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For a Limited Time, Down N’ Out Is Flipping Burgers From a Food Truck in Marrickville
It’s serving the full CBD menu, including the double Wagyu burger with pickles and secret sauce, the crunchy-yet-juicy chicken burger, tiger fries, hot wings and a weekly special.
After Just Five Weeks, Pasta-Delivery Service Al Dente Shuts Up Shop
Italian chef Andrea Vignali did $10,000 in orders last week. But as of today, his tortellini with cacio e pepe filling, potato gnocchi and beef-and-pork lasagne are off the menu. There’s good news, though.
South Australia’s Restaurants, Bars and Pubs Can Allow Up to 80 Patrons From June 1 – But There Are a Few Conditions
Plus, you’ll be able to order a drink without a meal. And there are changes coming for theatres, cinemas, galleries, museums, beauty salons and gyms, too.
Make Your Lazy Weekend Morning Even Lazier With One of These Boozy Brunch Kits
Start your day with a Hawaiian cheeseburger, fish tacos or a Cuban sandwich with cornbread or fries – best paired with a Mimosa, Espresso Martini, Bloody Mary, Negroni or Margarita.
This Indie Publisher Is Crowdfunding $20 Titles by Top Aussie Chefs, Restaurants and Venues, Including Sydney’s P&V and Lankan Filling Station
If 100 people pre-order the books, it goes into production. If not, the money is given to the venue as a donation. Books in the pipeline include Woy Woy Fishermen’s Wharf, Hobart’s Sonny and two by prominent Melbourne chefs.
These Are the Government Guidelines for Victorian Restaurants and Cafes to Reopen
No tables bigger than six. No self-service cutlery and glass stations, or communal drink and condiment stations. And alcohol can only be served with a meal, “which is more than a snack”. Here’s how you’ll experience dining in Victoria from June 1.
'Heads will roll', el proyecto de Pablo Riquelme con Tony Todd para Paramount Pictures
'Heads will roll', el proyecto de Pablo Riquelme con Tony Todd para Paramount Pictures
Union minister Piyush Goyal's interpretation of an 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat'
Business leaders from across sectors interacted with Union Minister for Railways and Commerce & Industry, Piyush Goyal, during the current edition of India Today's e-Conclave 2020 Jumpstart series.
Job searches for remote work jump 377% during February-May
In wake of the coronavirus crisis, job searches for remote work in India have soared over 377 per cent during February to May, reveals a recent report by job portal Indeed. Job seekers are ready to take a salary cut in order to have access to remote worki
103 more test COVID-19 positive in Odisha, total cases rise to 1,438
Odisha registered its biggest spike in COVID-19 cases on Monday with 103 more people testing positive for the disease, taking the total number of infected to 1,438, a health department official said. The new cases were reported from 16 districts, he said. The number of active cases in the state
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
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
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
Singapore reports lower number of 344 new COVID-19 cases
Singapore on Monday reported a lower number of 344 new COVID-19 cases, a majority of them foreign workers living in dormitories, taking the nationwide tally to 31,960 as the country is gearing up to lift the "circuit breaker" imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Out of the new
371.67 lakh quintals of sugarcane procured in Hry
Haryana Cooperation Minister Banwari Lal on Sunday said that in the current crushing season 2019-20, all ten cooperative sugar mills of the state have procured 371.67 lakh quintals of sugarcane by May 21. The procurement is made after spending an amount of Rs 1262.54 crore, for which the payment
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
Literary Mirror announces LIT Digital Awards 2020
Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic The Literary Mirror has announced The LIT Digital Awards 2020 for English fiction. The Literary Mirror editor in-chief Nitish Raj said that the award has been announced to commemorate literary figures, develope and encourage writers committed to providing quality
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
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
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
Fiscal reforms: State's borrowing to be difficult
With more stipulations to adopt several reforms, it seems to be difficult for the State Government to opt for additional market borrowing in midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. While the State Government has been undertaking several reforms on continuous basis, asking the State during Covid-19
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
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
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
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
TUCI holds rally in B'pur on workers' demand
In response to the call given by the Central Trade Unions, the Trade Union Centre of India (TUCI) staged a rally before the Joint Labor Commissioner’s office here on Saturday morning on workers' 6-point charter of demands. Among others, who supported and joined the protest include TUCI
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
Met Dept issues ‘red alert' for Pb, Hry, Chd
With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in the region, the Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a “red” warning for Punjab, Haryana and their joint capital- Chandigarh for the next two days. Intense heat wave continued to swept Punjab 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
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.
Now, MCL to pay PF, pension online
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) CMD BN Shukla on Saturday inaugurated a system of centralised payment of Coal Mines provident fund and pension to the superannuated employees of the company. The system was inaugurated in the presence to Director (Technical/Ops) OP Singh, Director (Finance) KR
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
80% Shramik trains head to UP, Bihar
At least 80 per cent of 2,813 Shramik Special trains run by the Indian Railways are destined for various destinations in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar till May 24. Railways said nearly 60 per cent trains, originated from Gujarat, Maharashtra and Punjab, are mainly destined for Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
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
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
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
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
4 fresh cases of COVID-19 in Himachal Pradesh; tally rises to 208
Four more people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh, taking the number of cases in the state to 208, while a 72-year-old woman died due to the disease at a hospital here, officials said on Monday. With the latest fatality, the death toll due to COVID-19 has
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
Record 6,977 new COVID-19 cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll climbs to 4,021
India registered biggest single day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with 6,977 new infections, reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's tally to 1,38,845, while the death toll rose to 4,021, according to the Union Health Ministry. A total 154 deaths were
Covid Crisis: Need for Multi-Pronged Strategy by the State
The outbreak of covid-19 has exposed the country to challenges- economic, social and political- never thought of. On one hand it has led to plummeting demand while on the other hand has caused disruption in production and supply chains. It also serves as a lesson for any government in power in 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
B'swar under-construction river bridge caves in
The residents of Baleswar besides questioning the quality of work of an under construction bridge that caved in the Budhabalanga river also demanded a probe into incident that occurred last evening. A centering portion of the bridge on the river caved in like packs of cards. The passersby
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
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.
India can benefit from promoting local industries: Indresh
The National Security Jagran Manch organized National India webinar. The speaker of the event was Indresh Kumar, chief patron and mentor of Forum for Awareness in National Security (FANS). Kumar who is also national executive member of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh shared his
China reports 51 new coronavirus cases, mostly in Wuhan
China has reported 51 new coronavirus cases including 40 asymptomatic infections, majority of them in the contagion's first epicentre Wuhan, where over six million tests have been conducted in the last 10 days, health officials said on Monday. The country's National Health Commission (NHC) said
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.
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
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
57th Anniversary of Africa Day: India Unites with Africa to Fight Corona
It’s the 57th Anniversary of Africa Day! Commemorated every year on 25th May, the day asserts Africa’s dignity and contributions to human civilisation. On this day, Africans pay tribute to their founding fathers who established the Organisation of African Unity, now known as the African Union.
South Korea reports 16 new cases of coronavirus
South Korea reported 16 new cases of the coronavirus as official scramble to stem transmissions with 2 million more children returning to school this week. The figures released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday brought national totals to 11,206 cases and 267
87 COVID-19 patients in Nainital came by same special train
Eighty-seven of the total 117 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in Nainital over the last two days are passengers of the same 'Shramik Special' train that reached Haridwar from Mumbai last week, the state health department said on Monday. Fifty-five passengers of the train tested
Crashed PIA plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude
The pilot of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)'s crashed plane ignored three warnings from the air traffic controllers about the aircraft's altitude and speed before the landing, saying he was satisfied and would handle the situation, according to a report on Monday. The national flag
B’pur ITI develops cheapest sanitiser machines
The Government ITI here has once again attracted public attention as it designed low-cost scientific equipments to combat Covid-19 pandemic war in the country. It has designed the cheapest ever foot-operated and automatic sanitiser dispenser machines to effectively counter the Chinese competition
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
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
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
Drivers resort to selling fruits and vegetables
Despite the permission of the State Government to operate public vehicles during lockdown, various e-rickshaw and auto-rickshaw drivers have taken to selling vegetables and fruits during the lockdown. While some of them said that restricted number of passengers was making it hard for them to earn
State releases SoP for domestic air travel
The State Government has released the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for operation of domestic flights set to resume from Monday. All passengers arriving will be kept under institutional quarantine. Garhwal commissioner Ravinath Raman and SDRF inspector general Sanjay Gunjyal will be
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
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
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
Govt directs pvt hospitals with 50 beds to reserve 20% of total capacity for virus patients
The Delhi Government has directed private hospitals and nursing homes with a capacity of 50 beds or more to reserve 20 percent of their total bed strength for coronavirus patients, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Sunday. Ten private hospitals have been declared as Covid-19 dedicated
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
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
7 flights to take off from Ranchi today after 2 months
At least seven flights will ferry passengers from Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi to New Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad on Monday after a lull of two months, officials from the Ranchi Airport said on Sunday. However, the schedule was likely to undergo changes as some states are not in favour of
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
1.52L students avail CM Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana
About 1.52 lakh students are on the verge of becoming doctors, engineers, lawyers, architects, business managers etc by availing the Mukhya Mantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana launched in the academic session 2017-18 by Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan to remove the financial difficulties
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
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
Bihar records 180 new COVID-19 cases, tally nearing 2,600
Bihar has reported 180 new cases of COVID-19 from 15 districts, pushing the tally to 2,574 in the state, the health department said. Of the fresh cases, Nawada and East Champaran accounted for 11 each and the state capital Patna recorded four new infections, it said. The health department, in a
HOURS AFTER SAYING NO, CM ALLOWS FLIGHT OPERATIONS
The state govt will allow 25 pairs of flights to operate from Mumbai today
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
Mehboob Studio as isolation facility? No chance, say residents
Residents fear a common stormwater drain will bring the virus into their homes; BMC says not yet decided whether high-risk contacts will be quarantined at the s
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
Finger lickin’ good
Books on food can be both nourishing as well as comforting reads. Try it
No corona safety gear for teachers on frontline
Teachers’ association says they even have to bring their own masks, sanitisers
Effects of lockdown on children
Over the past six years my primary therapy work has been centred around adults and, sometimes, teenagers.
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
History-sheeter linked to Nepal-based Maoists arrested in Andheri
Balwantsingh Rawat was planning an armed robbery, says ATS
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
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
Covid duty before Eid for doctors
They will be too busy saving lives to celebrate the festival this year
Promised Rs 1 crore to issue death threat to UP CM, says man
ATS officers arrested Chunnabhatti resident on Saturday
VFX artists work from home to recreate the era of 1971 for Ajay Devgn's Bhuj: The Pride of India
Bhuj, scheduled for I-Day opening, still racing towards finish line; release date uncertain due to coronavirus outbreak
The right shade for Sidharth Malhotra
Remember the time when the lockdown had just begun and Sidharth Malhotra couldn’t stop dressing up in his Sunday best, even if it was only to curl up on the couch with a book?
The equidistance principle in politics
The BJP has transformed the equidistance principle into a canon and covenant in politics.
Horoscope today: Here are the astrological predictions for May 25
Those in a long distance relationship may try to meet as often as is possible. Your equation with the spouse/ partner has passed through some turbulent times, b
With their April wedding cancelled, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are making do with video calls to stay in touch
With their wedding stalled, Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal making do with video calls
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
Madhuri Dixit on what went into the making of her recently-released first single which is an ode to coronavirus warriors
Madhuri Dixit’s decision to cut her first single may have come as a surprise to husband Sriram Nene, sons Arin and Ryan and her fans, but her mother Snehlata and sisters, Rupa and Bharati, who had seen her sing on stage all through school, didn’t bat an eyelid when she confided in them.
Quarantine fashion for the win
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A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
Parineeti Chopra in a throwback photo from a film shooting. She has been propping her phone against books to shoot videos during the lockdown.
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
History-sheeter linked to Nepal-based Maoists arrested in Andheri
Balwantsingh Rawat was planning an armed robbery, says ATS
Failed BEST bus strike disrupts MSRTC services ferrying migrants
State transport buses were called in last week to keep essential services going
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...
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...
DOMINIC LAWSON: Clean undies, birthday cake candles... but no Glastonbury! An unmissable guide to life after lockdown
DOMINIC LAWSON: As Britons prepare for the end of lockdown, after months of isolation at home, I thought it might be helpful to offer a guide to various terms which have fallen into disuse.
Why it's time for meat-free Mondays: Going veggie at least one day a week is the best way to slim... so check out these delicious recipes from the Hairy Bikers that could save your life
As statistics reveal a higher mortality rate from coronavirus for those who are obese or have type 2 diabetes, Si King and Dave Myers reveal how their new cookbook may help save yours
Frightening photo shows an enormous feral cat carrying a 6kg sand goanna in its mouth in Australia's rugged Simpson Desert
Researchers captured the cat on film at the Ethabuka Reserve near the Queensland-Northern Territory border.
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews the weekend's TV: Stealing raw meat from hungry lions? Now that's real bravado!
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Striding across the bristling swamp-grass of the Okavango Delta in Botswana, in Walking With Elephants, Levison Wood insisted on taking his boots off, going barefoot.
Hazmat suit-clad burglar with a cordless drill is caught trying to steal a £5million Bansky artwork from an NHS hospital just two days after the elusive artist donated it
Bansky donated the painting titled 'Game Changer' to Southampton General Hospital on May 6. Just two days later, a man was seen on CCTV as he skulked around in front of the artwork.
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.
Serial rapist dubbed 'the Beast of Kavos' breaks his back plunging 100ft into a ravine in Corfu when police tried to arrest him over 'new attack on Albanian woman weeks after he was released'
Dimitris Aspiotis, 47, who preyed on seven British holidaymakers, fractured his leg, hip and spine and ruptured a kidney when he fell from a cliff in Lefkimmi last Friday.
L&T Rating: Buy — A modest showing in the final quarter
FY21/22e EPS down 15% to factor in Covid-19; TP cut to Rs 1,394; ‘Buy’ maintained
OMCs’ profits seen diving 88% to Rs 3,600 crore in FY20
Analysts expect these firms’ profits to remain lower than FY19 levels, in both FY21 and FY22, due to muted marketing margins and stagnant volumes.
Clickastro review: Click to know your daily horoscope
The Clickastro app blends modern technology with the ancient wisdom of astrology.
Time to go digital: Important for SME sector in India to get a digital transformation
It is essential that SMEs consider rapid digitalisation to avoid loss of productivity or their competitive advantage.
Would Modi government move towards direct cash transfers?
Merging state and central income support schemes will make Rs 5 lakh crore available to extend basic income to poor households; this will also stop leakages.
Why Covid immunity passports may not be a good idea
The fact is that we know very little about how our immune system responds to SARS CoV-2.
Dr Reddy’s Rating: Neutral — A strong performance in the quarter
FY21/22e EPS up 2/5%; TP raised to Rs 3,775 from Rs 3,490; ‘Neutral’ retained as valuations capture positives
No crowds at lunch: Staying safe at workplace cafeterias
The HungerBox platform regulates user flow into cafeterias and enhances crowd management
No bad bank yet: Govt plans reforms in asset recast space
The government first wants to ensure that structural reforms are initiated in the asset reconstruction space to boost the performance of existing companies.
Education in a self-reliant India! Best teachers cannot always reach grassroots, digital content can
The proposed reforms could lead to a positive shift in the quality of education. Currently, even though we live in an era of online education, digital accessibility is an issue.
Bajaj Finance Rating: Buy — BAF will cement its dominance once the dust settles
FY21/22e earnings cut by ~8% due to present crisis; TP lowered to Rs 3,500; growth story is intact; ‘Buy’ retained
Sovereign rating: Economists shrug off downgrade fear amid Covid crisis
Unprecedented crises, they stress, warrant elevated government spending to rekindle growth impulses fast and protect both lives and livelihood, while fiscal hawkishness is best reserved for normal times.
Covid prevention: Is HCQ better as a prophylactic?
The medicine can now be given to asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-Covid hospitals, frontline staff on surveillance duty in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel who are involved in Covid-19 monitoring.
Sony’s Xperia 1 II ships in the US on July 24th for $1,199
It has a triple-camera array can shoot up 20 fps in burst mode.
The big growth leap: Covid gives India the opportunity to get growth without massive investment
Covid gives India the opportunity to remove a 70-year incubus and get growth without having to invest massively.
Sustaining Atmanirbharta: The right policy mix
Experience of countries that have successfully transformed themselves suggests that an integrated approach over the medium term, based on the first and third sets of policies will improve domestic capabilities, and help achieve atmanirbharta with a greater share in GVCs.
Invest time and energy in your handwriting—it’s worth the effort.
Griffonage, or poor handwriting, by doctors may be responsible for 7,000 deaths every year.
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.
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
Are we losing on traditional way of celebrating festivals?
When I was kid, there used to be hustle and bustle in my home before and after festivals. Days long preparations, new cloths, house cleaning
Centre should worry about citizens’ health, instead of airlines: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday said there cannot be two norms -- six feet social distance outside and shoulder to shoulder travel on flights.
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
CREDAI writes to PM Modi, seeks immediate relief for sector
Realtors' apex body CREDAI has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate relief measures to tide over the crisis
UP migrants will need to inform Maharashtra govt if they wish to work here, Raj Thackeray hits out at Adityanath
A day after Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath said states will have to seek permission from his government if they want UP migrant workers
Uttar Pradesh govt completes skill mapping of 14.75 lakh migrants
The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has completed the task of skill mapping of 14.75 lakh migrant workers who have returned
Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in all remaining areas
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending
Will send to Yogi videos of migrants hailing Maha CM, says Sanjay Raut
Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday rejected Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's claim of "ill-treatment" of migrant workers
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
EU-Startups Job Board: 5 exciting startup jobs waiting for you in sunny Spain
With many Spanish cities now in phase 1 or phase 2 of the ‘de-escalation’ of the quarantine, many more startup jobs and opportunities are opening up. The EU-Startups job board, which we just relaunched, is proof of this, having received a small influx of jobs the past few days. Whether you’re a m
10 food delivery startups smashing it in 2020
Online food ordering has been soaring the last two months all across Europe. Customers aren’t just dabbling in grocery delivery from online supermarkets – they are sampling direct-to-consumer meal kits and prepared meals more than ever before too. While some food delivery companies are having tur
Milan-based AppQuality nabs €3.5 million for its crowd testing platform
Italian startup AppQuality, a crowd testing platform, has announced raising €3.5 million in a round led by P101 SGR and ITA500 (the venture capital fund established by Azimut Libera and managed by P101), alongside Italian Angels for Growth (IAG), and Club Italia Investimenti 2. Founded in 2015, A
Dublin-based Buymie expands its online supermarket to the UK via partnership with Co-op
Irish startup Buymie, the personalised online grocery delivery provider, has teamed-up with major supermarket Co-op to offer same-day home grocery deliveries and full personal shopping services across Bristol as a first UK city deployment. We featured Buymie this month in our list of 10 online super
Surfers brave monster waves as 10-metre swells lash Sydney's coastline – in pictures
The low-pressure system that hung over Sydney over the weekend drew daredevils to ocean pools and beaches to take advantage of the wild weather
NRL plan for return of crowds dependent on medical advice
Reopening stadium gates for NRL fans will be dependent on the advice of medical experts, according to health minister Greg Hunt
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
Best of BS Opinion: Looking beyond the rate cut, economic package, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
WWE was reportedly ready to let Hulk Hogan return and win a big match at WrestleMania 36
According to new reports, Hulk Hogan was going to return and win a match at WrestleMania 36.
The Match: Tiger and Manning hold off rallying Mickelson and Brady
Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning won, all in the name of charity on Sunday.
Slideshow | Reliance Securities bets on these 5 stocks for 11-68% returns
Reliance Securities bet on Bharti Airtel, Granules India, Aurobindo Pharma, Escorts and Alembic Pharma with an upside of 11-68 percent.
Corporate governance: SBI weighed down by its own laws, says IiAS
The immediate reaction from Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS) is the invite that SBI has sent out to shareholders for an EGM on June 17 amidst COVID-19 pandemic, as the State Bank of India Act of 1955, which created it, does not envisage or allow it to hold the extra-ordinary general meeting digitally/electronically or even an e-voting.
US plans massive coronavirus vaccine testing effort to meet year-end deadline
The project will compress what is typically 10 years of vaccine development and testing into a matter of months, testimony to the urgency to halt a pandemic that has infected more than 5 million people
India sharply cuts exposure to US govt securities to $156.5 billion in March
In April last year, the same stood at $155.3 billion, according to data from the US Treasury Department.
Uddhav Thackeray vs Piyush Goyal: War of words erupts between Maharashtra CM, Railways minister over Shramik trains
In his address to the state on May 24, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that while he had demanded 80 special trains per day for the state to ferry migrants home, it was getting only 40.
Nucleus Software Exports Q4 net profit jumps over 64% to Rs 28.14 crore
The company said its product business revenue for the March 2020 quarter was at Rs 111.9 crore as compared to Rs 100.4 crore in the year-ago period.
Heatwave sweeps several Indian states, may subside from May 28, says expert
With temperatures surpassing the 45 degrees Celsius-mark across several parts in north India, the IMD has issued a
Buy VST Industries; target of Rs 4000: ICICI Direct
ICICI Direct is bullish on VST Industries has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4000 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.
Shares in depository account can be used as margin till August 31: SEBI
The markets regulator in February came out with framework on margin obligation to be given by way of pledged or repledged shares in the depository system.
Buy Hawkins Cookers; target of Rs 4900: ICICI Direct
ICICI Direct is bullish on Hawkins Cookers has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 4900 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.
Ghaziabad-Delhi border sealed again, essential services personnel allowed
Ghaziabad in western Uttar Pradesh has recorded 227 cases of COVID-19 till Sunday evening, according to an official statement.
Cancellation and confusion: Resumption of domestic flights comes with a silver lining though
Air India passengers took to Twitter to air their woes
Toyota Kirloskar Motor to resume manufacturing operations from May 26
The company officials are closely monitoring and evaluating the situation to gradually ramp up operations, the company added.
Buy Colgate ; target of Rs 1520: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Colgate has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 1520 in its research report dated May 22, 2020.
CBIC clears Rs 11,052 crore GST refund claims since April 8
The finance ministry had on April 8 said that to provide relief during COVID-19 it has been decided to issue all pending GST and custom refunds which would benefit around 1 lakh business entities, including MSME.
Productivity over meetings: Survey reveals what developers want to be more productive at work
During the survey, when developers were asked what they would need to achieve 100 percent productivity at work, 70 percent of developers opted for fewer meetings.
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.
Buy Essel Propack; target of Rs 200: Motilal Oswal
Motilal Oswal is bullish on Essel Propack has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 200 in its research report dated May 23, 2020.
COVID-19 situation in Delhi under control even after more lockdown relaxations: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Kejriwal asserted that he would be concerned only if two things happened -- either there is a significant increase in fatalities or the city's health care system collapses due to spike in COVID-19 cases.
Donald Trump says he has finished taking hydroxychloroquine as coronavirus therapy
Trump was addressing his disclosure last week that he was taking hydroxychloroquine and a zinc supplement.
ITA estimates Rs 2,100 crore revenue loss for tea industry in Assam and West Bengal during Mar-May
The Indian Tea Association (ITA) has pegged a revenue loss of Rs 2,100 crore for the industry in Assam and West Bengal during March, April and May.
Crude processing in April sees biggest drop in nearly two decades
The lockdown and travel curbs aimed at stemming spread of COVID-19 since March 25 forced people to stay home, cutting India's fuel demand by 45.8 percent in April.
Transfer Rs 1,000 to each Indian per month: Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo suggest Centre
Esther Duflo said India was already in a position to start universal basic income quickly as it had the Jan Dhan accounts-Aadhaar-mobile system in place.
HDFC Q4 profit at Rs 2,233 crore, provisions spike on COVID-19 impact; loan growth at 12%
Revenue from operations during the quarter increased 3.4 percent to Rs 11,976 crore, compared to Rs 11,580 crore in corresponding period last fiscal.
Rock-bottom interest rates may be here to stay
Once the labour market begins to recover, the Federal Reserve’s experience in the pre-pandemic, record-long economic expansion is likely to influence when its raises rates
Prozone Intu: Radhakishan Damani buys 1.26% stake, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala retains 2.06% in Q4 FY20
Meanwhile, big bull Rakesh Jhunjhunwala has held stake in Prozone for several years now
Coronavirus pandemic | Lockdown extended in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur, Solan districts till June 30
Hamirpur has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases at 63 while 21 people have tested positive for the infection in Solan till now
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.
Kaya: Radhakishan Damani picks up 1.11% stake, Porinju Veliyath raises shareholding to 1.14%
Another well-known investor Porinju Veliyath, through his fund management firm Equity Intelligence India, also held stake in Kaya.
Startup Livspace lays off 450 employees on adverse business impact from COVID-19
Founded in 2015 by Ramakant Sharma and Anuj Srivastava, Livspace provides a three-sided marketplace and a design automation platform that connects homeowners, certified designers and vendors.
'Need more stimulus with focus on GST cut, wage support, higher MNREGA spend'
With more rate cuts expected, we expect bond yields to remain soft in the near term.
Avoid low-interest COVID-19 personal loans, unless strapped for cash
This is the time to utilize your emergency fund. If you don’t have one, partially use investments meant for your long-term goals
Buy Kalpataru Power Transmission; target of Rs 313: YES Securities
YES Securities is bullish on Kalpataru Power Transmission has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 313 in its research report dated May 21, 2020.
Govt's wheat procurement surpasses last year's level of 34.1 million tonnes despite COVID-19 hurdles
Wheat procurement target has been set at 40.7MT for the 2020-21 marketing year. Although the wheat marketing year runs from April-March, the bulk of procurement is normally done in the first three months.
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.
Deploy Bear Call Spread strategy in Nifty as weakness expected to continue
Sideways move can be expected with the negative bias as we have seen bearish reversal on the chart twice in the last few days.
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.
Old-fashioned milkman makes the rounds as US shoppers stay home
South Mountain Creamery says it saw an almost tenfold increase in new home delivery customers over a single weekend in late March when stay-at-home measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic started in the region.
Govt thrust on infrastructure boost to help transmission tower companies: Ind-Ra
According to the ratings agency, the prolonged nationwide lockdown would impact the revenue growth of transmission tower suppliers in the near term, however, the companies that supply T&D equipment are expected to be more resilient than the traditional steel industry players.
RIL Rights Entitlement: An opportunity for retail shareholders and arbitragers
The overall risk profile to the trade is similar as was before which is exposure to Reliance Industries equity and its price movements.
Just Dial Q4 net profit rises 21.6% to Rs 76.1 crore
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 62.5 crore in the same period a year ago, Just Dial said in a regulatory filing.
Domestic aviation resumes: 532 flights operated, 39,231 passengers flown on Day 1
The first day was marred by cancellations, and customer complaints
Resumption of flights: It's chaos for passengers
Most of the complaints are from Air India passengers
Major industries, govt agencies owe about Rs 5 lakh crore in outstanding dues to MSMEs: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Monday said the government agencies, public sector undertakings and major industries owe an estimated Rs 5 lakh crore in outstanding payments to MSMEs.
Rally likely in oil prices but upside may be capped on uncertain demand outlook
We expect Nymex Crude prices to face stiff resistance around $40-$42 per barrel. We expect prices to average near $28 per barrel during the year.
Chinese troops come inside Indian territory in eastern Ladakh: Report
India has conducted “mirror deployment” on its side to match moves made by the Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh, according to a report.
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
HomeCapital gets fresh funding from Varanium NexGen, others
Startup helps homebuyers with a down payment assistance programme
Hold Colgate-Palmolive (India); target of Rs 1350: ICICI Direct
ICICI Direct recommended hold rating on Colgate-Palmolive (India) with a target price of Rs 1350 in its research report dated May 23, 2020.
Thousands without power in Western Australia after once in a decade storm
Wind speeds of up to 132 km/hour (82 mph) were registered at Cape Leeuwin, one of the state's most south-westerly points early on Monday, the strongest May gusts in 15 years, according to the Australia Broadcasting Corp.
New Zealand's PM Ardern stays cool as earthquake strikes during live interview
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was unflustered by an earthquake that struck the capital Wellington
Coronavirus state-wise tally May 25: Known COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra surge past 50,000-mark
With 50,231 COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra has reported the highest number of infections, followed by Tamil Nadu (16,277) and Gujarat (14,056).
Chinese tech giant criticises US for 'politicising business'
The new measures announced on Friday expanded a US campaign against Chinese companies Washington says might be security threats or involved in human rights abuses.
Bata India Q4 net profit down 57% to Rs 38 crore
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 88.66 crore in January-March quarter a year ago, Bata India said in a BSE filing.
'Banking stocks to remain under pressure; ICICI, HDFC Bank & Axis top buys'
Going ahead investors are likely to remain watchful COVID-19 situation in the country, vaccines development, lockdown restrictions with changing economic policies, and crude oil prices movements.
Coronavirus pandemic | 2,436 new COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, count rises to 52,667; 60 more deaths
A total of 1,186 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery, taking the total number of such cases to 15,786, a Health official said.
Prices of N-95 masks down by up to 47% after NPPA advisory
N-95 masks were earlier being sold in the market for Rs 150 to 300 per unit and after the advisory by the the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), prices have been cut.
As edible oils pact with Malaysia, Indonesia ends, India should now hike import duties: SEA
The Solvent Extractors Association of India (SEA) also urged the government to ban the import of refined palm oils or palmolien in order to encourage domestic production.
Study reconfirms coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts: ICMR
A detailed investigation of the cluster of SARS-CoV-2 infection among 16 Italian tourists and an Indian was conducted in March-April, an ICMR study published online in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) said.
BSE, NSE shut today on account of Ramzan Id
On May 22, the Sensex ended 260.31 points lower or 0.84 percent at 30,672.59, while Nifty fell 67 points or 0.74 percent at 9,039.25.
CBSE to increase exam centres to 15,000 from 3,000 due to COVID-19: HRD Ministry
The exams, which were postponed due to a nationwide lockdown imposed on March 25 to contain the spread of COVID-19, will now be held from July 1 to 15.
40% travel, tourism firm staring at complete shutdown risk in next 3-6 months: Report
The report said that 81 percent travel and tourism companies have lost their revenue up to 100 percent while 15 percent of the companies have witnessed it slide up to 75 percent.
Buy Strides Pharma Science; target of Rs 421: ICICI Securities
ICICI Securities is bullish on Strides Pharma Science has recommended buy rating on the stock with a target price of Rs 421 in its research report dated May 21, 2020.
Coronavirus impact: IDFC First Bank senior management takes 10% pay cut; CEO 30%
The bank has also paid 100 percent variable pay to 78.2 percent of employees for the period pertaining to 2019-20 despite the arrival of the pandemic, IDFC First Bank said.
Realme aims to sell 1 million smart TVs by December in India
Smartphone maker Realme on Monday forayed into the Indian smart TV market, and said it aims to sell about 1 million units by December this year.
South Korean cafe hires robot barista to help with social distancing
After managing to contain an outbreak of the new coronavirus which infected more than 11,000 people and killed 267, South Korea is slowly transitioning from intensive social distancing rules towards what the government calls
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.
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.
PNB fraud case: Interpol notice against Nirav Modi's brother put up for public viewing again
Nehal Modi's name figured as the accused number 27 in the supplementary chargesheet filed by the CBI, which charged him for destroying evidence in Dubai to cover the tracks of the alleged crime, the officials said.
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
Current-gen Honda City to retain all features despite incoming next-gen sedan
The new Honda City, on the other hand, will get even more features including some tech that was not seen before in its segment.
Two months of lockdown: Sensex gains 15%, 45 BSE500 stocks rally over 50%
Among largecaps (BSE Sensex), M&M, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Hero MotoCorp and Bajaj Auto gained 32-58 percent, whereas only four stocks were in the red.
India user base grew 120%; focus on developing culturally relevant products: Snapchat
Snap Inc Managing Director (International Markets) Nana Murugesan said the company has been expanding its team in India
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.
Migrants walk through 'hell' to reach 'heaven' in Bihar but stare at uncertain future
Hungry and exhausted, these migrant workers are arriving at Sonathu and other villages in Bihar's Aurangabad district from places as far-off as Surat, Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur and Chennai every day, carrying tales of trauma and tribulation.
Heatwave likely to abate only after May 28; Dust storm, thunderstorm expected on May 29-30: IMD
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and parts of Uttar Pradesh have been experiencing blistering heat for days with temperatures soaring over 45 degrees Celsius in some places.
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.
If states want UP migrant workers back, they have to seek permission: CM Yogi Adityanath
As per feedback received from migrant workers who reached Uttar Pradesh, Adityanath said safeguarding their rights should get utmost attention and importance.
Lockdown 4.0: Manoj Tiwari goes to Haryana to play cricket, AAP blasts him
Tiwari, however, asserted he did not break any law. He hit back at the AAP for raising the issue to
Tech revolution: Human touch will be irreplaceable in financial services
With the help of technology and greater access to content Indian financial markets are moving from a push market to a pull market.
Promoted: 5 features that make the Oppo Find X2 Pro a world-class Android phone
The Oppo Find X2 Pro is one of these phones. And it is Oppo’s best Android to date.
Haaland vs Lewandowski: the Master vs the Apprentice?
One of world football's fastest-rising young stars goes head-to-head with one of its most accomplished goalscorers on Tuesday as Erling Braut Haaland and Robert Lewandowski face off for the first time.
VIDEO: CD Leganés Foundation donates an ambulance
CD Leganés Foundation donates an ambulance to the local medical services.
Kaka and Luis Fabiano lead tributes after former coach Vadao dies
Vadao, who Kaka and Luis Fabiano played under at Sao Paulo, has died at the age of 63.
VIDEO: Hakim Ziyech left in tears by mother's farewell message
Ahead of leaving Ajax to join Chelsea, Hakim Ziyech receives a farewell message from his mother. The Moroccan is left in tears by the words.
Dortmund-Bayern: probable line-ups and where to watch
The Bundesliga Klassiker is back on Matchday. Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich will meet behind closed doors at Signal Iduna Park: on which channel will the match be broadcast, and at what time?
Haaland's future as a RM player, in Achraf's hands?
Erling Haaland is a target for Real Madrid from 2022, says 'AS'. And it may be that his future is somehow linked to Achraf Hakimi's. Borussia Dortmund want to keep the footballer for longer and the club could use him to secure Haaland's transfer.
"Lautaro will not go to Barça because of the club's economic problems"
Inter legend Iván Zamoran believes that Lautaro Martinez will not go to Barcelona becaue of the club's serious economic problems.
Possible Barca-Juve deal... for Dembélé
Juventus and Barcelona are very united ahead of the opening of the transfer window. Negotiating for Pjanic, the Italian club have enquired about Ousmane Dembélé, according to 'Mundo Deportivo'.
VIDEO: Stories of the day with Neymar Jr and Cavani
The 2019-2020 Ligue 1 season is now over. Players have to take care of themselves.
"Frank de Boer ruined my career"
Besiktas player, Caner Erkin, recalled his spell at Inter and how then manager, Frank de Boer, left him without opportunities.
Hummels '99 percent' ready for Dortmund's showdown with Bayern
Second-placed Borussia Dortmund are set to include chief defender Mats Hummels for Tuesday's Bundesliga showdown at home to league leaders Bayern Munich behind closed doors with stars Jadon Sancho and Axel Witsel also poised to return.
The Hertha Berlin gem that Barca like
Lazar Samardzic has dazzled half of Europe. In Spain, teams such as Real Sociedad and Atlético have already enquired about him. And they aren't the only ones. According to the Italian press, Barcelona themselves have reportedly set their sights on the talented 18-year-old CAM.
Raiola leading Pogba to Turin
Paul Pogba could return to Juventus, where he was between 2012-13 and 2015-16. According to 'Le10Sport', Mino Raiola, the player's agent, could be negotiating his return.
From 'dust' to glory, Liverpool's 'miracle' of Istanbul
Steven Gerrard said Liverpool did not "believe in miracles" and Jamie Carragher thought his "dreams had turned to dust", but 15 years ago Rafael Benitez's side pulled off one of football's greatest heists to beat AC Milan in the Champions League final.
How Mourinho convinced Cesc to sign for Chelsea
The midfielder was going to return to the Premier League and decided on the Blues because of the manager's words.
No hugs as China football draws up coronavirus battle plan
The Chinese Super League (CSL) will be stripped of exuberant goal celebrations -- and fans -- as it attempts to start during the coronavirus pandemic, reports said on Wednesday.Â
Atletico's first injury: Joao Felix has sprained his left knee
Atletico Madrid reported through an official statement that Joao Felix has suffered a sprain of the medial collateral ligament of the left knee. The Portuguese international is pending developments and could miss the resumption of the League.
VIDEO: Hakim Ziyech on the heartache of Spurs Champions League defeat
Ahead of leaving Ajax to join Chelsea, Hakim Ziyech reflects on the heartache of the 2019 Champions League semi-final defeat to Spurs.
Chiellini's explanation to the Champions League loss against Madrid
In his autobiography, the Juventus CB didn't forget about the clear defeat in the 2017 Champions League final against Cardiff.
La Liga return 'what we all need', says Atletico's Correa
Atletico Madrid winger Angel Correa on Monday said that a return to football "is what we all need" ahead of a possible La Liga restart in mid-June.
"Playing at 4:30 p.m. in the summer is outrageous, we're human"
Brescia captain Daniele Gastaldello on Monday deemed it "risky" to resume the Serie A season, which has been interrupted since 9 March, and said he would refuse to compete in the afternoon during the summer because of the high temperatures.
VIDEO: Real Madrid's fifth session of the week
Eleventh training session at Real Madrid City after the team's return to activity at Valdebebas.
Barca put Neymar deal on the backburner
Neymar dreams of returning to the Camp Nou, but there are other preferences at Barcelona. The Catalan club are concentrating on Lautaro and Pjanic, leaving the Brazilian on the backburner.
Arsenal join queue for Coutinho
Bayern haven't exercised the option to buy Coutinho nor will do they do so, and his future is wide open. Arsenal are the latest team to queue up among his Premier League suitors.
Paradise's limited capacity
In Barcelona they are preparing for a busy market... or at least they would like to. In order to sign, certain players have to be released. But, according to 'AS', in the club they've found a problem: many want to stay in the Camp Nou and that could prevent others from coming.
The key to Inter's Champions League win: signing players that Barca and Madrid didn't want
Inter Milan sporting director when José Mourinho was there, Marco Branca, explained how Inter were able to become a winning team under the Portuguese manager.
Villas-Boas to stay on as Marseille coach
Andre Villas-Boas will return as Marseille coach for next season, the club announced on Monday, despite widespread reports the Portuguese was set to leave after just one year in charge.
VIDEO: Mariano Diaz's top five goals with Lyon
Mariano Diaz played for Lyon between 2017 and 2018.
"The 'galácticos' bored Di Stéfano"
Arrigo Sacchi, who was sporting director of Real Madrid, assured that the mythical ex-player and honorary president was bored by that team's play.
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.
"Vardy is good, but not that good"
Fleetwood Town chairman, Andy Pilley, recalled the Leicester City star's spell at the club and how several managers monitored his performance a decade ago. Hodgson thought that he wasn't that good.
VIDEO: Premier League will learn from Bundesliga - Brighton CEO
Brighton chief executive Paul Barber says the Bundesliga's successful return to action serves as an example for the Premier League.
Real Madrid will not lower bonuses: every player could earn 720,000 euros
The 10% wage cut for Real Madrid players, applied to avoid the furlough scheme, will not affect the bonuses that the players agreed on at the start of the season. If the team wins the double, every player could pocket 720,000 euros, according to 'Marca'.
"We're looking forward to getting our revenge against City"
Fede Valverde, Uruguayan midfielder for Real Madrid, was pleased to feel the world of football moving forward and approaching its return to the competition. The footballer made it clear that the goal is "to be champions". As for the Champions League, he hopes that Real Madrid will be able to beat City and qualify for the semi final.
VIDEO: Ansan Greeners FC fill stadium with children's drawings
Ansan Greeners FC found a heartwarming way to support their players and fans during their recent home game against Suwon FC.
"Barça, Bayern, Liverpool... I'll find a solution"
Kai Havertz is on the agendas of several top teams in Europe. Barca, Bayern or Liverpool are still watching the Bayer Leverkusen player. The footballer spoke about his future in a statement collected by 'Sport'.
VIDEO: All Juventus Women's goals in 2020 so far
Take a look at all the goals scored by Juventus Women So far during 2020.
VIDEO: Caio uses Marcelo as inspiration to shine at Flamengo
Meet Caio Roque, one of the rising stars from Flamengo's academy. The left-back has in Marcelo his great inspiration to shine as a professional player.
Ibra could be out for a while after getting injured at training
Bad news for Milan. Ibrahimovic has been injured during training and risks being out for a long time, although neither club nor player have yet made a statement on this.
No home rule: Bayern out to show Dortmund who's boss
Bayern Munich aim to continue the Bundesliga's current trend of teams winning on the road behind closed doors when they face Borussia Dortmund in a potential title decider on Tuesday.
"I understand I’m not going to be part of Real Madrid"
Joe Hart looked back on his career in 'The Guardian' and put the accent on the downhill slope in his football since Pep Guardiola's arrival at Manchester City.
Sarri not forgetting about Jorginho and... could he let Pjanic leave?
Jorginho burst on to the agenda of a Juventus who are starting to contemplate the exit of Miralem Pjanic.
VIDEO: Siniša Mihajlović joins Bologna training
Bologna's preparations for Serie A's restart continue, with manager Siniša Mihajlović joining the team on the training field.
VIDEO: Storari’s incredible saves deny Inter
Check out this incredible triple save from Marco Storari's to deny Inter.
The two Premier League clubs that want Higuaín
The future of Higuaín is unknown because his contract ends next year and this summer he will have to decide whether to leave or renew. Newcastle and Wolves are interested in the Argentine.
Louis van Gaal's best press conference moments
During his two years as Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal delivered some memorable moments in his press conferences.
VIDEO: Louis van Gaal's best press conference moments
During his two years as Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal delivered some memorable moments in his press conferences.
"I would have been scared to play, cancelling Ligue 1 was the best decision"
The Portuguese Adrien Silva, on loan at Monaco from Leicester, valued the cancellation of the French league in 'Record' and compared it to what is happening in the Bundesliga.
VIDEO: All Goals from K League Round Three
A recap of all the goals scored from round three of the 2020 K League season.
Football clubs forced to rethink recruitment strategy as virus impacts transfer market
Around Europe, football is waking up from the coronavirus shutdown, but it is different to before for players and supporters and it is changing behind the scenes too.
Rennes serious about Salisu
According to 'RMC Sport', the French side are thinking about the Real Valladolid CB for next season, in which he could arrive to play in the Champions League.
Liverpool's stunning offer to Adama Traore
Adama Traoré of the Wolves meets all the requirements to become Jürgen Klopp's new striker. Liverpool want him at all costs and, according to 'The Sun', they are preparing 67 million euros to get ahead of Bayern, City, United or Arsenal, the player's other pursuers.
Bayern coach Flick laments lack of fans at 'special' Dortmund clash
Bayern Munich head coach Hansi Flick says the absence of spectators for Tuesday's top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash at Borussia Dortmund will be a "missing factor".
Carvajal, Odriozola or Achraf? The figures speak for themselves
Real Madrid will have a choice for their right-back next season, especially if they decide to get Achraf back early. And who of the three is doing better this season? Well, let's take a look at their numbers and draw our conclusions.
VIDEO: Juventus training continues at the JTC
Watch Juventus' training featuring the return of Cristiano Ronaldo.
English women's football season declared over
The 2019/20 season in the top two tiers of English women's football was called to an end on Monday by the Football Association (FA), but no decision has yet been made on how final standings will be decided.
Sources claim Zidane called Van de Beek
Zinedine Zidane is the main person interested in having Donny van de Beek for the next course, or so they say from France. According to 'Le10Sport', the coach phoned the Ajax midfielder to convince him to move to Real Madrid.
Marseille fans blast board's 'ruinous management'
Supporters groups of French Ligue 1 club Marseille united on Monday in castigating the board for what they called "years of ruinous management".
VIDEO: Valencia beat Barcelona in 2019 Copa del Rey Final
On 25 May 2019, Valencia won their 8th Copa del Rey title as they defeated Barcelona in the final.
China's football team 'more united' under coronavirus
Coronavirus has indefinitely postponed the Chinese Super League (CSL) season but it has given the national team time to bond under coach Li Tie, the side's goalkeeper Yan Junling said on Monday.
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臺灣婚姻平權合法化即將屆滿一週年，「彩虹平權大平台」與國際非營利組織 Red Hot Organization攜手合作，邀請五位創作者一同改編歌曲，推出屬於臺灣的音樂合輯《T-POP: No Fear In Love》（踢趴噗：勇敢的愛），收錄金曲小隊長盧廣仲、電氣唱作人黃玠瑋、靈魂女聲9m88、空靈仙女葉穎及文青歌手鄭宜農的音樂作品，來慶祝平等追求幸福的日子。
Back to Las Encinas! Netflix Renews Elite For an "Intense" Season 4
Netflix's Elite has been renewed for season four, so more drama awaits! On May 22, costars Itzan Escamilla, Claudia Salas, Georgina Amorós, Miguel
Netflix Dropped The Kissing Booth's Deleted Scenes, So We Finally Get More Elle and Noah
It's been over two years since Netflix dropped The Kissing Booth, and we're still counting down the days until the sequel, which is coming July 24 — mark
Pearson fearful of fatality if Premier League season resumes
Watford manager Nigel Pearson has raised the possibility of a coronavirus-related death should the Premier League season resume amid the pandemic.
Florida’s ‘Pay-to-Vote’ Law Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge tossed out the majority of a Florida law on Sunday that denied poor felons the right to vote unless they paid all court fees and fines, allowing hundreds of thousands of state residents to register in time for Election Day in the fall.
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.
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.».
Air travel expands: Tallinn airport offers fights to seven countries
As travel restrictions in the Baltics are lifted, the Tallinn Airport offers from this week flights to nine destinations in Latvia, Lithuania and five other countries, Estonian public broadcaster 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.
Estonia sees 20%-drop in foreign tourists in Q1
As the effects of COVID-19 spread and related restrictions become visible in quarterly statistics, in the Estonian tourism industry a drop over 20% of foreign visitors in the first quarter of 2020 has been recorded in statistics from the Bank of Estonia as quoted by ERR.
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.
Weather in Latvia expected spring-like with a possibility of thunderstorms
Weather in the coming days in Latvia will be generally moderate – slow wind with some rain every now and then, including thunderstorms. Nevertheless, the sun will shine more often, as reported by Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre.
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.
Czech Republic reopens indoor bars; free beer offered
In the Czech Republic, bars and restaurants are allowed to reopen their indoor premises to visitors. The day will be celebrated with the first beer for free in the whole country, BBC and the news portal Expats.cz report.
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.
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.
Actual unemployment level in Latvia at 9.2% in April
In April 2020 actual unemployment rate comprised 9.2 %, which is 1.3 percentage points more than in March.
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.
Filipina domestic worker commits suicide in Lebanon – embassy
Her death comes days after a rights group complained about the shelter she was in
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
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.
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’s Min. of Culture presents Wael Jassar’s concert on May 25
On its official YouTube channel, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture will broadcast a concert for Wael Jassar on May 25 at 9 p.m. in celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
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’s Ministry of Culture’s YouTube channel receives 25M visits in 60 days
The ministry monitored the interaction of 1.6 million viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100,290 subscribers in two months.
3rd batch of US locomotive to arrive Alexandria in June
The third batch of 20 U.S. locomotive will arrive at Alexandria Port after Eid al-Fitr vacation, at the beginning of June.
Angel investors examine exit options in Egypt after end of holding period
While the majority of start-ups need angel investments to grow, such investors have to be acquainted with exit options.
Egypt’s Min. of Culture’s YouTube Channel exceeds 25 M visits in 60 days
The ministry monitored the interaction of 1,600,000 viewers with the shows it presented and the subscriptions to the channel exceeded 100.290 subscribers within two months.
Ministry discloses updated Egyptian petrochemicals plan 2020-2035
The Ministry of Petroleum disclosed on Monday the updated version of the National Plan for Petrochemical Industries taking place between 2020 and 2035.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BMRCL gets permission to axe 165 trees for Gottigere-Nagawara line
Preparations are on to resume the BMRCL's major projects amid the pandemic with the Tree Committee permitting the felling of 165 trees for the metro line from Gottigere to Nagavara (Reach 6).
How to build an emergency fund
The financial problems caused by the pandemic has made everyone realise the importance of maintaining an emergency fund
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.
SC to hear Centre, Air India's plea against Bombay HC plea seeking response on safety norms
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday an urgent plea by the Centre and Air India against the Bombay High Court seeking their responses in a plea for not maintaining adequate safety measure
Maruti, Hyundai employees test COVID-19 positive, firms not to shut down
India's top carmakers Maruti Suzuki India Ltd and Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Sunday said they will not suspend production at their factories in Manesar and Irungattukottai near Chennai respectively despite some of their employees testing positive for coronavirus in the last two days.
18-year-old girl becomes first to get 3D-printed shinbone in Karnataka
Doctors said the case was complex and the woman needed a tailor-made implant
Sunday Comics: Praise Be To Money!
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.
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.
“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.
South African taxpayers to pay for ban on cigarettes and alcohol: expert
The South Africa Revenue Services (SARS) has predicted that it will lose around 15% to 20% of its tax revenue this year as a result of the nationwide Coivid-19 lockdown.
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).
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.
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.
South Africa’s move to level 3 lockdown won’t be like ‘flicking a switch’
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that most of the economy will reopen from 1 June, should be welcomed, however, it must be stressed that overall levels of activity will remain notably below what we saw before the pandemic, says the Bureau of Economic Research (BER).
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.
A snapshot of the coronavirus looking at 1% of South Africa’s population
Medical aid group Bonitas has provided a snapshot of how the coronavirus epidemic in South Africa has impacted its members.
Government wants to launch a satellite to help South African students study remotely
As the country’s universities prepare for the move towards level 3 lockdown, the government is looking at possible technologies which could help improve remote-learning in the country, says minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande,
Tiger Brands faces R500 million-plus hit to profit because of lockdown
South African packaged goods group Tiger Brands says that the nine-week high level lockdown has cost it half a billion in profits, as the group faces procurement pressure, global supply chain issues and pricing regulation.
Two of South Africa’s most exclusive properties are going up for auction
Two exclusive properties in the Atlantic Seaboard suburb of Clifton will go on auction in June.
Cape Town based online retailer gets R100 million investment
Cape Town based e-commerce fashion retailer RunwaySale says it has received an investment of R100 million from international private equity firm, SPEAR Capital.
South Africa’s richest people recover some lockdown losses
South Africa’s richest people have seen their fortunes recover over the last month – but many are still worse off than before the global coronavirus pandemic hit home, forcing the country into a nine-week high level lockdown.
Gold – the solution to a $5,300,000,000,000 money printing problem
Defend your portfolio against inflation with gold.
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.
New push to allow South Africans to access their retirement funds during coronavirus lockdown
Trade federation Cosatu has submitted an urgent request to Finance minister Tito Mboweni, to allow workers to access part of their retirement fund savings for coronavirus financial relief.
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.
Coronavirus: Real Housewives star Brandi Glanville confesses to spraying kids with bleach
"Everyone gets a little spray-spray."
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”.
Pérez Art Museum Miami Buys Art from Local Galleries to Bolster Cultural Sector
The Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) has added eight artworks by artists represented by Miami-based galleries to its permanent collection, the largest number of works purchased by PAMM’s Collectors Council in a single session. This round of acquisitions, which totaled $145,000, was part of the institution’s effort to give Miami’s arts ecosystem a boost amid the Covid-19 pandemic.“As Miami’s flagship arts institution, PAMM must do what we can to shine a light on the city’s vibrant, multi-cultural community of artists and galleries who have been hit hard by the current crisis,” said museum director
Bernadette Mayer Reads an Excerpt from Memory (1971)
The online edition of Artforum International Magazine.
Firelei Báez Among 2020 Herb Alpert Award Winners
The Herb Alpert Foundation and the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) have presented the 2020 Herb Alpert Award in the Arts to five midcareer artists in the fields of visual art, film and video, music, theater, and dance. The recipients, Firelei Báez, Sky Hopinka, Christian Scott, Phil Soltanoff, and Karen Sherman, were honored at a virtual ceremony held on Friday, May 22 and will each receive an unrestricted $75,000 grant.Báez was selected for the visual arts category by a prize jury—comprising Ondine Chavoya, professor of art at Williams College; Paul Ha, director of the MIT List Visual
Ho Tam
Western imperialism requires an ideological substrate, a web of signifiers that establishes illusions of ethnic and cultural superiority. A Canadian immigrant from Hong Kong, Ho Tam has been attuned for decades to the accompanying stereotypes permeating North American mass media, his observations on which culminated in four projects made between 1993 and 2020 that are currently on view at Paul Petro Contemporary Art.Tam’s artist’s books, magazine, video, and set of prints are formal variations on a single theme and structure: All include twenty-six components corresponding to the English letters
Philadelphia Museum of Art Workers Seek to Unionize
After a year of organizing, staff members at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) launched a union drive. On Friday, they announced their intent to join District Council 47 of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). By unionizing, organizers are hoping the museum, which is currently closed because of the Covid-19 outbreak, will prioritize ensuring worker and visitor safety and maintaining programs that serve the community as it works to recover from the financial fallout from the pandemic.
Bernadette Mayer
“I should have become a thief,” Bernadette Mayer tells me. “I would’ve made more money, maybe.” For Mayer, thievery and poetry are not so different, property itself being theft, which is also true of poetry, because who do words belong to? It’s this periphrastic logic that runs through Memory, the durational experiment Mayer performed in July 1971, shooting one roll of 35-mm slide film a day and keeping a rigorous diary. First presented as an installation of 1,116 photographs accompanied by handwritten notes and a six-hour audio recording of the entire text at Holly Solomon’s 98 Greene Street
Colby Covington says he would accept ‘unsanctioned fight’ with WWE champion Drew McIntyre
Colby Covington is up to his old tricks again, but this time he has the attention of someone a whole lot bigger than him.
US urges probe into alleged ethics breach by African Development Bank
The letter, dated 22 May, was sent to the chair of the AfDB's board, Ivorian Planning and Development Minister Niale Kaba.
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.
Rand slips on US-China tensions
South Africa’s economy was in bad shape before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, with repeated bailouts for ailing state firms like power utility Eskom and South African Airways a drain on public finances.
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.
What now for cricket in 2020? 4 key questions
But there is now an expectation matches will have to be played behind closed doors, in the short-term at least, as a way of stopping the spread of COVID-19.
Spain revises virus death toll down by nearly 2,000
A new system of gathering data had allowed them to identify cases that were counted twice and exclude deaths wrongly attributed to the virus, said Fernando Simon, the health ministry's emergencies coordinator.
Burundi declares Ndayishimiye victor of bitter presidential election
Evariste Ndayishimiye is a former army general who was handpicked by the ruling CNDD-FDD to replace President Pierre Nkurunziza, who has been in power since 2005 and whose final years in office have been wracked with turmoil.
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'.
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.
‘We don’t want to wait’: Sukazi says as he edges closer to buying Celtic status
Tim Sukazi has been in negotiations with owner Max Tshabalala since January over the purchase in a bid to make his TS Galaxy side a top-flight outfit.
Germany stamps authority on Lufthansa with $9.8 billion lifeline
The largest German corporate rescue since the coronavirus crisis struck will see the government get a 20% stake, which could rise to 25% plus one share in the event of a takeover attempt, as it seeks to protect thousands of jobs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elgar eyes South Africa test captaincy
Dean Elgar, who turns 33 next month, put his hand up in an interview with Cricket South Africa (CSA), released on Monday, and joins Aiden Markram on the list of players who have expressed interest in the job.
Grimes changes her son's name to comply with California law
The 32-year-old singer - who gave birth to her son on 4 May - has revealed via Instagram that she's changed her baby's name from X Æ A-12 to X Æ A-Xii, because California law prohibits Indo-Arabic numerals in names.
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.
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.
Football clubs forced to rethink recruitment strategy
While the German Bundesliga returns in stadiums devoid of fans, the sport is preparing for an economic crisis, which will impact all levels of the game.
Ellie Goulding wants to work with Boris Johnson to tackle climate change
The 33-year-old singer has revealed she's hoping to contact Boris and his environmentalist fiancee Carrie Symonds in a bid to tackle the issue.
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.
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.
Modise: Regional parliaments must oversee multilateral agreements across Africa
National Assembly Speaker Thandi Modise has addressed an Africa Day Commemoration Lecture on Monday.
Trump bars travel from Brazil, a new pandemic hotspot: White House
Non-Americans who have been in Brazil in the 14-day period prior to when they seek admittance to the US cannot come to America, said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. Trade is not affected by the new rule.
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.
Germany's top court to rule on compensation for VW diesel cheating
In an early May hearing, judges at the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) said there was a chance for at least partial compensation for some VW buyers, saying they had indeed been harmed by purchasing a manipulated vehicle.
Putin makes Kremlin appearance as virus restrictions ease
The 67-year-old has worked remotely over the past few weeks from his Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow, chairing meetings with officials by video conference.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some teachers refuse to return to school over delay in PPE deliveries
Educators and staff members are expected to go back to work this week to prepare for the resumption of classes on 1 June.
Woods and Manning beat Mickelson and Brady in charity match
Woods, a 15-times major champion, and two-time Super Bowl winner Manning jumped out to a three-hole lead on the front nine at the Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound.
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.
Basic Education Dept admits not all schools will be ready for 1 June restart
The Basic Education Department said that while some schools had begun receiving personal protective equipment, a number were still experiencing delays with suppliers.
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.
Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow
Compared to hard-hit areas in Europe, the United States, Russia and Brazil, Japan has been spared the worst of the pandemic, with 16,581 cases in total and 830 deaths.
CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: COVID-19 has revealed Africa's strengths
The continent's experience with communicable diseases such as Ebola and TB has put it in a strong position to deal with COVID-19.
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).
Premier League to vote on return of contact training
New UK government guidelines issued on Sunday allow for the return of "close contact" training, including tackling, to help players step up their match fitness ahead of a return to competitive action.
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.
Trump fumes on Twitter as media slams pandemic golf outing
The timing of his outing, as the nation approached a milestone in deaths from the pandemic, sparked widespread criticism in the media, with commentators recalling Donald Trump's own past attacks on Barack Obama for playing the game during the 2014 Ebola outbreak.
WHO fears 'silent' virus epidemic unless Africa prioritises testing
“My first point for Africa, my first concern, is that a lack of testing is leading to a silent epidemic in Africa. So we must continue to push leaders to prioritize testing,” special envoy Samba Sow told a news conference.
Few schools in Gauteng facing problems with delivery of PPEs - Lesufi
Plans are being rolled out in a bid to safeguard schools against the spread of COVID-19, with measures to ensure screening, sanitising, and social distancing could be implemented.
Burundi presidential election results expected today
Burundians voted last Wednesday to elect their president, lawmakers and local officials in a poll marked by allegations of fraud and conducted with scant attention to the coronavirus pandemic.
Over 200k workers could lose their jobs in WC due to COVID-19 - Treasury
The provincial Treasury Department head David Savage said of the over 200,000 job losses predicted, several came from the tourism industry.
Aubameyang considering own esports team after virtual F1 debut
The Gabonese is a keen video gamer, and has been getting in plenty of practice during the COVID-19 lockdown with the Premier League out of action.
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.
Naptosa seeks assurances on COVID-19 measures as teachers return to school
Naptosa said that it had never been against teachers returning to schools but executive director Basil Manuel wanted to know whether the sanitising of schools and the delivery of personal protective equipment would be sustained and not be a once-off.
Prince Harry 'drove decision' to quit as senior royals
The 35-year-old royal and his wife Duchess Meghan stepped back as senior royals earlier this year and moved to America to carve out a new life as philanthropists.
WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients over safety concerns
Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
SAA's BRPs granted leave to appeal decision to halt retrenchment process
The BRPs and SAA then argued that there was a reasonable prospect that the facts would receive a different treatment by the Labour appeal court and leave to appeal has now been granted.
Delft fire claims child’s life
The blaze broke out in an informal dwelling in the early hours of Monday 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.
Mosimane expects season to conclude, doubts Sun City camp
The SA Football Association (Safa) and the Premier Soccer League (PSL) have commissioned a task force to come up with a strategy on when the right time would be for games to be played behind closed doors.
Tiger Brands looking at 'significant' job losses as it counts cost of pandemic
Tiger Brands employs more than 11,200 people in South Africa, excluding seasonal staff, a company spokesperson said.
SA wine industry still reeling from effects of exports ban
Wine exports were prohibited for five weeks during the strict national lockdown under level 5.
MAMPHELA RAMPHELE: Africa Day is a celebration of resilience
COVID-19 and our response to it is Africa's opportunity to reimagine itself, writes Mamphela Ramphele.
Rand steadies, stocks open lower
At 0710 GMT, the rand traded at 17.6050 per dollar, compared with its close of 17.5970 on Friday.
UK PM's top aide Cummings defies calls to resign
Dominic Cummings told reporters that he acted 'reasonably and legally' when he drove across the country with his wife while she was suffering from the virus, despite official advice to stay at home.
Burnley boss Dyche expecting odd results when Premier League resumes
English soccer was halted in mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but clubs are training in small groups as part of the Premier League’s “Project Restart”, which envisages a return to play in June.
10 lessons from the COVID-19 frontline for a more gender-equal world
Women play an outsize role responding to crises, including as frontline healthcare and social workers, caregivers at home, and as mobilisers in their communities.
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.
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Companies must adhere to strict health, safety protocols - Ramaphosa
The president warned that the risk of a massive increase in COVID-19 infections would be greater as the economy opened up and millions of more people returned to work.
Mauritius records 2 new COVID-19 cases after month-long lull
The Indian Ocean island nation initially surged ahead of other East African countries in terms of caseload, hitting a peak of 332 just shy of six weeks into its outbreak.
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."
Dollar edges higher as Hong Kong tensions fuel safe-haven demand
TOKYO — The dollar edged higher on Monday as worries about a standoff between the United States and China over civil liberties in Hong Kong fueled demand for safe-haven currencies.
Taiwan promises 'necessary assistance' to Hong Kong's people
TAIPEI — Taiwan will provide the people of Hong Kong with “necessary assistance,” President Tsai Ing-wen said, after a resurgence in protests in the Chinese ruled territory against newly proposed national security legislation from Beijing.
From Scars To Sight Loss: DIY Beauty Could Cost You More Than You Think
Throughout the week, we're exploring the appalling lack of regulation surrounding various beauty tools and products sold online and the damage they have caused hundreds of women in the UK.
She Escaped An Abusive Relationship In Her 60s — & This Program Changed Her Life
"You can feel the love, the concern, the sincerity. Every day."
Dermatologists Share How To Achieve Your Most Radiant Brown Girl Glow
Here's how you can continue to shine while inside or outside this summer, according to experts.
We’re Going Back To School With Cecilie Bahnsen x Charles & Keith
Cecilie Bahnsen x Charles & Keith's school uniform-inspired footwear collaboration drops today and our tootsies could not be happier. Made up of four mule and Mary Jane-inspired styles, we're wearing them all summer long.
Me & White Supremacy: How To Check Your White Privilege
Layla Saad and Mikki Kendall on why it's more urgent than ever to have conversations about white privilege.
Cysts, Scars & Permanent Damage: The Extreme Risks Of DIY Lip Filler Pens
A blocked blood vessel almost caused a patient to lose her lip.
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 […]
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 ...
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
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.
Is Queen Elizabeth Preparing To Step Down? Is She Handing Over Her Throne?
Is Queen Elizabeth preparing to step down? Is she handing over her throne? Many people are asking this question due to the latest upheaval in 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,
The sun may have formed because a small galaxy passed by the Milky Way
A small galaxy called Sagittarius passed close to the Milky Way four times in the past 6 billion years, which may have caused periods of intense star formation
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 ...
80 Million Under-Immunized Children
Childhood immunization services have been disrupted on a global scale
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
Coronavirus Vaccine Launches Study in Australia and the USA
Novavax identified NVX‑CoV2373 as its lead SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate following pre-clinical testing
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.
Hubble Space Telescope Observes NGC 3895
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured this vivid image of a barred spiral galaxy called NGC 3895.
Study: Regular Handwashing Reduces Personal Risk of Acquiring Seasonal Coronavirus Infection
In a new study looking at 1,633 participants of the England-wide Flu Watch project, a team of researchers found that moderate-frequency handwashing (6-10 times per day) was associated with a reduced overall risk of seasonal coronavirus infection.
Bumblebees Bite Leaves of Flowerless Plants to Stimulate Earlier Flowering
A team of researchers from ETH Zürich and the Universite Paris-Saclay made observations suggesting that bumblebees have strategies to cope with irregular seasonal flowering: when faced with a shortage of pollen, bumblebees actively damaged plant leaves and this behavior resulted in earlier flowering by as much as 30 days.
Astronomers Directly Image Giant Planet-Like Object around Sun-Like Star
Using three instruments on ESO’s Very Large Telescope (VLT), an international team of astronomers has discovered and imaged a giant sub-stellar object -- a giant planet or a brown dwarf -- around the very young, Sun-like star TYC 8998-760-1.
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
A primordial world of minerals litters Atacama desert
The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission takes us over part of Chile's Atacama Desert, which is bound on the west by the Pacific and on the east by the Andes. The Atacama is considered one of the driest places on Earth - there are some parts of the desert where rainfall has never been recorded.
UAVenture Capital spins off FreeFall Aerospace to form FreeFall 5G
UAVenture Capital (UAVC), the Tucson-based firm that invests exclusively in University of Arizona science and technology, and DVI Equity Partners, the technology investment arm of Tucson's Diamond Ventures, has announced that two of their portfolio companies, FreeFall Aerospace and ED2, have come together to create a new company called FreeFall 5G to capitalize on the explosive growth of the 5G market.
First test of Virgin Orbit rocket fails to accomplish goal
The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.
ALMA Spots Twinkling Heart of Milky Way
Astronomers using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) found quasi-periodic flickers in millimeter-waves from the center of the Milky Way, Sagittarius (Sgr) A*. The team interpreted these blinks to be due to the rotation of radio spots circling the supermassive black hole with an orbit radius smaller than that of Mercury. This is an interesting clue to investigate space-time with extreme gravity.
China space program targets July launch for Mars mission
China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.
OSIRIS-REx Asteroid Sample Collection Set for October 20th
After more than a decade of work and much anticipation, the University of Arizona-led OSIRIS-REx mission will swipe a sample from the asteroid Bennu's rocky surface on Oct. 20 from the Nightingale sample site.
Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch
Aside from a threat of bad weather, NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.
Media incorrectly connects UH research to parallel universe theory
Media outlets from around the world used research out of the University of Hawai?i at Manoa to promote a theory about parallel universes. The Media incorrectly connects UH research to parallel universe theorys caught the attention of many but the problem is that the UH research and NASA, the sponsor of that research, had nothing to do with the theory.
China's low-orbit broadband communication satellite bears fruitful results
China's first technology experiment satellite for low-orbit broadband communication has completed more than 180 communication tests and generated fruitful results, according to its developer Friday.
Lockdown effect: Crime rate in west UP districts down by 70%
The region recorded 35 murders in the last month against 50 in the corresponding period in 2019, while robberies went down from 992 to 114.
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.
Harwell Space Cluster launches 10-year strategy to become UK Gateway to Space
The Harwell Space Cluster, Europe's most concentrated group of space organisations, located at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, has released its 10-year growth strategy. Already recognised internationally as the UK Space Gateway, the strategy supports the cluster's ambition to become the most compelling global gateway to the space sector, making it an even more powerful engine of growth, innovation, and investment for the whole of the UK. The strategy supports the cluster's ambition to reach 200 organisations collectively employing 5,000 people by 2030.
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.
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.
Panchkula devises research strategy to check community spread: What were its findings?
Even though Panchkula has been able to contain its cases, the need to devise a method to check the population was pertinent as the district’s borders mingles with neighbouring UT and other districts, where the number of COVID-19 cases have been rising.
Chandigarh aims to plant 2.55L saplings in 2020-21
The 2019-20 Greening Chandigarh Action Plan had a target of plantation of 2.53 lakh trees. The forest department managed to achieve the surplus task by planting and distributing 2.80 lakh plants.
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.
Chandigarh: 13 domestic flights to take off from Chandigarh from today
The Chandigarh Airport will resume operations with total 13 domestic flights from Monday onwards in a phased manner. Flights to Srinagar, Delhi, Mumbai, Leh, Bangalore, Dharamshala, Ahmedabad, will be starting operations.
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.
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.
Punjab: IIT-Ropar researchers develop new anti-microbial coating material
The team stated that this product has an edge over other similar products available for sanitising and fogging, as it is not made of volatile compounds, nor does it have a pungent smell.
Is tuver dal coated with castor oil adulterated?
Does applying castor oil on tuver and other pulses and grains make it adulterated?
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.
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
'Docs could turn super-spreaders'
The letter to HC reveals how Covid patients are not isolated, leading to patients carrying each other's viral load; no PPE kit, mask or gloves are provided in n
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.
UG, PG final exams in Gujarat from June 25
Duration will be 2 hrs, instead of 3; may be held in multiple shifts
‘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
Chemists to sell N95 mask for Rs 50 that Amul sells for Rs 65
Chemists and druggists federation raises doubts about quality of N95 masks sold at Amul parlours
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
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
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
Patient escapes SVP, returns after testing +ve
Ellisbridge cops file complaint against Sarkhej resident for endangering lives; SVP submits report to higher-ups
City lawyer sends notice to civil aviation minister
Says airlines flouting norms by retaining the amount paid for tickets cancelled due to lockdown; notice says airlines sitting on passengers’ money and earning i
Eid Mubarak!
A Muslim family prays at home on Sunday.
Sofuoglu: "Toprak already had interest from MotoGP™"
WorldSBK.com spoke to five-time World Champion Kenan Sofuoglu about how Toprak Razgatlioglu is catching the eye in Grand Prix
Which player from an earlier era could have been a T20 superstar?
We asked fans to tell us which player from a previous era, they think, could have been a hit in T20 cricket. Here are the responses.
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
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
Pedrosa: taking you right into 'the zone'
The MotoGP™ Legend is this week’s guest and you’ll be hearing the Spaniard like you’ve never heard him before
46 new cases in Assam, tally rises to 392
GUWAHATI: Forty-six new coronavirus cases were reported in Assam on Sunday, taking the COVID-19 tally to 392 in the state, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.Eight COVID-19 cases were reported from the Sarusajai Quarantine Facility in the eveni
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
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
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
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
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
Pomlum villagers devoid of ration cards, govt cash aid
SHILLONG: As is the case in most other Dorbars, Pomlum is no exception when to comes to receiving cash benefit for the registered daily wage earners. This suburban area, only about 10 km from here, is also devoid of the benefit of ration cards.With m
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
Tree falls down on electrical pole at Laban in city
SHILLONG: An uprooted tree fell down on an electrical pole because of heavy rain accompanied by strong wind in the early Monday morning near Red Cross, Laban in the city. No one was injured.
Meghalaya notifies officials to travel outside the state
SHILLONG: Meghalaya government has notified a dedicated team of officers to make necessary transport arrangement on payment basis for residents who need to travel outside the state.Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said, “To ease our people who
Pathan sees ban as major handicap for pacers
New Delhi: Former India pacer Irfan Pathan reckons that the ban on using saliva for shining the ball is a significant blow to bowlers and authorities should ensure preparation of bowling-friendly Test wickets to prevent complete domination of the gam
Kuwait to deport 136 from Assam, Tripura by June 4
AGARTALA: The Kuwait Government would deport 136 Indians belonging to Assam and Tripura, who will reach Guwahati by June 4, a Tripura minister said on Sunday night.Tripura’s Law and Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said that all the 136 Indians now
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
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
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
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
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
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
Assam COVID-19 tally goes up to 427
GUWAHATI: With the detection of thirty-five more COVID-19 positive cases in Assam, the tally of COVID-19 patients in the State has gone up to 427 on Monday morning.Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that, out of the 35 cases confirmed on
Nagaland reports 1st corona cases, Assam sees spike in 24 hrs
KOHIMA/GUWAHATI/AGATALA: After Sikkim, Nagaland reported its first coronavirus case when three people, who returned from Chennai, tested positive on Monday while in neighbouring Assam 116 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, taking the state
Hilary Duff opens up about ‘disgusting internet lie’
Actress Hilary Duff recently found herself trending on Twitter. Many on the social media platformaccused Duff of partaking in sex trafficking after she shared an Instagram story of her kids' photos. The 32-year-old star recently shared a video on sto
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
Preliminary report of PIA plane crash raises new questions
Karachi: A preliminary report on the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) plane crash, in which 97 people were killed, has raised serious questions about the pilot's handling of the aircraft and what prevented the crew in the cockpit from informing
Meghalaya notifies officials to facilitate travel to outside
SHILLONG: Meghalaya government has notified a dedicated team of officers to make necessary transport arrangement on payment basis for residents who need to travel outside the state.Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong said, “To ease our people who
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
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,
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
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
COVID 19 -Positives in academics
Editor,Big question in the minds of the (undergraduate degree) students- what will happen to our future! Is the academic scenario too bleak? Answer is absolute NO. In fact the future of teaching learning process is brightening up. What mere persuas
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
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
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
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
TV actors battle to survive lockdown blues
As the television industry remains paralysed by lockdown, many actors and workers are scared. Non-payment of dues by many producers are just adding to the woes. For many, it is either turning into a struggle with mental health or a matter of survival
Taylor feels WT20 unlikely to go ahead
Melbourne: Former Australia captain Mark Taylor does not foresee the T20 World Cup scheduled in October-November going ahead and wants the ICC to take a decision during its Board meeting this week.Taylor also feels that if IPL takes place during the
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
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
One-stop spot for fresh vegetables
SHILLONG: Defying the lockdown’s topsy-turvy effect on trade and commerce, the small vegetable growers from various hamlets around Upper Shillong area have created a makeshift market in downtown Shillong which is turning out to be one-stop spot for d
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
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
ICC committee chairman Kumble terms saliva ban as interim measure
New Delhi: ICC cricket committee chairman Anil Kumble says the recommendation to ban saliva for shining the ball is only an interim measure and "things will go back to normal" once the COVID-19 pandemic is brought under control.The Kumble-led panel r
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
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
Huddersfield owner says 50 or 60 clubs could go bust in next year
LONDON, May 25 — Up to 60 English lower league football clubs could go out of business if the sport fails to plan for the impact of Covid-19 beyond the current season, Huddersfield Town owner Phil Hodgkinson said yesterday. English professional football has been suspended since March....
Schalke crisis deepens with shock home loss to Augsburg
BERLIN, May 25 — Schalke 04 slumped to a shock 3-0 home defeat by relegation-threatened Augsburg yesterday, their fourth defeat in five games dropping them to eighth place in the Bundesliga. Augsburg’s Eduard Loewen curled in a sensational free kick from 23 metres in the sixth minute and...
Responding to the Covid economy Part 1: Understanding supply and demand shocks — Ong Kian Ming
MAY 25 — It has been more than 2 months since the 18th of March 2020, which was the start of the movement control order (MCO) in Malaysia. The full extent of the negative economic impact domestically will not be known for a few months. But as we approach the 9th of June, 2020, and hopefully, the...
Cologne grab late goals to earn 2-2 home draw with Fortuna
COLOGNE, May 25 — Late headers by substitute Anthony Modeste and Jhon Cordoba allowed Cologne to salvage a 2-2 home draw against Fortuna Duessledorf in the Bundesliga after Mark Uth had missed a penalty for the hosts yesterday. The result put Cologne 10th on 34 points from 27 games while Fortuna...
France has lowest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since lockdown
PARIS, May 25 — French authorities reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths yesterday since before a lockdown began on March 17, raising hopes that the worst of the epidemic is over in France. The number of confirmed cases rose by 115 to 144,921, health ministry data...
Dollar edges higher as Hong Kong tensions fuel safe-haven demand
TOKYO, May 25 — The dollar edged higher today as worries about a standoff between the United States and China over civil liberties in Hong Kong fuelled demand for safe-haven currencies. Sterling was on the defensive after members of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s party called for the...
Six women prisoners murdered by inmates in Honduras
TEGUCIGALPA, May 25 — Six women were killed by alleged gang members at a women's prison near the Honduran capital Tegucigalpa, the National Penitentiary Institute said yesterday. The killers broke through gates and the roof of a building at the women's prison in Tamara, 10 kilometers to the north...
Sevilla players warned by Liga chief after flouting lockdown rules
MADRID, May 25 — La Liga chief Javier Tebas said yesterday that footballers must remember to act responsibly to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus after four Sevilla players broke the Spanish government’s rules on social gatherings. Argentine trio Ever Banega, Lucas Ocampos and Franco...
Keep it real with authentic software
Think twice before taking the risks of purchasing unlicensed software, it may seem like a great idea to spend less in that particular moment but unfortunately the potential risks involved could end up costing you way more in the future.
South African bankers work from home
“We have established that we can work very effectively from outside of the building.”
eBay port scans Windows PCs that visit its website
The eBay website port scans the computers of people who visit the online classifieds and auctioning service from a Windows PC, according to several reports.
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.
Google’s SMS replacement to get end-to-end encryption
Google Messages is reportedly working on end-to-end encryption for RCS messages, according to 9to5Google.
Huawei seeks stable chip supply from Samsung and Hynix
Huawei Technologies Co. has sought high-level assurances from Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix Inc. they will continue to supply memory chips despite mounting pressure from the U.S. to isolate the Chinese telecommunications company, the Korea Economic Daily reported.
If you invested R100 in these companies on 1 January 2020, here is how much you would have today
Sasfin Securities deputy chairman David Shapiro has revealed the biggest winners and losers on the JSE, NYSE, and the NASDAQ exchange this year.
bidorbuy helps South African businesses get back to work
bidorbuy is making it easier for businesses in different sectors to plan for when they may be permitted to reopen.
World’s first AMD-only Linux laptop revealed
Tuxedo Computers has launched what it calls the world’s first AMD-only and Linux-preinstalled laptop.
Frogfoot fibre price increases coming soon
Frogfoot has informed Internet service providers that it will implement a price increase to its wholesale fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) services from 1 July 2020.
Galaxy Note 20 design leaked – Photos
Leaked renders claim to show what the new Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ smartphones could look like.
New MTN EverydayGigs prepaid data bundles – Starting at R29 for 1GB
MTN has launched new EverydayGigs prepaid data products which offer more affordable daily, weekly, and monthly data packages.
The one thing these great ICT companies have in common
There is one thing top South African IT and telecommunications companies have in common.
Impressive Rain 5G performance following network changes
Rain has made changes to its 5G network following complaints about slow speeds and intermittent connectivity issues. MyBroadband tested the network to assess the performance.
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.
China condemns US blacklisting dozens of its firms
China condemned the U.S. adding 33 Chinese entities to a trade blacklist, a move that risks potential retaliation from Beijing as tensions between the world’s two-biggest economies deteriorate further.
Industry insider reveals the true impact of the lockdown on the South African travel industry
An industry insider has provided real-world facts and figures on the impact of the extended lockdown on the South African travel and tourism industry.
TRIVIA CONTEST GIVEAWAY: The Mechanists Bracelet Giveaway Winners Announced
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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.”
iCE3 Exchange gets Callpay Instant Deposits
South African cryptocurrency exchange iCE3 has launched an additional integrated EFT payment gateway on its platform.
TAB to slash jobs
The sports betting agency the TAB is informing staff of job losses, after a proposal to cut hundreds of roles due to the Covid-19 downturn.
Redundancies pitting workers against each other
New Zealand and immigrant workers are being pitted against each other as South Island businesses wield the axe over thousands of jobs. Unions say...
Woman suffered internal bleeding after wrong pills given
A senior pharmacist who prescribed the wrong medication to a customer causing her internal bleeding sought to cover up the incident and blame it on...
Big storm hits Western Australia
Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth...
Stuff CEO buys company for $1
Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher has purchased Stuff from its Australian owners Nine Entertainment for $1. The chief executive was returning...
Domestic visitors bring hope
As autumn leaves fall, optimism in the face of Covid-19 is on the rise in the Waitaki Valley. There were signs that domestic tourists were starting...
Almost 90 jobs go from Invercargill licensing trust
Eighty-seven of ILT's 606 workforce will be made redundant after staff restructuring due to Covid-19 impacting the hospitality sector. ILT chief...
Health alliance shows worth
Covid-19 has shown the critical role Alliance South plays in delivering health services across the region, its new chairman says. Cromwell-based...
Cops break up student parties
Police had to shut down several parties in Dunedin at the weekend and officers are reviewing CCTV footage to help them work out who struck a...
Lynda hits the right note with cafe
A former music teacher who wanted to own a cafe is living her dream as owner of Rangiora’s Soda Cafe and Bar. Closing the cafe during the Covid-19...
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...
Boulders placed near Shag Rock to protect breeding penguins
More boulders have been put near a Christchurch pathway to help protect white-flippered penguins during their nesting season. When the Coastal...
France reports lowest daily rise since lockdown began
French authorities have reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since before a lockdown began.
TAB makes more than 200 staff redundant
The TAB is informing staff of job losses today after a proposal to cut hundreds of roles due to the Covid-19 downturn.
Steel back on court as training ramps up
Training last week was more like a quick bump around before everybody headed off back to their bubble again. But it was the first opportunity the...
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...
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....
Johnson backs senior adviser, risks party's wrath
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson backed his senior adviser Dominic Cummings.
Australian skiers book hotels
Australian tourists hoping for a ski season are already making bookings and inquiries at Wakatipu hotels. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside general...
Capped crowds part of next plans for NRL
Capped crowds are part of Australian Rugby League Commission boss Peter V'landys' next plans for post-covid-19 NRL. He wants to start filling...
Smiths City votes to go into receivership to hasten sale
Furniture and electronics retailer Smiths City has been placed into receivership to allow a quick sale to Polar Capital, a private investment...
First solo album for Christchurch musician
Ryan Fisherman on assembling an all-star Christchurch cast for his first solo album Vibe.
France reports lowest daily rise since lockdown began
French authorities have reported the smallest daily rise in new coronavirus cases and deaths since before a lockdown began.
CBD plan must rise above pandemic
Dunedin people are passionate about their central business district. So passionate, in fact, they struggle to agree on how to make it better. Years...
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...
Cops break up student parties
Police shut down several parties in Dunedin at the weekend and officers are reviewing footage to help them work out who struck a student with a...
Woman suffers internal bleeding after pharmacist gives wrong medication
A senior pharmacist who gave the wrong medication to a customer, causing her internal bleeding, doctored records then tried to blame a colleague...
$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...
H&J Smith looking to close stores
H&J Smith Group says it is considering closing stores in the South, affecting 175 staff, as it tries to secure its long-term future.
Dunedin no longer to be port of call for ship
A shipping company carrying about 15% of the container volume through Port Otago has decided to stop coming to Port Chalmers. The ship Xin Zhang...
Reliability of power supply questioned
The reliability of the two power lines bringing electricity to Wanaka from Cromwell is being questioned by Aurora Energy whistle-blower Richard...
Dunedin no longer to be port of call for ship
A shipping company carrying about 15% of the container volume through Port Otago has decided to stop coming to Port Chalmers. The ship Xin Zhang...
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...
Live: Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. Ardern said the decision was...
Leisure, pleasure not the same
Coronavirus has turned retail therapy into retail anxiety, writes Jessica Vredenburg and Megan Phillips. So you finally hit the shops and cafes...
Stuff CEO buys company for $1
Stuff chief executive Sinead Boucher has purchased Stuff from its Australian owners Nine Entertainment for $1.
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...
Electric vehicles
It is undoubtedly the age of the motor, and during his tour of America the Wellington city engineer was impressed with the fact that in some cities...
Opinion: 'I worry about the children - will they want to play sport again?'
Former Hillary Commission boss Peter Dale writes about how the bottom has fallen out of sports participation.
Chocolate company adapts to new normal
A restructure in the wake of Covid-19 has put Jim O’Malley back at the helm of Dunedin chocolate-maker Ocho. Before the outbreak, Ocho was...
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...
Highlighting improvements
Staff from a Dunedin electrical firm help install new training lights at the North Ground, Dunedin, on Friday. New timber poles and longer...
Science pioneer who grew up in New Brighton dies
Wes Sandle earned international respect in the atomic physics and laser community.
NSW on alert with 1.2m kids on the move
Hundreds of extra security and marshalling officers are out in force across the Sydney transport network as students return to public schools full...
Increased support payments for newly jobless people
The newly jobless due to the Covid-19 crisis will be able to get $490 a week tax-free for 12 weeks. The Government this morning announced the $570...
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,...
Pilot and instructor turn back the years
The aviation industry is facing a grim time, but its people are helping to keep spirits alive, says a long-time Dunedin flying instructor...
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...
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...
Bombers leave rest flailing
The Otago Bombers have fired a shot in the arm of the Metropolitan senior A competition after a resounding 5-1 victory over Taieri Lakes on...
$20m indoor sports facility a step closer
Ngā Puna Wai Sports Hub is a step closer to becoming the new home for a planned indoor multi-court facility, but changes are needed to resolve...
Gathering limit to increase to 100 on Friday
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced the gathering limit will increase to 100 people from noon this Friday. This means churches can resume...
Elderly couple say EQC rules causing more stress, delays
An elderly Christchurch couple are crying foul over EQC's site visit policy under Covid-19 alert level 2. This story was first published by RNZ EQC...
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 ...
South Africa to further ease lockdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a further easing of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown from June 1, allowing the vast majority of the economy...
Inquiry begins into deadly bushfires
Australia has begun the first hearings of a powerful inquiry into the causes of catastrophic bushfires that swept across the country, killing 33...
Starting small may lead students to bigger things
Learning how to build tiny houses could set up Dunedin trainee builders for bigger things. The Dunedin Training Centre will offer a new Level 3...
Australian skiers book hotels
Australian tourists hoping for a ski season in the South Island are already making bookings and inquiries at hotels. Novotel Queenstown Lakeside...
Elderly couple say EQC rules causing more stress, delays
An elderly Christchurch couple are crying foul over EQC's site visit policy under Covid-19 alert level 2. This story was first published by RNZ EQC...
Big storm hits Western Australia
Wild weather downed trees and left tens of thousands of people without power in Western Australia, as emergency services began cleaning up in Perth...
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 ...
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.
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.
Miley Cyrus Directs Cody Simpson's 'Captain's Dance with The Devil' Music Video - Watch!
Cody Simpson has released his new music video!
Cole Sprouse & Lili Reinhart Allegedly Split After 3 Years of Dating (Report)
Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart may not be dating anymore.
6 cited for coronavirus violations in raid at suspected brothel near Waikiki | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Six people were cited Friday during a raid at a massage parlor suspected of operating as a brothel while state emergency orders remain in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said today.
Passarella at the pinnacle
Every week in the build-up to Russia 2018, FIFA.com will be highlighting a classic FIFA World Cup image. Our latest photograph shows Daniel Passarella making history for Argentina in 1978.
6 cited for coronavirus violations in raid at suspected brothel near Waikiki | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Six people were cited Friday during a raid at a massage parlor suspected of operating as a brothel while state emergency orders remain in place to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office said today.
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.
SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.
Ladakh standoff: India ups troop strength to combat China's 5,000
Ladakh standoff: India ups troop strength to combat China's 5,000. At present, the Chinese Army has diverted its troops carrying out a massive exercise on their side of the LAC and deployed them at short notice across the Line of Actual Control in the areas under the Indian Army's 81 and 114 Brigades deployed to counter the Chinese assertions from Daulat Beg Oldie and adjoining areas.
IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed
IAF to operationalise second Tejas squadron in Tamil Nadu on Wed. The Tejas is a fourth generation combat aircraft developed by Aeronautical Development Agency and the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. It is equipped with fly-by-wire flight control system, integrated digital avionics and multimode radar.
SC allows Air India to fly with middle seats filled for 10 days
SC allows Air India to fly with middle seats filled for 10 days. The SC observed that the government should be more worried about the health of citizens rather than the health of commercial airlines.
No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home
No end to struggle of migrant workers even after reaching home. The corona-fuelled lockdown having shattered their dreams, they are now walking, cycling and hitchhiking hundreds of miles under an unforgiving sun blazing down at over 40 degrees to reach their homes in an impoverished Bihar, where an uncertain future awaits them.
Another minister in Uddhav's cabinet tests Covid positive
Another minister in Uddhav's cabinet tests Covid positive. Earlier, housing minister Jitendra Awhad had tested positive for coronavirus.
BJP's Manoj Tiwari goes to Haryana for playing cricket
BJP's Manoj Tiwari goes to Haryana for playing cricket. The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party chief asserted he did not break any law. He hit back at the AAP for raising the issue to 'divert attention' of media from allegations of corruption against its MLA Prakash Jarwal who is currently behind the bars.
Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India
Border skirmishes: China's strategy to unsettle India. 'Post the pandemic, when India is turning a new leaf in its economic policy with an eye on foreign capital and global supply chains that are likely to leave China, heightened tensions on the India-China border creates an atmosphere of uncertainty,' observes Virendra Kapoor.
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.
With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations
With over 1.38 lakh cases, India among 10 worst COVID-hit nations. The United States leads the world with more than 1.6 million confirmed coronavirus cases, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.
Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C
Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C. The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.
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.
No Eid sweets exchanged by BSF with Pakistan
No Eid sweets exchanged by BSF with Pakistan. The event was given a miss as the relations between the two countries are strained at present.
Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report
Crashed Pak plane's pilot ignored 3 warnings to lower altitude: Report. Instead of lowering the altitude, the pilot responded by saying that he was satisfied. When only 10 nautical miles were left till the airport, the plane was at an altitude of 7,000 feet instead of 3,000 feet, it said. The ATC issued a second warning to the pilot to lower the plane's altitude. However, the pilot responded again by stating that he was satisfied and would handle the situation, saying he was ready for landing, the report said.
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,
Union minister Gowda courts quarantine controversy
Union minister Gowda courts quarantine controversy. Sadananda Gowda, the minister, also Bengaluru North MP, drove off in an official car with out undergoing institutional quarantine as mandated by the Karnataka government for air travellers coming from high COVID-19 prevalence states after arriving by a commercial airline flight, services of which resumed after two months.
India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases
India registers biggest single day spike of 6,977 COVID-19 cases. Total tally rises to 1,38,845; death toll climbs to 4,021
Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas
Swarms of locusts enter Jaipur residential areas. The swarms are travelling farther and damaging trees as there are no standing crops for them to feed on, an official said.
'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.'
PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months
PHOTOS: Indians catch their first flight after 2 months. After a gap of two months, domestic passenger flight operations resumed on Monday amid reluctance by various states to open up their airports in view of rising cases of the novel coronavirus.
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.'
5-yr-old reunites with parents in Bengaluru as flights resume
5-yr-old reunites with parents in Bengaluru as flights resume. Vihaan Sharma went on a small holiday to Delhi to visit his grandparents in February. However, that vacation got prolonged as a coronavirus lockdown was imposed pan India in March.
BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark 1st anniversary of Modi govt 2.0
BJP to hold virtual rallies to mark 1st anniversary of Modi govt 2.0. In a communication to state units and other senior office-bearers, BJP general secretary Arun Singh said all big state units will hold at least two virtual rallies and smaller units will hold one, adding that more than 750 people should attend each of these programmes.
630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India
630 cancellations as domestic flights resume in India. According to aviation industry sources, around 630 domestic flights of Monday were cancelled due to the Centre's Sunday night announcement that there would be no flights in West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh, and limited operations at major airports such as Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.
'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.'
Students, migrants take 1st flight home as services resume
Students, migrants take 1st flight home as services resume. Many said they shelled out more to reach the airport as there were limited public transport options available.
Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues
Standoff between Indian, Chinese troops in Ladakh continues. People familiar with the situation in the region said the two sides were engaged in trying to resolve the dispute, but there was no indication of a positive outcome yet as both the armies continued to bolster their positions in disputed areas of Pangong Tso and Galwan Valley and Demchok.
Man sneezes at Vir Das for allegedly breaking protocol
Man sneezes at Vir Das for allegedly breaking protocol. Das said the man in the video does not own his doorstep, sit-out, or his house and he wondered if what the man did would qualify as harassment.
What the papers say – May 25
The crisis at No 10 over Dominic Cummings and Boris Johnson dominate the nation’s papers on Monday.
GOP sues California over Newsom's vote-by-mail order
The Republican Party is suing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) over his order to send every registered voter in the state a ballot by mail for the November elections.
British cheesemakers call on consumers to buy Stilton as sales plummet 30%
The makers of the famous English cheese Stilton -- first British cheese to be awarded the protected designation of origin status -- are worried about the future after a sharp drop in sales since the introduction of containment and the closing of borders during the pandemic.
Robertet enters hemp extract JV for Swiss market: ‘Switzerland is well regulated for CBD, but there is more flexibility’
The joint venture sees French flavours and fragrances manufacturer Robertet team with US hemp cultivation and extraction firm Klersun and Swiss CBD producer Alponics.
NASCAR News: Hamlin crew members suspended after ballast incident
Three Joe Gibbs Racing crew members have been suspended for four NASCAR events after two large pieces of ballast came off Denny Hamlin's car at the start of Sunday's Coca-Cola 600
Charlotte NASCAR: Keselowski wins 600-mile race from last, Johnson disqualified
Brad Keselowski recovered from the back of the grid in the Charlotte 600-mile NASCAR Cup race to win, while second-placed Jimmie Johnson was disqualified post-race for a technical infringement
Palm Done Right pushes #SayItOnTheWrapper campaign: ‘Stop hiding palm oil use behind unclear ingredient names’
The sustainable palm oil advocate’s latest campaign aims to encourage manufacturers and retailers to be open about their palm oil use. Unless more shoppers are aware of sustainable palm oil, brands will be hesitant to highlight sustainable palm oil logos, Palm Done Right spokesperson Monique van Wijnbergen tells FoodNavigator.
DTM News: Series plans to follow F1 model of running consecutive events at same venue
The DTM is planning to host two consecutive rounds at as many circuits as possible in 2020, emulating the model Formula 1 intends to use to get its season underway
The day Irvine showed he was more than Schumacher's subordinate
The 1999 Formula 1 season finished with Ferrari fielding a previously unlikely championship contender. But the first race of that campaign showed that Eddie Irvine could succeed out of Michael Schumacher's shadow
WEC News: Risi Competizione Ferrari firms up Le Mans 24 GTE Pro entry
The Risi Competizione Ferrari team has reaffirmed its intention to contest the postponed Le Mans 24 Hours, despite its fellow US-based teams withdrawing from the race
FE News: Audi boss McNish sure Monaco's packed '21 calendar won't upset locals
Plans for Monaco to host Formula E and the Historic Grand Prix alongside Formula 1 next year will not unduly risk upsetting citizens, according to principality resident Allan McNish
F1 News: Aston Martin set for first major change since Stroll takeover
Aston Martin looks set to make its first major management change since the arrival of investor Lawrence Stroll earlier this year, with CEO Andy Palmer tipped to be replaced
F1 Retrospective: The day Rosberg and Hamilton's relationship blew up
The friendship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg slowly turned into a bitter feud during their four years together at Mercedes. But it was events six years ago at Monaco that acted as the catalyst
National News: Ex-WRC co-driver and GT Cup technical coordinator Phil Boland dies
GT Cup technical coordinator and former World Rally Championship co-driver Phil Boland has passed away after a short illness
MotoGP News: Lorenzo to make Virtual GP debut with Yamaha at Silverstone
Jorge Lorenzo will make his Esports debut on Sunday for MotoGP's latest Virtual GP, which will be staged at Silverstone and feature the Moto2 and Moto3 classes
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.
DaBaby Rocks the Australian Chart For First No. 1
“Rockstar” rises 2-1 in its fifth week on the ARIA Singles Chart, giving the U.S. rappers their first No. 1 in the land Down Under.
Jimmy Cobb, ‘Kind of Blue’ Drummer for Miles Davis, Dies at 91
Jimmy Cobb, a percussionist and the last surviving member of Miles Davis’ 1959 'Kind of Blue'groundbreaking jazz album which transformed the genre and sparked several careers, died Sunday, May 24.
Tones And I, Sia, Lady Gaga Among Winners at 2020 APRA Music Awards
With two trophies, including the coveted song of the year, Tones And I was the big winner at the APRA Music Awards on Monday (May 25).
In Demand: Songwriter Whitney Phillips Reveals How 'Stuck With U' Came Together
Songwriter Whitney Phillips has worked with Christina Aguilera and Celine Dion. Now, she landed her first Hot 100 No. 1 with Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber's "Stuck With U."
Drive-In Concerts Coming to West Virginia This Summer
Charleston will host a drive-in concert on June 13.
Rihanna Celebrates 15-Year Anniversary of 'Pon de Replay': 'Man This Is Trippy'
Rihanna's debut single, 'Pon de Replay,' was released 15 years ago.
Live Nation Canada, Budweiser Set At-Home Televised Series With Black Crowes, The Trews
Live Nation Canada and Budweiser are launching a weekly virtual concert series, Budweiser Stage At Home.
Beatrice farmer names his bull after Nelson Chamisa
MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has granted a Beatrice farmer to name his newly purchased bull after him citing that the beast reminds him of Chamisa’s tenacious fight against the Harare administration.
Premier League to vote on return of contact training
Premier League clubs will vote on proposals for a return to contact training on Wednesday as the English top-flight seeks to take another step closer to resuming the season next month.
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.
Linux-creator Linus Torvalds joins Linus Sebastian of Linus Tech Tips in embracing AMD over Intel
I have long been an AMD
Football clubs forced to rethink recruitment strategy as virus impacts transfer market
Around Europe, football is waking up from the coronavirus shutdown, but it is different to before for players and supporters and it is changing behind the scenes too.
Young pretender Haaland takes on master Lewandowski for first time
One of world football’s fastest-rising young stars goes head-to-head with one of its most accomplished goalscorers on Tuesday as Erling Braut Haaland and Robert Lewandowski face off for the first time.
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.
Zimnat launches novel inflation linked funeral cover
HARARE-One of the oldest financial institutions in the country, Zimnat Life Assurance has launched an inflation linked funeral policy, Gadziriro/Lungiselelo ZWL$ Funeral Plan the first of its kind in Zimbabwe, which provides for regular review of covers and premiums on a regular basis.
Masiyiwa brings smiles to rural village, completes 100kw solar power project
PAN-AFRICAN businessman and philanthropist Mr Strive Masiyiwa has, through his ‘Re-Imagine Rural’ initiative, completed a 100KW solar power project at Ndolwane in Bulilima district.
Zimbabwe govt says committed to protecting human rights
GOVERNMENT is committed to its obligation to protect human rights and dignity of all citizens, irrespective of race, gender or political affiliation for this reason investigations for the alleged sexual abuse, torture and abduction of the three female MDC leaders are being conducted to ensure the perpetrators are brought to book.
Chamisa, Mnangagwa talks inevitable, says Cleric
DIALOGUE between opposition MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa and President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains key in resolving the country’s multi-layered political and economic crises and churches will push for the talks to materialise, says Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) secretary-general Kenneth Mtata (KM). Mtata recently sat down to discuss this and other issues with NewsDay (ND) Midlands reporter Brenna Matendere. Below are the excerpts:
‘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.
Money Changers Shift To One Money, ZIPIT As RBZ Enforces Restrictions On EcoCash
MUTARE – Foreign currency dealers in this eastern border city have switched to the use of the One Money mobile money platform to buy hard currency from individuals as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) piles more pressure on the more popular EcoCash.
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.
Time running out for Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa
PRESSURE is mounting on the country’s political leadership to put their differences aside and hold much-needed dialogue to help end the country’s deepening economic crisis.
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.
Phillip Chiyangwa’s family hits back ahead of imminent arrest
From the Group CEO of The Pinnacle Property Holdings Limited – Mr Edmund Chiyangwa
Global shares rise on hopes for economies’ gradual reopening
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Global shares rise on hopes for economies’ gradual reopening
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose Monday, with Europe tracking gains in Asia despite news that the German economy fell into recession in the first quarter of the year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Zimbabwe fuel crisis set to worsen
DESPERATE motorists are set to endure more anguish at fuel pumps, after authorities admitted at the weekend that they were struggling to get foreign currency to import petrol and diesel.
Squirky-bum-time for Zim dollar
LONG suffering Zimbabweans will have to dig deeper into their pockets to survive, after prices of basic goods went up sharply again at the weekend – on the back of the collapsing Zim dollar.
Cassava Fintech unveils voice and video conferencing service platform
CASSAVA Fintech International (CFI), a subsidiary of Econet Global, has announced the release of ‘Sasai TeamTalk’, a voice and video conferencing service that takes up to 20 people on one call.
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.
Justice Wadyajena’s car impounded by police
Information coming from Harare indicate that a vehicle belonging to a compony owned by Gokwe-Nembudziya Member of Parliament Justice Mayor Wadyajena has been impounded after the driver was found conducting illegal mining of sand.
Biden makes first in-person appearance in more than 2 months
NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in more than two months on Monday as he marked Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a veterans park near his Delaware home.
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.
Africa Day: Leaders must continue to work towards Agenda 2063
Monday, 25 May marks Africa Day. What does that mean in practice? Our experiences as social accountability practitioners in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique, Malawi and South Africa oblige us to do more than merely celebrate the shiny ideals of Pan-Africanism on this day.
Zimbabwe govt makes policy shift on cannabis farming
The government of Zimbabwe has announced a change in the policy that governs the investment and production of medicinal cannabis in the country.
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.
Zimbabwe opposition leader blasts African electoral systems
OPPOSITION MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa has slammed Africa’s electoral system as a “big circus if not an embarrassment to the continent”, hence the recurrence of disputed polls.
'A tragedy': Top aide warns US may revoke Hong Kong privileges over China-led national security law | Hong Kong Free Press HKFP
A top White House aide renewed a warning on Sunday that the US might revoke Hong Kong’s special trading privileges if China enacts a tough new security law covering the territory. The warning from national security advisor Robert O’Brien came amid soaring tensions between Washington and Beijing, and only hours after China’s foreign minister Wang Yi […]
What death? Come to the field and see how we work this life to our last breath
Will our survival rest, as always, on our being able to make it through thick and thin?
Covid-19 gulps EABL profits down by all of $28.7m
The brewer issued a profit warning following Covid-19 regulations to close bars.
Safaricom retains top position as the most valuable firm in the region
It has a market capitalisation of $9.96b, a net income of $598m and $10b worth of market value.
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.
GALLERIES: Now the naked truth? Just bring it on home!
Persistence beats a flash of genius any day.
Barrick pays Tanzania initial $100 million after gold shipments resume
The government had imposed a ban during a tax dispute.
Covid-19: Kenya records 72 more cases, nine recoveries
Nine more patients have recovered, while one more death was recorded.
Brace for long battle as new swarms of locusts fly into S. Sudan: UN agency
The surge may not be controlled by June.
Isolation develops patience and creativity
Artist Karimwabo is now painting realistic portraits in navy blue on white backgrounds.
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”.
Fees, government securities lift KCB’s earnings
It recorded improved performance of its regional subsidiaries.
US coronavirus response fatally 'chaotic,' says Noam Chomsky
Scholar says there's no coherent leadership in the US.
Guinea Bissau former interim president laid to rest
He died in Portugal’s capital Lisbon on March 17 at the age of 61.
South Africa to ease lockdown despite surge in Covid-19 cases
Ramaphosa says lockdown cannot be sustained indefinitely.
Japan set to lift coronavirus emergency as cases slow down
The country has been spared the worst of the pandemic.
Uganda’s Covid-19 cases rise to 212
The country tested 1,739 samples on Sunday.
Nigeria fines UK airline for violating Covid-19 travel ban
The plane had been approved strictly for humanitarian operations.
Ethiopia records highest daily Covid-19 rise with 88 new cases
Thirteen are said to have travel history from abroad.
Burundi presidential election results expected today
Burundians voted last Wednesday.
Capt Tom donations: What is the £33m actually being spent on?
The money raised is not being used to buy core equipment - instead it is being used in other ways.
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.
Western Areas storms Panoramic Resources recap
ASX-listed Western Areas has sent a reminder that it's not just private equity tyre-kickers that can use recapitalisations to nab strategic positions.
Green shoots for drought-hit agricultural stocks
With many agricultural firms at multi-year highs it is easy to see why attention is on the sector. But investors must pragmatic about the cyclical challenges.
Ferronova secures $3.5m funding for cancer trials
Ferronova has developed technology to help surgeons detect if cancer causing a solid tumour has spread to surrounding cells, it has raised VC funding to prove it works.
Acceptance of tech will lead Australia’s business transformation
To throw light onto the other side of the COVID-19 canyon, AFR Magazine seeks out those who have proven they can see beyond the horizon – and Rethink.
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?
Former NASA Engineer, Mark Rober, Builds 'Ninja Warrior' Obstacle Course to Get Rid of Thieving Squirrels
Former NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Mark Rober has spent most of his time creating videos on YouTube that focus on exploring engineering concepts and science through a bunch of fun experiments.
Bishop Chases Worshippers Without Face Masks Out Of Enugu Church
He wondered why people were violating the measures put in place to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic
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."
BREAKING: WHO Suspends Trial Of Hydroxychloroquine As COVID-19 Treatment Over Safety Concerns
Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by United States President, Donald Trump, and others as a possible treatment for the disease.
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!
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.
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.
BREAKING: INEC To Pilot E-Voting In 2021, Says Voters Without Face Masks Will Be Disallowed In Edo, Ondo Elections
The electoral umpire decried the rising cost of elections in the country, saying it would be liaising with the National Assembly to see how political parties can nominate replacements for dead representatives in line with a Supreme Court judgment that votes belong to the parties and not individuals.
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.
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.
Dashed Hopes: How Nigerian Research Agencies Spent N500m On Clinical Trials Of Local Drugs With No Commercial Output
The Civic Media Lab found that Nigerian government budgeted for a total of eight human-related clinical trials of locally produced drugs between 2015 and 2019 with no evidence of commercial output.
Demolition: Hotel Owner Knocks Governor Wike Over Detention Of Employee
There is a sinister move by the government to declare his employee COVID-19 positive to justify their “heinous crime.”
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.
Africa Records Higher COVID-19 Recoveries Than North America—Report
According to COVID-19 figures for Monday, May 25, the entire continent had, at the time of writing this report, recorded 113,990 cases.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pressurise UK To Release Diezani For Trial, Magu Urges Nigerians
Nigerians in the United Kingdom need to collaborate with the EFCC more and pressure the authorities there to assist the EFCC in bringing Diezani to trial.
How AmaZulu’s Ntuli found his scoring touch during lockdown
Ntuli maintains that he could still replicate his scoring form if the PSL programme resumed, despite the adverse impact the postponements might have on his relegation-threatened side.
‘Nedbank Cup without spectators is a reality we have to consider’
The remaining fixtures in the Nedbank Cup are part of the PSL’s plans to resume the domestic club programme that has been on hold for two months due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
FEAR – The battle we win with ourselves
Recently, as the screen time went up with eyes being clogged with all the content floating around, I got to know about this feeling which resided in me. I always had the gut feeling of what I’m doing isn’t just enough for me. I always wanted to take that extra leap of faith in myself […]
A Guide to Making a Doodle Poll
Today we’re going to teach you everything there is to know about Doodle Poll. In this guide to making a Doodle Poll you’ll learn everything you need to start, setup and invite users create a Doodle Poll. Guide to Making a Doodle Poll Not sure how to make a Doodle poll without missing a crucial step? […]
Even a Money Mindset Coach Needs an Occasional Reminder that There is Always Enough Money
One Dead Kenmore and More Money Shows Up
Your Will…
I'm not referring to the passive document used to determine how the wealth of the deceased is distributed
The Best Leadership Quotes and How to Apply Them
Leadership is a famously difficult duty. Whether you want to become the big shot or you’re already the boss, you’ve got work ahead of you. Let’s look at our most famous leaders and their motivating guidance. These inspiring leadership quotes are sure to illuminate your road ahead. Leadership is Learning While leadership styles vary, the core […]
Dr. Carla Marie Manly: “Why can’t you just stop being so sensitive?”
To thrive as a Highly Sensitive Person, I teach people that their sensitivity is much like having very fair skin. Those with very pale skin need a great deal of sunblock when they go out into the sun; it’s not good or bad, it’s just a fact of life. Those with darker skin often don’t […]
Ways to Find Happiness and Motivation in Quarantine. And Keeping it.
It’s Saturday, the weather is happiness temperature, I was waiting for the weekend since Tuesday, and yet I don’t want to get out of bed. I have every reason to feel good, but I feel neutral. I start scrolling my feed, and minutes turn into hours: meaningless grins and not a single benefit. Then the […]
5 Ways the Right Marketing Plan Can Help You Avoid Burnout
Stop Working For Your Content, Make Your Content Work For You...
Waiting for things to Grow
I grew up with my grandma in a house with a big garden. And most of my lessons, school and life I learnt here. When I was about 5-6 yrs old, I wanted something.. new bag or compass box..I can’t remember (interesting) .. I would keep pestering her several times a day…for the answer for […]
How to Lead Your Team With Compassion During the Pandemic
Tips to help leaders and CEOs communicate with their teams through the ups and downs of our current crisis
5 Ways to Experience Awe on a Wonder Walk
A fuzzy caterpillar crossed a sidewalk in front of me. Pausing to avoid stepping on it, I watched the tiny creature crawl. The caterpillar’s bold black and yellow stripes stood out against the white concrete as it wriggled past with surprising speed. It seemed to be moving with purpose and determination. Mesmerized, I felt as […]
Linn Tagesson: “Starting a company is not glamorous”
Starting a company is not glamorous. Be sure you know what you are getting yourself into. This is the truth that everyone needs to understand: starting your own business means fixing toilets, working 15 hours a day for 7 days a week, and making the wrong decisions many many times. In the end, the upsides […]
Here are the key challenges and scary facts confronting young people
Without a doubt, there will be more over-qualified job seekers and graduates going after fewer available job vacancies due mainly to automation and ageing population. As a result, more young people especially will increasingly be forced into spending more time in higher education.
Is Something Incredible About To Happen For You?
A change is coming, and it's big.
The Pandemic Purgatory
Thoughts about the pandemic from a health care worker.
How to Switch From a Fixed Mindset to a Growth Mindset
It all comes down to reframing how we see our setbacks along the way.
The Mask Dilemma: What to Say to People Who Aren’t Wearing Masks
No matter your approach, communicating with kindness and respect is crucial.
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...
Amy Rollo: “Highly sensitive people notice everything”
More empathy from everyone is needed. We know that almost 20 percent of the population is highly sensitive. This means, that society needs to do a better job understanding their peers. Instead of telling someone they shouldn’t feel a certain way, try responding with curiosity. For instance, ask, “help me understand why this matters so […]
Practicing Digital Minimalism in a Pandemic
We have both the good wolf and the bad wolf, the sage and the saboteur, the creator and the destroyer within us. This yin and yang is something that lies at the core of the human condition. So, it makes sense to address this duality and equip ourselves to better navigate it in these times of catastrophe and global crisis.
How to Create An Event Worth Going To
Since the shut down, the absence of events has either been a blessing or a curse. One thing is for sure, it’s made us rethink the ones we do by default. When we are allowed to gather once more, in small or bigger groups, events will need careful consideration.
What to do for more me-time?
Listen, Learn and let go
Life Un-Limited!
It's Time To Unleash Your Divine Potential On The World
Common Sleep Myths Busted
Written by Shea Morrison, Co-Founder of The Goodnight Co If you are looking to get more sleep, then it’s time to separate the fact from the fiction and look at busting some of the more common myths surrounding sleep. The reality is we are often the biggest culprits of our own sleep deprivation. We find […]
Neha Kesarwani: “It’s okay to not know everything”
When you are an executive in a successful company, people normally consider you a successful person. For me, personal success cannot be measured only by the success of the company but truly by how happy and joyful your employees and customers are with what you offer to them and to the world. As a part of […]
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 […]
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A month ago saying that running a company through the crisis caused by this pandemic has been hard would be an understatement. I’m sure this has been unchartered territory for most of us. I mean, most workplaces don’t even have work from home policies that they had to design from scratch. But after following steps […]
Dr. Usha Mantha New Book ‘How to Release Weight with Intermittent Fasting’
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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
US unemployment rate could rise to above 25% - Goldman Sachs
Analysts at Goldman Sachs now estimate the US unemployment rate could rise to above 25%. The jobless rate was previously forecasted to peak at 25%. Th
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Peeps above 1.09, but range play continues
EUR/USD is looking to begin the week on a positive note. The pair is currently trading at 1.0905, representing marginal gains on the day. However, des
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
Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD mildly heavy below $1,750, looks to US-China tension for clues
Gold prices drop to $1,731, print 0.20% loss, intraday low of $1,730.37, by the press time of Tokyo open on Monday.
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Portrays falling wedge on hourly chart below 1.2200
GBP/USD rises to 1.2191, up 0.15% on a day, during Monday’s Asian session. In doing so, the Cable pair extends its recoveries from Friday’s low of 1.2
New biomarkers to consider for SARS-CoV-2 vaccine
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have made new discoveries about how the immune system responds to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) that could be important to consider in vaccine research.
Heparin may stop SARS-CoV-2 infecting host cells
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have developed a new assay that can be used to assess the attachment of viruses to host cells and to test potential inhibitors of viral infection.
Coronavirus: Neville believes more Premier League players will drop out
Gary Neville is optimistic the Premier League will vote to restart the season in the near future, bu...
Atletico Madrid confirm Joao Felix knee injury
Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix could be set for a spell on the sidelines after sustaining an injury to...
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Arthur Wint should be more than a footnote to the Jamaican people
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Joe Hart eyeing move abroad to revive career but accepts 'I'm not going to Real Madrid'
Joe Hart understands he is unlikely to earn a move to a top club at the end of the season but is eag...
Coronavirus: Premier League clubs cleared for contact training by UK government
The United Kingdom government has given Premier League teams the green light for "close-contact" and...
Ultimate XI ODI Profile: Desmond Haynes
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Bodybuilder Dexter Simon grows clientele in the face of COVID-19 pandemic
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JOA lauds the late 'gentle giant' Dr Arthur Wint on his 100th birthday
The Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA) has paid a special tribute to the legendary track and field icon, Dr Arthur Wint on the anniversary of his birth, for his ‘historic and pioneering’ achievements a...
Moments in Time: The day Ian Bishop showed he was still a destroyer
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'Unbelievable' – Klopp's physically gifted Liverpool side hailed by Coles
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Premier League title gives Leicester 'stardom', says former boss O'Neill
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Coronavirus: Valverde and Madrid eager to fight for title after COVID-19 crisis
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West Indies paceman Gabriel pushing for involvement in England series
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Ultimate XI ODI Profile: Saeed Anwar
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Coronavirus: Ewing released from hospital and 'getting much better'
NBA icon Patrick Ewing has been discharged from hospital and is recovering well after contracting co...
The Miracle of Istanbul: How Liverpool's 2005 comeback unfolded
At half-time in the 2005 Champions League final, Liverpool appeared out for the count. A team that...
Guardiola had to make his stamp at Man City – Hart reflects on departure
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Elgar open to taking South Africa Test captaincy
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CWI could green-light England tour by Thursday
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First impressions are wrong half the time - Body-shaming athletes a poor start
When I told my friend I was dedicating this blog to footballers like him, right off the bat he knew what I meant. Fat footballers. Generally, fat means sluggish, lazy, slow and unskilled. Well, he’s n...
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
Federal judge rules Florida felons don't have to pay fines before registering to vote
A federal judge struck down a Florida law requiring felons in the state to pay all court fees and fines before voting.
Grocery prices start to soar
Experts have attributed this trend to the disruption in production and distribution during the lockdown. They also suggest that prices may continue to fluctuate in coming weeks, with no clarity on how the lockdown will be monitored in the days to come.
Work begins, but salons struggle to make the cut
According to him, even the number of customers has come down drastically due to lack of space inside the salon to maintain physical distance. Most of the salons have two to four work stations. As of now, salons can accept only two customers at a time.
Cops are a dog’s best friend
ACP Ninga Reddy Patil, who heads the city police dog squad, says strays were fed the same food cooked for the dog squad during the lockdown This one is guaranteed to melt your heart.
Up in the air
Since March 25, hundreds of planes were grounded at airports across India due to the ban imposed on flying. However, experts said during this period these aircraft were routinely inspected by the engineering and maintenance crew of their airlines.
Ragini Dwivedi reaches out to corona warriors
Ragini Dwivedi has been busy during the lockdown.
Family’s calls kept them going
Three guest workers survive on biscuits and water and cycle away non-stop to reach home There were times in their journey when they wanted to give up, but then a call from their family would give them.
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.
On its deathbed, tourism needs local touch to revive
As industry has no way to revive itself, state govt thinks of concepts that can make it get going As most sectors resume businesses following the easing of lockdown, tourism and hospitality sector is .
Go easy on the immunity booster pills, say doctors
People are making a beeline for Vitamin C tablets, but immunity is built by lifestyle changes and diet, say experts Ever since the Covid-19 pandemic broke out, there has been an increase in consumptio.
Woman in ICU after verbal harassment
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PROGRESO plus Taxes?
"As usual, taxpayers will bear the burden." Family breadwinners may be losing sleep as the extensive disruptions bought about by the pandemic forces our society to rethink the way we live and work. Millions of daily wage earners who suddenly lost their only means of livelihood are now struggling to provide basic sustenance to their dependents. Assistance from government and the private sector have been mobilized but cannot be sustained for too long.
Making roads biker-friendly
"Other countries have bicycle lanes to lower their carbon footprint, reduce pollution and promote a healthy lifestyle." It seems the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority had beaten the Department of Transportation to the draw in making major roads in Metro Manila friendlier to bikers.
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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.
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.
'Wholesome Meals Better Life' season 8 airs on CNN Philippines
After seven seasons that featured easy to prepare meals and refreshments, Wholesome Meals Better Life is back for its eighth season on CNN Philippines. Hosted by , together with chefs from the San Miguel Culinary Center, new recipes that are perfect for the family are shared weekdays at 7:30 a.m.. not only give its audience a step by step instruction on food preparation but it also gives suggestions of where to get the best ingredients they can use for the best meals and drinks. “For me, I think having the power to feed your family in a certain way is so empowering knowing what ingredients you actually put in, the dietary constraints a member of your family may have. And when you create something, even simple meals, it can already be a healthy meal for your family. It just adds a little bit more love and care and thought. I always like creating meals and it’s something that we can always do together,” host Christine Jacob-Sandejas said in an interview. Christine is joined by Chefs and. These culinary practitioners…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks NE Taiwan Monday morning
Epicenter was 46.7 km southeast of Yilan County
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U'khand Forest Dept releases report on conservation of plant species
U'khand Forest Dept releases report on conservation of plant species: The research wing of Uttarakhand Forest Department on Sunday released a report on the biggest successful conservation programme of plant species of the State.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com
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
Bihar, DoP join hands to home deliver Shahi lichi, Zardalu mango
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Maharashtra minister Ashok Chavan tests Covid-19 positive
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Afghan President orders to release 2,000 Taliban prisoners
Afghan President orders to release 2,000 Taliban prisoners: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday (local time) ordered a release of up to 2,000 Taliban fighters from prison, his spokesperson Sediq Sediqqi said.. Get all latest entertainment & viral stories on english.lokmat.com
Mexico's coronavirus toll rises to 68,620 cases, 7,394 deaths
MEXICO CITY — Mexican health officials onSunday reported 2,764 new cases of the novel coronavirus and 215deaths, bringing the totals to 68,620 and 7,394, respectively.
Watch classic EURO, Champions League and Europa League games on UEFA.tv
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Donald Trump Bars Travel From Brazil, A New Pandemic Hotspot
President Donald Trump on Sunday suspended travel from Brazil, which has emerged as a major new hotspot in the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said.
May 24, 1990: Edmonton Oilers win fifth Stanley Cup
The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Boston Bruins in five games to win their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years.
Lance Armstrong '30 for 30' documentary: What to know about the ESPN series on career, doping scandal
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Patriots might not see Jarrett Stidham as NFL ready: 'Brian Hoyer will be the starter'
A former New England linebacker is skeptical of Stidham's chances of starting the 2020 season under center.
Birthday Love: Karan Johar – Bollywood’s fashion storyteller
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The Cranberries' hit 'Zombie' named among list of Spotify's 'Top 50 Lockdown Songs'
THE CRANBERRIES’ iconic hit Zombie has been named on a list of the Top 50 most popular songs to listen to during lockdown. A total of 500 public Spotify lockdown playlists have been analysed as part of research commissioned by Delight Counselling, with some 31,562 songs sorted through as part of the study. Interestingly, the findings showed that 70% of the top 50 artists were male, 24% were female and just 6% were bands with both male and females. The Cranberries were among the latter, with the band’s 1994 hit Zombie coming in at a credible 17th on the countdown. The top 50 songs have ranked by the number of times they appeared in the public playlists. Advertisement In some instances, some songs appeared the same number of times, this resulted in a tie. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Bee Gees topped the list with their disco hit Stayin’ Alive, which featured on no fewer than 44 different lockdown playlists. Aside from The Cranberries, however, there was little in the way of an Irish presence on the list with the…
Gardai come to the rescue of Dublin fox found trapped in fencing during routine patrol
GARDAI CAME to the rescue of a stricken fox in Dublin over the weekend. While Garda officers are no strangers to people getting themselves into all kinds of bother on a night out, animals are an altogether different story. As a rule, foxes tend to keep well clear of humans – there’s a fair bit of history between the two sides. However, that wasn’t an option for one stricken Reynard over in Ballyfermot, Dublin. It was during a routine patrol of the area that officers were alerted to the animal’s plight. Advertisement Upon closer inspection, they found a fox completely stuck in a bit of metal fencing close to the roadside. The animal appeared to be in some distress too and, try as he might, was unable to get himself free. Thankfully, Gardai were on hand to deal with the situation. Recent weeks have seen the officers tasked with any number of duties aimed at helping people in the wider community and lifting spirits as a whole. This particular incident may have differed slightly, but the officers involved nevertheless…
Restarting public Masses early would ‘suffering and loss of life'
ANY REINSTATEMENT of public Masses ahead of schedule would be “grossly irresponsible”, a group representing Catholic Priests in Ireland has warned. Under the current government guidelines, public Masses are due to be reinstated on July 20, provided COVID-19 cases numbers in Ireland continue to decline. However, there have been calls among certain religious groups for Masses to be exempt from these rules and reopened earlier than planned. The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP), which represents more than 1,000 priests across Ireland, has condemned calls for public masses to be reinstated ahead of, warning that any early restart would “lead to loss of life”. In a statement issued over the weekend, the ACP hit out at those pushing for any early reopenings as "promoting their own self-serving and self-interested agendas". “In these circumstances, leaders in Irish society – not least the leaders of the Christian churches – will be expected to give a robust and responsible example,” the ACP said. Advertisement…
Tributes paid as Liverpool’s Bishop Malone succumbs to Covid-19
BISHOP Vincent Malone, the auxiliary bishop of Liverpool Archdiocese, has died after contracting coronavirus. He was admitted to the Royal Liverpool Hospital earlier this month but died on Monday, May 18. Tributes have been paid to the bishop, who was born in Liverpool. Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the leading Catholic prelate in England and Wales, lived alongside the bishop in the city "as a fairly young priest". He described Bishop Malone as having "endless patience" in his parish and ecclesiastical work, and always showing "unfailing courtesy with every person he met". The Archbishop of Liverpool Malcolm McMahon spoke of Bishop Malone’s “massive contribution to the life of the local church”. Advertisement A statement from the Archdiocese of Liverpool added: "It is with great sadness that the death is announced of the Right Reverend Vincent Malone, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of Liverpool and Titular Bishop of Abora. May he rest in peace." The bishop, ordained a priest in 1955, held many high posts, both academic…
'Our clubs may not survive' Calls for support fund to protect Irish sports organisations during pandemic
CONCERNS for the future of sporting organisations across Ireland have led to the call for a support fund to be established to see them through the coronavirus pandemic. The Federation of Irish Sport has called on the Government to create a Resilience Fund and set up a task force to ensure “the survival and reignition of sport organisations nationwide”. The Federation, whose members include the 81 National Governing Bodies and 29 Local Sports Partnerships that organise sport and physical activity in Ireland, issued a statement on behalf of those members this week - claiming the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have been devastating for them. “There has been no organised sport in Ireland for 10 weeks,” they said. “The stark reality is that the knock-on effects of Covid-19 financially for all sports organisations in the country are devastating.” Advertisement They explained: “Within the last week, we have seen a number of our major team sports talk publicly of losses up to 70 per cent of their turnover. “Unfortunately…
Irish nurse turned MP calls for joined-up healthcare approach to pandemic
AN IRISH MP who returned to nursing to support the battle against Covid-19 believes health and social care must become “one united front” to overcome the virus. Maria Caulfield, the Conservative MP for Lewes, returned to the NHS in March as a cancer nurse treating patients with Covid-19 at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Brompton. She had answered the appeal by Health Secretary Matt Hancock for former doctors and nurses to help support medical efforts during the coronavirus outbreak. Ms Caulfield, who was born in Wandsworth, London in 1973, to parents who came to Britain in the 1950s from counties Longford and Cork, has seen first-hand the need for a ‘joined-up’ social welfare system that would see both care homes and hospitals working in tandem. She told The Irish Post: “When the coronavirus crisis first hit, it was clear the NHS was going to come under huge pressure. Advertisement “I wanted to do my bit to help out. I still had my nursing registration and so I returned to my old hospital working on the wards.…
Footage of Leo Varadkar meeting friends and enjoying sun in Phoenix Park during lockdown sparks fury online
LEO VARADKAR has denied any breach of Ireland’s COVID-19 restrictions after pictures surfaced on social media of the Taoiseach meeting up with friends in Phoenix Park. Mr. Varadkar was photographed enjoying the sunshine with his partner Matthew Barrett and two other friends in the popular Dublin Park. Gardai can be seen walking near Mr. Varadkar’s group but do not appear to have been deployed to assist or support the Taoiseach in any way. The images, which were captured this past Sunday afternoon, have sparked debate online over whether the Taoiseach is in breach of the social distancing rules in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Under the government rules, groups of four are permitted to meet outside. Advertisement However, they are restricted from travelling further than 5km from their homes and groups must remain two metres apart from anyone they are not currently residing with. Phoenix Park is roughly eight kilometres from Mr. Varadkar’s apartment on Carpenterstown Road in the Dublin West constituency.…
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BEYOND LOCAL: The ways we've grown closer to co-workers during the coronavirus pandemic
Working from home means people see their co-workers in a different and more personal context, thus presenting the paradox of social distancing
Deal struck to dismantle blockades at Manitoba Hydro site, Indigenous group says
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RCMP facing ‘systemic sustainability challenges’ due to provincial policing role
Provinces, territories and municipalities pay anywhere from 70 to 90 per cent of the cost of the RCMP’s services
This Day in History - May 25
Today is the 146th day of 2020. There are 220 days left in the year.
Farmers use technology to boost sales
SCORES of farmers in Clarendon have been using locally developed technology platform
Young people form NGO to inspire other youth
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Aspirar JA, a non-governmental organisation based in Manch...
Desperate Indian girl bikes 745 miles home with disabled dad
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Call for financial safety net for vulnerable workers
WITH thousands left reeling from sudden layoffs and redundancies in Jamaica and across th...
Officials wrong to order deportation of Jamaican-born man, says US court
CONNECTICUT, United States (AP) — A federal appeals court has reversed a decision b...
To clean parks
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China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
BEIJING, China (AFP) — China said yesterday that relations with the United States w...
As US edges toward reopening, a mixed picture takes shape
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AFP) — Efforts across the United States to reopen th...
St Elizabeth teen braces for surgery
TREASURE BEACH, St Elizabeth — The family of 16-year-old Hampton School student Nit...
Business leaders urge caution on return-to-workplace approach
SOME business leaders are urging companies to examine their individual situation, and hav...
JN Group donates $1 million to assist elderly
THE work of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC) — the umbrella organisa...
Park and abide
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Thousands protest in Hong Kong over security law proposal
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Police fired tear gas and water cannons at thousands of Ho...
Health organisations say children under one at risk of diseases amid COVID-19
GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — Several health organisations are warning that children ...
Crown says why Sanja Elliott cannot be believed
THE $400-million Manchester Municipal Corporation (MPC) fraud trial ended on Friday, May ...
Why COVID-19 has not ravaged Miramar
THOUGH he had followed early news reports of a potentially dangerous virus affecting the ...
Student nurses detail struggles amid COVID-19
STUDENT nurses and midwives from the Caribbean School of Nursing (CSON), University of Te...
Is totalitarianism on the rise in the East?
We should distinguish between Orban’s rightfully penalized measures of ruling by decree and less stringent regulations meant to curb the unruliness of a class which has placed itself above the law.
To axe or not?
WHILE some companies have moved to cut staff amidst COVID-19's crushing impact on their o...
Business owners urged to adjust to survive
MANDEVILLE, Manchester — President of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce Kenisha Dw...
A hug for the Diaspora from the ancient Biblical site - Inside Israel
Hundreds of viewers participate in special live musical prayer held by Binyamin Regional Council due to the coronavirus pandemic crisis.
The Rabbinical 'We Are the World' - Jewish World
Watch: Rabbis worldwide sing together praying for health and well-being as coronavirus pandemic continues
Truth, with strings attached
Why would anyone want to find a proof that the Earth is flat? Why the effort?
COVID-19: neoliberalism is not going down without a fight
The fight that lies ahead may be the toughest one yet, as the beast is most dangerous when mortally wounded. To our advantage however, the cards have already been laid out on the table. Español
The nature of the threat: culpable ignorance and the humiliation of the Johnson Government in the COVID crisis
Lawrence Freedman’s preliminary account of scientific advice and political judgement hitherto in UK-policymaking during the pandemic, fails to take culpable ignorance into account. A reply.
Amazon France
Amazon is a company in expansion. Not only does it not pay proper taxes in France, but it knows how to use public money to its own benefit.
South Africa doctors fear spike in non-COVID-19 deaths
Health workers are worried that the focus on coronavirus will result in more deaths from the country’s usual killers – TB, HIV and diabetes.
COVID-19 reveals the inherent vindictiveness of migration detention
The COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the glaring injustices of the immigration detention system.
Mink pass coronavirus to humans in the Netherlands
At least two people have caught the coronavirus from mink in the Netherlands, in probably the first mink-to-human transmission cases. The risk of infection outside mink farms is "negligible," Dutch officials said.
Volkswagen scandal: Top German court rules automaker must pay 'dieselgate' compensation
Germany's top civil court has ruled against Volkswagen in the first case brought by a car owner against the automaker for emissions test cheating. The ruling sets a precedent for thousands more cases.
Denmark asks lovestruck travelers to show proof of romance
If you have a partner in Denmark, you might be allowed to visit them — but only if you show evidence of your relationship to the Danish police. The rule applies to travelers from Germany and the Scandinavian countries.
Hotels in Germany gradually get back to business
As Germany eases coronavirus restrictions, hotels in some states are starting to reopen. But hygiene rules will often remain in place, and hotel owners still expect huge losses.
WHO stops clinical test for malaria drug hydroxychloroquine
A peer-reviewed paper warning of the effects of hydroxychloroquine prompted the WHO to stop a clinical trial for the malaria drug. US President Donald Trump said he had taken the drug every day for two weeks.
Borussia Dortmund vs. Bayern Munich: What the Bundesliga powerhouses can learn from each other
The Bundesliga's top two are set to go head-to-head in what could be an early title-decider. In many respects, Bayern and Dortmund are in a different league, but they still have things to learn – even from each other.
Coronavirus: Experts warn of bioterrorism after pandemic
The Council of Europe has warned of a potential increase in the use of biological weapons, like viruses or bacterias, in a post-coronavirus world. Terrorists would not forget "lessons learned" during the pandemic.
Covid-19: Summer vacation away from the mainstream
Holidays are his profession: Publisher Michael Müller is one of the co-creators of a series of individual travel guides in Germany. We asked him what the prospects for summer holidays in 2020 might be.
REPORT: Antonio Brown Could Miss The Entire 2020 Season
Free-agent wide receiver Antonio Brown is coming off a 2019 campaign where he only got to suit up once for…
State OK's Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties to advance to Stage 2.5 economic recovery
SOUTHLAND (INT) San Bernardino and Orange counties have joined Riverside County in reopening their economies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) approved the revised request of each county to reopen more businesses under Governor Newsoms accelerated Phase 2. The revision was based on new criteria announced by the state. The following locations can now reopen in Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties: destination retail stores, including shopping malls and swap meets; dine-in restaurants; and schools with modifications. However, local health orders prohibiting primary schools for grades K-12 is still in effect until June 19th. Riverside County Supervisors Chairman V. Manuel Perez hailed the states approval under stage 2.5. We look forward to the state allowing more sectors of the economy to open in the coming days and weeks. San Bernardino County Supervisors Chairman Curt Hagman warned on Saturday This virus is still very present throughout our county…
COVID-19 patients treated with convalescent plasma
LOMA LINDA (INT) - Loma Linda University Health is currently treating eligible patients battling severe novel coronavirus (COVID-19) with convalescent plasma in hopes of boosting their ability to fight the virus. The patients are treated while in the hospital through a transfusion of serum containing virus-neutralizing antibodies, which were removed from a recovered individuals donated blood. Tait Stevens, MD, president of medical staff at Loma Linda University Medical Center, said some evidence shows that patients currently suffering from COVID-19 recover better if they receive plasma from those who have previously recovered. Stevens cited a study published in April that showed encouraging results from 10 severe adult cases who received the convalescent plasma, maintained or increased the antibodies and went on to recover. This study showed promising results, and we want to do everything we can to continue this fight against COVID-19, Stevens said. Rohith Mohan, MD, a second-year pediatric resident at Loma…
Riverside County COVID case count surpasses 7,000
RIVERSIDE (INT) Confirmed cases of the COVID-19 virus in Riverside County have surpassed 7,000. The countys death toll is at 292. Updated city-by-city figures released Monday show that there have been 1,218 cases in Riverside. Thirty percent of the countys deaths have occurred in Riverside. Figures for San Bernardino County were not updated Monday.
Waning days of May generate summer-like heat
SOUTHLAND - (INT) - A strong ridge of high pressure is building over California giving the Southland some pre-summer temperatures this week. The highest numbers will bring an Excessive Heat Warning to the deserts through Friday where highs in the Coachella Valley could approach 110. Triple digits are likely across the inland valleys. There is a sharp thermal transition between the deserts and the coast where a strong inversion may lead to some May Gray. A sea breeze and a shallow marine layer will cover the beaches. By Friday, look for a cut-off low to approach the coast helping to flatten the intense high pressure ridge. That should help spread cooling inland.
California faith-based organizations given go-ahead to open places of worship
INLAND EMPIRE (INT) Leaders of churches, temples, synagogues and mosques are considering reopening their places of worship after state officials issued guidance Monday to allow religious services throughout California. Services may begin immediately provided attendees are limited to 25 percent of normal room occupancy or 100 people, whichever is fewer. That could limit attendance at so-called mega-churches, but allow for reopening others with smaller congregations. Other guidelines issued by the state include: Conduct individual forehead temperature checks Strongly consider discontinuing singing or group recitations Implement social distancing measures Consider outside services Discourage sharing of items, handholding, touching or kissing of relics Disinfect common areas Consider disposable seat covers Install hand sanitizer dispensers Church leaders are urged to continue online services and activities, especially for the protection of those who are most at risk from COVID-19, including older…
Pain wrenched Cheri Armstrong from her slumber. "I just shot up out of bed"
SEATTLE - Pain wrenched Cheri Armstrong from her slumber. "I just shot up out of bed," said Armstrong, 69. "It wouldn't go away." She thought the squeeze radiating between her shoulders was a muscle cramp. She twisted, walked and paced for about five minutes before it subsided. Her husband, Richard Armstrong, urged her that April Saturday to go to the emergency room. "The last place I'm going is a COVID-19 hospital," Cheri Armstrong remembers telling him. The pain receded, only to spike sporadically over the next days - twinges of tightness. By Monday evening, though, it had worsened and migrated to her jaw. "We're going to the emergency room," Richard said. Doctors soon whisked her through tests and delivered the news Cheri suspected: She had suffered a heart attack. "Her artery was about 99% blocked," said Dr. Daniel Guerra, a cardiologist at MultiCare Pulse Heart Institute in Tacoma. "She was lucky she didn't have a big heart attack." Armstrong's story illustrates a growing concern. Beginning in March, public…
Memorial Day: Stay-home orders present challenges for veterans
SAN DIEGO - Stay-at-home orders enacted nationwide in March were seen as necessary, if unprecedented, as the spread of the novel coronavirus threatened to overwhelm hospitals. However, the wide societal shutdown also disrupted the support systems and coping routines of many veterans living with physical and mental health challenges, according to experts and veterans organizations. Stress and isolation are major issues - for some, those conditions can lead to thoughts of suicide. Dr. Neal Doran, who manages the suicide prevention team for the San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, said stress within the home and the loss of a work routine can be challenging for people living with mental health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder. "One big piece of it is not being able to get away from any disagreement (in the home)," he said. "There's no opportunity to step away and go do something else. Everybody's routine is disrupted." Shari Houser, director of the San Diego Steven A. Cohen Military Family…
Tennis: Georgian star Basilashvili charged with assaulting ex-wife
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Football: Werner bags hat-trick as Leipzig trounce Mainz
BERLIN: Timo Werner bagged a hat-trick as RB Leipzig thrashed Mainz 5-0 on Sunday (May 24) to climb back to third in the Bundesliga and keep their ...
Cycling: Italy's Ciccone wins Challenge of Stars climbers' event
STELVIO, Italy: Italian Giulio Ciccone won the climbers' event in a virtual cycling competition, the Challenge of Stars, on Sunday (May 24). The ...
Aston Martin's chief to leave as a part of shake-up
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Italy's Ciccone wins Challenge of Stars climbers' event
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Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions
Trump threatens to move Republican convention over COVID-19 restrictions
Nordic investors turn up heat on coal in climate campaign
Nordic investors turn up heat on coal in climate campaign
Dollar holds advantage as Hong Kong tensions test risk-wary investors
Dollar holds advantage as Hong Kong tensions test risk-wary investors
EU must present united front to shield pandemic-hit banks: regulator
EU must present united front to shield pandemic-hit banks: regulator
NASDAQ Awaits Other Indices To Follow Its Lead; V-Recovery In Place (For Now)
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French public lender raises 4.2 billion euros for fund to boost French firms
French public lender raises 4.2 billion euros for fund to boost French firms
Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations
Nissan says preparing to gradually restart Mexico operations
Mexico posts largest trade deficit on record as exports collapse
Mexico posts largest trade deficit on record as exports collapse
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French billionaires raise stakes in defence of publisher Lagardere
French billionaires raise stakes in defence of publisher Lagardere
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Some euro zone central banks need to do more, others less: ECB's Villeroy
Some euro zone central banks need to do more, others less: ECB's Villeroy
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Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Monday, May 25th
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Forex - Dollar Drifts Higher in Thin Trade as Hong Kong Flares up Again
Toyota prepping for gradual re-start in Mexico: spokesman
Toyota prepping for gradual re-start in Mexico: spokesman
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China says to take action if U.S. undermines its interests in Hong Kong
China says to take action if U.S. undermines its interests in Hong Kong
China firmly opposes latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang
China firmly opposes latest U.S. sanctions against Chinese firms over Xinjiang
Walmart's Mexico unit pays scaled-down tax of $358 million after government talks
Walmart's Mexico unit pays scaled-down tax of $358 million after government talks
Slump in consumption, exports push Germany into recession in first quarter
Slump in consumption, exports push Germany into recession in first quarter
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
Canada's banks to cement status as solid investments in a crisis
Canada's banks to cement status as solid investments in a crisis
WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining
WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 declining
Explainer: Emerging get-tough consensus among Trump's China advisers tested by Hong Kong debate
Explainer: Emerging get-tough consensus among Trump's China advisers tested by Hong Kong debate
EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget
EU eyes first face-to-face summit in months to haggle over budget
3 Reasons Bitcoin Will Ultimately Break Out To The Upside
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Toyota, Nissan and Honda gear up for Mexico reboot after COVID-19 lockdowns
Toyota, Nissan and Honda gear up for Mexico reboot after COVID-19 lockdowns
Australia gives companies a six-month break from earnings forecasts
Australia gives companies a six-month break from earnings forecasts
Virgin Australia lessors agree in principle to delay plane repossession: administrators
Virgin Australia lessors agree in principle to delay plane repossession: administrators
UBS announces global financing team
UBS announces global financing team
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Mexico can benefit from Chinese economic slowdown, Lopez Obrador says
Mexico can benefit from Chinese economic slowdown, Lopez Obrador says
Brazil still plans to privatize 43 airports through 2022: minister
Brazil still plans to privatize 43 airports through 2022: minister