Hindu  

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh is "stable" and he has been shifted out of COVID ICU to another section of the PGIMER hospital, a statement from his family said on Wednesday. “Milkha ji is stable and is out of the COVID ICU, but is in the Medical ICU,” a spokesperson of the Milkha family said. PGIMER sources said that Milkha …

Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal dies due to COVID-19 complications
3 years, 9 months ago

Milkha Singh's wife Nirmal dies due to COVID-19 complications

The Hindu  

Former Indian women volleyball team captain Nirmal Kaur, who is the wife of sprint legend Milkha Singh, died at a Mohali hospital due to complications related to COVID-19 infection she had contracted last month. "We are deeply saddened to inform you that Mrs Nirmal Milkha Singh passed away after a valiant battle against COVID at 4 PM today," a statement …

Milkha Singh’s wife Nirmal dies of Covid
3 years, 9 months ago

Milkha Singh’s wife Nirmal dies of Covid

Hindustan Times  

Nirmal Milkha Singh, wife of track legend Milkha, died on Sunday after losing a three-week battle against Covid-19. The family released a statement on Sunday, “We are deeply saddened to inform you that Mrs Nirmal Milkha Singh passed away after a valiant battle against COVID at 4 PM today. Former Director of Sports for Women in the Punjab government and …

Nirmal Milkha Singh, former India volleyball captain, dies of Covid-19 aged 85
3 years, 9 months ago

Nirmal Milkha Singh, former India volleyball captain, dies of Covid-19 aged 85

India Today  

Milkha Singh's wife and former India women's volleyball captain, Nirmal Milkha Singh, passed away in Chandigarh on Sunday due to Covid-19. Nirmal Milkha Singh had tested positive for Covid-19 last month and had been in the ICU at a private hospital in Chandigarh. "Former Director of Sports for Women in the Punjab Government and former Captain of the Indian Women's …

Track and field legend Milkha Singh is stable, condition is 'better than yesterday', says PGIMER
3 years, 9 months ago

Track and field legend Milkha Singh is stable, condition is 'better than yesterday', says PGIMER

Firstpost  

The statement also informed that Milkha, 91, was being closely monitored by a team of three doctors. Chandigarh: Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, who is battling COVID-19 in the ICU of PGIMER, is stable and his condition is “better than yesterday”, the hospital said on Saturday. An update on the condition of Milkha’s COVID positive wife Nirmal Kaur, issued by …

Milkha Singh stable in ICU, gets call from PM
3 years, 9 months ago

Milkha Singh stable in ICU, gets call from PM

The Hindu  

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh is "better and more stable" as he battles COVID-19 in the ICU of the PGIMER hospital here and also received a phone call from Prime Minister Narendra Modi enquiring about his health on Friday. READ| Lack of competitions for Indian athletes forces Tokyo Olympics hopefuls to danger zone "Many thanks to Prime Minister@narendramodi for taking …

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