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No Kanwar Yatra to be allowed in Uttrakhand's Haridwar
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 24 (ANI): The month of Shravan or Sawan dedidcated to Lord Shiva, that begins on July 25 this year also marks the beginning of the Kanwar Yatra. This year, however, owing to Covid pandemic the Yatra has been cancelled in Uttrakhand, with the state police
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Indian Naval Ship Airavat reaches Indonesia with COVID-19 essential suppli
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Jakarta [Indonesia] July 24 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Airavat on Saturday arrived at the Port of Jakarta in Indonesia, carrying essential Covid-19 supplies. The ship brought five cryogenic containers containing 100 MT of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) and 300 oxygen concentrators to support I
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India has shown how we can face greatest of challenges by walking on Buddh
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 24 (ANI): Extending greetings on the occasion of Guru Purnima, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the world can defeat the COVID-19 pandemic by following the path of Gautam Buddha.
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Australia-Windies 2nd ODI to resume on Saturday, series to conclude on Jul
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Bridgetown [Barbados], July 24 (ANI): Following meetings between Cricket West Indies (CWI) and Cricket Australia (CA) on Friday evening, after earlier discussions with the Barbados Cricket Association (BCA) and the Government of Barbados medical officials, CWI has announced that the three-ma
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No new COVID-19 case within Australia-West Indies bio-bubble
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Bridgetown [Barbados], July 24 (ANI): Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced that all 152 persons tested for COVID-19 on Thursday evening returned negative results, following the suspension of Thursday's second ODI against Australia before a ball was bowled at Kensington Oval, Barbados.
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COVID-19: J-K LG sets target to vaccinate 15 lakh additional population in
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): In view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday set the target for Health Department to vaccinate 15 lakh additional population in coming weeks.
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WHO seeks cooperation after China refuses to participate in COVID-19 origi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 23 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for cooperation from countries in finding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic after China refused to participate in the second probe, saying it is not about "politics and blame game".
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Study finds remotely supervised exercise classes as best option during COV
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], July 23 (ANI): Remotely supervised workout sessions were found to be more effective than face-to-face exercise classes during the COVID-19 pandemic, suggested a new study.
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India came to our rescue during COVID-19: Maldives business tycoon Mohamed
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): Maldives business tycoon Mohamed Ali Janah on Friday said that India saved his country during difficult circumstances created by the coronavirus pandemic and expressed hope that numbers of tourists from India to Maldives will increase as the government is ea
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Tahir Raj Bhasin feels fortunate to be among actors who got good work desp
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 23 (ANI): With four projects under his belt, Bollywood actor Tahir Raj Bhasin finds himself "extremely fortunate to be getting good work despite the pandemic crippling the entertainment industry" of India.
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Encourage kids to communicate during COVID to minimise negative impact, su
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, it is important for adults to encourage children to communicate their views on issues related to them, said Dr Rajesh Sagar, Professor of the Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS and Member, Central Mental Health Authority.
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SC dismisses plea challenging ban on sale or use of firecrackers in COVID
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 23 (ANI): The Supreme Court while dismissing a plea challenging the National Green Tribunal's order for imposition of a complete ban on the sale and use of all firecrackers during the COVID-19 pandemic in cities, said that no further clarification or deliberation was
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