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UN chief says funding of WHO, humanitarians should not be cut amid COVID-1
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New York [USA], May 9 (Sputnik/ANI): The coronavirus pandemic requires an unprecedented global response, and reducing the funding of the World Health Organization (WHO), is untimely, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a Russian news agency.
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In VE Day address, Queen Elizabeth praises Britian's response to coronavir
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
London [UK], May 09 (ANI): In an address to mark 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Queen Elizabeth II has praised Britain response to the coronavirus crisis and said that the UK's "streets are not empty but are filled with the love and care".
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Kerala HC seeks Centre's response on plea challenging move to make Aarogya
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], May 8 (ANI): Kerala High Court on Friday sought the Central government's response on a petition challenging its decision to mandate the use of 'Aarogya Setu' app for all government and private sector employees working amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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P&G HHCL reports 6 pc fall in Q3 sales as COVID-19 challenges linger
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8 (ANI): FMCG major Procter & Gamble Hygiene and Health Care Ltd (PGHHCL) on Friday reported sales of Rs 656 crore in the quarter ending March, down 6 per cent from Rs 699 crore in the year-ago period.
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NDRF refutes reports of second gas leakage in Vizag
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI): Director-General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SN Pradhan, on Friday refuted reports of a second gas leak at LG Polymers in Visakhapatnam district and clarified that it was some fumes which released during the neutralisation process.
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KMC Mayor to act as caretaker Board of Administrator for four weeks: Calcu
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], May 8 (ANI): In response to a petition filed in the Calcutta High Court over the Mayor of Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) being appointed as Board of Administrator (BOA) of KMC, Justice Talukdar on Thursday directed the newly BOA to act as caretaker BOA for
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PM Modi, European Council President discuss COVID-19 situation
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and the two leaders discussed situation created by COVID-19 and responses to the challenge.
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PM Modi holds high-level meeting on Vizag gas leak tragedy
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to take stock of the steps being taken in response to the gas leak incident in Vishakhapatnam.
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ADB approves $500 million for Bangladesh's COVID-19 response
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Manila [The Philippines], May 7 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday approved an additional 500 million dollar loan to bolster the efforts of Bangladesh government to manage the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the country's economy and public health.
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Death toll rises to 11 in Vizag gas leak, says NDRF
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): The death toll rose to 11 in the gas leak mishap in Visakhapatnam, said SN Pradhan, Director General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) on Thursday.
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Vizag gas leak incident: NDRF evacuates around 1500 people in Vishakhapatn
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): The Director-General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) SN Pradhan on Thursday said that the police and the local administration came into action after locals reported throat and skin irritation and some toxic smell following a gas leak in Visakhapatna
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White House defends decision to prevent top health official from testifyin
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 07 (ANI): Accusing the House Democrats of not acting in "good faith", White House on Wednesday defended the decision to prevent top health official Anthony Fauci from appearing before a House panel over Trump administration's COVID-19 response.
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