‘Buhari’s Executive order 10, restructuring for the poor’

John Alechenu, Abuja A non-governmental organisation, Save the Poor Coalition, on Sunday described the Executive Order 10, 2020, recently signed by the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (r...

Looming fiscal crisis and wisdom of Awolowo

Economic Statecraft by Obadiah Mailafia obmailafia@gmail.com In terms of financial wizardry and sheer genius in economic statecraft, the only master I bow to is the legendary sage, Chief Obafemi A...

In lockdown e-learning, FG violates rights of pupils with special needs

Unimpressed by the Federal Government’s excuses for not including special needs pupils in its ongoing e-learning programme, stakeholders insist the only way forward is through adequate planning, OL...

Suicide attempt man falls to death from tree

A 71-year-old man from Lusulu in Binga died after falling from a tree while trying to commit suicide, police have confirmed.

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo

Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo.

Man fined for beating up ‘cheating’ wife

A Hwange man who suspected that his wife was cheating on him beat her up after he saw a text message allegedly coming from a boyfriend.

Push India towards the Quad to deter China

A regional bulwark against Beijing is an idea whose time has come. To make it work, New Delhi must be persuaded to participate on its own terms.

Amid rising COVID-19 cases, domestic flight services resume after two months

New Delhi: Domestic flight operations resume in India on Monday with Delhi-Pune and Mumbai-Patna flights being among the first to take off, according to reports. The very first of these flights...

Travelling on Akoko highways in Ondo now nightmare, group cries out to govt

WORRIED by abduction of two top security officers within one week in Akoko communities, leaders under the aegis of Akoko

COVID-19: Edo tests 1,367 residents in 542 communities

WITH the rise in number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Edo State, the state government has revved up Active Case Search activities

COVID-19: With fewer tests, Nigeria ties with Ghana, Algeria in death burden

With a total of 221 COVID-19 deaths, Nigeria, with estimated population of 205.5 million recorded a total of 7,526 confirmed cases which

Passengers queue up outside Mumbai airport from night to take morning flights home

Flights are resuming across the country from today, including Maharashtra, where the govt was not too keen to resume operations. Passengers gathered at the airport from Sunday night to board the morning flights.

Don’t step out between 1-5 pm: Red alert for Delhi, north Indian states as heat wave intensifies

Heat is here to stay! The IMD has issued a red alert for Delhi, other northern states for today and tomorrow. The weather department has cautioned people not to step out during 1 pm to 5 pm,

President Trump's adviser compares China's handling of coronavirus to Chernobyl

The US national security adviser Robert O’Brien on Sunday drew parallels between China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak and the Soviet Union’s c

Massive fire destroys a quarter of Pier 45 at San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf

(CNN) — A four-alarm warehouse fire that broke out at Pier 45 in San Francisco has been contained, the city’s fire department said Saturday afternoon....

'Maitri' robot to serve COVID-19 patients in Vijayawada

City-based Circuit Grid Electronics and Harsha Academy has made the 3.5-feet tall robot which has separate racks for food, water and medicine and can also be operated with a phone.

Philippines to take part in 2 Taiwanese clinical trails for coronavirus vaccine

Philippines teams up with 2 Taiwanese organizations on clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine

Kim Jong-un makes first public appearance after speculation over health, discusses bolstering of North Korea's 'nuclear war deterrence'

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hosted a meeting to discuss the country’s nuclear capabilities, state media said on Sunday, marking his first appearance in three weeks after a previous absence sparked global speculation about his health.

COVID-19 forcing investment in health sector, says NCDC

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing governors and political leaders to invest in public health facilities across the country, Nigeria Centre for ...

ANALYSIS: What is the rule of law & why does it matter in lockdown?

The court says people need to be able to trust the government to abide by the rule of law, make rational regulations, and not intrude on the rights of those subject to the law.

CT residents warned of flooding as first winter cold front makes landfall

Other extreme weather warnings include extremely high fire danger conditions over the Central Karoo, high seas with wave heights of between 6 and 9 metres and a storm surge along the coast into early Tuesday morning.

Ramaphosa hails Africa's health workers for leading COVID-19 response

African Union (AU) chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said COVID-19 had highlighted inequalities in countries and the globe but it had also shown that Africa was able to work together to solve its own problems.

Completely unacceptable for SAMRC board to pander to Gray witch hunt - Habib

South African Medical Research Council president Professor Glenda Gray criticised aspects of government's approach in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and claimed that it was not based on scientific evidence.

Best of cartoons, May 25, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Best of cartoons, May 23, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Ann Coulter Turns on ‘Disloyal Actual Retard’ Trump in Twitter Rant

Ann Coulter went on a Twitter tear, ripping Donald Trump, calling him "the most disloyal actual retard that has ever set foot in the Oval Office."

U.S Condemning China's Push for New Security Law in Hong Kong

The United States is condemning China's push to impose a new security law on Hong Kong, with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo saying if the law passes it would be a death knell for the territory's autonomy. VOA's Diplomatic Correspondent Cindy Saine has the story

Buhari Nullifies Appointment Approved By Late Abba Kyari

President Muhammadu Buhari may have directed his new Chief of Staff, Professor Ibrahim Gambari to cancel all appointments and approvals made by the late Chief of staff Abba Kyari without his permission, The Guardian report claims. According to the report released by the Guardian Newspaper, no reason was given for the President’s action, however, reports […]

Nigerians Angry Over Canada’s Refusal To Allow Air Peace Evacuate Nigerians

The refusal of the Canadian government to grant Nigeria’s biggest indigenous carrier, Air Peace landing right to evacuate Nigerians stranded in Canada has angered stakeholders, including the House of Representatives and aviation experts. Naija News recalls that the Nigerian government had assigned Air Peace to evacuate its citizens from Canada, This was however stalled the […]

Harvard scholars, others for Aregbesola’s birthday colloquium - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics

From Toba Adedeji, Osogbo Two dons from the University of Harvard in the United States of America (U.S.A) and the University of Southampton in the United Kingdom (UK) will be speakers at a colloquium in honour of the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola. Also to speak at the event, which will hold today, is […]

Okowa, Ijaw forum, others extol Clark at 93 - The Nation Nigeria

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Lagos State chapter of Ijaw Elders’ Forum (IEF) have hailed foremost Niger Delta and Ijaw leader,

FRSC rescues woman in labour - The Nation Nigeria

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Saturday rescued an expectant woman  struggling to drive herself to hospital amid labour pain.

Omo-Agege, Amaechi, Abe, Peterside mourn Karibi-Whyte

Senate Deputy President Ovie Omo-Agege, Transportation Minister Rotimi Amaechi,  Senator Magnus Abe and a former Director-General of the Nigerian ...

Joburg EMS on high alert as cold front approaches Gauteng

The Western Cape is cold and wet on Monday morning, while Gauteng is bracing for maximum temperatures of between 15 and 18 degrees on Tuesday.

Donald Trump Creates ‘#YouAin’tBlack’ Merchandise Following Joe Biden’s Charlamagne Tha God Interview

In case you missed it, earlier this weekend, Joe Biden and Charlamagne Tha God had a short interview for The Breakfast Club in which the two talked

Behavioural science advisers express concern over Cummings crisis

Leading behavioural scientists have expressed concern that the Dominic Cummings scandal could encourage people to disregard the UK’s coronavirus restrictions

Dakota Johnson Confirms Her Grandma Tippi Hedren Still Lives With, Oh, 13 or 14 Lions and Tigers

Dakota Johnson says her grandma Tippi Hedren, star of Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds, owns around 13 or 14 big cats including lions and tigers.

Archaeologists Find 1,750-Year-Old Cultivated Rice Grains in Uzbekistan

A team of archeologists from China, Uzbekistan, and Germany has found evidence that japonica-like rice was an important food in Central Asia as early as 250 CE.

Tony Bellew backs Dominic Cummings after he broke lockdown to visit his parents

Dominic Cummings has incurred the wrath of the British public after he broke lockdown but former light heavyweight champion Tony Bellew has no issue with his decision

Punjab: Without salary since January, PU contractual staff left in the lurch

The employees, who include plumbers, maintenance workers, and helpers employed to work in hostels and administrative offices of the university, have been shuttling between contractors and university officials, but to no avail.

Norms for foreign arrivals: 14-day quarantine, Aarogya Setu app

The guidelines do not mention mandatory quarantine unlike for international travellers—they say states can develop their own protocol on quarantine and isolation as per their assessment.

Jackfruit falls on man injuring him; at hospital, he tests positive for Covid

Officials say the man suffered injuries to his spine after a jackfruit fell on his head. However, it is not clear how he may have contracted the viral infection.

Mohali: Man murdered in Phase VIII, four held

Police officers said that the victim was identified as Haryanavi, who used to live in the old bus stand. Haryanavi had an altercation with some persons who used to stay in the shanties near the forest area in Phase VIII.

Pak diplomat’s kin, who crossed over from Attari, exempted from quarantine at Amritsar

“Wife and two kids of Pakistan diplomat crossed into India on May 23. They will not be kept in quarantine at Amritsar. Instead, they will go to Delhi to remain in home quarantine,” said a health official.

Punjab reports 15 new cases, health minister says no community spread

Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu, however, said there was no community spread and in the past too there had been cases where similar cases were reported but an analysis showed that they may have come in contact with positive cases.

Mumbai man held for threat to Yogi: Police

After his arrest, the accused was taken to the Kalachowkie unit of the Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad. he confessed to the crime, said a police officer. The Mumbai police later handed over his custody to its UP counterparts.

3-day-old infant from Chandigarh one of the youngest to die of coronavirus

The infant girl’s mother had not been tested for Covid-19 prior to her delivery and has now been sampled for the disease.

Is tuver dal coated with castor oil adulterated?

Does applying castor oil on tuver and other pulses and grains make it adulterated?

Mogale City workers protest over lack of PPEs and non-payment

It is understood the workers were promised COVID-19 compensation fund and overtime payments, which were due on Monday.

Hijackers and thieves are also heading back to work in South Africa

Statistics from the vehicle-recovery sector show that crime levels are getting back to normal as the lockdown is relaxed, says Charles Morgan, operations executive at Netstar.

Here’s how much Curro’s new online school costs – with applications now open

Curro Online, the new offering from private school group Curro, will go live in mid-June with applications open to all from Monday (25 May).

23,615 confirmed coronavirus cases in South Africa as deaths rise to 481

Health minister Dr Zweli Mkhize has announced that there are now 23,615 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Africa.

Here’s how many cases South Africa’s top coronavirus hotspots have

As South Africa moves to level 3 lockdown from 1 June, government will take a differentiated approach to deal with those areas that have far higher levels of infection and transmission, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Coronavirus hits South Africa’s plans for land expropriation

The plan to amend section 25 of South Africa’s Constitution to allow for land expropriation without compensation has been put on hold due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.

5 important things happening in South Africa today

Lockdown level 3 is too little too late, say critics; scientists and academics rally behind professor who dared criticise government; World Health Organisation predicts over 23,600 deaths in South Africa due to Covid-19; and teachers unions push back against plans to re-open schools, saying things are not ready.

What the papers say – May 25

Dominic Cummings’ flouting of lockdown guidelines and Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s defence of his chief adviser lead the papers on Monday.The left-leaning Daily Mirror leads the attack on the pair, labelling Mr Cummings a “cheat” and Mr Johnson a “coward”.

New Zealand PM unruffled as quake hits mid-interview

The quake struck just off the coast before 8:00 am local time (20:00 Sunday GMT) at a depth of about 52 kilometres near Levin, about 90 kilometres north of Wellington, the US Geological Survey said.

DHET: Preparations under way to welcome students back at universities

Minister Blade Nzimande over the weekend announced that under level three, a maximum of 33% of students would be allowed back on campus and those in their final year would be prioritised.

Health dept boss calls for investigation into Glenda Gray

Dr. Anban Pillay's letter states that allegations Dr Glenda Gray has recently made in the media 'are damaging to government’s response to COVID-19'.

Govt censorship of SAMRC's Gray cannot be tolerated - Steenhuisen

South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) president Glenda Gray criticised aspects of government’s approach in responding to the coronavirus and claimed that there had been an increase in malnutrition cases at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.

Zulu assures SA that R350 special COVID-19 grant will be paid this week

Unemployed South Africans are desperate for the money and the Department of Social Development seems to be struggling with the distribution of the fund.

SAMRC board apologises to Mkhize for Prof Gray’s comments – report

This after Glenda Gray gave an interview in which she criticised aspects of the national lockdown, saying they were unscientific.

COVID-19: Underground production to remain halted at AngloGold’s Mponeng Mine

The gold miner announced on Sunday that 164 workers tested had positive for COVID-19 at the operation.

6 sell overpriced travel tokens to migrants, held

They had sold 42 travel tokens priced at Rs 750 each for Rs 1,000; they were later released on bail

Mixed reactions to move to level 3 lockdown

On Sunday night, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the whole country would enter level three from the first of next month.

Over 11k recoveries and 429 COVID-19 deaths in SA

As of 24 May 2020, the number of coronavirus cases in South Africa are at 22,583.

Ramaphosa calls for African unity to overcome COVID-19 pandemic

African Union chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the resilience of Africans must see its people through current challenges.

Ramaphosa on SA moving to level 3 lockdown: ‘It is now in your hands’

But with more than 22,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, the president warned South Africans the worst was yet to come.

Nigeria military jets pound 'bandits' in northwest

Residents reported bombings by military jets in recent days on remote camps used by armed cattle rustlers and kidnappers in Katsina and Zamfara states.

Modise: Regional parliaments must oversee multilateral agreements across Africa

National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has addressed an Africa Day Commemoration Lecture on Monday.

Thieves take PPEs as Tshwane school burgled twice in 48 hours

It's understood that criminals broke into the Sikhulisile Primary School on Sunday night and stole personal protective equipment meant for teachers and educators.

Sadtu in Limpopo says schools not yet ready to reopen for teachers, pupils

The union raised a number of concerns including that there were inadequate guidelines on who would be managing the process of conducting screenings for pupils once they returned to class.

Soldiers instructed to ignore people drinking alcohol inside their yards

This was part of a raft of new codes of conduct for the army as they enforce lockdown operations.

As jobs dry up, some foreign nationals struggle under lockdown

In Brixton, Ralph Sithole said his wife was employed at a restaurant and had not been working for weeks.

This is Africa! Here’s how you can virtually celebrate Africa Day

The day is intended to celebrate and acknowledge the successes of the continent in the fight against colonialism and apartheid, as well as the progress the continent has made, while also reflecting upon the common challenges it faces in a global environment.

Sadtu: KZN DBE needs at least 2 weeks to prep for teachers to return

The union said they were considering discouraging teachers from returning to schools as planned on Thursday amid delays in the delivery of personal protective equipment (PPEs).

Cuban health workers receiving training on WC’s health system today

The group of 28 healthcare workers will be deployed to two field hospitals. The province is in the process of completing the facilities that will be used to treat patients.

More people seeking help at Nth Canterbury food banks

Food banks are helping a part of the North Canterbury community they don’t normally have to support as the Covid-19 crisis continues to bite....

Assam floods hit Goalpara, four other districts

GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has worsened with as many as five districts, including Goalpara, affected, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin stated on Monday evening.The other districts affected in the first wave o

Refrain from provoking returnees on social media: AAPSU

GUWAHATI: The All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) has taken strong exception to the reported stigmatisation and provocative posts on social media and other forums in the wake of the detection of a COVID-19 positive case from the stranded pe

Long walk of the invisible people

By HH MohrmenThere are many images from the COVID – 19 pandemic which will be imprinted in the psyche of the common Indian like the doctors, nurses in their full PPEs performing their duties to save the lives of many victims of corona virus. There is

Shops to remain open till 6 pm from Wed

SHILLONG:  The East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner has informed that the listed retail shops, ration shops and others will remain open in Shillong urban agglomeration from May 27 to 30 from 9 am to 6 pm.The number of selected shops has been substant

Cops nab 2 key accused in Assam ‘lynching’ case

GUWAHATI: Assam Police have arrested two prime accused in the alleged lynching of a person at Monahkuchi village under Hajo police station in Kamrup district.According to reports, Sanatan Deka, a vegetable vendor and a resident of Teteliya village, w

No infection in villages so far

GUWAHATI: As many as 25,000 villages have been covered under community surveillance programme undertaken by the Assam Government with not a single COVID-19 case detected in any village so far.“Our health teams have so far visited 25,000 villages acro

Tripura cases now at 191 with 16 new infections

AGARTALA: Sixteen people, who recently returned from Maharashtra, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura, taking the total number of cases to 191 in the state, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said.Deb urged travellers returning to the state to

Innocent victims of political games

By Barnes MawrieIt is a well known fact that “it is unfortunate to be poor in India and it is even more unfortunate to be poor during these years of the BJP rule.” The present government is proving more and more to be an anti-poor government. The ant

KHADC, dist officials inspect farmers market

SHILLONG: Officials of the district administration and Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC) inspected the wholesale farmers market (Iew dielang) on Sunday.The inspection came in the wake of a meeting to discuss the farmers’ plight. The KHA

New level 3 lockdown rules in a nutshell

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that South Africa will move to alert level 3 of the national lockdown on 1 June. Here are the biggest changes.

What to do if you are asked for a till slip for your cigarettes

Bheki Cele said that smokers must present a receipt showing when they purchased their cigarettes. MyBroadband spoke to JPSA chair Howard Dembovsky about the legality of this practice.

How a “Bunch of Badass Queer Anarchists” Are Teaming Up With Locals to Block a Pipeline Through Appalachia

“People that grow up in places like this, seeing their environment destroyed, it stirs them, it causes people to want to get involved, and that’s why I’m here.”

Strong earthquake strikes near Wellington

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck near Wellington. It struck 34km deep, 30km northwest of Levin at 7.53am, according to Geonet. The quake was...

Coronavirus 'cover-up' China's Chernobyl: White House official

A top White House official has likened China's handling of the coronavirus outbreak to the Soviet Union's cover-up of the meltdown at the Chernobyl...

One more test COVID-19 positive in Meghalaya

SHILLONG: One more person has been tested positive for COVID-19  in Meghalaya on Monday taking the state's tally up to 15. The newly-detected COVID-19 positive person is now under institutional quarantine at Resubelpara."Another person who had travel

ORC drafting policy online

During the next two months, Otago Regional Council staff will be developing the regional authority’s most significant policy document with input...

$500k drought package for Northland, north Waikato

The Government has announced a $500,000 drought relief package for Northland and north Waikato. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said this...

Interest rises in timeline for moving to alert level 1

With only two new cases of Covid-19 over the past seven days is it time to lighten alert level 2 restrictions? This story was first published by...

Another day of zero Covid-19 cases

New Zealand has again recorded no new Covid-19 cases. The Ministry of Health issued today's update in a press release and there won't be a press...

Flight to Q'town: Passengers break 'every rule' in 5 mins

Two months' worth of difficult social distancing could have been blown in five minutes by other impatient flyers, an Air New Zealand passenger...

5.8 quake shakes central NZ

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake has struck near Wellington. The quake has been felt as far north as Gisborne and near the bottom of the South Island,...

Mount Aspiring College principal resigns

The principal of Mount Aspiring College in Wanaka is stepping down saying "the time is right" for him to resign. Wayne Bosley has been at the...

Screening programmes resumed

Nationwide cancer screening programmes are resuming in the South following the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, but with new safety protocols in...

Queenstown search after 'driver flees'

Police are looking for a driver in Queenstown this evening after they attempted to stop a vehicle. A police media spokeswoman said officers ...

Man charged after refusing to wear face mask on NZ flight

A man is due to appear in court after allegedly refusing to wear a face mask on an Air Chathams flight. The man is also accused of making ...

President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil over Coronavirus Concerns

President Trump suspended travel from Brazil to the United States on Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in South America.

Chicago Mayor Launches Police Raid to Stop Black Church’s Sunday Services

On Sunday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot mounted a raid on a black church for holding services in defiance of her coronavirus lockdown orders.

Florida: Illegal Alien Charged with 100 Counts of Possessing Child Porn

An illegal alien has been charged with 100 counts of child pornography possession in Collier County, Florida.

Why this CM is the toast of India

Why this CM is the toast of India. Kerala's Pinarayi Vijayan is a cut above the rest in Indian politics today, precisely in his remarkable ability to look beyond the horizon. His was probably the only government that began planning for the incoming pandemic as early as in February, notes M K Bhadrakumar.

News Capsule

WebsiteThe Northeast India AV Archive, Department of Mass Media, St Anthony’s College, Shillong, is launching a website named Khlam: Archiving the COVID-19 Pandemic in Meghalaya on Monday. The purpose of setting up this archive is to record the multi

Patient escapes SVP, returns after testing +ve

Ellisbridge cops file complaint against Sarkhej resident for endangering lives; SVP submits report to higher-ups

‘Conquer every situation with a positive attitude’

This Amdavadi businessman has been in not one, not two but three life-threatening incidents, but he emerged on the other side a stronger, braver person with a p

UG, PG final exams in Gujarat from June 25

Duration will be 2 hrs, instead of 3; may be held in multiple shifts

Thermal scanning, contactless frisking as local flights take-off

Between 40 and 45 flight arrivals and similar number of departures will take place at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport as domestic flights resume

Eid Mubarak!

A Muslim family prays at home on Sunday.

Ahmedabad accounts for 96% deaths in Guj

29 deaths in state as tally crosses 14k-mark on Sunday; 279 new cases reported in A’bad district on Sunday, taking tally so far to 10,280

AES, LDBSVM fall under RTI ambit: HC

Settling a 14-yr-old dispute, HC rules both get enough grant from Guj govt and fall under RTI

Hong Kong cops fire tear gas, water cannon at protesters

Hong Kong: Hong Kong police fired tear gas and a water cannon at protesters in a popular shopping district on Sunday, as thousands took to the streets to march against China's proposed tough national security legislation for the city.Pro-democracy su

Coronavirus death toll passes 190K worldwide

Paris: The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus pandemic crossed 190,000 on Friday, with nearly two-thirds of the fatalities in Europe, according to an AFP tally compiled from official sources at 0740 GMT.A total of 190,089 people have died and

Meghalaya govt concerned over harassment faced by state returnees on way home

SHILLONG: Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tynsong has expressed concern over the harassment faced by the returnees who were on their way to the state.“Our students suffered a lot. I am sorry to say that”, he told reporters on Monday. He inf

Corona rule worry for visually impaired

SHILLONG: Bertina Lyngdoh, a visually impaired person from the city and currently working in Assam’s Hojai, has raised concern about problems of people with disabilities in this time of lockdown.Lyngdoh, who is a former student of Jyoti Sroat inclusi

Locals target train to NE in Bihar, 1 hurt

SHILLONG: Some locals in Bihar pelted stones at a special train carrying returnees to the North East on Sunday morning injuring a Naga girl.The occupants of the Haryana Express -04072, which passed through Bihar, were stranded residents from various

Assam’s COVID-19 tally goes up to 539

GUWAHATI: With a day-long spike of 147  new positive cases, Assam’s coronavirus infection tally went up to 539. Health Minister, Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that swabs for testing COVID-19 positive were taken before people were sent for quarantine

Appeal to keep Police Bazaar, Iewduh closed

 SHILLONG: The Hynniewtrep National People Federation (HNPF), on Sunday urged the government not to open Iewduh and Police Bazar until all those stranded outside return to the state and are done with quarantine.HNPF president Ronnie M Rani, in a

“Loneliness has never been so loud”; AFP’s COVID-19 themed campaign for International Missing Children’s Day

Many of us have felt a little lonely in the past few months as we are forced to stay away from our friends and families during the coronavirus crisis. For many, that feeling of loneliness is constant.

Passenger air services to NE resume

 GUWAHATI: Commercial passenger air services to the Northeast resumed along with rest of the country on Monday, with LGBI Airport here being gateway to the region, handling eight flights (arrivals and departures), official reports stated.However

China accuses America of wanting ‘new Cold War’ over coronavirus

Beijing: China on Sunday accused the US of pushing the bilateral ties to the brink of a "new Cold War" by spreading "lies" about the coronavirus and said it was open to international efforts to identify the source of the virus that has killed over 30

Bethany Hospital Outreach at Nongpoh re-opens

NONGPOH: After 42 days of shutdown, Bethany Hospital Outreach here  was finally re-opened for public on Monday. The programme which started with a prayer led by the Hospital Superintendent, Dr CM Pohshna, was also attended by the local legislator of

MAP ROW WITH NEPAL

Nepal’s prime minister KP Sharma Oli is on a bold move to take on India. By releasing a new map that included sensitive Indian border regions of Kalapani, Limpiyadhura and Lipulekh, he has put New Delhi on notice. Notably, this scenario has been deve

Cloudburst in GH inundates 4 villages, threatens 12 others

TURA: A cloudburst over Raksamgre and Tikrikilla region, in the northern plains of West Garo Hills, caused extensive flooding inundating four villages and washing away roads and bridges early Sunday morning.The sudden deluge forced over a thousand pe

Meghalaya has 2 active COVID-19 positive cases :Hek

SHILLONG:  Meghalaya Health Minister A.L. Hek said that there were  two active COVID-19 cases in the state as on date and the 15th patient is a female from Resubelpara who has returned from Chennai and is already under quarantine.Addressing a press c

Another South India returnee tests positive for Covid-19 infection

TURA: Barely a week since Garo Hills registered its first case of Covid-19 infection detected in a returnee from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, another woman who accompanied her has also been tested positive on Monday, raising the total num

Hostels of GU, Cotton University made quarantine centres

GUWAHATI: In view of  rising number of people coming to the state from outside, Assam government has decided to  take possession of hostels in Gauhati University and Cotton University besides  two private schools in Guwahati  to set up quarantine cen

Panic grips Ri Bhoi border as 6 CRPF men test positive

NONGPOH: Panic gripped the border residents on Sunday after 6 jawans of the CRPF camp at 9 Mile, in Ri Bhoi border were tested positive for COVID-19.The fear of the villagers at 9 Mile, Baridua, is due to the fact that many jawans of the camp visited

KSU irked at harassment of state returnees

SHILLONG: Following the harassment of students from Meghalaya at a railway station in Bihar, the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) Delhi unit has urged the concerned authorities and the state government to take up the matter with the Ministry of Railways.T

Plea to change office timing

SHILLONG: In view of shortage of buses, there is a demand to change the government office timing from 9 am to 3 pm.Referring to media reports on government servants violating social distancing in buses, John F Kharshiing, Adviser & Spokesperson,

39 more test positive, Assam’s COVID tally up to 466

GUWAHATI:  Another 39 new cases of  COVID-19 positive have been confirmed by early afternoon on Monday. “All swabs samples had been taken before they were put in quarantine. Of those, 35 cases are from Golaghat, three from Dhemaji and one from Nagaon

Steep electricity bills shock West Khasi Hills villagers

NONGSTOIN:  Villagers in West Khasi Hills are receiving exorbitant electricity bills despite load shedding and several power cuts in a day.The locals are questioning the MePDCL if the problem is due to faulty meter or they are just over charging thei

42-year-old injured in accident on May 13 succumbs in AIIMS

A 42-year-old man died who was injured after his motorbike met accident in Bilkharia on May 13; deceased skid with his bike and died during treatment at AIIMS Bhopal. According to the police, an injured man who were severely injured after his motorbike skid was rushed to hospital and later he died

3 healthcare workers of SDMC test +ve

Three healthcare workers of South Delhi Municipal Corporation have tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday. Following it, the civic body has conducted test of 35 other staff and report is still awaited. A senior SDMC official said that three confirmed cases of Dr Bhomik, Ankit and Ranjit

CM condoles death of pulmonologist Dr JN Pande

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday condoled the demise of former AIIMS faculty Dr JN Pande who died of coronavirus on Saturday. Dr Pande had tested positive for Covid-19 earlier this week, died at his residence on Saturday at the age of 79. "Heartfelt condolences to Dr Pande's family.

Hindalco helps S’pur women earn living

When the Covid-19 pandemic is turning life upside down and leading to widespread job losses, a group of dedicated women in Sambalpur district have insisted on efforts in empowering themselves financially with the support of the Hindalco. These women from Hirakud have already prepared more than

Maruti employee tests Covid +ve

An employee of the Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) at Manesar plant tested positive for coronavirus, an official spokesman of the company said on Saturday. The country’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) had re-opened the Manesar facility earlier this month after around 50 days of

Only 12 active Covid-19 cases in Ranchi now

With five more Covid-19 patients recovering in Ranchi, the district is left with only 12 active cases of the viral infection, Deputy Commissioner Rai Mahimapat Ray said on Sunday. Ranchi was declared a Covid-19 red zone last month by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the wake of the rapidly

2 new containment zones in Capital, 41 zones de-contained

With the addition of Hari Nagar and Rani Bagh, the number of containment zones in Delhi have gone up to 87 while 41 zones have been de-contained. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday said that the Delhi Government has barricaded the containment zones and no relaxation has been given in

7,800 migrants leave for home from Haryana on Sunday

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal on Sunday said that due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the State Government daily runs special shramik trains from the various railway stations of the state to help migrant labourers return to their home states. In the same series, five special shramik trains departed

Thirty six more detected Covid-19 positive in C’garh

Chhattisgarh continued to see a spike in the number of coronavirus cases on Sunday, with 36 more patients detected across the state. "With the 36, the tally of active cases in the state increased to 185. Three patients have been discharged after recovery," a press release from the Health

Two fresh COVID-19 cases reported in Puducherry, tally rises to 31

Two COVID-19 cases were reported in Puducherry on Monday, taking the number of infections in the union territory to 31. Two patients, both men, were admitted to Indira Gandhi Government Medical College Hospital this morning, Health Minister Malladi Krishna Rao told reporters here. The new cases

Chandigarh Admn to follow Centre's guidelines on quarantine of passengers

Following the fresh guidelines issued by the Central Government on quarantine and isolation protocols of passengers, the Chandigarh Administration on Sunday decided to follow the Central rules. The Union Government on Sunday, in its release on domestic travel, stated that State Governments/UTs

Govt withdraws ban mobiles in isolation wards

After facing criticism for the order banning use of mobile phone by COVID-19 patients inside isolation wards, the Uttar Pradesh government withdrew its order saying that patients can keep mobile phone but they would have to disinfect it regularly. “The mobile phone and its charger will be

Covid-19 count climbs to 317 in U’khand

The returning migrant powered surge in the cases of novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) in Uttarakhand continues unabated as 73 new patients of the disease were reported by the state health department on Sunday. With them the number of cases of the disease in the state has climbed to 317. Meanwhile the

UP issues fresh guidelines for air travellers

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory for air flyers who will be arriving at the airports in the state from Monday when domestic flights commence after over 60 days of lockdown. The passengers who belong to UP will have to go for 14-day home quarantine if there are no health issues

Hry BJP suspends Chander Prakash Kathuria from party

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has expelled its leader from Haryana’s Karnal, Chander Parkash Kathuria, from the primary membership of the party for six years. Kathuria, a special invitee of the party's state executive committee, was suspended by state BJP chief Subhash Barala on

2 persons commit suicide by hanging from ceiling

Angered over scolding by parents over recharging of mobile phone balance a 16-year-old boy committed suicide by hanging with the ceiling at his residence located near Vishwakarma Mandir under Baghsewania police station area; family was facing financial problem due to which they were not able to

6 more COVID-19 deaths, 254 news cases in UP

The novel coronavirus toll in Uttar Pradesh rose 161 on Sunday with six more deaths, while 254 new cases in the last 24 hours took the tally to 6,268, an official said. Of the six new fatalities, two were from Kanpur Nagar, and one each from Aligarh, Firozabad, Etah and Azamgarh, the official said

Ready to deal with rise in coronavirus cases: Uttarakhand CM Rawat

Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Monday said COVID-19 cases have risen in Uttarakhand after the return of migrants but the government was fully prepared to deal with the situation. The chief minister held a meeting with senior officials in Haldwani to review the situation in the state,

Massive fire breaks out in Apoorti market godown

Grocery goods and general goods turned into ashes after a massive fire broke out at godown of Apoorti Super market at Govindpura Industrial area in the morning on Sunday. The godown of Apoorti Super market was gutted in fire due to short circuit borne fire in the early morning hours and locals

Will not operate under current restrictions, say Vikram and city bus operators

As a part of the relaxations granted in the third phase of the lockdown, Uttarakhand Government recently allowed the operation of public transport vehicles in the State with certain restrictions. Currently, the operators of such vehicles are allowed to carry a limited number of passengers.

One more held in Noida for threatening CM Yogi

With the security agencies grilling the accused held in Mumbai to extract information about threat to Yogi Adityanath, in another development, the Noida police trapped another man who also posted a tweet that he would kill Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister. The arrest in Noida was made late Saturday

Panic grips steel city as Covid cases rise to 24

Panic gripped the Steel City as the novel coronavirus positive cases rose to 24 with four cases tested positive in the city on Sunday alone. One of the positive cases reported in the city from Baridih was home quarantined and had returned from Ranchi on May 12. The health team took sample on May 17

MP Govt urged to continue ban on sale and use of tobacco products

Consumer organisations and public health experts have made a strong plea to the Madhya Pradesh government to continue its ban on sale and use of tobacco products and spitting in public places, saying such a step is imperative to prevent the spread of coronavirus pandemic in the state. While

Don’t panic or despair but observe precautions, State prepared to handle situation: Chief Secy

As anticipated earlier, the number of Covid-19 positive cases has seen a sharp rise in recent days and is likely to rise further in the coming days. However, the State Government is fully prepared and citizens should not despair. The public should observe necessary precautions and stay safe, said

Positive AAP MLA on road of recovery, will donate plasma

Days after being tested positive for coronavirus, AAP MLA Vishesh Ravi is now on the road to recovery and has been tested negative on May 23. He will also donate plasma for the treatment of other Covid positive patients. The Karol Bagh MLA had been actively involved in Covid relief work in his

MP Housing Board restarts ongoing construction works in Indore district

MP Housing Board has again started the ongoing construction works in Indore district worth Rs 200 crore. The major Housing board projects which are under construction are Rainbow towers at Snehlataganj which are 15 storey commercial and residential towers which has hundreds of shops and 3 and 4

Ensure no migrant goes hungry, walks back home: Capt to DCs

Asserting that it was Punjab Government’s duty to ensure that all migrants keen to go back home return to their native states safely, Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Sunday directed the Deputy Commissioners and district Police chiefs to ensure that no migrant is forced to walk home to any

Guv, CM greet people on Eid

The Governor Baby Rani Maurya and chief minister Trivendra Singh Rawat have greeted the citizens, especially members of the Muslim community on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. The chief minister also requested the people to offer prayers at home and observe necessary precautions while celebrating the

Bhopal Archbishop extends Id-ul-Fitr greetings to all indians

Archdiocese of Bhopal extends Id- Ul - Fitr greetings to all the brothers and sisters of the Muslim Community. Archbishop Leo Cornelio said in his message, “Eid is an universal festival of brotherhood, bringing all the citizen as one family. Let us unite ourselves in prayer

U’khand Cong holds Dharna, alleges vendetta politics

In protest against lodging of FIR on the Congress president Sonia Gandhi in the BJP ruled state of Karnataka, the Congress party workers and leaders organised a Dharna at the party office here on Sunday. Addressing the meeting, the Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president Pritam Singh alleged

Impenetrable barriers

Borders around the country remain closed, no matter what the compulsion of those trying to cross them Any territory around the world, right from a street to a State to a city or a region, has its characteristics. The word “territory” has one of its most common usages in the field of sports and

C'garh to observe ‘Jheeram Shradhanjali Diwas’ today

Chhattisgarh will every year observe May 25 as ‘Jheeram Shradhanjali Diwas’ in memory of all those killed in Naxalite violence. All government and semi-government offices will observe a two-minute silence that day and pay tributes to those who died. They will take a pledge to make the state

Garbage generation rises again with resumption of activities in Doon

The garbage generation in Dehradun which had dropped by about 35 per cent during the initial phases of the lockdown has started to increase once again. During the complete lockdown, all the commercial activities like shops selling non- essential products and services, private offices and other

UP to set up ‘Migration Commission’

In order to provide jobs to the migrant workers coming home in large numbers from other states, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced to set up of a ‘Migration Commission’ that will work for their job security. The decision to set up the commission was taken in the Team 11 meeting chaired

News Briefs

Anti-Terrorism Day held at Police Seva Bhawan Bhubaneswar: May 21 is observed in the country as Anti-terrorism Day since the assassination of former PM Rajiv Gandhi on this day in 1992. This year, the day was observed at the Police Seva Bhawan here in a solemn atmosphere. Additional Commissioner

10 fresh cases of Covid in Himachal, tally rises to 196

Inching towards the 200 mark, Himachal Pradesh recorded 10 more cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, taking the tally in the state to 196. Two coronavirus patients from Bilaspur district have recovered from the disease on Sunday, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) R D Dhiman said. Four of the fresh cases

PUNJAB HEALTH DEPT ISSUES ADVISORY FOR BARBER SHOPS IN VIEW OF COVID-19

Punjab Health Department on Sunday, issuing detailed advisory for maintaining of hygiene and sanitization of barber shops or hair-cut saloons during the Covid-19 pandemic, has asked the shop owners to ensure there would be no overcrowding. Department’s spokesperson said that shop owners would

Huge illegal liquor consignment seized in UT

In a major breakthrough, the UT Police on Sunday arrested one person and seized a total of 440 boxes of liquor (21120 quarters) concealed in his milk tanker.“An accused named Gaurav Khatri, resident of Mohali, Punjab has been arrested by the UT Police for possessing huge illegal liquor

Six Covid-19 patients undergoing treatment at CCL Ramgarh Hospital

Central Coalfields Limited (CCL), a subsidiary of Coal Limited, is sparing no effort to support the Government in the fight against Corona Pandemic. Six Covid-19 patients are undergoing treatment at CCL Ramgarh Central Hospital, in adjoining District. Three patients have been admitted last Sunday

Nuapada cops’ humanitarian face earns applause

In general, the image of police is negative in India and this public perception usually is amplified during a situation of emergency when cops are given the responsibility of enforcing a lot of other activities unusual to their regular work of dealing with law and order situation. The humanitarian

Criminal carrying Rs 50K bounty held

The Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a man who was carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 for a case of armed robbery and attempt to murder was absconding since last 10 months after jumping parole. The accused identified as Mohammad Israel (49), son of Sahabuddin of village Samana, Ghaziabad, has

BJP doing politics on Covid deaths: AAP

Aam Aadmi Party national spokesperson and MLA Raghav Chadha accused the BJP of playing politics with the number of deaths in Delhi due to Covid-19 even after the Delhi High Court upheld the accuracy and sanctity of death figures published by the Delhi Government. Referring High Court judgment,

Fighting Covid-19: TMH initiates sample pool technology for testing

Tata Main Hospital (TMH) over the last one month, has conducted 1650 Real-time Reverse Transcription–Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR). diagnostic test for COVID-19. In view of the increased demand for testing as a result of migrant workers reaching Jamshedpur, TMH has initiated sample pool

46 more test COVID positive in Assam, total cases near 400

Forty-six new COVID-19 positive cases were recorded on Sunday in Assam taking the total to 392, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. A day after the state recorded the highest spike of 87 cases, the rise in numbers continued with 133 positive cases detected since Saturday. Fourteen cases

B’swar TMC inmates demand Covid test for all

The inmates lodged in various Temporary Medical Centres (TMCs) in the district are increasing getting vocal and demanding Covid-19 tests for all. On Saturday, as many as 60 inmates housed in the institutional quarantine centre in Kachuadi under Bhograi block demanded swab test for all of

7.2 lakh migrants have left so far, claims state govt data

Data does not take into account people leaving on foot or by private vehicles

Governor, CM greet people of MP on occasion of Id-ul-Fitr

Governor Lalji Tandon, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and his cabinet colleagues have greeted people of Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr. In his message, Governor Lalji Tandon said that the Eid festival, besides strengthening peace unity and brotherhood in the society gives

Cop among three killed in mishap

| A police team returning after recovering teenage lovers who eloped from their houses in Lakhimpur Kheri, met with an accident in Hapur in which three persons, including a police constable, were killed while four others were critically injured. The accident took place late on Saturday night and

Govt procures 110 lakh metric tonnes of wheat

Due to global pandemic Corona, this time the Government had to implement lockdown, but the hard work and the spirit of the farmers of the State was the highest this time. This is the reason that this time in the history of Madhya Pradesh, the highest number of wheat purchases was recorded. In

Stay home, use face mask, maintain social distancing on Eid

The Deputy Commissioner, Mukesh Kumar urged the people of Muslim community to pray in their homes on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr at the time of this global calamity. It is necessary to curtail the spread of Coronavirus, he said. “Simultaneously support the administration by following

30-year-old woman alleges rape on promise of marriage at Vidhya Nagar

A 30-year-old woman was allegedly sexually exploited on the promise of marriage at Vidhya Nagar under Baghsewania police station area; a complaint was lodged by victim on Thursday. According to the police, the victim was sexually assaulted by the accused Santosh Pandey in the name of marrying her

Domestic flight services to commence today

Amid Covid-19 induced lockdown-4, domestic flight services to the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur will commence from May 25, with the Chhattisgarh government announcing a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the arriving passengers. The SOP states that foreign residents interested

Govt directs liquor shops to ensure sale of alcohol through proper scanning

After excise department observed liquor being sold at vends was not being properly scanned, the Delhi Government directed State-run liquor shops in the national Capital to ensure 100 per cent sale of alcohol through proper scanning. The excise department issued the directive after observing that

CM Yogi greets people on Eid

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath wished the people of the state on the occasion of Eid to be celebrated in UP on Monday. The chief minister, however, appealed to the people to celebrate Eid and offer namaz inside their houses while maintaining social distancing.

CM reviews Covid-19 situation in State

Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat reviewed the Covid-19 situation in the State with officials at the Veer Chandra Singh Garhwal Government medical college in Srinagar on Sunday. Along with arrangements in the medical college, Rawat also sought information about steps taken in Pauri district for

No labourer employed in R'gada MNREGS work

According to a crude estimate, around 20,000 labourers of Rayagada district have already returned back through various means of transport and long walk. As these labourers are mostly from rural areas, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has also stressed on engaging these returnees through MGNREGS.

Pandemic as a threat to national security

Thankfully, all the casualties that the world has been witnessing have not permeated the defence community in a major way so far. But, what if the defence community is targetted by an enemy country? Or if the virus falls into the hands of terrorists? A pandemic like COVID-19 can be a threat to the

Video of 2 policemen beating man with sticks goes viral on social media

A video of two policemen beating up a man mercilessly with sticks went viral on social media on Saturday. It was mentioned in the video that it belonged to Chhindwara. Later, when the police investigated it, it emerged that the incident happened over a week ago in Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. A

Migrants choosing to stay back after opening of industries

With Punjab industries gradually oiling its machinery to go full throttle amidst the Covid-19 scare, about 50 percent of the migrant labourers, who have registered at the state’s web portal to return to their native towns, have decided to stay back. Every day, the number of migrants going back

Biden Can Beat Trump … if He Doesn’t Blow It

Joe being stuck at home during an election year may turn out to be a good thing.

Pandemic has increased money anxiety. Therapists hope to cure that

Interest in financial therapy rose after the 2008 recession, as Americans confronted their fears about money. The field has become relevant again, professionals say

Donald Trump's pitch to voters: Trust me, economy will soar in 2021

He's asking voters to look past the pain being felt across the nation and give him another four-year term on the promise of an economic comeback in 2021.

Who is Dominic Cummings - Boris Johnson's key aide grabbing news headlines in lockdown row?

Clamour seeking Cummings’ resignation as Johnson’s adviser has been growing after he took a 400 kilometre-journey during the lockdown.

The player caught with cocaine assures that it isn't his

Carlos Franco was caught by police in Córdoba, Argentina, with 3 grams of cocaine in his car and the player has assured that it isn't his and that he usually lends the vehicle to family and friends.

BNN REPORTS | USA continues observing Latvia’s treatment of sanctioned and suspended Ventspils mayor

US Department of the Treasury press-representative Zach Isakowitz told BNN in regards to the sanctions imposed by the US against suspended Ventspils mayor Aivars Lembergs: «We continue to monitor and assess the impact of our sanctions against corrupt actors, and seek opportunities to build on and enhance the effectiveness of our actions to bring about a change in behaviour.».

Latvian Finance Ministry commences investigation of VID director’s decisions

Latvian Finance Ministry has commenced an internal investigation of the decisions made by State Revenue Service (VID) director general Ieva Jaunzeme, as reported by TV3 programme Nekā personīga.

Sweden’s ex-main epidemiologist: Country's strategy against virus - wrong

Sweden’s former chief epidemiologist Annika Linde has become a rare voice in Sweden to doubt the country’s chosen strategy against COVID-19, which was one of the softest in Europe and focused on protecting people in risk groups, The Guardian reports.

Professor: lack of infection vector among patients prevents COVID-19 measures in Latvia

COVID-19 infection rates continue declining in Latvia, but efforts are impeded by the fact that it is not possible to determine the vector of infection, said Riga Stradins University Public Health and Epidemiology Faculty Prof. Ģirts Briģis in a conversation with LETA.

On International Missing Children's Day parents urged to keep their children safe from online sexual harassment

25 May in Europe is International Missing Children’s Day. This year emphasis is put on online sexual harassment or «grooming» problem.

COVID-19 in Baltics. 2 in Latvia, 12 in Lithuania, 1 in Estonia

In the past day a total of 2 new COVID-19 infection cases were found in Latvia, increasing the total number to 1 049.

President: work done by Latvia’s office of the prosecutor is below average level

The office of the prosecutor in Latvia currently works below the average level, said Latvia’s President Egils Levits in an interview to TV3 programme Nekā personīga.

Number of flight bookings at airBaltic up nearly 500%

Latvian national airline airBaltic reports that compared to the first full week of May, last week the number of new bookings made on airBaltic flights increased by nearly 500%. In total, last week passengers made more than 13 000 new reservations, according to airBaltic communications manager Alise Briede.

US lethal cases reach 97 700 as spread seen as slowing down

In the US, which is the country with currently the highest number of lethal cases of COVID-19 in the world, the death toll from the novel coronavirus has reached 97 722 on Monday, May 25, according to the data of the Johns Hopkins University.

ADVISORIES: Coronavirus Pandemic Response | May 25-31, 2020

Bookmark this page for May 25 to 31 advisories on services, schedules, and other activities as local governments, businesses, institutions, and organizations respond to the coronavirus crisis

You’re getting used to masks. Will you wear a face shield?

The clear plastic guards may be easier to wear, disinfect and reuse than cloth or surgical face coverings, although they don’t entirely replace the need for masks.

Ain Shams, China's Nanjing universities probe COVID-19 cooperation

The videoconference meeting, held on Monday, was part of ongoing cooperation between Ain Shams University and several Chinese institutions to consider the latest developments on how to counter Covid-19.

Egypt's Local development min. halts issuing building permits in Cairo, Alex, capitals of governorates

Local Development Minister Mahmoud Sharawi instructed governors nationwide to halt the issuance of building permits.

President Sisi follows up probe into doctor’s death from COVID-19

The investigation has been launched upon President Sisi’s directives.

Russia records 8,946 new COVID-19 infection cases

The number of COVID-19 cases in Russia rose by 8,946 in the past day to 353,427 in all regions, Tass quoted the anti-coronavirus crisis center as having said.

Egypt and Greece discuss Libya's evolving situation

They discussed ways to develop efforts to halt the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic and ease its medical, economic, and social impacts.

Egypt's Health min. briefed on workflow at quarantine hospitals

Zayed mourned all members of medical staffs who lost their lives while carrying out their national duty of confronting COVID-19.

Egypt launches probe into death of doctor from COVID19

As yet, the number of doctors who died from the COVID-19 reached 19 physicians, while the number of the infected doctors registered more than 350.

Mexico reaches 68,620 cases of Covid-19

However, of these, only 14 thousand 247 are active, that is, a fifth of the total, reported José Luis Alomía Zegarra, General Director of Epidemiology.

British PM says schools will reopen on June 1

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday said that schools will reopen on June 1 as the UK enters phase two of lockdown exit, The Independent reported.

Libyan army launches series of raids on militia sites at Mitiga base

The Libyan national army launched a series of air strikes on the militia sites in Mitiga military base in Tripoli, Libyan sources said on Monday.

215 slots ready from Bengaluru's KIA

The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), the country’s third busiest, will resume domestic flight operations on Monday with slots opened for a total of 215 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) — 108 departures and 107 arrivals.

BBMP receives 150 tree fall complaints after rains lash Bengaluru

Officials suspect nearly 50 trees may have been toppled

Sunday lockdown complete across Karnataka

The Sunday curfew — a 36-hour lockdown announced by the state government to prevent the spread of Covid-19 — was complete across the state.

Passengers flood airline booking sites with queries, KIA all set

As hundreds of passengers flooded ticket-booking sites with quarantine-related queries countrywide, the Kempegowda International Airport awaited the arrival of the first domestic flight early Monday morning.

Recoveries from COVID-19 outnumber new cases of disease

Recoveries from COVID-19 today outnumbered new cases of the disease in Jamaica.  Eleven people recovered, pushing the percentage of those recovering from the disease closer to 40 per cent, with 211 of the 552 people who contracted the...

No corona safety gear for teachers on frontline

Teachers’ association says they even have to bring their own masks, sanitisers

Welcome, Mr Lockdown Yadav

The parents of a baby born on board the Shramik Special, when the train was in Burhanpur in Madhya Pradesh, on Friday night, have named their son Lockdown Yadav

The promise of tomorrow

Thousands of migrant workers wait at Vasai land to board trains; many have given up rented accommodations and have nowhere to go

Top WR babu says SoBo store cheated him

Colaba cops recommend cancellation of store’s licence after CPRO of Western Railway and other residents complained of bill manipulation

Effects of lockdown on children

Over the past six years my primary therapy work has been centred around adults and, sometimes, teenagers.

Promised Rs 1 crore to issue death threat to UP CM, says man

ATS officers arrested Chunnabhatti resident on Saturday

Covid duty before Eid for doctors

They will be too busy saving lives to celebrate the festival this year

DON’T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN

Lockdown restrictions may ease in time, but the risk of getting Covid-19 will only grow. Precautions need to be taken at all costs

The equidistance principle in politics

The BJP has transformed the equidistance principle into a canon and covenant in politics.

Covid-positive man dies waiting for hospital bed

The 57-year-old with a critical condition had to wait for six hours at Rajawadi hospital before he was shifted to a municipal school

Failed BEST bus strike disrupts MSRTC services ferrying migrants

State transport buses were called in last week to keep essential services going

TMC gets another officer to tackle Corona cases

IAS officer Ranjit Kumar to assist civic chief

Don’t view Covid-19 diagnosis as an end: Survivor

Junior engineer in BMC who beat the disease is now helping build 1,200-bed isolation centre

Holness pledges $750,000 to support NCU students affected by COVID-19

Prime Minister Andrew has pledged three quarters of $1 million from his Positive Jamaica Foundation to the Northern Caribbean University's Alumni to fund scholarships and grants for students affected by COVID-19. In a message...

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid

Northeast Delhi overcomes riot scars to celebrate Eid. In northeast Delhi, Eid this year is a celebration of a long-time friendship that even stood the test of communal riots for some, while for many, it is shorn of any festivities.

Students doing Oxford exams on videolink from their bedrooms complain that invigilators and tutors should NOT be allowed to see their ‘private space’

Oxford University's Faculty of Classics confirmed that exams would be taken over Microsoft Teams. All invigilators will undergo a mandatory 'camera sweep of the room' before the test starts.

Covid-19: Why widespread use of Aarogya Setu needed

Accurate and timely data might be our best bet in the battle against this pandemic. As a next step, India could tie the app to a secure and centralised database that includes end-to-end analysis of potentially infected people—from early symptoms to recovery. Also, to increase adoption, we can increase the number of languages the app caters to.

UK PM struggles to shift attention from aide’s trip

Plans by the British government to announce a further easing of lockdown measures are being overshadowed by an outcry over a senior aide

In pics: Subdued Eid celebrations across the country amid the pandemic

Here's how Eid-ul-Fitr, the auspicious festival which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramzan, was celebrated across the country in the shadow of coronavirus pandemic

Maharashtra government allows 50 domestic flights per day

On Sunday evening, Civil Aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri tweeted: “It has been a long day of hard negotiations with various state govts

London-based Thriva raises €4.4 million Series A extension for its home blood tests

British startup Thriva, the ‘proactive health’ startup, has secured a €4.4 million extension to its Series A funding round from Target Global’s new Early Stage Fund II, which will top up the €6.7 million Series A raised in 2019.  Thriva, founded in 2015, is rapidly becoming the go-to brand in the

136 Indians now jailed in Kuwait to return soon: Tripura minister

A total of 241 Indians including 136 people who were jailed in Kuwait would return to the country soon, a senior minister said on Sunday.

Repatriation flights on May 25: Daily updates on arrivals, departures under Vande Bharat Mission

Check flights leaving for and from India to bring back stranded Indians.

China plans missions along India border with first plateau-focused unmanned helicopter: Report

China is likely to deploy its first plateau-focused unmanned helicopter along the Indian border. The helicopter is capable of conducting reconnaissance missions and electronic disruption at high altitudes.

Resumption of flights: It's chaos for passengers

Most of the complaints are from Air India passengers

CSMIA operates 47 flights to 14 destinations on May 26

These 47 flights were undertaken by seven domestic carriers, Mumbai International Airport Ltd ( MIAL) said in a statement.

Chaotic Sunday forces customers, airlines to re-draw plans for flight resumption

Constant changes in schedules and confusion over protocol underline the chaos over resumption of flights on May 25

Food prices go up in West Bengal due to Cyclone Amphan

The cyclone has hit supplies and prices of most vegetables have spurt by 20 to 30 percent and will soar further, vendors said.

Trump threatens to withdraw US membership from the World Health Organisation within a month

Government and Politics » US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw his country's membership permanently from the World Health Organization and cut its funding unless

MP blasts Dominic Cummings after she couldn't see partner when he had a heart attack

Shadow international development minister and Cardiff North MP Anna McMorrin revealed she couldn't see partner and Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies for four days as he fought for his life

Tony Bellew is branded 'Tory Bellew' after backing Boris aide Dominic Cummings

Dominic Cummings has incurred the wrath of the British public after he broke lockdown but former light heavyweight champion Tony Bellew has no issue with his decision

What kind of workplace ally are you?

A workplace ally is someone who is not a member of an under-represented group but who takes action to support one or many such groups.

Get ready for an immigration boom

The stars are aligning for a massive increase of immigration once the COVID-19 lockdown ends.

COVID-19: International Chamber of Commerce passes landmark AOKpass declaration to protect health data in an era of invasive COVID-10 tracking apps

The International Chamber of Commerce recently presented its AOKpass declaration to safeguard health data in the context of privacy and data security issues with the current crop of COVID-19 tracking apps.

African court suspends cases until August

 The African Court on Human and Peo-ple’s Rights (AfCHPR) has suspended hearing of some cases until August due to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic.

How Dar and Nairobi truce saved horticulture from ruin

The leading horticulture industry’s body Taha has applauded the Tanzania and Kenya’s truce, saying the deal has saved the multi-million dollar agricultural sub-sector and thousands of related jobs.

Apology: 'Former envoy to Kenya Pindi Chana tour of duty ended December 2019'

The ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation has said former Tanzania High Commissioner to Kenya Dr Pindi Chana was replaced last week after ending her tour of duty.

Covid-19: Kenya's cases soars further with 72 more cases

Seventy-two more patients have tested positive for Covid-19 in Kenya, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 1,286.

Court throws out case challenging 1995 polls results

After the October 29, 1995 Gen-eral Election was held, the High Court, on November 2, heard a petition filed by 10 opposition parties. Judge Luhekelo Kyando, who heard the petition, told the court

AngloGold Ashanti suspends mine ops after virus detected

South Africa’s AngloGold Ashanti said Sunday it had suspended operations at its Mponeng mine after at least 164 employees tested positive for coronavirus.

Michigan man, 20, charged in horrific beating of nursing-home patient caught on video

Jaden Hayden, 20, was charged Sunday in connection with the beating of 75-year-old Norman Bledsoe at a Detroit nursing home.

Two Palestinians were wounded by the Israeli army near Ramallah

Military and War » Palestinian local sources said that Israeli soldiers opened fire on two Palestinian youths while they were harvesting their lands between the villages of

Corona affects more than 5.5 million people worldwide

Health » The global epidemic of coronavirus (COVID-19) is on the rise, with more than 5.5 million people infected worldwide, compared to 3.47 million so far, have

Coronavirus | Death toll mounts to 12 in Bihar

The State has so far reported 2,511 positive cases.

Drone Deliveries In Canberra Surge 500%

Wing, a drone delivery company that is owned by Alphabet, has been trialling its services in Canberra, and since February, the firm has recorded a 500% increase in its delivery volumes.

Washington man allegedly falsely sought $1.5M in coronavirus biz relief funds

A Washington state software engineer is charged with fraudulently seeking over $1.5 million in coronavirus relief funds intended for small business loans, prosecutors announced Friday. Issaquah

Memorial Day even more heart-wrenching for veterans’ kin due to coronavirus

Memorial Day has become even more heart-wrenching amid the coronavirus. With much of the nation on lockdown, grieving kin of late military veterans have been left to honor their relatives without

Monetary dispute leads to murder in Nandanvan

Nagpur: Petty argument over pending dues ledsl to brutal murder in Nandanvan slums, in the wee hours of Monday, informed police. Cops have rounded up accused identified as Santosh Subhash Yevle (30), Ashok Shyamrao Gondhule (25) and Umesh Shyamram Shende (30) all residents of Nandanvan slums allegedly for launching murderous assault on Sunil alias Navya […]

Covid-19 claims 8th life in Nagpur, cases at 426

Nagpur: A Mominpura based man succumbed to the novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) while an SRPF Jawan deployed under Lakadganj Police Station and another pregnant woman reportedly tested positive for the virus borne disease on Monday. With the latest development, the cases of Corona Virus have surged to 426. Though, over 300 patients have successfully treated […]

In pics: First flight takes off from Nagpur, as operation resume after two months

Nagpur: After two months of suspension because of lockdown, airlines have resumed domestic passenger services in India, following the resumption order of Ministry of Civil Aviation. The first flight which left from Nagpur’s Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.

Video Of Pool Party At Missouri’s Lake Of The Ozarks Goes Viral Amid Pandemic

Some social media users have described the sight as “unreal.”

Unmarked Garda car stops motorist who tests positive for cannabis

An unmarked patrol car in Kildare observed a driver using a mobile phone while driving. When stopped, the driver also tested positive for driving while intoxicated and was arrested. Traces of cannabis...

WARNING: Gardaí urging to alert family and friends about text scam

Be advised!

Teachers know students best - Naas CBS head

Leaving Certificate exams

Kildare bog workers join fire services to battle blaze in Donadea

Second large fire this weekend

'Fatbergs and dead rodents' - Irish Water issues advice for businesses re-opening

Irish Water has issued advice for Longford businesses re-opening premises after the Covid-19 lockdown.  To assist non-domestic customers preparing to re-use buildings after a period of closure or...

Best of cartoons, May 25, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Best of cartoons, May 23, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

COMMENT: Africa should look at building lasting peace, wealth for its people

Today marks the 57th anniversary of Africa Day. Africa Day is celebrated across the continent, but more so in Ghana, The Gambia, Guinea, Namibia, Zambia, Mali, Mauritania, Lesotho and Zimbabwe, where it is observed as an official national holiday. This important day was born in 1963 when 32 independent African states signed a founding charter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the auspices of the newly formed Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The initial process, however, began in 1958 when 17 African nations established African Liberation Day, to commemorate their independence from European colonialism. In 2001, the OAU became the African Union (AU). Due to the impact of the global Covid-19 pandemic, the AU has said this year’s celebrations be held virtually and online under the theme: “Silencing The Guns: Creating Conducive Conditions for Africa’s Development and Intensifying the Fight against the Covid-19 Pandemic.”

What A Trans-Tasman ‘Bubble’ Could Look Like For Australia And New Zealand

As New Zealand continues its efforts to eradicate Covid-19 and move closer to alert level 1, Australia and other Pacific island nations are being considered for a Trans-Tasman travel "bubble." Here's what that might look like.

TSA Wants A DIY Airport Security Option ‘Just Like Self-Checkout At Grocery Stores’

Airport security queues could get a lot shorter thanks to do-it-yourselfers.

Top 10 Excuses Offered For Not Wearing Masks Despite Covid-19 Coronavirus

The mask issue has unmasked some kind of political and cultural war, which should surprise basically no one in 2020.

Mechanics Of Assignment Orders Illuminated In Optronics Technologies

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has issued an opinion which explains the interrelationship of assignment orders and personal jurisdiction.

Norway Says Widespread Coronavirus Testing ‘Unnecessary’

The Norwegian Institute of Public Health has changed its recommendation for widespread testing in the country’s battle against the coronavirus.

When Will America’s Last World War II Veterans Pass Away? [Infographic]

This Memorial Day, approximately 325,000 U.S. WWII veterans are still alive but their ranks are steady declining.

West Bengal: Mission turnaround after Amphan misery

Chief minister Mam-ata Banerjee’s direct intervention and the joint action by central and state agencies on the ground seemed to have brought about a

“Opposition is raising bogey of J&K “demography” for vote bank”

May 24, 2020: New Delhi: Lashing out at the opposition political parties, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that the opposition is raising the bogey of Jammu & Kashmir “demography” for vote bank because it is apprehensive that the new Domicile Rules Notification will not enable it to continue thriving on limited pockets […]

Flyers to Jammu, Srinagar to land in Quarantine, 6 Officers put on guard

Exempts 8 Categories of passengers to HQ after RTPCR test on arrival A day before domestic flight operations resume in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir Administration has appointed two senior officials each for the two civil airports at Jammu and Srinagar to assist the Nodal Officer and the respective Deputy Commissioners to handle the […]

JK Women’s helpline for migrant labourers

Over 2,500 migrant labourers’ calls received since March 27 Jammu Tawi, May 24: For many helpless migrant labourers from different parts of the country who are working in Jammu and Kashmir, the 181 women’s helpline is proving to be a ray of hope by helping them get ration and medical relief in the ongoing lockdown […]

Alpaca therapy - Around The Web

In his years of bringing alpaca therapy to everyone who needs it through his organization Woolley Animals, Stuart Woolley of Devon, England has found that alpacas “bring the best out of people.” Therapy alpacas provide care for a vast range of people: from children with ADHD or autism, to elderly patients in hospice

HESTA begins search for 2020’s best early childhood educators – nominate now

Nominations are now open for the 2020 HESTA Early Childhood Education & Care Awards, with a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs in recognition of early childhood educators and carers who have demonstrated excellence in improving learning outcomes for children.

‘Report border jumpers to fight Covid-19’

BULAWAYO residents should report to authorities anyone who entered the country illegally from neighbouring countries so that they are taken to isolation centres to prevent the spread of Covid-19. This stance will help curb the spread of Covid-19 as the city is working on flattening the curve. Speaking during a donation to the city yesterday, Dr Edwin Sibanda the director of Health Services said compliance to lockdown regulations was low in Bulawayo which was a cause for concern. “The issue of border jumping has come to our attention and it is the duty of every resident to report such. We urge residents to notify us whenever they receive border jumping relatives as anyone who comes into the country must undergo isolation according to law,” said Dr Sibanda. “We are not aware of their whereabouts hence we cannot follow them up hence we rely on residents to help us fight the spread of Covid-19. They should go to our holding centres for 21 centres and be tested so that we map a way forward.”

Entembeni fails to provide food, medicines

ENTEMBENI Old People’s Home has hit hard times resulting in the institution failing to provide food and critical medical supplies for elderly inmates suffering from the chronic hypertension and diabetes. The home, situated in Luveve suburb in Bulawayo, is also in dire need of blankets for the 48 inmates who are struggling to adhere to lockdown conditions due to a shortage of masks and sanitisers. Their administrator Ms Naome Mhlanga said all inmates, 38 males and 10 females have hypertension and 10 of them have diabetes. A survey conducted by the Chronicle recently showed that chronic patients are defaulting on essential medication as most pharmacies are demanding payment in foreign currency while those paying in local currency are made to pay more than even the prevailing black-market rate. People with chronic illnesses are supposed to regularly take certain medication for a life time to reduce their risk of succumbing to the diseases and the situation is worse for the elderly at Entumbane who live off donations.

[David Ignatius] US, Russia want to contain China

The Donald Trump administration sent a characteristic mixed message on arms control: It announced a plan to quit the “Open Skies” agreement with Russia, even as it proclaimed its eagerness for a wider arms-control process that would include both Russia and China. Many analysts focused on the treaty withdrawal as a sign of worsening relations with Russia, but I think there’s something more complex a...

Closed gallery undergoes revamp

RENOVATIONS at the National Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo have commenced so that when lockdown restrictions are lifted the institution will be ready to receive visitors. The renovations financed by grants from the Embassies of Australia, Switzerland and Sweden were put on hold on March 30 when the gallery was closed in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. The gallery’s director, Butholezwe Kgosi Nyathi, said when the measures were relaxed, they started work again two weeks ago. “We have lost a total of seven weeks and these need to be recouped. As the gallery isn’t open, we are working on quality control so that when it is opened everything is ready. We are adhering to strict in-house protocols of social distancing, wearing of masks and regular sanitisation of people,” Nyathi said. What was being worked on Nyathi said included the installation of a disability ramp at the entrance and fixing of the ceiling and roof.

Smugglers expose communities to Covid-19

SMUGGLING syndicates have turned illegal crossing points dotted along the Limpopo River into permanent camping sites where huge consignments of goods worth millions of dollars are illegally brought in and out of the country daily, exposing communities living along the Zimbabwe-South Africa border to Covid-19. The smugglers use hired inflatable boats to ferry the smuggled goods across the river to either side of the border for varying fees ranging from R150 to R500 depending on the weight of the load. Several people, mostly regular cross border traders who make a living out of buying and selling goods sourced from South Africa, are the main culprits. They are defying lockdown regulations by illegally crossing the border, raising concerns of the spread of the coronavirus in areas lying along the border. The smugglers do not even take extra precautions to curb the spread of Covid-19 such as wearing face masks and sanitising. South Africa has the highest number of Covid-19 cases in Africa.

Case against flying school instructor for molestation

Two more girls accuse him of same; Vishakha committee set up for probe

Salons in PCMC to reopen with rigid mandates in place

Few of the measures are too extreme, say barbers’ associations

Ambegaon tribals cry Constitutional violations, point to local eco damage

Complaint to higher authorities claims revenue officials permitted huge excavation in scheduled areas during lockdown

Migrant couple seeking to return home to UP drowns in Mutha canal

They had jumped into the water to save their 7-yr-old son who was drawn away by strong current; while the boy survived, mother’s body was recovered later; searc

PMPML to hit PCMC roads with odd-even seating from tomorrow

With the lockdown being slowly relaxed, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) is eyeing to resume operations in Pimpri-Chinchwad from May 26.

Hospital makes +ve patient wait 3 hours

Bharati Vidyapeeth Hospital refused to admit patient even after cops’ requests; district collector issues protocol for hospitals with no beds

Quarantined under a tree for 2 weeks

The 59-yr-old isolated himself away from Korale village in his own fields as he was returning from Pune and had also visited Sassoon hospital here; villagers la

Anxious passengers wait for flights to resume from today

With state govt and Centre differ on allowing airlines to fly, many are in a state of dilemma over status

Man stabs wife, tries to kill self

They were known to argue often over doubts regarding woman’s affair; man is a cook in army

Ed Ducks For Cover

I don’t think a politician will utter the phrase ‘we’re following the science’ ever again, Ed confides to his diary, the scientists’ view is there’s no safety for everyone until the virus has died out and then there’ll be a second wave.

Lockdown | Migrant workers leave for home with joy and relief

There were some anxious moments before they could set foot into the special Shramik service from Madurai to distant Bihar

5 Ways You Can Help Stop The Coronavirus 'Infodemic' That's Hurting Everyone

Everyone is responsible for slowing the spread of the disease. Every action counts. This is also the case in the fight against misinformation, which intrudes on the overabundance of news, mixing facts, rumours and fake news. The World Health Organi

All villages of 5 mandals in Gajwel supported regulated farming

In addition to 73 Panchayats, which have passed a resolution deciding to adopt the regulated farming model, 59 other villages have joined hands on Monday.

Air pollution goes up again in Hyderabad

Pollution levels in the city which nosedived during the days when complete lockdown was in force, have started to climb up

Covid-19: 62 new cases, three deaths in Telangana on Monday

Hyderabad: Health authorities on Monday reported 62 new covid-19 positive cases and three fatalities.

Offer namaz from home this Eid, Muslims told

There will be no Eid-ul-Fitr prayers in the city on Monday in view of the restrictions on mass congregations due to coronavirus pandemic.

Indian teacher dies of COVID-19 in Abu Dhabi

A 50-year-old Indian teacher has died of coronavirus in the UAE, according to a media report.

Muslims offer prayers at home in Nizamabad

Due to the lockdown, the government had appealed to people to avoid large gatherings and mass congregations at religious places

21 foreign evacuees kept in hotels in Hyderabad test positive

Twenty-one passengers who had returned from different countries to Hyderabad and were quarantined in different hotels tested positive for the coronavirus.

CM KCR to chair high-level meeting on May 27

CM KCR will chair a high-level meeting at Pragathi Bhavan on May 27 to discuss on varied issues pertaining to the State including COVID-19, Vaanakalam (Kharif) crop season and Telangana State Formation Day celebrations among others.

Hyderabad: Several Vande Bharat returnees go home

Hyderabad: Completing the mandatory quarantine, several persons who have returned to the city from different countries in flights organised as part of Vande Bharat Mission, have returned to their homes while others too are packing their bags.

Markook Sarpanch elated after receiving CM KCR’s call

CM KCR made a phone call to Ayyagari Bhaskar, Sarpanch of Markook, a mandal headquarters under Gajwel being represented by the Chief Minister, on Monday.

Counter Covid with caution

The last few days have witnessed a lot of travel happening between districts and even inter-State, as people of all walks of life

60-year-old detained for allegedly raping minor in Andhra Pradesh

A 60-year-old man has been detained by the police for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl in Narasapuram village of Kasimkota Mandal.

Slain Army private’s son calls on SF to acknowledge act of murder

Mary Lou McDonald’s backing of IRA campaign ‘retraumatising’, David Kelly says

Eaton Canyon hiking trails closed after too many show up, ignore social distancing

Eaton Canyon in Altadena, a popular spot for hiking, had to shut down again Sunday after too many hikers showed up, causing neighborhood parking problems and ignoring social distancing rules.

Only Guwahati, Imphal of 12 N-E airports receive flights

Except Guwahati and Imphal airports, no passenger flight landed at any other airport in the north-eastern states on Monday as the Kolkata airport.

First sludge pipeline fixed and working again – no more poo trucks on south coast

News from Wellington Water The first of the Mt Albert sludge pipelines to be repaired using a high-strength liner has been returned to full operation, following a comprehensive testing programme and reconnection to the wastewater network. The high-pressure pipeline is now again transporting sludge between the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Southern Landfill, enabling the trucking operations to be stopped.

Nine Wellington children in hospital with rheumatic fever – health alert

Report from RNZ There’s been a dramatic spike in the number of Wellington children in hospital with the dangerous disease rheumatic fever.

Live on air: PM’s television interview interrupted by earthquake

Wellington.Scoop There was a public view of the earthquake during morning television this morning – live on air, when an interview with the Prime Minister was interrupted by the shake.

Michael Terpin Patiently Waited For A Teen To Turn 18 To Sue Him

As indicated by The New York Post, popular crypto investor Michael Terpin purposely held up until the teenager who took nearly $24 million of digital currency by means of a SIM-Swapping turns 18 so as to indict him. Terpin, who lodged a suit against Pinsky earlier this month, claims that…

Road crashes claim five lives in Oshikoto

A woman and three children died after the pick-up truck they were traveling in collided with a sedan on the B1 road some 15 kilometres from Oshivelo in the Oshikoto region on Sunday.

Covid-19 diagnosed trucker escapes from quarantine

Charmaine Ngatjiheue and Sonia SmithHEALTH minister Kalumbi Shangula on Sunday morning confirmed a positive case of covid-19 at Walvis Bay.

New Mexico Republicans decry liberal PAC ad in GOP primary

Republicans in New Mexico called Sunday on a liberal Super PAC to pull ads that seek to favor one GOP U.S. House candidate over another.

Ohio virus death toll nears 2000, university students warned

The number of confirmed and probable deaths associated with the coronavirus in Ohio is nearing 2,000 total.

Omaha nursing home reports 8th death from coronavirus

An eighth resident at a western Omaha nursing home has died from COVID-19, as Nebraska health officials reported three new deaths and 145 news cases of the virus.

Indiana reports 354 more confirmed COVID-19 cases

State health officials said Monday that 354 more Indiana residents have been diagnosed with COVID-19, and an additional eight people have died from the disease.

Secretary of State: Return Georgia mail-in ballots now

Georgia's chief election official is urging residents to complete and send in their absentee ballots now instead of waiting.

Pelosi vs. Trump: Schoolyard insults easier than civil discourse these days

President Trump and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are in a verbal battle that resembles schoolyard behavior.

3 killed in separate stabbings in New York City

Three people were fatally stabbed in separate incidents Sunday in New York City, police said.

New York marks 'especially poignant' Memorial Day amid virus

New Yorkers marked Memorial Day with car convoys and small ceremonies instead of big parades as the coronavirus reshaped the solemn holiday, blending tributes to virus victims and frontline workers wi

Fury over Ferry

During the four phases of lockdown, several State governments have had a tough time in handling the migrant issue.

COVID-19: Recovery Rate Rises To 51% In Madhya Pradesh

The state makes E-Pass mandatory for movement from Indore, Bhopal and Ujjain.

India Elected Chair Of WHO’s Executive Board

The main functions of the Board are to implement the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly and advise and facilitate its work.

Maharashtra minister Ashok Chavan tests Covid-19 positive

Maharashtra PWD Minister Ashok Chavan is reported to have tested Covid-19 positive, party sources said here late on Sunday.

Telangana yet to decide on Schools reopen date

The State government is yet to take a decision on reopening of schools for the academic year 2020-21.

Speed up civil works at Yadadri project, officials told

Roads and Buildings Engineer-in-Chief I Ganapathi Reddy instructed officials to speed up civil works taken up as a part of Yadadri development project.

Youth wing of church distribute groceries to needy in Hyderabad

The youths of the Bethel Marthoma Syrian Church, Neredmet distributed grocery kits to the residents of Vinayak Nagar.

Therapists on call for mental issues

With the pandemic wreaking havoc on the mental health of people not used to staying indoors for such a long period of time, Rachakonda police have come up with a unique counselors team.

Covid: Bandi Sanjay writes to CM, seeks white paper on Centre’s funds

State BJP president and Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay Kumar wrote a letter to Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao asking him to publish

Five held in Mancherial for selling spurious cotton seed

A farmer belonging to Guntur and four others were arrested for allegedly selling spurious cotton seed in Bellampalli on Sunday evening.

KTR extends aid to differently-abled

IT and Municipal Administration Minister, KTR once again displayed his compassionate side on Sunday, when he extended financial support to a physically challenged person.

First domestic flight after resumption of services lands in Hyderabad

An Air Asia flight from Bengaluru was the first to land at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) here on Monday morning

Global COVID-19 cases top 5.4 mn: Johns Hopkins

The overall number of global coronavirus cases has surged past the 5.4 million mark, while the deaths increased to more than 345,000, according to the Johns Hopkins University.

Producers Guild issues guidelines for shooting post lockdown

he Producers Guild of India on Monday revealed that the body has drafted a fresh set of rules for shooting films, television and OTT series,

TTD move to sell properties kept in abeyance by AP government

The AP government has on Monday kept in abeyance a move by the TTD to sell 50 properties as per its resolution dated January 30, 2016.

The Immigrant Hero Who Died Saving Fellow Americans

Immigrant Leslie Sabo Jr. died saving fellow American soldiers in Cambodia, and 42 years passed before was he awarded the Medal of Honor.

Special masks for the deaf to enable lip reading

The ‘must-have’ list got updated recently with masks entering our lives as the new normal.

GHMC stops construction on Osmania University lands

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has stopped alleged unauthorised construction activities on Osmania University lands on Monday.

TRS gains more muscle ahead of MLC polls

The TRS party is adding more muscle in ersthwile Nizamabad with several corporators, MPTCs and ZPTCs from the Opposition parties joining the party over the last fortnight.

Three test positive for Covid-19 in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district

Three youths of Korishala village of Mogullapally mandal in the district have tested positive for the Covid-19 on Monday

Muslims in Hyderabad celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr

Muslims across the city are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday amidst the lockdown. The festivities are mostly confined to houses

Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar visits Hyderabad Airport

Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Monday visited the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) Shamshabad here to review the arrangements

Task Force constable tests positive for Covid-19 in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A police constable working with the Hyderabad Central Zone Task Force tested positive for Covid-19 here on Monday.

Social media reunites missing man with family in Kothagudem

A social media video helped a 60-year-old man who went missing two year ago to be reunited with his family.

Man drowns while rescuing friend in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: One man drowned while attempting to rescue his friend from drowning in the Devarayamjal village lake in Petbasheerabad

Errabelli asks farmers to go for regulated cropping pattern

Minister for Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Errabelli Dayakar Rao has advised the farmers to go for the regulated cropping pattern

Covid-19 leaves Telangana’s private budget schools in lurch

 The unprecedented situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic has left private educational institutions, particularly private budget schools, in uncertainty and helplessness.

Jobs galore under afforestation drive in Telangana

Forest Department has undertaken afforestation work by digging staggered  trenches, dovetailing employment guarantee scheme to provide employment to workers.

CS Somesh Kumar lauds officials for sending migrants safe

CS Somesh Kumar complimented the police and other departments for facilitating transportation of over 50,000 migrant workers through 40 trains on a single day on Saturday.

Japan Economy Minister Nishimura: State of emergency no longer needed in any region of country

As noted, Japan is seeking to end its state of emergency this week and in recent headlines, Japan Economy Minister Nishimura is on the verge of making

Adegboruwa Slams DSS For illegal Detention Of Lawyer, Demands Immediate Release

He added that once the court had intervened by granting bail to a defendant, such an order must be respected and not be subverted through devious means or by subterfuge.

Bashir Ahmad’s Faux Pas By Tony Ademiluyi

In a sane society, he would either have been fired by his principal or would have been forced by the public backlash to resign. Alas we are in a banana republic where anything goes. How tragic!

COVID-19: Nigerians Demand Opening Of Religious Places

In a recent poll conducted by SaharaTV on Twitter, the majority of respondents demanded that government should open religious centres while also demanding that the entire country should be re-opened.

How Late Chief Of Staff To President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari, Triggered ‘Fight’ Between Abike Dabiri-Erewa And Communications Minister, Pantami

The duo had been embroiled in a disagreement since February this year after Pantami ordered the eviction of the agency from the building accommodating it.

Ghana Boasts Of Recording Lowest COVID-19 Death Rate

This means that our positivity rate is 3.43 per cent, which again is one of the lowest in Africa and the world.

Again, Fulani Herdsmen Attack Southern Kaduna Communities, Kill Five, Displace Others

One local told SaharaReporters on Monday that they are afraid to go back and claim the corpses of others currently unaccounted for and presumed dead because their villages were still occupied by the attackers.

Former Imo Broadcasting Corporation Director General Stabs Wife To Death

Okere, who is 86-year old, was said to have stabbed his wife to death on Monday morning.

Alleged Witchcraft: Man Attacked For 'Stealing Destinies' In Imo Community

"The man was alleged to have engaged in some occult activities that had hampered the progress and development of people in the community. A photo that was circulating on social media showed an elderly man, probably in his seventies, surrounded by a charging mob.”

Nigerians Locked In Another Chinese Company In Ogun Cry Out For Help

One of the affected workers told SaharaReporters that aside from forcing them to work, the company had also stopped feeding them and refused to allow them to go out to get food.

NDDC: Who Is Afraid Of The President’s Order For A Forensic Audit? By Francis Udoka Ndimkoha

One can easily deduce that someone, somewhere is dead-scared of the outcome of the NDDC Forensic Audit, and can do anything to make sure it does not succeed. These faceless enemies of the region must be stopped and the Forensic Audit concluded in record time, for the benefit of the beleaguered people of the Niger Delta region.

Your Will…

I'm not referring to the passive document used to determine how the wealth of the deceased is distributed

Alireza Kohany Suggest 5 Things You Can Do Right Now to Prepare for the Post-Coronavirus Business World

Is your business ready for the five largest macro-trends we are about to see? Alireza Kohany explains...

The effects of COVID19 on our mental health.

Since the subsequent war on terror and the 9/11 attacks, the emergence of Coronavirus is the other dangerous development of the 21st century. As we all know, the first case of Coronavirus (COVID’19) was identified in December 2019. Since then, it is seriously changing the global action of the entire world. It is a significant […]

China points direction for post-pandemic world – The Global Times

The Global Times reports that China is "pointing out the correct direction - improving and reforming globalization; upholding multilateralism - for th

COVID-19: Political Parties React To INEC’s Directive On Online Campaigns Ahead Of Ondo Governorship Poll

Festus Okoye, INEC’s Head of Information and Voter Education, had told SaharaReporters that the electoral body was concerned about the turnout and safety of voters and would ensure that activities around the election took place over the Internet.

Covid-19 cases breach 2k mark in Karnataka

Meanwhile, a 100 cases a day has become a routine affair as officials said that 28 out of the 30 districts in Karnataka are recording cases on a daily basis. Even if each of these 28 districts records four cases a day, it can easily cross 100 cases

Ragini Dwivedi reaches out to corona warriors

Ragini Dwivedi has been busy during the lockdown.

Hosakote Lake trashed, it’s tomatoes this time

It seems Hosakote lake has become the go-to destination to dump all kinds of waste material.

Guest workers come back to homes reduced to ashes

With slum in Kacharakahalli gutted, workers are sleeping on the road; students have no way to study as their books are burnt too Around 200 guest workers from Kalaburagi had gone to their hometown for.

Woman in ICU after verbal harassment

Earlier while she was part of the apartment owners association (AOA) as a treasurer, she had raised a few complaints against the members including the then president, Sampath, accusing them of misusing funds.

[🔴LIVE - EDITION SPECIALE] Covid-19 : Situation du lundi 25 Mai 2020

Local Roundup: Save OFWs

Save OFWs Curb test cost SAP zapped A committee in the House of Representatives has approved a bill for the implementation of P5 billion worth of projects aimed at alleviating the plight of overseas Filipino workers who were adversely affected by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.

Dead end for Duque

"Quit now. Please." Health Secretary Francisco Duque must go. If he won’t go, then his boss, President Rodrigo Duterte, should fire him.

Society over self

"What did other Asian countries do right, and what are we doing wrong?"   Addressing elder siblings as “ate” and “kuya” makes clear the importance of family relationships among Filipinos. In fact, one could say that a Filipino is born into a home defined by one’s filial responsibilities, in contrast to the Western emphasis on individuality and personal freedom.

Vague on wave

"We dread the coming, not of more ripples, not more waves, but a tsunami."   From January to February until the middle of March, we were quite complacent, basking in the number of cases quite low compared to the rest of humanity. Because that is what our Department of Health told us.

Postpone school year—solon

A house leader on Sunday appealed to the Department of Education (DepEd) to postpone the resumption of classes this year instead of resorting to online instruction.

COVID-19 crisis: With domestic air travel resuming, several states restrict flights from Chennai

With Kolkata operations resuming from May 28 and Telengana likely to permit air operations from May 26, there has been a restriction on operation of flights from Chennai.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks NE Taiwan Monday morning

Epicenter was 46.7 km southeast of Yilan County

It's very essential to do sanitisation: Salman Khan

It's very essential to do sanitisation: Salman Khan: Megastar Salman Khan on Sunday said that

Netanyahu lashes out at 'ludicrous' graft charges as trial begins

The longest-serving prime minister in Israeli history has long claimed to be the victim of a witch-hunt.

Son leaves job to meet mother, gets news of her death in quarantine

Son leaves job to meet mother, gets news of her death in quarantine. He quit his job in Dubai and returned to India to spend time with his ailing mother but life doesn't always go according to plan -- and news of her death came shortly before his 14-day quarantine in Delhi was ending. A heartbroken Aamir Khan said his mother died on Saturday and he could not even attend his mother's last rites at their home in Rampur on Sunday. His quarantine would end soon but he wasn't allowed to leave.

Mumbai police warns netizens over Covid-related fake news

Mumbai police warns netizens over Covid-related fake news. The violators will be booked under section 188 of IPC for disobedience to official order,

'Air travel will come back much bigger'

'Air travel will come back much bigger'. 'The safety regulations drastically reduce the chances of contracting the virus on a two-hour flight.'

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos

COVID-19: How Mumbai cops maintain order amid chaos. 'Given the nature of our jobs, getting infected is a constant fear we all face.' 'The most we do is follow all the rules strictly and pray that we don't get infected.'

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'

'Don't get worried if you have tested positive'. 'It is not the test, but the symptomatic phase in this disease that really matters.'

Morgan Wallen Arrested After Ejection From Nashville Bar

Country music singer Morgan Wallen apologized Sunday (May 24) following his weekend arrest on public intoxication and disorderly conduct charges.

Zimbabwean soldiers beat up cops for not wearing masks

Chivhu – There was drama in Chivhu yesterday when members of the Zimbabwe National Army stormed Seequick Shop and beat up two CID Police officers who allegedly did not  properly put on their face masks.

Charamba hits back as Mnangagwa’s dvisor

PENTECOSTAL preacher and President Emmerson Mnangawa’s advisor Dr Shingi Munyeza says Zimbabweans made a mistake when they took sides with the military during the coup in November 2017, but Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba has hit back and challenged Munyeza to resign from Zimpapers board first.

‘Khupe will dismantle Mnangagwa-Chamisa hegemony in by-election’ – Mwonzora

THOKOZANI Khupe’s MDC-T has enough muscle to thrash both Zanu PF and Nelson Chamisa’s MDC Alliance in by-elections expected soon following the recall of four MDC Alliance MPs.

Mnangagwa’s ICT Minister taking a nap on the job

THE Minister of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs), Jenfan Muswere, has effectively gone missing in action during the time the nation should be benefiting from hands-on ICTs solutions that help individuals and businesses work from home, manage and track Covid-19 data using ICTs as well as ensure cost-effective online educational solutions are available.

Rwanda deploys hi-tech robots in fight against Covid-19

Kigali – Rwanda has deployed five hi-tech robots for use at hospitals to help control the spread of the novel coronavirus in the small East African nation.

Wealthy Chipinge businessman’s son (13) kills juvenile in accident

Chipinge – A 13-year-old son of a wealthy Chipinge businessman, notorious in the small agricultural town for driving around his father’s posh cars with neither licence nor the statutory age yesterday allegedly bumped into and killed another juvenile.

Zimbabwean students contest e-learning in courts

HARARE – University students failing to participate in the virtual classrooms during lockdown due to lack of smartphones, laptops and unavailability of Internet services in some parts of the country, have contested the introduction of e-learning at the High Court.

US impressed by Zimbabwe coronavirus fight

THE coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic has wreaked havoc world-wide with countries such as the United States (US) being one of the most affected. Zimbabwe has so far recorded over 50 confirmed cases, 18 recoveries and four deaths.

Bihar, DoP join hands to home deliver Shahi lichi, Zardalu mango

Bihar, DoP join hands to home deliver Shahi lichi, Zardalu mango: The Department of Posts, Government of India and Department of Horticulture, Government of Bihar have joined hands to supply

Covid-19: Kenya records 72 more cases, nine recoveries

Nine more patients have recovered, while one more death was recorded.

Locusts, Covid-19, bad weather: The anatomy of a food crisis

Millions of people could be “just one shock away from severe acute food insecurity”.

Brace for long battle as new swarms of locusts fly into S. Sudan: UN agency

The surge may not be controlled by June.

Guinea Bissau former interim president laid to rest

He died in Portugal’s capital Lisbon on March 17 at the age of 61.

Uganda’s Covid-19 cases rise to 212

The country tested 1,739 samples on Sunday.

Coronavirus: Creative solutions to social distancing

As some lockdown restrictions ease, countries are finding inventive ways to keep people safe in public spaces.

Family of exiled top Saudi officer Saad al-Jabri 'targeted'

Saad al-Jabri fled to Canada but officials are going after his children back home, the BBC is told.

Our global public health system is only as good as its weakest link

Neglect of the vulnerable now amplifies the risks of COVID-19 to us all, writes Adara Group founder Audette Exel.

Boris Johnson will pay a price for standing by Cummings

If the UK Prime Minister's most important adviser did nothing wrong, why did all sides work so hard to conceal what he did?

One Dead, Many Injured As Fire Razes IDPs Camp In Borno

According to National Emergency Management Agency, the fire was ignited during the weekend from one of the kitchens in the emergency shelters erected in the camp.

COVID-19: The Revival Must Start With Education By Seun Awogbenle

Technology must be at the heart of our new reforms, including improving access to the internet and ensuring that data is affordable for the greatest number of our population. One of the numerous impact of COVID-19 is that all over the world, teaching and learning won’t remain the same and Nigeria cannot afford to be left behind.

Fear, Confusion In Katsina Over Rising Deaths Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

“People are dying, the graveyard is already filled to capacity. Most of those dying are elderly and a lot of them are said to be having one underlying disease or the other. We now bury up to 12 bodies a day here, against the two or three we used to bury before,” a worker at Danmarna Cemetery graveyard told SaharaReporters."

I Was At The Airport To Receive Medical Supplies, Not Chinese Medical Experts - Health Minister

There was confusion on the whereabouts of the team after Ehanire told reporters that he preferred not to be asked where they were.

‘Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare’ And ‘Warzone’ Down? Servers Experiencing Issues

'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare' and the free-to-play 'Warzone' are down for many players, with Activision officially acknowledging server outages. signing in generates a maintennance message.

COVID-19: Live Updates for Monday, May 25

COVID-19: Live Updates for Monday, May 25

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

Thai central bank governor Veerathai will not seek 2nd term

Gold Down Over Escalating U.S.-China Tensions

Gold Down Over Escalating U.S.-China Tensions

Liberia: Guinean Herbalist Arrested for Allegedly Raping 17-Year-Old Teenage Mother in Nimba County

Saclepea, Nimba County – A Guinean national, claiming to have power to exorcize witch spell from people have been arrested by Police in Nimba County for allegedly raping a teenage mother in Saclepea City. According to the Police Charge Sheet, the man Saye Mezy, 35, kept the survivor, 17, in his room on May 15 […]

Cash-Strapped Liberia Mired in Elections Quagmire in the Midst of COVID-19 Pandemic

Monrovia – At the height of the deadly Ebola virus epidemic, Liberia had all the reasons in the world not to hold crucial Senatorial Mid-Term elections. Despite appeals from several international partners, who, at the time, advised against holding elections, pressure from the opposition, coupled with the holistic commitment by the regime of former President […]

Liberia: Cummings Africa Foundation Distributes Relief Items to Villages, Clinics in Nimba

Ganta, Nimba County – The Cummings Africa Foundation has ended the distribution of essential food to more than 10 towns and villages, clinics, hospitals, orphanage homes, hospitals and clinics across Nimba County as part of its contribution to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Report by Selma Lomax, selma.lomax@frontpageafricaonline.com The food distribution includes rice, […]

How America Fell into Toxic Individualism

The American psyche's tendencies towards narcisissism and individualism have been weaponized into a toxic mentality that desperately needs reform and change.

Private Stress, Public Stress

What can we do about gaining strength to recognize how stress is situational?

Antisocial Masking Disorder

A proposed new diagnosis — and why we shouldn't use it.

Is the Global Fight Against COVID-19 Reducing Prejudice?

Is the global fight against the coronavirus reducing social prejudice and discrimination? Effects of the current pandemic on intergroup behavior.

The Short List

I’m confronted daily with how things have changed, and the many activities I once took for granted that seem impossible right now, like seeing my family.