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World Bank, ADB give USD 588 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus pandemic

World Bank, ADB give USD 588 million to Pakistan to fight coronavirus pandemic

3:53 pm March 20, 2020

Islamabad: The World Bank and the Asian Development Bank have committed to providing USD 588 million to Pakistan for its emergency response to fight the coronavirus and to address the socioeconomic impact of the pandemic, a media report said on Friday. Italy overtakes China with most virus deaths, California goes on lockdown According to an […]

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Mumbai airport handles 52 flights on Day 4

‘Stay put’ where you are: MEA to Indians abroad

11:42 pm March 19, 2020

New Delhi: Amid restrictions on the entry of passengers from various countries, the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday urged Indians stranded in various parts of the world to “stay put” and said Indian missions are trying their best to provide them support. Dammu Ravi, additional secretary MEA in charge of coordinating the efforts to […]

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Goa geared up to tackle COVID-19 third wave: CM

Coronavirus impact may render 3.8 cr people jobless in tourism, hospitality sector

11:22 pm March 19, 2020

New Delhi: The coronavirus impact could render 3.8 crore people jobless, which is around 70 per cent of the total workforce in the tourism and hospitality sector, according to a grouping. The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) also said there should be a support fund for twelve months to support basic […]

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One Indian suffering from coronavirus dies in Iran

10:26 pm March 19, 2020

New Delhi: The government on Thursday said one Indian who tested positive for coronavirus has died in Iran while the other citizens infected with the disease are being provided treatment and taken care of by the Iranian government. Corona outbreak: UP extends ‘shutdown’ till April 2 Noting that the virus tends to be more fatal […]

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Chinese students fleeing virus face uneasy reception back home

China reports no new domestic coronavirus cases for first time: NHC

7:34 pm March 19, 2020

Beijing: For the first time after the deadly coronavirus broke out about three months ago in Wuhan, China on Thursday said that no new domestic cases of the COVID-19 were confirmed, including in the virus’ epicentre, even as eight more fatalities have been reported, taking the death toll in the country to 3,245. China’s National […]

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