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PoK residents getting no benefits under Ehsaas Programme of Pakistan
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Muzaffarabad [PoK], April 14 (ANI): People in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) are facing discrimination at the time of COVID-19 outbreak as they are being denied benefits under the Ehsaas Emergency Cash Programme launched by Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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Elephants offered jackfruit on Vishu at Guruvayur Srikrishna Temple
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Thrissur (Kerala) [India], April 14 (ANI): The Vishu event at Guruvayur Srikrishna Temple this year did not see the participation of people due to lockdown but elephants were treated to jackfruits, a favourite delicacy of the pachyderm which also has health benefits for them.
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Delhi: Volunteers, NGOs to the rescue of vagabonds and homeless amid lockd
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 14 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown has impacted everyone - however the worst affected are vagabonds and the homeless people. They are struggling to get food to eat and while night shelters have been set-up by the government, not all are able to avail their services an
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To combat COVID-19, entrepreneur sponsors disinfectant tunnel in Andhra vi
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Krishna (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 13 (ANI): While the threat of COVID-19 pandemic looms large, an entrepreneur has installed a disinfectant tunnel, indigenously made by a local resident, for the benefit of the public in Vissannapeta village of Krishna district.
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J-K: Around 8 lakh students received mid-day meals, amid lockdown
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 12 (ANI): The full benefits of the mid-day meal scheme have reached around 8 lakh students, in Jammu and Kashmir, amid the lockdown.
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Playing video games benefit in cognitive development, study suggests
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], April 12 (ANI): Playing video games has multiple benefits! Research has shown that experience of playing video games can improve cognitive development such as greater sensitivity to contrasts, better eye-to-hand coordination and superior memory.
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Instagram adds new 'Thank you hour' sticker
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
California [USA], April 12 (ANI): As the world battles the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the front line workers continue to risk their lives for the benefit of the community. To help people express their gratitude towards such people, Instagram added new stickers for its users.
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Over 30 crore people given support through Direct Benefit Transfer: Centra
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 11 (ANI): The Central government on Saturday informed that amount of Rs 28,256 crores was disbursed among over 30 crore beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package.
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Consuming vitamin D rich food may have heart-protective effects: Study
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], April 11 (ANI): Intake of food rich in vitamin D may show good results with heart-related problems, suggests recent research.
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J&K administration releases Rs 183 Cr to MNREGA workers
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 10 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration released a sum of Rs. 183 crore to benefit the poor households under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA).
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Flipkart, ICICI Lombard, Go Digit to offer COVID-19 focused health insuran
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 10 (ANI): E-commerce marketplace Flipkart, in partnership with ICICI Lombard and Go Digit General Insurance, has launched health insurance policies on its platform that distinctly cover COVID-19.
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COAI asks govt to use USO Fund to benefit phone users amid COVID-19
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 9 (ANI): The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Thursday asked the government to use the Universal Service Obligation (USO) Fund which has Rs 51,500 crore lying unutilised to provide benefit to pre-paid feature phone subscribers amid the coronavirus epid
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