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70-year-old Hyderabad man cycles his way to help people in need amid COVID
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 7 (ANI): A 70-year-old man from Hyderabad has been paddling his way on a bicycle to help people who are in need, especially during the COVID pandemic.
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Pakistan adamant on conducting in-person exams amid COVID-19 despite publi
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 4 (ANI): Despite public outcry over holding in-person examinations amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan's Education Minister has said that exams will not be cancelled and told the students to focus on their studies.
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Kolkata's idol maker becomes first to send fiberglass Durga idol overseas
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 3 (ANI): An idol maker from Kolkata's Kumartuli sent a fiberglass idol of Goddess Durga to Germany and New Jersey becoming the first artisan in the region to send his artwork overseas amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Pakistan: Police use force to disperse protest against physical exams amid
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 2 (ANI): Police in Pakistan's capital Islamabad resorted to using force to disperse a protest against holding in-person examinations for classes 9 to 12 scheduled to begin later this month amid the COVID-19 pandemic. A dozen students were temporarily detained.
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Doctors' Day: WHO lauds tireless efforts of healthcare workers amid COVID-
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 1 (ANI): On the occasion of Doctors' Day on Thursday, World Health Organisation Regional Director (South-East Asia) Dr Poonal Khetrapal Singh expressed gratitude to health care workers for working tirelessly amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SC dismisses plea against Telangana's order mandating e-pass for movement
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging the Telangana government's notification under the Disaster Management Act which prevents movement by mandating e-pass during COVID-19.
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Goa's tourism industry cheers Centre's efforts to revive sector, amid COVI
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], June 30 (ANI): Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Goa's tourism industry has welcomed the steps taken by the Central government to revive the industry.
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COVID-19: J-K launches round-the-clock mental health helpline 'SUKOON'
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 30 (ANI): As part of efforts to improve the mental well being of the people of Jammu and Kashmir amid COVID-19, the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Wednesday inaugurated 'Sukoon', the union territory's first 24x7 counselling helpline numb
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Elderly widow in J-K's Udhampur sells corn, fiddlehead ferns to support fa
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 29 (ANI): Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an elderly widow from Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur has been selling corn cobs and fiddlehead ferns on the streetside to support her family.
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IMA chief thanks PM Modi for hailing doctors for their service amid COVID-
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): Hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised doctors for going out of their way to extend help to people during the coronavirus pandemic, IMA President Dr JA Jayalal said that the PM has assured that doctors will be respected, protected and
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National Doctor's Day 2021: Celebrating the noble profession of doctors am
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 27 (ANI): The difficult times amid COVID-19 have once again reminded us about the contributions and sacrifices made by doctors and the healthcare staff around the globe on a daily basis. In honour of this noble profession, Doctor's Day is celebrated on different dates
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Hope PM's appreciation will benefit our community, says Kashmiri boatman w
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 27 (ANI): Expressing happiness after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated his efforts for running a floating ambulance service in Srinagar's Dal Lake amid COVID-19, houseboat owner Tariq Ahmad Patloo said his community was ignored for a long tim
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