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India gifts 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal
28Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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India gifts 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal

The Ambassador of India to Nepal, Vinay M Kwatra has handed over 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Nepal Foreign Affairs Minister Pradeep Kumar Gyawali in meeting challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic."Ambassador Vinay M. Kwatra handed over 2,000 vials of Remdesivir to Foreign Affairs Minister of Nepal Pradeep Kumar Gyawali on behalf of the Government of India," Indian Embassy said in a release.It stated that the medicines are a part of the Indian government's ongoing assistance to its neighboring nation against the battle against COVID-19."It follows on earlier support extended to Nepal in the form of ICU ventilators on August 9, COVID-19 test kits (RT-PCR) on May 17, and essential medicines including Paracetamol and Hydroxychloroquine on April 22. As a close friend and neighbor, India ...
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J&K administration provides 8 more ventilators to Govt Medical College Baramulla
28Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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J&K administration provides 8 more ventilators to Govt Medical College Baramulla

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), the administration has provided eight more ventilators to the Government Medical College Baramulla, the nodal hospital treating coronavirus infected patients not only in the district but the entire North Kashmir.The procurement of the life-saving machines was facilitated some days back by the Jammu and Kashmir Medical Supplies Corporation Limited, a government undertaking entrusted with supplies of medical equipment to government hospitals.Other COVID-19 dedicated hospitals of the union territory (UT) have also been provided with more ventilators.The relatives of COVID-19 patients and the local municipal councilor appreciated this step taken by UT government as it will help the patients who were earlier suffering due to the shor...
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China’s launch of new satellite fails
27Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia, China

China’s launch of new satellite fails

As per reports, a Chinese satellite failed to enter the orbit due to reasons unknown.The optical remote-sensing satellite Jilin-1 Gaofen 02C, which was launched aboard the Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China failed to enter the preset orbit.Amateur footage of the apparent launch appeared on Chinese social media shortly after.The launch center said that some abnormal performance was identified during the rocket's flight.Chinese launches to low-Earth and Sun-synchronous orbits are usually confirmed successful within an hour of liftoff. State media provided official confirmation of the failure (Chinese) five hours after launch.The launcher was carrying the Jilin-1 Gaofen (‘high resolution’) 02C optical Earth observation satellite. The satelli...
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J&K: SherKashmir University introduces hail net system to protect high-density apples
27Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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J&K: SherKashmir University introduces hail net system to protect high-density apples

In the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the scientists of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) have introduced the 'Hail Net System' to protect high-density apples.The scientists and experts took another developmental step in the shape of introducing the Hail Net System aimed to protect the high-density apples."Hail Net System consists of support structure and plants and drip for every. These are the three basic principles necessary for every setup," Dr Khalid Mushtaq, Head Division of Fruit Sciences, SKUAST said.“This new system protects the orchards from the extreme climatic conditions and birds in the Union Territory. Anti-hail nets being used to protect the crop from damage caused by hailstorms. Also, it helps in saving crops from birds...
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I want to serve my country, says Rehana Bashir, first woman who cleared IAS from J&K’s Poonch
27Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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I want to serve my country, says Rehana Bashir, first woman who cleared IAS from J&K’s Poonch

An MBBS graduate and now the first woman from Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district in Salwah Village who has cracked the coveted civil service exams, Rehana Bashir says that she wants to be a part of the government and serve her country.She cleared the exam in her second attempt; she took the first exam in 2017. "It was not easy for me to take the stress, but my brother, who is already into administration, guided me. There were instances when I questioned myself about my decision, but friends and family members reminded me of my ultimate goal in life," she says.Rehana is an MBBS graduate from Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences. Her brother Amir Bashir is already working with the Indian Revenue Service (IRS).“While I was doing an internship in November 2016, I realized that I can s...
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Vande Bharat flights facilitated repatriation, outbound travel of over 16.25 lakh people
26Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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Vande Bharat flights facilitated repatriation, outbound travel of over 16.25 lakh people

Indian Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri said international flights under Vande Bharat Mission facilitated repatriation and outbound travel of more than 16.25 lakh people from different countries amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic."Mission of hope and happiness. International flights under Vande Bharat Mission, in addition to other modes, facilitate repatriation and outbound travel of more than 16.25 lakh people from different countries. We continue to reach out to more every day," Puri said in a tweet.According to the Ministry, 4,170 people returned on September 13, 2020.The Vande Bharat Mission started in early May to evacuate Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus-induced travel restrictions. Under the mission, more than 2.2 million passengers have been flown home.The A...
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India gifts consignment of disaster relief materials to Nepal
25Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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India gifts consignment of disaster relief materials to Nepal

India gifted to Nepal a consignment of disaster relief material including tents and plastic sheets after floods and landslide destroyed livelihoods and families in five districts of the Himalayan nation.The consignment was handed over by India's deputy envoy in Nepal, Namgya Khampa, to Chanda Chaudhary, Member of Parliament and President of the Nepal-India Women Friendship Society (NIWFS).“This gift is part of the Government of India's regular humanitarian assistance and disaster relief support to Nepal”, according to India mission to Nepal."The relief material includes tents and plastic sheets for distribution to flood and landslide affected families in five districts of Nepal," the mission said in the statement."In view of the recent destruction and loss of life caused by floods and land...
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1.77 lakh tourists visited Nepal in 8 months of 2020, Indians top list
25Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
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1.77 lakh tourists visited Nepal in 8 months of 2020, Indians top list

According to Nepal’s Department of Immigration (DOI), as many as 1,77,675 foreign tourists visited the country in the first eight months of 2020 and among them, Indian travelers topped the list despite the lockdown imposed in Nepal to curb the COVID-19 infection.In early January, a total of 16,800 Indians visited Nepal, 16,558 in February, 6,793 in March, two in April, seven in May, 26 in June, 41 in July and 23 in August, the DoI data said.In January, 65,983 tourists had visited the Himalayan nation while the figures soared to 77,064 in February. The numbers came down to 34,025 in March before the enforcement of nationwide COVID-19 lockdown that month.A total of 13 foreign nationals entered Nepal in April, out of which two were Indians, 30 in May, 100 in June, 195 in July and 265 in Augus...
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China appoints trade expert as new ambassador to Pakistan to help drive infrastructure development plan
23Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia, China

China appoints trade expert as new ambassador to Pakistan to help drive infrastructure development plan

In a bid to bring to life its multibillion-dollar infrastructure development partnership, China has appointed a trade specialist - with no formal experience as a diplomat - as its new ambassador to Pakistan.Nong Rong – the Communist Party secretary of the ethnic and religious affairs commission in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region – was named by the foreign ministry as the new ambassador to Pakistan.“Although Nong is not trained as a diplomat, he has experience in economic diplomacy with Southeast Asian countries,” said Wang Dehua, a South Asia specialist at the Shanghai Municipal Centre for International Studies.“The fact he headed the ethnic and religious affairs commission suggests he is capable of dealing with sensitive issues,” he said.One of Nong’s primary roles will be to promote...
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As FATF sword hangs over Pakistan, its army claims of killing 4 terrorists
23Oct mmBy Joe RodriguezNo Comments
Asia

As FATF sword hangs over Pakistan, its army claims of killing 4 terrorists

Ahead of the crucial Financial Action Task Force (FATF) meet, the Pakistani military has said that security forces have killed a terrorist commander along with three other terrorists in the Waziristan area of northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province."In a major breakthrough, terrorist commander Ihsan Ullah alias Ihsan Sanray along with three other terrorists (were) killed during an intelligence-based operation today (Sunday) in Ghariom, Shaktu near the inter-district boundary of North and South Waziristan tribal districts”, an army statement said.The military's media wing said Sanray masterminded numerous terrorist activities."More recently he was involved in planning and execution of terrorist attacks in Shaktu area which led to the martyrdom of several soldiers and officers including Lt ...
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