Day: April 14, 2020

China moves to block new virus flare-up on Russian border

4:36 pm April 14, 2020

Beijing: China is facing a new coronavirus flare-up along its remote northern border with Russia, far from the epicenter of Wuhan, where it has all but declared victory in the battle against the pandemic. The frontier has been sealed and emergency medical units rushed to the area to prevent travelers from bringing the virus back […]

Pakistan clerics warn govt against ban on religious congregations amidst coronavirus outbreak

4:35 pm April 14, 2020

Islamabad: A group of over 50 senior clerics in Pakistan has warned the government against the ban on religious congregations amidst the coronavirus outbreak and said the authorities should instead abide by religious norms and allow more worshippers in mosques to seek forgiveness from Allah. The government has banned prayer congregations of more than five […]

Disinfection tunnel installed at Gujarat HC entry gate

4:23 pm April 14, 2020

Ahmedabad: A mass ‘sanitising tunnel’ has been set up at the entry gate of the Gujarat High Court, as it prepares to constitute new benches from Wednesday to hear pending bail and detention matters. The court staff and officers will have to pass through the tunnel, a sort of disinfection chamber, before entering the building. […]

New Zealand PM wants employers to consider four-day work week to promote tourism

New Zealand PM says country appears over worst virus, but no time to let up vigilance

4:21 pm April 14, 2020

Wellington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Tuesday said the country appears to be over the worst of its coronavirus outbreak but it is no time to let up on strict lockdown measures. The country recorded just 17 new cases of the virus on Tuesday, bringing the total to 1,366. There were also four […]

PM Modi to interact with CMs on Thursday over COVID situation, vaccination drive

Lockdown extended till May 3: PM

4:20 pm April 14, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that the current lockdown will be extended till May 3, saying it is very necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the country. In a televised address to the nation, Modi said implementation of the lockdown will be strictly ensured in coming days […]