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Central govt shuts canteens in all its offices to contain COVID-19 spread
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): The Centre on Monday closed all departmental canteens in its ministries, departments and offices with an immediate effect as a preventive measure to contain the spread of COVID-19, as per the order by the Ministry of Personnel.
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia extends suspension of prayers in two holy mosques d
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 21 (ANI): Saudi Arabia on Monday extended the suspension of prayers in two holy mosques-- the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque-- during the fasting month of Ramadan to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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Rajasthan CM appeals people to remain in their homes even during modified
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], April 20 (ANI): On Day 1 of the modified lockdown period in which few relaxations have been given amid second phase of lockdown, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot appealed to people to remain in their homes to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
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ISHRAE's COVID-19 task force launches guidelines to prevent spread of viru
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 20 (ANI/NewsVoir): The Indian Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ISHRAE) on Monday said it had set up a "COVID-19 Task Force" comprising of "Thought Leaders and Experts", from among its members, to help carve out guidelines as an aid to
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COVID-19 pandemic highlighted weaknesses in healthcare systems: G20 Health
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], April 20 (ANI): The G20 health ministers acknowledged that the COVID-19 crisis has highlighted systemic weaknesses in healthcare systems and vulnerabilities in the global community's ability to prevent and respond to pandemic threats.
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Perform Ramadan Taraweeh prayers at home amid lockdown: Dubai govt
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Dubai [UAE], April 19 (ANI): People can perform Taraweeh prayers at home during the holy month of Ramadan to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the Dubai government announced on Friday.
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Containing Corona: Offer Ramzan, Eid prayers at home, says top Saudi relig
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], April 18 (ANI): Worshippers should offer Taraweeh during Ramzan and subsequent Eid prayers at home to prevent spreading Coronavirus, said Saudi Arabia's grand mufti, the highest religious authority in the kingdom.
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1758 cases registered, 7220 arrested for COVID-19 lockdown breach in Uttar
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], April 18 (ANI): As many as 1758 cases have been lodged and 7220 people arrested so far for the breach of lockdown norms in the state of Uttarakhand to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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Naidu objects to Andhra govt's move to hold local body polls
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], April 18 (ANI): TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday took "serious objection to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy holding parleys with officials to discuss the fresh schedule for local body elections showing sheer negligence towards stepping up
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For first time in 2 months, S Korea's new COVID-19 cases fall below 20
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], April 18 (ANI): South Korea reported 18 additional cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, marking the lowest daily increase in about two months.
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Coronavirus: No Friday prayers offered at mosques in Srinagar
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 18 (ANI): No Friday prayers were offered at mosques in Srinagar, including the iconic Jamia Masjid, as the Central government has banned all gatherings to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus.
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Self-help group distribute handmade masks to people in Delhi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): As the Delhi government made it compulsory to wear masks while stepping out due to coronavirus, the self-help groups have now joined the government by distributing handmade face masks to the people on a daily basis in the national capital.
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