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NSW's first family-sized recovery pod shipping container arrives at Nambucca
With spirit forged in flame, the young Nambucca Valley family refuse to yield after the Kian Rd bushfire.
Children Day: Senator Uba Sani sends powerful message to Nigerian children
The lawmaker representing Kaduna Central, Senator Uba Sani, has said that Nigerian children are the pride of every nation in whom the hope for continuity lies.
BREAKING: We are working on guidelines for reopening of schools in Nigeria – Boss Mustapha
Boss Mustapha, the secretary to the Government of the Federation, has on Wednesday said guidelines for the reopening of schools in Nigeriawill eb shared by Federal Government soon. Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19,
'You just gotta forestall that': Fauci discourages churches from distributing communion
Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of President Trump's leading medical advisers on the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday said that Christians who distribute communion during services should refrain from doing so.
Diplomats adopt ingenious methods to get to designated workplaces
Many diplomats designated to new roles and stations utilized flights operated for repatriation to reach workplaces
More than 900 Indonesians, including 47 nurses, test positive for COVID-19 abroad
The Foreign Ministry revealed on Wednesday that 47 Indonesian nurses working overseas have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of Indonesians infected abroad to 928.
Tributes paid to ‘wonderful’ Suffolk headteacher after sudden death
Tributes have been paid to Jim Cleaver, the “wonderful” headteacher of Wells Hall Primary School in Great Cornard, who has died aged 50 after suffering a heart attack.
Many national parks, including Pacific Rim, start to open
More than half of Canada’s national parks — including Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim — are set to open for day use next week but Tofino’s mayor is urging non-residents to wait for direction from . . .
Memrise is an ideal tool for picking up casual conversational skills in 23 languages — right now you can get a premium subscription for 50% off
For those who find themselves with time to fill during a lockdown, learning a foreign language is a top aspirational activity, along with mastering sourdough starters and cultivating an herb garden.
Coronavirus tourism lockdowns hit Hawaii’s vacation rental industry hard in April | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Vacation rental accommodations, even the legal ones, were economically decimated in April amid COVID-19 fears and tourism lockdowns.
Motorsport UK aims to get back on track from July 4
LONDON: The governing body for motorsport in Britain aims to resume racing activities without spectators from July 4, it said on Wednesday. ...
No clear answers on reopening Ohio’s schools
Discussions about reopening Ohio’s schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic seem to raise more questions than answers. Even as Buckeye State businesses begin to reopen, the plan for schools remains fluid.
Memrise is an ideal tool for picking up casual conversational skills in 23 languages — right now you can get a premium subscription for 50% off, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Memrise is especially helpful for its conversational approach to learning languages and its ability to tailor lessons to speakers of several native languages.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Historic pay equity settlement imminent for teacher aides - Hipkins
The Ministry of Education and NZEI Te Riu Roa have agreed to settle the pay equity claim for teacher aides, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.
COVID-19: Mizoram Governor opens Raj Bhavan doors for stranded teachers
Breaking the protocols to help people in distress is fine, believes Mizoram Governor PS Sreedharan Pillai. This belief prompted the Governor to open the doors of Raj Bhavan for four teachers, who
Harvard readies for a different kind of celebration
Harvard’s graduation will look much different this year, but the University is preparing to take it in stride with a virtual celebration.
Lime says Calgarians use their scooters more than anywhere else in the world
After arriving in the downtown core last weekend for the second year, with each being used an average of seven times a day – which is more than triple the global average and double the next closest city.
Coronavirus: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds - Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds as part of her response to COVID-19. Minister of state for Health Mamora, made this known
Why schools cannot reopen yet, by FG - The Nation Nigeria
Schools cannot reopen yet despite agitation in some quarters to that effect, the Federal Government has declared.It said schools cannot reopen
Children’s Day: Presidency shares cute photos of Buhari playing with kids
Away from Nigerian politics, the presidency has shared some adorable photos of President Buhari interacting with kids as Nigeria marks Children's Day 2020.
COVID-19: FG considers dividing schools into morning, afternoon classes
The federal government says it is considering the reopening of schools across the country.
UT looks to hold commencement in fall
The University of Tennessee announced they would not be holding in-person commencement ceremonies in August, but would instead look to the possibility in the fall and spring of 2021
Regulators update health, safety directives for casino reopenings
As promised Tuesday at a Gaming Control Board workshop meeting, regulators have updated the health and safety policies for reopening casinos June 4.
iOS 14 concept envisions a bold use of widgets on the Home screen
A new concept envisions just how exciting widgets on the iOS 14 Home screen could be.
The very good HyperX Cloud MIX gaming headset is on sale for $130
A headset for both gaming and on-the-go audio.
As dry as a bone: Reservoir levels fall and our parks turn brown in driest May since Victorian time
The driest May in 124 years has only seen 1.25in (31.8mm) of rain fall on average across the UK this month, and forecasters say this is unlikely to increase in the final few days of May.
The Bentley Flying Spur Has The Best Back Seat In The Business
With the Mulsanne ending production, the 2020 Bentley Flying Spur will take over as the UK automaker's flag...
Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown
Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions
Filthy Rich: A Closer Look at Jeffrey Epstein's Homes Featured in the Documentary
Jeffrey Epstein owned at least six properties around the world, including two islands in the US Virgin Islands and a mansion in Palm Beach, FL.
Knut, Uasu want schools to remain shut until September
The two unions want the national exams be postponed to 2021.
Half of Americans fear they won’t get their pre-coronavirus body back, survey shows
Many Americans, stressed out and anxious amid the coronavirus pandemic, are turning to junk food, alcohol and more carbohydrates while most gyms still remain closed nationwide. At least 49 percent of them are worried that they'll never get their pre-lockdown body back, a new survey reveals.
Google Is Reportedly Slow Rolling Photos Ambient Mode For Android TV
Google is now starting to roll out support for Google Photos in Assistant's Ambient Mode for some Android TV platforms. The news comes following reports
The first batch of Sri Lankans leaves Doha in special repatriation flight
The first batch of Sri Lankans departed from Doha as part of a repatriation drive by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Qatar, yesterday. A total of 275 were onboard Srilankan Airlines flight UL 218 departed from Hamad International Airport.
Giant tipis create extra space for primary school as it prepares for return of children
A Suffolk events company is using two of its gigantic tipis to support a primary school as it prepares to welcome an increased number of children from June 1.
Foundation stone laid for DPIN
Foundation stone for Development of Pilgrimage Infrustructure in Nagaland (DPIN) was laid under PRASAD Scheme at Molungkimong village on May 16 by advisor of Tourism, Art and Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi along with minister for Higher Education, Technical Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along.
GBP/USD Price Analysis: Finds some support near 38.2% Fibo./descending channel confluence region
The GBP/USD pair stalled its overnight strong bullish momentum near the 50% Fibonacci level of the 1.2644-1.2076 recent downfall and witnessed a modes
Travel group says Australia-New Zealand bubble could open in September
A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.
Toronto officials to paint physical distancing circles in Trinity Bellwoods on Thursday; Ontario to take over management at five long-term care homes
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COVID-19 lockdown: Children from well-to-do families studying more than those from poorer homesteads
The closure of educational institutions in Uganda March 20 as one of the strategies to stop the spread of novel coronavirus saw over 15 million children sent back...
Defying pandemic, gay couples hold first marriages in Costa Rica
Marco Castillo and his boyfriend, Rodrigo Campos, waited just a few hours to take advantage of a new law in Costa Rica that made the country the first in Central America to allow same-sex marriage.
USD/CAD struggles near 2-1/2 month lows, just above mid-1.3700s
The USD/CAD pair traded with a mild negative bias through the early European session, with bears flirting with 2-1/2-month lows, just above mid-1.3700
IISc offers advanced certificate programme in digital healthcare online
Admissions to this course will start in July 2020. Application process has begun already to enrol the first cohort of 50 candidates. Interested can apply at - iisc.talentsprint.com.
KVSU assists students for online education
The introduction of online education system since COVID-19 lockdown has not been readily appreciated by all as many families do not have access to TV, phone or radio.
Universities across Tayside and Fife prepare to begin classes again in September
Universities across Tayside and Fife will begin the new educational year in September using a combination of online and face-to-face teaching.
COVID-19: The future of college is online
Continuation of virtual classes may be beneficial even after the coronavirus is over
Parents still not happy with South Gloucestershire SEND services - two years after damning report
"Too many children and young people with SEND are not achieving their full potential.”
Talk of the Town article leads to clean-up operation in Muirhevnamor - Talk of the Town
If you want something done, turn to Talk of the Town! That seems to be the message after a clean up got underway in Muirhevnamor yesterday, less than 24 hours after we highlighted illegal dumping in the area. On Monday we reported how residents of Road 2 and Crescent 1 had been trying to get...Read More→
Step inside Cath Kidston’s home and be inspired by the Queen of Print’s style
In her new book A Place Called Home, Cath shares her design inspiration as she gives readers a tour of her Gloucestershire home room by room.
Mexico hits new virus record of over 500 deaths reported in a day
Mexico’s health department has reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
Outdoor spaces and improved transport options - how a new east Manchester arena could lead on sustainability as well as boosting the economy
OVG aim to make the proposed new east Manchester arena the most sustainable in the UK
Marine researchers from Australia spot underwater ‘tornado’
We have a heard a lot many things about tornadoes. Seen them too, enough number of times in movies. Twister, Into the Storm, anyone?
Bali fights virus same way it attracts tourists – with local customs
Indonesia’s most popular tourist destination, Bali, has its local customs to thank for what officials tout as success in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, as the central government mulls reopening the resort island.
Fearing coronavirus, OFWs in Algeria ask PH gov’t to bring them home
At least 152 Filipinos working in construction sites remain stranded in the African country
Coatbridge care home's remorse over breach of Covid-19 social distancing rules
DJ's morale-boosting visit saw vulnerable residents dance together and share a microphone
A look at how provinces plan to emerge from COVID-19 shutdown
Provinces have been releasing plans for easing restrictions that were put in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.
How teachers, parents can maximise online classes – Tranter
Tranter, an information technology infrastructure service provider, has highlighted some of the steps that could help teachers, parents and
All expelled almajiris welcome to Zamfara - Governor
He said the decision followed "a careful study of almajiri system in the state which only needs to be integrated into western education for the purpose
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China’s aviation regulator.
Bihar Board Class 10 result: How to file for scrutiny? What is compartment exam?
BSEB 10th result: While 80.50 per cent have cleared the exam, over 2.89 lakh candidates have failed. An additional 1,019 will have to appear for the compartmental exam.
Contributions toward combating COVID-19
Churches, individuals and other social organisations have contributed towards COVID-19 fund and also to the quarantine centres with Bibles, gift packages and other essentials.
India Needs a Strategy to Exit Lockdown: Global Epidemiologist to former Opposition Congress Chief
New Delhi (Sputnik): Rahul Gandhi, the former head of India’s main opposition Congress Party, has been interacting with experts from several fields on the global...
How primary schools will look from June 1 as teachers section off classrooms and corridors – and kids will queue in pens
A PRIMARY school has revealed how classrooms will look from June 1 with children being dropped off into pens and sent home if they refuse to social distance. Pupils at Kingsholm church of England s…
UK Care Homes 'Were Left Brutally Exposed' To COVID-19 By The State, Social Care Provider Says
Many care providers are still not seeing 'any financial support to help them survive', a care sector representative tells Sputnik. This is despite the fact that local...
Schools in State likely to re-open on July 1
Mysore/Mysuru: After an abrupt end to the 2019-20 academic year following the COVID-19 induced nationwide lockdown, Schools across Karnataka are likely to re-open on July 1 for the new academic year (2020-21). Primary and Secondary Education Minister S. Suresh Kumar discussed the issue with the Department officials at a meeting held in the State capital...
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
China to loosen flight restrictions after outcry from stranded citizens
Starting June 2020, the number of permitted flights in China will nearly triple to 407 per week
Googlers can start returning to work July 6, but on limited basis
Search giant Google will start welcoming employees back to offers beginning July 6 but on a volunteer and limited basis.
Ukraine's FM Kuleba plans to visit Hungary in late May
Relations between the two countries slid to a chill after the Ukrainian parliament in 2017 passed a new education law, which Hungary says treads on minority rights – the claim Ukraine has been steadily refuting.
The chemical messenger that controls flower power
The dazzling floral displays of early spring are starting to draw to a close. But wily gardeners know that they can keep plants in flower for longer by removing fruit and seeds as soon as they form.
The challenges we face in getting our children back to school
Qaisra Shahraz, of WeStandTogether, says parents face an anxious time as schools start to reopen
Some countries are offering to pay tourists to visit after coronavirus
With flights grounded and borders closed amid the coronavirus pandemic, several countries are offering to pay tourists to visit once the crisis is over, according to a report. In Italy, travelers to
After row over paid quarantine, Kerala mulls changes
Chief minister Vijayan under fire for making Keralites pay for 7-day quarantine
Avoid The After School Rush
Bus, trains and ferries in Auckland are having to cope with increased demand particularly at the end of the school day while still operating on reduced capacity.
Covid-19: CBSE students who moved amid lockdown can take Class 10, Class 12 exams from new location
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal said the students should contact their schools to inform them about where they wish to take the exams.
Valuation of Plus Two answer papers begins
Due safety precautions taken in view of COVID 19 pandemic
Local Lockdowns to be Introduced in UK for Future Coronavirus ‘Flare Ups’
Health Secretary Matt Hancock revealed stricter social distancing measures could be introduced in certain areas in the future as part of the NHS "test and trace" system...
Which? launches new way to report delays to your flight refund
A number of customers have been waiting weeks for a flight refund
AUD/USD plummets to session lows, further below 0.6600 mark
The AUD/USD pair extended its sharp intraday pullback from the highest level since mid-March and dropped to fresh session lows, below the 0.6600 mark
29 of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
Minister of Environment Jonathan Wilkinson says 29 of the 48 national parks will open for day use, and there will be access to washrooms.
Government mulling on online teaching for PUC
Mysore/Mysuru: In a significant move in taking online education to all levels of higher education, the State Government on Tuesday resolved to continue with the system as a new normal in higher education. Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa at a review meeting of the Higher Education Department at Bengaluru yesterday directed officials to extend the current online...
The original Google Home is 'no longer available' in the company's US store
Google's original Home speaker is listed as 'no longer available' in the official US store, prompting questions about its future.
Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest
Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gard
Government Rubbishes Rumors That Schools Will Open On 1 June
Government Rubbishes Schools Opening On 1 June Rumor. The government has denied claims that schools will be opened on the the 1st of June.
Chinese students from Mysuru to fly back to their homeland
University of Mysore to hold examination for the 90-plus students pursuing MS courses in June to facilitate their emigration in special flights
Skullcandy releases four new headphones with built-in Tile trackers
The four newest earbuds from Skullcandy all have advanced Tile tracking features, all while looking like the perfect accessory for Snap's Spectacles.
How To Create Or Join Messenger Rooms On Instagram
As of last week, Messenger Rooms are also available on Instagram. Here is how to create or join a Messenger Room video chat session on the platform.
Nyali School Management Accused Of Embezzling Funds As School Runs Bankrupt
The Nyali School is now allegedly bankrupt and forcing parents to pay second term fees in full a year after buying school buses at an exaggerated prices, Kahawa Tungu can reveal.Sources in the sch
USD/CAD recovers early lost ground, turns neutral around 1.3770-75 region
The USD/CAD pair has managed to rebound around 40 pips from daily swing lows and was last seen trading nearly unchanged for the day, comfortably above
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic
Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.
Japan Plans Possible Flight Subsidies to Boost Tourism When/If Any Form of Normal Returns
Japan's tourism chiefs have revealed a quite staggering yet entirely believable modern statistic, showing that incoming tourism during the month of April fell by... go on, have a guess... 99.9 per cent. That left a mere 2,900 overseas travellers entering the country for a massively ill-advised and no doubt quite bizarre holiday during the month.
RNLI boss urges Government to restrict access to beaches until lifeguards return
Local RNLI crews were called out several times over the Bank Holiday weekend to rescue people in trouble along North Somerset coast
Teens are getting into their dream schools as colleges dip into their waitlists during the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Experts say some students are reluctant to commit to schools, and a drop in enrollment could force schools to dive deep into their waitlists.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Unique West Kootenay all-season resort proposal breaks from tradition
First steps in the development of a unique mountain resort that blends the convenience of a typical winter mountain resort with accessibility to undeveloped
The Kasa 3-Way Smart Switch Works With Google Assistant & Alexa, Now Just $40
Amazon has the Kasa 3-Way Smart Switch on sale right now for just $40. That is going to get you two of these smart switches, which is going to allow you
Grandma in tears as she sees her children for the first time since lockdown began
There were emotional scenes as 90-year-old Margaret was able to see her son John Yeoman, 62, and his 63-year-old wife Denise during a visit at Eothen care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside
NJ high school swimmers petition governor to reopen pools: We need an answer 'as soon as possible'
Two New Jersey high school swimmers reacted on “Fox & Friends” to the fact that the petition they created asking Gov. Phil Murphy to reopen pools for competitive swimmers garnered thousands of signatures, saying they are “amazed” and “so thankful.”
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging transportation for migrant labourers
Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Wednesday lauded actor Sonu Sood for helping stranded migrant labourers to return to their native places.
More than half of Scotland’s coronavirus deaths last week were in care homes, new figures show
More than half of coronavirus deaths in Scotland last week occurred in care homes, latest figures have shown.
Disney World Aims to Reopen on July 11
Disney is taking a more cautious approach to reopening than its rival theme parks.
Government issues fresh rules for inter-State travel
14-day quarantine mandatory for all travellers including Defence, Railway, ISRO and medical professionals In Mysuru, six hotels with 266 rooms reserved for facility quarantine; free accommodation at Morarji School Bengaluru/Mysuru: The Karnataka Government has tightened restrictions to those who are coming from high-risk States. At the same time, it has decided to allow commercial activities...
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors June 1
More than half of Canada's national parks - including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia - are to reopen next week.
People Coming in Goa are not Required to be Quarantined: CM Pramod Sawant -
The Goa government has changed its Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for people entering the state. People entering the state through
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before summer holidays
It was previously announced that all primary school pupils in England should be able to go back to school for a month before the summer break began in July and August
IH advice on school safety
Students haven't physically been in classrooms since spring break, but now the B.C. Restart Plan is in motion, in-class learning will resume next week.
Karnataka to re-open Temples from June 1
To take final decision after Centre’s guidelines Bengaluru: The Karnataka Government yesterday said Temples in the State could be re-opened from June 1. The final decision, however, will be taken after the Centre releases its guidelines once the fourth phase of the lockdown is over on May 31. Temples in Karnataka have been closed for...
Delhi farmer buys flight tickets worth Rs 68,000 to send 10 workers back home
Pappan Singh, a mushroom farmer in Delhi's Tigipur village, who is helping rewrite the migrant narrative. He has booked tickets worth Rs 68,000 for 10 of his workers to return to Bihar.
Children’s Day: Girl-child education must be sustained – Aisha Buhari
Kayode Oyero Aisha Buhari, wife of the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has urged children in the country to take online learning seriously. She stated this on Wednesday whi...
Pediatricians urge efforts to offset COVID-19 impacts on children from low-income households
The COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the social, educational and health care disparities already plaguing the nearly 40 million Americans the U.S. Census Bureau estimates are living in poverty.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Mexico sets new record with 501 coronavirus deaths in a day
Mexico's health department reported 501 deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, a new one-day high and the first time the figure exceeded 500.
Netizens get creative with Photoshop after HKU appeared to crop activist Edward Leung out of a photo
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) posted a strangely cropped photo Tuesday night that some say deliberately cut localist activist Edward Leung out—prompting netizens to get creative with Photoshop skills of their own Upon news that Macau casino...
Summer camps in Charlotte preparing for ‘new normal’ this season
Governor Cooper said summer camps can take place, as long as camp directors follow safety guidelines.
Coronavirus update: Air India staff on board Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests positive
According to the District Public Relations Office, the man arrived on May 25 by a domestic flight at the Sahnewal Airport. However, test results of 10 of his co-passengers have come negative
Study shows high prevalence of vaping in U.S. schools
Vaping is most heavily concentrated in U.S. schools with a higher proportion of white students, schools in the South and West, and schools where more students smoke cigarettes, a new University of Michigan study shows.
CMCO: Four-in-a-car rule dropped – vehicles now allowed to have passengers according to capacity
From today, drivers will be allowed to have the permissible number of passengers according to the capacity of their respective vehicles. This was revealed
COVID-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
Most viruses and other germs do not spread easily on flights, the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has said in its COVID-19 guidelines which do not recommend following social
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer.
When Will Schools, Colleges Reopen? Read Government's Plan Here
"No such decision taken by MHA. All Educational institutions are still prohibited to open, throughout the country (sic)," the spokesperson tweeted.
Out of legal options, Vijay Mallya may seek asylum in UK
The beleaguered businessman's team of lawyers had been working on the asylum route as a last resort.
Gold Price Analysis: Bounce from sub-4H 200-SMA has stalled
Gold's overnight drop below the 4-hour chart 200-candle simple moving average (SMA) was short-lived, possibly due to US-China tensions. Technical char
Brazil daily virus deaths again top 1,000
The country now has confirmed a total of 24,512 deaths, according to health ministry figures.
Covid-19: Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says report
As a result of coronavirus pandemic, air traffic inside the US has come to a near halt. Air traffic is said to be down to about 90 per cent.
Brazil coronavirus deaths could surpass 125,000 by August: US study
BRASILIA: As Brazil's daily COVID-19 death rate climbs to the highest in the world, a University of Washington study is warning its total death ...
Housing estates and hospitals 'will be put under local lockdowns to contain flare-ups'
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said that places where there is a spike in new infections could be made to go back into lockdown - meaning schools and businesses would have to close again
Blackstone risks paying damages in dispute with Italy's RCS
Milan's Arbitral Tribunal has judged that the contracts over the sale of Italy's RCS headquarters to Blackstone in 2013 were valid but found ...
During corona, overseas students prefer to be in Israel
With colleges worldwide worried about falling admissions due to Covid-19, Israeli universities have seen a heartening uptick in international interest.
Manchester United fans change their mind on 2020/21 home shirt as new design is 'leaked'
A fresh leak has seemingly revealed the final design for next season's Manchester United shirt.
Tether Continues Tear as its Daily Crypto Transactions Reach Record Levels
Controversial crypto stablecoin Tether continues at full speed ahead as recent data shows its daily transactions are the highest they have ever been.
AUD/USD trades with modest losses, just below mid-0.6600s
The AUD/USD pair edged lower on Wednesday and retreated further below mid-0.6600s, eroding a part of the previous day's strong positive move to 2-1/2-
GBP/USD: Supported but with no room to rise – OCBC
The GBP got a leg higher as BoE’s Haldane provided support for the pound after saying a rate cut to negative is not imminent, forcing the market cut b
Call for all Fife children under five to be offered additional funded year at nursery
A Fife councillor has called for all children under five to be offered an additional year of funded nursery provision.
Parents thank council for postponing Abernyte school closure
Abernyte Primary School's parent council have thanked council bosses for keeping their school open for at least another year.
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hong Kong public high school students began attending classes on Wednesday, part of a phased reopening after the financial hub successfully tackled its coronavirus outbreak. Hundreds of secondar...
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the ‘new normal’
A shiny suit and a flashy car used to be the essential tools for estate agents, but now you are more likely to see them with hand sanitizer and a pair of latex gloves.
Lockdown plight: Labourers who sold goats for a flight ticket will finally fly home
IndiGo has agreed to help the three to fly from Mumbai after their flight was cancelled.
MAI to fly its fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon on May 29
Myanmar Airways International (MIA) is flying relief flights to evacuate its citizens in foreign countries and now it is planning the fifth relief flight between Incheon and Yangon for Myanmar citizens over the world, sources said.
USD/JPY on the defensive around mid-107.00s, below 50-DMA
The USD/JPY pair extended its sideways consolidative price action on Wednesday and remained confined in a narrow trading band around mid-107.00s. The
Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft
Flight data recorder has been recovered by officials
Confusion still prevails, 357 passengers arrive in Chandigarh
A total of 357 domestic passengers arrived at the airport on different flights and 257 passengers departed from the airport till 6 pm.
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal'
As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Classic car fans opting for new wheels instead of holidays
Motoring enthusiasts would rather a new car to a trip away.
South Korea reports biggest spike in coronavirus cases in 49 days
South Korea reported the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases in 49 days on Wednesday, as one of the country's largest e-commerce companies battled an outbreak linked to a now-closed logistics facility.
The best Android and iOS educational Apps for kids under 7 – Techjaja
During lockdown we need to keep our kids busy both in and out of the house. There may be countless educational apps for kids
More testing as aged-care staff get coronavirus
Staff and residents at an aged care centre in Melbourne's inner east are undergoing further testing for COVID-19 after two workers at the facility contracted the virus.
Global Jewish leaders meet in videoconference to address community needs after coronavirus - Jewish World
Jewish Agency and Israeli Diaspora Ministry host online roundtable discussion with Jewish leaders from around the world on the coronavirus.
Ingenia puts funding boost to work
The owner of affordable housing communities buys two assets, and expects its holiday parks to get a boost as restrictions lift.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
Buenos Aires: Jewish bride, groom and rabbi arrested at wedding - Foreign Affairs
Eight people, including the bride, groom, and officiating rabbi, arrested at Jewish wedding in Argentina.
Schools likely to re-open from July 1 in Karnataka
Karnataka Schools re-open: After announcing dates for SSLC examinations in Karnataka to be held in June
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school
Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.
Mixed reaction from spiritual leaders to relaxed rules for religious gatherings
Religious leaders are aware of the dangers - 'we don't want our churches to be gateways to the grave,' said one.
Details expected soon on reopening of schools
DAILY calls between head teachers, the Education Department and teaching unions are continuing during this week’s scheduled half-term break in a bid to identify a way of safely reopening schools in June.
81% of parents ‘would not have travelled for lockdown emergency childcare’
Almost a quarter of people said they had been in similar circumstances to Dominic Cummings but had chosen to stay put.
How one year's HSC results can help a whole school
Teachers at Concord High School use HSC results to pinpoint where students struggled and make sure it doesn't happen again.
IGNOU extends date of submitting assignments for term-end exams till 15 June, tests likely to be conducted in July
The student evaluation division of the university released a notice on 22 May (Friday) stating that the students can submit the assignments online for all Academic Programmes of IGNOU for the TEE, June 2020 till 15 June.
Hotels in Bali brace for travel-restriction relaxation, 'new normal'
The deputy chairman of the Bali Hotel General Managers Association (IHGMA), Ketut Swabawa, said it was necessary to build a thorough new normal ecosystem before travel restrictions could be relaxed.
TSW partners with IIT – Ropar to launch a brand new online course in AI & DL
Education News: Artificial Intelligence AI has undoubtedly been the technology story of recent times, and it doesn't look like the excitement is going to wear off any
Classic car fans opting for new wheels instead of holidays
Motoring enthusiasts would rather a new car to a trip away.
Using trousers to cover faces, making offers through the window and virtual viewings – here are some ways British homebuyers are figuring out the 'new normal', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - As the UK eases restrictions for estate transactions, participants must navigate a new world of PPE and social distancing during the process.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
COVID-19 shows need for long-term-care reform but solve crisis first, Trudeau says
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expects to have a comprehensive conversation with Canada's premiers about immediate and long-term reforms of the coun
Rome Colosseum to reopen in June after coronavirus kept it closed for months
Italy’s Colosseum Archaeological Park in Rome (PArCo) announced Tuesday it will reopen to the public on June 1 after having been closed for three months due to coronavirus restrictions. There are
Manish Sisodia asks school principals to chalk out micro-plan for reopening of educational institutions
Sisodia, who is also the Education Minister, said there cannot be a common plan for reopening all schools as the context of every school is different.
US first country to report 100,000 coronavirus deaths
The United States has surpassed the grim milestone of 100,000 coronavirus deaths.
Legal opposition to opening schools on hold, pending gazetting by Angie Motshekga
Sentiments shared by concerned parents included that ‘the education department is sending our children into a deadly storm; our children are better at home than at schools where they are exposed to the coronavirus and schools should resume when the peak is over’.
Wedding video company allegedly creates website to mock customer who sought refund after bride-to-be died
A videography company is being accused of denying a refund to a Colorado man whose bride-to-be died in a car crash and then taking out a website in the man’s name to mock him.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s ‘corona-free’ corner
PODGORICA, May 28 — Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks hotel staff have been raking...
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv
Super 30 fame Anand Kumar, CSC to tutor rural students for IIT-JEE for Re 1
Noted mathematician Kumar will develop a course module online to train students from weak financial backgrounds for the Indian Institute of Technology-Joint Entrance Examination (IIT-JEE).
Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship on Jun 2
SINGAPORE: Catholic churches will not reopen for private worship during Phase 1 after Singapore exits its "circuit breaker" period, the Archbishop ...
COVID-19 Informer: Boris Johnson still in hot water, US passes 100,000 coronavirus deaths
Our COVID-19 Informer will keep you up to date with everything you need to know today.
New Jersey hits testing benchmark, plans stronger contact tracing next month
“We are far better equipped to deal with a second wave than we … were for the first wave,” said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday.
CMS parents question new, earlier start date of school
Parents voiced frustration on the CMS Facebook page, concerned about their planned vacations and the inconsistency of the new calendar. CMS would start school on 17 and then the next week they would be out of school doing remote learning.
COVID-19: Kogi finally joins the list as Nigeria records 389 cases — highest daily toll
Exactly three months after the index COVID-19 case in Nigeria, the country has had its highest daily toll ever, and with Kogi state recording its first two cases. An Italian
'Trans-Tasman bubble' between Australia and New Zealand could open in September
A travel industry group working to establish a 'Trans-Tasman bubble' says it will present a plan to both governments early next month and eyes flights resuming as early as September.
WTI slips below $32.00 after huge API build joined trade/political tension
WTI fails to carry the pullback from $32.00 while taking a U-turn from $32.50 to currently around $32.30 amid the initial Asian session on Thursday. W
Refrain from running regular trains for a month: States to Centre
State governments, including Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have told the Centre that resumption of passenger rail service would lead to a further increase in Covid-19 cases.
Premier Horgan wants B.C. residents to come to Interior for cherry season this summer
Since it is unlikely international tourist travel will be allowed any time soon, B.C. Premier John Horgan is encouraging residents to travel closer to home,
Disney Proposes Opening Orlando Theme Parks Beginning July 11
The Disney World theme park and resort have been closed since March 14
Three subcontractors working on App State campus test positive for COVID-19
Health officials confirmed that three subcontractors working on the Appalachian State University campus tested positive for the coronavirus.
How To Make It Safe To Fly The Friendly Skies Again
The airline industry has been particularly pummeled by the global pandemic as consumers sheltering in place have eschewed both domestic and overseas air travel.
Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system
Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.
Kolkata Metro Railway to start trial run of trains for maintenance
Preparations have begun for restarting metro services in the city with stress on maintaining social distancing at stations and inside the trains
Peru reports record daily surge in virus cases
Peru on Tuesday recorded nearly 5,800 new cases of the coronavirus, its highest 24-hour surge, bringing the number of people infected in the country to almost 130,000, the health ministry said.
Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...
Man in India who sold his goats for airline tickets will finally fly home
IndiGo, India’s biggest airline, has agreed to help a migrant laborer and two others fly home from Mumbai after an earlier flight he paid for by selling family livestock was canceled.
COVID-19 lockdown: Tourism ministry extends validity of approval, classification of hotels till June end
Due to the postponement of inspection work and application scrutiny during the lockdown period, it has decided to allow six months' relaxation or extension to all categories of tour operators.
A touring Bolivian orchestra is stranded in a German castle surrounded by 23 packs of wolves
Earlier this spring, more than 20 members of Orquesta Experimental de Instrumentos Nativos pan flute orchestra left their homes in Bolivia and embarked on a European tour. They arrived in Germany o…
Mamata petitions PM against 'whimsical' scheduling of Shramik trains
India News: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee sought PM Modi's intervention on Wednesday in the alleged "whimsical" functioning of the railways in sending Shramik Sp
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
KNUT Boss Sossion Piles Pressure On Magoha To Postpone KCSE, KCPE Exams To 2021
The Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary-General Wilson Sossion now wants the Ministry of Education to consider postponing national exams to next year over the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pa
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Dominic Cummings’ name blocked by Twitter anti-porn filters
Boris Johnson aide’s name falls foul of digital censors.
Walt Disney World Reveals Plans To Reopen Theme Parks In July!
The Walt Disney World Resort is getting ready to reopen!
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume
Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.
Poor and black ‘invisible cyclists’ need to be part of post-pandemic transport planning too
Low-income and minority groups are often reliant on cheaper modes of transport, but many find cycling to work problematic.
School buses may stay idle
Parents who choose to send their children back to school next week may have to find a different way to get them to and from class.
Candidates who cannot return to school may appear for CBSE board exam in their home district: HRD Minister
There are many students who were residing in hostels and other accommodations away from home returned to their families after a nationwide lockdown was announced on March 25.
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Shrewsbury Food Hub benefits from college donations
Boxes of surplus food and toiletries from the empty bedrooms of a Shropshire college have been distributed to Shrewsbury Food Hub.
Students can appear for CBSE board exams from city they are in: HRD Minister
To enable this, students will have to give the details of their current status. By the first week of June, students will be informed about their exam centre, he had added. The minister also congratulated students and wished them luck for their board exams.
Schools minister can't say whether all primary pupils will be back before summer
Nick Gibb told the Education Select Committee the final decision on when pupils return will be made by the science
We did not coerce government into allowing places of worship to open - SACC
The South African Council of Churches has rubbished claims that it coerced the government into allowing places of worship to reopen under Level 3 of the Covid-19 lockdown.
US priest who founded Knights of Columbus to be beatified
The founder of the Knights of Columbus, the influential U.S.-based lay Catholic organization, is moving a step closer to possible sainthood. Pope Francis has approved a miracle attributed to the intercession of the Rev. Michael McGivney, a Connecticut priest who died at age 38 of pneumonia in 1890 during
Fake tweet portrays Rahul Gandhi suggesting odd-even method to reopen schools
A screenshot of a tweet supposedly put out by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is doing the rounds on social media. “Schools and colleges should reopen from 1st June on odd/even basis. Odd days teachers will
Locked down working mothers do bulk of childcare and housework
Researchers warned that "there is a risk of reversing some of the progress made in narrowing the gender wage gap over recent decades" because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 repatriation: 800 Indian pregnant women, 850 patients fly from UAE
A total of 6,500 Indians have flown back home so far
Overseas travel inches closer to an arrival date
Australia's international travel ban could be lifted within weeks, with a draft plan for the proposed trans-Tasman bubble just days away from consideration.
Music websites ban for schoolchildren issued 4G dongles
Children given 4G dongles to access online learning will not be able to download and listen to rapper Eminem or rock giants Guns N’ Roses.
Arabian Sea to soon host twin low-pressure areas
Monsoon building in right earnest
Germany, Vietnam, and New Zealand have reopened schools. Here’s what the US can learn.
Some students are even administering coronavirus tests on themselves.
GBP/USD refreshes session lows, retreats nearly 100 pips from daily swing high
The GBP/USD pair retreated nearly 100 pips from the daily swing high and refreshed session lows, around mid-1.2100s in the last hour. The emergence of
China to loosen flight restrictions
China will loosen a cap on flights into the country that was imposed to block coronavirus infections from abroad, authorities said Wednesday, after fierce criticism from citizens stranded abroad. ...
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be ...
Senate President celebrates Nigerian children on Children’s Day
President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children's Day.
Researchers conduct research to better understand why young adults choose to move to rural Montana
It's common to hear about young adults choosing not to live in rural Montana, but what often goes undiscussed are the reasons young adults do choose to move to rural parts of the state, according to Montana ...
Men do over an hour less unpaid labour a day than women in lockdown, study shows
The figures also found time spent on childcare has risen by more than a third during the lockdown.
Ontario taking over management of five long-term care homes following scathing military report
The Ontario government is taking over the management of five additional long-term care homes following a scathing military report detailing what the premier called “gut-wrenching” conditions in the facilities.
Open University lessons for teachers as school moves to cyberspace
Teachers have been accessing their own online lessons to help them teach Powys youngsters in cyberspace.
Cummings was wrong – but his actions won’t get people going back to shops
Dominic Cummings is an arrogant, out-of-touch fool who should have apologised to the country and handed in his resignation to the Prime Minister by 10am on Saturday morning.
As states reopen, tensions flare between the rule followers and rule breakers
The divide transcends partisan bickering. Some people really do recoil at the imposition of strict rules, while others become anxious when rules aren't followed.
China hits back at call in Belgian parliament for COVID-19 inquiry
Chinese ambassador to Belgium, Cao Zhongming, hit back at attempts to ‘stigmatize’ China over the outbreak.
Gold slips below $1700 mark, over 2-week low
Gold dropped to fresh two-week lows in the last hour, with bears now looking to extend the downward trajectory further below the $1700 mark. A combina
Governor Udom Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to stay off activities that can ruin their future
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, has sent his felicitations to the children of the State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebrations, calling on the shun tendencies that could ruin their future.
Maharashtra Governor lauds Sonu Sood for arranging safe transport, eatables for migrants
Actor Sonu Sood responded stating the Governor's appreciation has inspired him to work harder in future.
Minimising health risks under Covid – is easing the ban on alcohol the right move?
The Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in South Africa (SAAPA SA) would have preferred to see the ban on both liquor and tobacco continue under Level 3. Second best would have been for the ban on liquor to remain and that on tobacco to be lifted.
China Is An Abrahamic Power Without A Moral Compass; It Cannot Succeed
China is pursuing power without principle. It must be shown its place.
Mamata Banerjee seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains to WB
The state's infrastructure is 'stretched to its limit' following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan, she said, adding that West Bengal can receive very few trains carrying migrant workers on a daily basis as of now. The state considers the ferrying of a large number of migrant workers by the railways as a big pr
Motorsport UK aims to get back on track from July 4
LONDON (Reuters) - The governing body for motorsport in Britain aims to resume racing activities without spectators from July 4, it said on Wednesday.
National airlines need government aid to survive
National airlines will largely depend on domestic flights to grow because international flights are expected to remain severely restricted until a COVID-19 vaccine is available.
Oxford to Resume Face-to-Face Classes as Leading Universities Move online.
The UK's leading universities are looking at ways to continue their daily responsibilities as the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country. While...
Coronavirus lockdown | CBSE students can shift exam venues
They can write the Class 10 & 12 exams in their current district, says HRD Minister
Corona Relief For Hospitality Industry: Validity Of Approval, Classification Of Hotels Extended Until June-End
This breather, however, comes with certain riders such as approvals expiring during the lockdown period, among others
UK's Frost: EU has a lot on its plate right now
The European Union has a lot on its plate right now and it's important they keep enough focus on Brexit negotiations and do not relegate them, the UK'
Passenger on Alliance Air's Delhi-Ludhiana flight tests Covid-19 positive
According to the spokesperson, there were 36 passengers and five crew members in the flight.
China to increase international flights if virus under control: regulator
BEIJING (Reuters) - China’s aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media China News reported on Wednesday, citing the agency’s deputy director, Li Jian.
Nepal postpones scheduled discussion on constitutional amendment to update map
Kathmandu: The discussion to amend Nepal's constitution to update the country's map, earlier slated for Wednesday, now has been taken out of schedule. Nepal's House of Representatives was scheduled...
EUR/GBP clings to gains near daily tops, still below mid-0.8900s
The shared currency caught some fresh bids in the last hour and lifted the EUR/GBP cross to daily tops, around the 0.8935 region. The cross stalled it
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.
NZD/USD trades at fresh multi-month highs above 0.6200
The NZD/USD pair gained nearly 100 pips on Tuesday boosted by the risk rally and the selling pressure surrounding the greenback. The pair stretched hi
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
Andhra Pradesh natives happy to return home
The first domestic flight landed at Vijayawada airport from Chennai with 79 passengers
DeVos Would Send Millions of Federal Dollars to Private Schools
Secretary of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is planning to funnel tens of millions of dollars of federal coronavirus aid to private schools, most of which have religious affiliations.
Coronavirus: States to clear operation of international flights
Stranded passengers told to register with Indian missions, download Aarogya Setu App
I want to be a part of any tournament where Knight Riders have a team: Sunil Narine
The West Indian who turned 32 on Tuesday, has been playing for KKR since 2012.
State issues strict new child care facility requirements to cope with COVID-19 threat | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
State officials released strict new guidelines Tuesday for Hawaii child care facilities that are operating now or plan to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, and also announced $11.9 million grant funding to try to stabilize and support child care operators.
WTI attempts a bounce above $34 mark ahead of API data
WTI (July futures on Nymex) witnessed a quick bounce from daily lows of 33.52 and regained the 34 handle in the last hour, now consolidating above the
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has been flooded with tens of thousands of social media comments criticising it and the Chinese government for the small number of flight options to bring home the people stranded overseas.
‘I’d rather face the virus than let the people die of hunger’: NTT governor to reopen tourist destinations on June 15
The governor of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) says he would rather face the coronavirus rather than letting his citizens die of hunger, as his administration announces that tourist destinations in the province will begin reopening on June 15 “As...
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
The waterway separates Denmark from Sweden, Greta’s home country.
Work-from-home emergence prompts rethink on designs, project locations
Developers are redesigning their projects prompted by buyers' emerging needs as a result of working from home.
Lexington bar under fire after video surfaces showing large crowd inside
A Lexington bar is under fire, after a video surfaced showing large crowds gathering inside.
4 more COVID-19 carriers recorded in Quezon
LUCENA CITY -- Three more carriers of the deadly coronavirus desease (CIVID-19) were recorded in Quezon province bringing the total number of confirmed cases to eighty nine (89).
Bible Verse Speaking Against Wearing 'Religious Mask' Gets Attention After Pope's Public Mass
On Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a mass blessing for the first time in three months; the move that was both supported and criticised by many in relation to existing...
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
South Africa's churches and other places of worship can reopen their doors from June, but will be limited to 50 people, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday as coronavirus lockdown rules are further eased.
Doctor and nurse who cancelled wedding due to Covid-19 get married in the hospital where they work
A nurse and doctor who had to cancel their wedding because of the Covid-19 pandemic have tied the knot in the hospital where they both work.
Writer Perumal Murugan on how the pandemic has affected Tamil literature
He is seeing an upsurge of online literary magazines; even the chiefly print ones have gone completely online in the last two months
Data shows men travel 48% more than women in face of COVID-19
According to the findings, since the lockdown began on 23 March, men have largely travelled further from home than women. Both men and women started to become more...
Lockdown 4.0: Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh junks rumours, says there will be no Army in Mumbai, Pune
Some rumour are doing round the Internet that CM Uddhav Thackeray might be releasing control and the city is going to be under Army. Now, the rumors have been scraped by Maharashtra Home Minister.
Locust swarms headed towards Delhi; crops threatened in many states
Higher than normal temperatures have helped locusts spread more rapidly in different parts of the states
Bihar Board class 10th result: Farmer’s son from Rohtas village tops matric exam, aspires to get into IIT
Himanshu scored 96.20 per cent and said the key to cracking any exam is consistency. He said that most students start preparing for exams only in the last few months. He suggested students to be consistent in efforts to be clear about concepts.
Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP/USD bulls paused near 50% Fibo
Flying further up with free-roaming fish? While Brits are closely following the latest developments around Dominic Cummings – the special adviser at D
Google Provides $1,000 USD Allowance to Employees Working From Home
To put towards computers and office furniture.
Brazil leads daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped ...
Need for immunization program to prevent future outbreaks cited
THE chairperson of the House committee on health on Wednesday reaffirmed her stand on mandatory immunization amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to prevent future outbreaks from happening.
Care home opens up for socially-distanced visits
For the first time in weeks, relatives could see their loved ones face-to-face in the garden of a care home in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside.
The Amazon Cloud Cam is down to its best price yet while supplies last
This 1080p HD indoor security camera notifies your phone anytime motion is detected and includes a video clip of what happened. You can check in to view the live stream via app at any time and even ask Alexa to stream it on select Amazon devices. It also works with Amazon Key.
Rapid coronavirus test closer to market thanks to industry partnership
The portable testing device can carry out six highly accurate tests every 30 minutes, and quickly determine if someone has Covid-19.
The original Google Home is no longer available on the Google Store — is a successor on the way?
I/O 2016 feels like an eternity ago. It was a simpler time when Google didn't know what it would call Android N, Daydream was new, Allo had just launched,
Greta Thunberg hits out at Denmark for pumping wastewater into Oresund Strait
Swedish teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg lashed out at the Danish capital because Copenhagen has for the last six years pumped large amounts of wastewater into the strait separating Sweden and Denmark.
Over 16,000 virus tests conducted daily, will ramp up capacity: Ashok Gehlot
The Rajasthan authorities are conducting over 16,000 coronavirus tests daily and the capacity will be ramped up with the establishment of more laboratories in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot
The echo of migrant footfalls and the silence on policy
There are four things that need to be done in the country in the wake of the pandemic crisis
UWI relaxes entry requirements for students amid COVID displacements
Amid the displacement caused by the coronavirus, the University of the West Indies (UWI) will be moving to relax the entry requirements for new students for the upcoming academic year, which begins in September. The Gleaner has learned that...
USD/JPY traders weigh a massive cocktail of mostly toxic risks
Uncertainty is playing out and USD/JPY is in focus. Markets are caught between prospects of the global economy opening-up and the downside risks of se
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin on May 28
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
Bajaj Chetak design patent registered in Europe
Bajaj had applied to register the design patent for its Chetak e-scooter in February 2020 at EUIPO in a bid to stop plagiarism. Click to know more.
Will go ahead with English medium: Jagan
The next step is Class 7, says Chief Minister
Flights to Kolkata from Mumbai to begin today
No flights to Chennai, Goa till May 31
France's daily coronavirus data paves way for further lockdown easing
PARIS (Reuters) - France’s coronavirus death toll rose by less than 100 for the seventh day running on Wednesday while the number of confirmed cases climbed only modestly, according to data which indicated the worst of the pandemic could be over for the country for now.
India: CBSE students can give exams in home states
They will be permitted to write exams in the district where they currently are: Minister
Publicise WhatsApp numbers of shopkeepers, avoid complete shutdown, Bombay HC tells authorities
The petitioner told the court the authorities had announced a complete shutdown in containment zones from May 15 to May 20, causing inconvenience to both the consumers and shopkeepers selling essential goods.
How Animal Crossing: New Horizons villagers actually move out
The mystery has been somewhat solved, but it’s still up to chance
It is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing works, Hancock says
By tracking infected people and isolating their contacts, the national lockdown could be replaced with individual isolation, Matt Hancock said.
With test results delayed, it is a longer stay at quarantine centre for many
Besides financial implications, they all have complaints about poor facilities
Rajasthan takes action against 1300 for violating quarantine norms
Of the 1,306 people who breached the regulations, 604 were sent to institutional-quarantine from home-quarantine, while 702 were either served with notices, penalties or were booked.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
PTF team reports low testing capacity, inadequate personnel in Cross River - Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics
Findings from the Presidential Task Force team’s visit to Cross River state shows that the state has low capacity to test for COVID-19.
Saudi Arabia to open two new airports
Al Jouf and Arar airports ready to be operational from Sunday 31
Cyprus to pay holiday costs of tourists infected with coronavirus
The government has said it would pay for accommodation, medicine and food for patients and their families if you become unwell when it reopens its borders next month
Matawalle urges parents to educate children
Governor .Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara state has urged parents and guardians in the state to use available resources and
PGCIL Recruitment 2020: Jobs alert for Power Grid Corporation vacancies; check application details
PGCIL or Power Grid Corporation of India Limited is a Maharatna company which falls under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
CAN, NSCIA, NCDC, PTF discuss guidelines to re-open religious centres
Following pressure from religious leaders to re-open places of worship, the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN), Nigeria Supreme Council...
Boris Johnson denies any plan to move NHS Covid-19 patients into care homes
Mr Johnson denied there had been a ‘concerted effort to move people out of NHS beds into care homes’.
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force on Wednesday, the company said in a statement.
Oregon family’s public vote for new house color goes viral
There’s no place like home, so it all should be just right. One Oregon family is dazed that a public vote for the new paint color of their house went viral on social media, with more than 2,000
‘Colleges, varsities should not insist on exam fee’
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has urged colleges and universities not to insist on payment of semester or examination fee by students.The advisory, issued on Wednesday, comes in the wake of g
Vijay Mallya’s extradition delayed, speculation mounts over his application for asylum
India Business News: Vijay Mallya’s extradition has been delayed and it could be months before he is brought back to India. It is understood that the UK home office has de
Need to make learning more interesting during isolation: Experts
Specialists in Oman’s education sector and psychologists have asked for lessons to be made more interesting, so that students will be more encouraged to study during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges
With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike
FG considers morning, afternoon classes in reopening of schools
Amid coronavirus pandemic, the federal government says it is considering morning, afternoon classes over school reopening. This was disclosed by Emeka Nwajiuba.
Students can give board exams in states they are stuck amid lockdown: Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Students appearing for the pending CBSE Class 10 & 12 examinations can do so from their current place of residence, instead of traveling back to their boarding schools several hundreds of kilometers
No end term exams for current and previous semesters: Kashmir University
In a significant decision, the University of Kashmir, in view of COVID-19 pandemic, has decided that there will be no end term exams for the current
UGC drops online content fee proposal
Under the scheme, universities were to be asked to pay to Centre’s e-content platform 15% of their collections
Pending Class 10, 12 Board exams: Students who moved to a different place can appear there, says HRD Minister
Pending Class 10 & 12 Board exams: The CBSE will issue a notification to clear out the modalities for registration for such requests, Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.
FG dismisses claim of schools resuming on June 8
Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, has dismissed reports that schools nationwide will be reopened for academic activities on Monday, June 8. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba who spoke at the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 today May
Kano abolishes Almajiri system - The Nation Nigeria
Kano Governor Abdullahi Ganduje on Wednesday formerly announced abolishment of traditional Almajiri system of education in the state.
Paid lodging may soon be an option for transit passengers at Chennai aiport
Government considering setting up facility where they can stay during layovers
e-pass for returnees from enclaves
The government’s portal to issue e-passes to returnees from other States/overseas has now included the listing of the enclaves of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam paving the way for potential returnees from t
2 more test positive for SARS-CoV-2 in Ernakulam
While one is an Abu Dhabi returnee, the other travelled by train from New Delhi
Your weather update: Cold snap continues with temperatures staying below 20°C
The South African Weather Service has advised of mostly cold weather across the country on Thursday as temperatures continue to stay below 20°C.
Homeschool organization says public schools are blocking parents from withdrawing kids
Parents in several states across the country are "shocked" at being told they can't withdraw their children from public school, the largest legal organization for homeschool families in the United States told Fox News.
Universities and commercial partners team up to develop new COVID -19 test kit
A new COVID -19 test kit, which can detect the presence of the virus in six different individuals simultaneously in under 30 minutes, is one step closer to coming to market following a partnership deal with leading electronic, robotics, and software companies.
Another 209 dead from coronavirus across the UK
NHS England today recorded 183 more deaths in hospitals. Across all settings, Scotland announced 13 more deaths, Wales had 11 and Northern Ireland had two.
State may take liberal stance on quarantine cost of NoRKs
This may put to rest the political row triggered by the Opposition over COVID-19 containment
US COVID-19 death toll nears 100,000: What does a number mean?
America's official coronavirus death toll has almost reached 100,000, according to the John Hopkins University tally.
8 Haredim Arrested in Buenos Aires Wedding
The groom and bride, their parents and the rabbi who conducted the chupah – all Haredi Jews – were arrested.
M&S announce permanent closure of Nottingham city centre store
Staff will transfer to the other city centre store
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying
South African Airways (SAA) aims to resume domestic flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June as lockdown restrictions aimed at ...
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
India's covid-19 fatality rate is 2.86%, as against the world average of 6.36 per cent, the ministry said..The country has been registering new cases in excess of 6,000 daily since the past six days
Motorsport UK aims to resume racing activities from 4 July without spectators
Motorsport UK suspended all its events throughout the country from March to the end of June due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cyprus pledges to cover medical costs for tourists if they catch coronavirus on vacation
NICOSIA, Cyprus — Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained
2 Corps members who met during NYSC in Plateau state, set to wed this Saturday (photos)
Two Corps members who met at the NYSC orientation camp in Plateau state sre set to wed this Saturday, May 30. In a statement announcing the wedding of the two corps members, Felicia Haruna from Kaduna
BBMP prepared to handle monsoon, claims civic chief
Civic body is monitoring places that have a history of flooding and water-logging
ANOTHER testing shambles: Health chiefs ban public from buying the same antibody test they are rolling out for NHS workers
Britain's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has 'asked' companies to stop providing at-home antibody tests after spotting them online.
JTA head hits back at ‘bitter’ Pembroke Hall principal
Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Owen Speid has fired back at a public rebuke from Principal of Pembroke Hall High, Reverend Claude Ellis, saying the school leader is ‘bitter’ and should focus on fixing problems at...
Education Ministry to Offer 18-Day Summer Camp Program, July 14 – August 6
This will significantly reduce the financial burden of their parents and reduce gaps in Israeli society.
Open airports, Rep tells FG
Kayode Oyero A member of the House of Representatives, Akinola Alabi, has urged the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 to open the country
Not a flight of fancy | Delhi farmer buys plane tickets to send 10 migrant workers to Bihar
He would also drop all the workers in his vehicles at the IGI Airport early on May 28, while following social-distancing norms.
Hundreds of Muslims gather in Ikea car park to mark Eid with social distancing
Around 800 Muslims prayed in the large outdoor space to celebrate Eid and the end of Ramadan.
Inside Matthew Wolfenden and Charley Webb's fabulous family home including jacuzzi
Despite moving eight times in eight years, real life Emmerdale couple Matthew and Charley now feel they can stay put for a while
No need to attend pre-marriage course during CMCO in Kedah, says MB
ALOR SETAR, May 27 — Muslim couples who intend to tie the knot during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) period in Kedah need not attend a pre-marriage course as required previously. Mentri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor said a couple would normally be required to attend a pre-marriage...
Visits to domestic abuse website increase by nearly 1,000% in lockdown
Charity Refuge wants victims to know 'you are not alone' and help is available 24/7.
Bigfoot Is Selling His California Home, According to a Creative Real Estate Listing
In an effort to stand out, the sellers of this California Redwoods home held a Bigfoot photo shoot showing off the property.
CBSE students can give Class 10 and Class 12 board exams from home district, says HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal
HRD minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Wednesday said students who have moved back to their hometowns due to nationwide coronavirus lockdown can appear for their remaining CBSE Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations 2020 from their home districts
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Coronavirus lockdown: Kerala to open liquor shops from tomorrow
The Kerala government has lauched the BevQ mobile app for virtual queue management of the liquor sale.
‘Portal or Narnia’: Netizens ask after cat disappears into priest’s robes during live sermon
People on social media commented how calmly the priest handled the situation, with many commenting that it must have happened before numerous times.
Sonu Sood’s reply to man who sought his help to meet girlfriend wins the internet
People have been lauding the Simmba actor for everything he has done to help stranded migrants reach home. But Sonu Sood has also been receiving some unusual requests for which he had witty replies.
Surprise: Another Research Study Tries to Tie Fox News to Coronavirus Deaths
The National Bureau of Economic Research has completed a new academic study which concluded that watching Fox News during the coronavirus pandemic just might kill you, or at least put you in danger. Researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago concluded that Fox News convinced an alarming number of viewers to ignore social distancing guidelines.
South Africa to reopen places of worship June 1 — despite recording highest COVID-19 cases on the continent
Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa's president, says places of worship will reopen as from June 1, but under stern restrictions to prevent the further spread of
Denmark residents sue over laws for dismantling 'ghettos'
STOCKHOLM — A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighbourhoods designated as “ghettos,” arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD at $1,700 again [Video]
With broad risk appetite turning positive in recent sessions, we have seen gold slipping lower. The positive near term outlook been gradually replaced
Coronavirus: Health authorities warn against returning to offices too soon
The ACT deputy chief health officer says people should still work from home where possible
Xbox Family Settings App will help parents manage their childrens’ gaming
Xbox has released a new Xbox Family Settings App for Android and iOS that will allow patents to help manage the gaming time of their children.
Blizzard releases 4K World of Warcraft backgrounds for new and classic areas
I can map out most of World of Warcraft, from the Vanilla era to the present, in my head. Some zones are more memorable than others, but I've spent so much time in that world that it's like a second home to me. That's partially why the...
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening
Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Bulls await a sustained move beyond 200-day SMA
The EUR/USD pair rallied nearly 100 pips from an intraday low level of 1.0934 and jumped to the highest level since early April. Bulls, however, strug
Arizona leaders write letter to care facilities asking for COVID-19 info
Four Arizona representatives sent letters to nursing facilities Tuesday, asking them to independently provide coronavirus case information.
We can't return to business as usual: Aboriginal voices critical to child protection
Exhaustive reviews stress the importance of self-determination, yet the NSW government has cut funding to a crucial voice for Indigenous families.
Special KLM flight brings home 276 Indians from Netherlands
On June 8, another batch of stranded Indians will be sent home by a special Air India flight from Amsterdam to New Delhi as part of the second leg of the 'Vande Bharat Mission'.
School campus upgrades, new primary school in Tampines North delayed by COVID-19
SINGAPORE: Infrastructure projects at some schools have been delayed by safe distancing measures designed to contain the spread of COVID-19, the ...
Braddon Northbourne Flats site on the market again, a year after failed sale
The 15,607-square-metre site of the former Northbourne Flats public housing in Braddon will be auctioned next month.
Disrupted home renovations will get priority to resume: Lawrence Wong
Home owners whose renovation works were disrupted will be given priority to restart in phase one of the post-circuit breaker period, said Minister for National Development Lawrence Wong yesterday. The Government will consider allowing new home renovation projects to proceed...
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal -- or face a virus resurgence.
Allow reopening of religious places: Yediyurappa appeals to Centre
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting that Karnataka be allowed to reopen temples, mosques, churches and other religious places.
Building The Bubble: Demand For Trans-Tasman Travel Soaring
Research conducted in both New Zealand and Australia by leading market research agency Opinion Compare, shows the desire of both countries to travel to respective countries is surging. An online survey of nationally representative samples in both countries (n=522 in New Zealand, n=504 in Australia) showed high intention and desire for Trans-Tasman travel.
TV lessons for govt school students in Bihar, parents cite no interaction
According to the parents of several students, a major drawback of this model is that it is non-interactive and the content is basic
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
Google to reopen offices from July 6, will give employees working from home Rs 75K allowance
The tech giant will reopen at 10% of their capacity, and is targetting 30% in its offices by September.
Jurong sees two more spots listed as places visited by people infected
The Health Ministry has named the wet market at Block 963 Jurong West Street 91 and FairPrice Xtra in Jurong Point as public places visited by people with Covid-19 for more than 30 minutes when they were infectious. It added these two spots to Jurong Point's FairPrice...
Engineer faces discipline over Langford residential projects
An engineer involved in four residential projects in Langford is facing discipline for accepting jobs for which he lacked sufficient training or experience. A decision by the association of . . .
WTI stays below $34.50, prints mild losses in Asia
WTI slips from the daily high to $34.20, down 0.23% on a day, while heading into the European session on Wednesday. The barrel of black gold recently
Unacademy to Conduct Free Scholarship Test
India's Biggest Scholarship Test for IIT JEE, NEET UG and Foundation – curated for 9th to 12th standard students
More than 130 homes approved for £50m Beeston Square development
It includes an eight screen cinema, 132 homes and space for a number of restaurants and bars
Commentary: Despite stiffer competition, Zoom is ahead of the pack
It’s not just Zoom’s popularity and use that has increased during COVID-19, the company’s share price has surged too, says Adrian Tan.
Students likely to get credits for online courses
Bid to salvage academic year hit by COVID
South African places of worship to reopen from June
Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people
Caution grows in ruling coalition about September start to school year
The revised system had been proposed to allow students to make up for delays in their tuition caused by prolonged school closures during the virus crisis.
Hopes raised people could soon meet with friends and family again
Plans are being put together
Cancellations continue, blame it on low passenger load factor
Officials said the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi handled around 277 flights on Tuesday, 100 short of its estimated figure.
Saudi Arabia to end virus curfew next month
But the kingdom is yet to make any announcement about Haj.
Coronavirus in Mizoram: 168 churches offer halls to be used as quarantine facility
Of these, 1,940 people are quarantined at government designated facilities, 414 at church halls, 163 placed under home quarantine and seven others are lodged at hotel on their own expense
Crisis causes a rethink on CBD office space
Those organisations that can offer their staff flexible working arrangements will have a competitive advantage in attracting better talent,
Returning students to see smaller class sizes, strict health measures
One-way corridors, exterior doors used by set groups and the optional wearing of masks are some of the things that Greater Victoria School District students can expect if they choose to return to . . .
National parks reopening
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to reopen June 1.
After-school sector wants free care extended over winter holidays
While schools have resumed full-time teaching, the out-of-school-hours sector is unsure how many families will still need its services
IndiGo to help man who sold his goats to buy flight tickets
In Mumbai, a migrant labourer family sold three goats to buy air tickets but the flight got cancelled.IndiGo said it has now booked tickets for the workers at no extra charge
World coronavirus death toll tops 350,000
More than 350,000 deaths from the new coronavirus have been recorded worldwide since it first appeared in China in December, according to a tally compiled by AFP from official sources as of this morning.
First-time buyers who'd 'never done DIY' give the 1960s time-warp home they bought 'on a whim' a stunning £50,000 makeover - and now it's worth £65,000 more than they paid
Rosie Potter and Jacob Flurry from Bristol, had no plans to buy until they spotted 1960s Twin Trees. After realising it was still on the market months after they viewed it, they put in a 'cheeky' offer.
Pakistan will not stand by and let another Gujarat happen: Qureshi
FM reiterates Islamabad's commitment against anti-Muslim sentiments in India
Fired Australian’s story reveals why Boris Johnson really backs under-fire adviser
Why hasn't Boris Johnson sacked Dominic Cummings? The answer may lie with a young Australian aide by the name of James McGrath.
Nottingham students to strike against 'immoral' rent payments for unused accommodation
The students feel it is 'worth the risk' of legal action
'Religious services can resume, but with restrictions'
Religious activities including church services and gatherings under strict restrictions of 50 people or less will be allowed to resume from next month.
Truth About Reports of Rachel Ruto Fleeing From Karen Home
Further, the power couple had held special prayers for the Covid-19 pandemic at their Karen Home before...
'Don't run IOA office as one-man show': Rajeev Mehta to Narinder Batra
More sports News: In his letter to the IOA president Narinder Batra, secretary general Rajeev Mehta expressed his dissent over the negligence of his office in constitut
Covid-19: Don’t send in passenger trains without notice, says Kerala Chief Minister
Kerala has taken exception to the manner in which passenger trains are being sent in at random and without notice, threatening to upset the delicate balancing act in its fight against Covid-19 as expa
NSDMA predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall
Heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in the state over the following week, the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) has predicted and said that several other weather conditions were also likely during that period along with hefty showers.
Primary 1 registration for 2021 moves online, MOE introduces cap on intake of PR children
SINGAPORE: Registration for next year’s Primary 1 admissions will move fully online, and will introduce a cap on the intake of children who are ...
PA’s 2020 Raspberry Pi schools competition looks to the future
PA Consulting’s Raspberry Pi Competition awards took place virtually this year, due to the pandemic. It was a strange irony of the times, as this year’s theme addressed ‘creating the sustainable city of the future using a Raspberry Pi’.
Coronavirus: Dundee Uni develops online art initiative to keep senior school pupils on course for higher education
Dundee University is in the midst of a creative online project to keep senior school pupils on course for art and design in higher education.
290 groups so far in Tipperary are preparing for annual Spring Clean
They will take to the hi-ways and bi-ways of the county to make the countrysides more beautiful
Fall in air pollution from traffic since Covid-19 restrictions
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, nitrogen dioxide levels have dropped in tandem with the sharp fall in car use over the past months.
Find out why this passenger shelled out a premium for seat 1F
In the post-corona era, travellers are weighing multiple factors for a safe journey
Texas Instruments angers hobbyists with limits to calculator programming support
With latest firmware update.
Education, Medical Unions Issue Elaborate Conditions For School Reopening
Education and Medical unions have issued elaborate conditions for the reopening of schools...
14 students from Cebu City who arrived in Mindanao test positive for coronavirus
(UPDATED) Cebu City Mayor Edgar Labella says his office will investigate how the students got the virus and why they were allowed to leave
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards minister Nick Gibb said he was confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
USD/JPY: Gaining bullish strength
The USD/JPY pair continues to trade within familiar levels, now hovering around 107.70 with a mildly bullish bias, according to FXStreet’s Chief Analy
Eddie rescued from tree
It's not just in the movies... While firefighters don't typically turn out to rescue cats from trees, a happy coincidence in Lake Country got feline Eddie down from his high perch on Monday evening.
Has home advantage disappeared in Germany's Bundesliga?
The curious case of Bundesliga's disappearing home wins as German football returns without fans and with an increased number of away victories
Beyond Twiplomacy: Diplomacy and the Digital Fast Forward
The practice of diplomacy in the virtual space is geared towards amplifying foreign policy drives and messages and forms a vital and dynamic branch of strategic communication. Now, more than ever before, we are faced with the inexorable certainty of a digital future – a future that has already begun. As COVID-19 thrusts the world’s […]
Four family-owned Ipswich shops to reopen this June
The Childs/Manning family, who have several businesses on St Peter’s Street say they are looking forward to welcoming customers back
Spain to mourn coronavirus victims for unprecedented 10-day period
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning starting Wednesday for the nearly 27,000 people who have died with the novel coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's 4-decade-old democracy.
Recess Guardians seek to engage students with Active 8 program
As Recess Guardians have created boxes full of fun for the whole family
Minister cannot say whether all primary pupils will return before holidays
Schools Standards Minister Nick Gibb said he is confident that most local authorities will plan to reopen schools more widely from next week.
Show COVID-19 negative certificate or take a coronavirus test: Goa's new rule for travellers
Goa CM Pramod Sawant had on Tuesday said that 90% of new cases in Goa are the people who have arrived from Maharashtra.Goa's COVID-19 case count stands at 67
COVID-19: IGNOU further extends last date for submission of June TEE application
The last date for submission of application form has been extended to June 15
A Eurowings plane with just 2 passengers on board was forced to turn around after learning its destination airport was closed due to coronavirus
The flight from Düsseldorf, Germany, to Sardinia, Italy, made it all the way to its destination before it had to turn around.
When can you see friends and family inside your house?
Will the restrictions be lifted?
Preparations in Full Swing as West Bengal to Resume Domestic Flight Operations From Tomorrow
Starting from May 28, the Kolkata and Bagdogra airports will each handle 10 arrivals and 10 departures per day.
Karnataka keen on opening worship places from June 1, awaits nod from Centre
The temples would be reopened keeping in mind cleanliness where soap and water or sanitizers and also social distancing would be compulsory.
South Korea reports 40 new coronavirus cases, biggest jump in nearly 50 days
More than 2 million high school juniors, middle school seniors, first and second graders and kindergarten students were expected to return to school on Wednesday.
After months of lockdown, Estonian workers flock home from Finland
When Finland locked its borders in March during the coronavirus crisis, tens of thousands of migrant workers from Estonia had an excruciating choice to make: stay put, or go home to see family -- and risk losing their jobs.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of the novel … New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June Read More »
A history of resistance: key dates in Hong Kong's battle with China
Beijing’s attempts to bring the territory to heel since handover have resulted in pushback and protest
USD/JPY climbs to fresh daily highs above 107.80 supported by risk-on flows
The USD/JPY pair fluctuated in a very tight range near 107.50 during the Asian trading hours but started to climb higher on strengthening risk appetit
Coronavirus: Kerala criticises Centre for sending trains without prior information
State’s finance minister Thomas Isaac alleged that the railways ‘want to be the super spreader’ of the Covid-19 infection in the state.
The Wedge gets creative
Developers of a unique, six-storey downtown office building have come up with a creative way to solve their parking issue.
Canadian cruise ship musician returns home after months stuck at sea
A Canadian who was stuck at sea for months has finally returned home after his job on a cruise ship turned into an ordeal amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Travellers take note! Most viruses, other germs do not spread easily on flights, says CDC
The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing inside a plane between two passengers or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Prestwick OAP's fury as South Ayrshire Council brand his garden's astroturf a "health and safety risk"
Officials have ordered the removal of the fake turf from outside the bungalow of Ken Gilbertson.
Which European countries have opened their borders?
Want to make plans for the summer? Different countries across Europe are lifting their restrictions at different times. Here's what we currently know, country-by-country.
Domestic flight operations on their way to normalcy
PTI New Delhi A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on We
Mamata seeks PM's intervention in railways sending Shramik Special trains
The state's infrastructure is "stretched to its limit" following the devastation caused by Cyclone Amphan
Malls, hotels to open in Kyiv on May 30, subject to certain restrictions – Mayor Klitschko
Hotel restaurants will continue to operate in take-away and room service modes.
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Acknowledged With World’s First-Ever ILFI Certification Of Sustainability
Camp Glenorchy Eco Retreat Acknowledged With World’s First-Ever ILFI certification of Sustainability For Visitor Accommodations
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - One in five students in the UK is from overseas — and many come for the highly collaborative seminars, which may not be possible this year.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19
34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered
USD/CAD extends rebound, trades above 1.3800 on oil selloff
The USD/CAD pair fell to its lowest level in more than two months at 1.3725 on Wednesday and staged a decisive recovery in the second half of the day.
HSE exams resume with strict COVID-19 protocol
3,39,951 of 3,44,409 registered students turn up
International students are torn on whether to study in Britain as universities contemplate virtual classrooms
Much like every other industry, the coronavirus pandemic has thrown uncertainty into the air for Britain’s universities. Students living both in the UK and abroad have raised questions about the viability of travel and study when Britain eventually returns from lockdown.
Experts calls for creative approaches to boost child learning during pandemics
Education experts have urged the government to further fund research institutes to come up with innovative approaches to increasing child learning during pandemics. She said although schools have come up with technology applications such as zoon, Google classrooms, among others, for those who do not have access technology, there is need to come up with […]
1,500 scientists call for voice at Cabinet to stop Ireland becoming science 'backwater'
More than 1,500 scientists, including many leading the fight against Covid-19, are calling for a voice for science at the Cabinet table.
Day 3 of domestic flights: Airports handle 354 departures till 5 pm, says Puri
Domestic services resumed on Monday after a gap of two months, and 428 flights were operated within the country that day.'Till 5pm on day 3 today, there have already been 354 departures & 288 arrivals with a total of 47,917 people at various airports,' said Puri
Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy says education is answer to poverty
The incentivizing begins with Amma Vodi where Rs 15,000 would be credited to the mother’s account for sending her children to school.
Banff ready to welcome visitors once again, some streets closed to vehicle access
A two block stretch of Banff Avenue will be closed to vehicles, along with a portion of Caribou Street.
Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights
Over 275 Indians stranded in Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Netherlands returned via Amsterdam in first such flight on Wednesday
Niagara County announces four new Covid-19 deaths
Niagara County on Wednesday announced four additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The county, which surpassed 1,000 cases over the Mem...
Lucknow-Mumbai flight passengers face delay in opening of aircraft door
There were around 40 passengers on the first flight to Mumbai after resumption of domestic flight services on May 25.
What flying might look like under new Covid guidelines
We now have a good idea of what flying will look like this summer, after the publication of new aviation protocols by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for the Prevention for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDPC).
Denmark Residents Sue Over Laws for Dismantling ‘Ghettos’
A group of Copenhagen residents sued the Danish government Wednesday over legislation that authorized dismantling neighborhoods designated as "ghettos," arguing that the measures discriminate on the basis of ethnicity and should be overturned in court.
Coronavirus lockdown | Standing Committee on Home Affairs to meet on June 3
Lockdown and movement of migrant workers likely to be taken up for discussion
Greater Manchester MP says Dominic Cummings stretched lockdown rules to 'the very limit' - and will call for him to be sacked if further revelations emerge
The first Tory to represent Heywood and Middleton refuses to judge the PM's top aide for 'wanting to protect his wife and young child', but says he does not agree with all the actions he took
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11.
Coronavirus Travel: What to Expect The Next Time You Fly
As lockdowns start easing a little, flights are resuming and may even become quite busy this summer. Airlines are sharing their new procedures to ensure everyone's safety as much as possible.
Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination
Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.
HC notice to Haryana on schools’ plea against restriction on fee hike
The schools in Haryana have been ordered by the government to only collect monthly tuition fee from only those who are capable of paying, and not demand other charges like building fund, maintenance fund, admission charges and computer charges in wake of the Covid-19 situation.
Spain proposes allowing direct travel between EU cities with low rates of coronavirus infections, rather than opening national borders, to boost tourism
Spain wants to create a 'green zone travel network' between European regions where coronavirus is low, rather than opening national borders in the hope it will allow tourism to restart quicker.
KVs readying to start online classes
While videos will be uploaded for primary kids, interactive sessions will be held for senior students
Running of Dealgan House transferred back to service provider - Talk of the Town
Health Minister Simon Harris has confirmed the running of Dealgan House Nursing Home has been transferred back to the original service provider. The RCSI Hospital Group had been running the Toberona-based nursing home since April 17th after 22 Covid-19 deaths took place at the facility. They were due to continue the operational management of Dealgan...Read More→
Numbers continue to grow, 354 domestic flights operated till 5pm today: Aviation Minister
After two months of being grounded, India resumed its domestic flight services on Monday with 428 flights functioning on day one.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening
Kayode Oyero The Federal Government has said it would roll out the course of action for the reopening of schools in the country, The PUNCH reports. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force...
48,000 students sign up for Leaving Certificate calculated grades system
Registration for the system closes at 10pm on Thursday
Karnataka considers opening places of worship from June 1, awaits final nod from centre
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as many as 101 new cases of coronavirus have been reported in Karnataka during the last 24 hours.
Isolation camps set up in colleges for returnees
With the number of returnees from other States and countries on the rise, several ‘isolation camps’ are being created in colleges in the district. The move comes following a directive from Collector S
Delhi Dy CM interacts with principals regarding reopening of schools
Manish Sisodia also stressed that maintaining social distancing, sanitisation among others would be of utmost priority when the reopening takes place.The national capital, with 14,465 covid-19 cases is one of the worst affected States by the infection in the country
More than half of national parks to reopen June 1 after COVID-19 closure
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia &
Car dealership arrives home? Mercedes-Benz India takes the first attempt
News News: NEW DELHI: Mercedes Benz India is bullish on driving in 10 cars in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a top company official.
Karnataka Likely To Open Religious Places From 1 June, Has Sought Centre’s Nod
Religious sites have been shut across the country since 24 March with the announcement of lockdown.
FG: We’ll release guidelines for reopening of schools
The federal government says it will roll out guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Boss Mustapha, chairman of the presidential task force on COVID-19, disclosed this during
Children’s Day: Lawan calls for domestication of Child Rights Act
Sunday Aborisade, Abuja President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, has felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2020 Children
US coronavirus death toll crosses 100,000 in harrowing milestone
The U.S. reached yet another harrowing milestone on Wednesday as the coronavirus death toll topped 100,000.
No new COVID-19 patient in New Zealand for five days
Prime Minister Ardern expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
Public University staff withdraw labour over salary enhancement woes
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Academic staff in Public Universities have resolved to withdraw their labour citing inequalities in the distribution of the 50 billion Shillings provided by the government to enhance their salaries. In April this year, the Ministry of Education released a salary distribution schedule indicating a significant increment in the salaries …
ExeterLive - Who we are and how to sign up to our exclusive newsletter
Sign up to our free exclusive daily newsletters to keep up-to-date with the goings-on in Devon's capital; Exeter
Kerala launches BevQ app ahead of reopening liquor sales
The liquor stores in Kerala will remain open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm; bookings on the BevQ app have been allowed from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm
Disney World proposes mid-July reopening dates
Walt Disney World presented a plan for a phased reopening of its parks. The company proposed reopening Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom Park on July 11, 2020, and reopening Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15, 2020.
Has COVID-19 worsened or improved Jamaican family dynamics?
The COVID-19 restrictions in Jamaica have diminished some families' already limited economic power while heaping additional responsibilities on parents. How are different types of families coping?
How will the NHS test and trace system work and who will need to isolate
The government had hoped that their app to go alongwith the other elements would be ready to go and instead the system will rely on human beings carrying out the tracing
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet
The unions said their representatives 'confirm unanimously that not all schools have received the agreed upon PPEs, sanitisation and disinfecting materials'.
Twenty-nine of Canada's 48 national parks to reopen to day-use visitors in early June
More than half of Canada's national parks — including Banff in Alberta, Pacific Rim in British Columbia and Cape Breton Highlands in Nova Scotia — are to re
'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery
The stamp will allow travellers 'to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global protocols', so they can experience 'safe travels'.
Revolutionary changes made in A.P.’s education sector: Minister
Welfare schemes will help underprivileged students chase their dreams, he says
Boris Johnson says 'air bridges' could remove need to quarantine by end of June
The Prime Minister suggested that "air bridges" could allow people to return to the UK from some countries from the end of next month without needing to quarantine
Stranded overseas, Chinese vent anger on aviation regulator
Chinese citizens, stranded abroad after the coronavirus pandemic caused thousands of flight cancellations, are taking their anger out on China's ...
Only quality education will help eradicate poverty, says CM
‘Substantial funds being allocated to the sector to help children derive maximum benefit’
Revealed: Plymouth Argyle's new home kit for the 2020/21 season
The Pilgrims' strip will be available online from Thursday
Saudi Arabia tourist visas to be extended for three months
Tourist visas to be extended automatically free of charge for three months
Ontario to make long-term care announcement after 'horrific' military report
TORONTO — Premier Doug Ford is set to make an announcement related to long-term care today, a day after a military report revealed allegations about five homes that the premier has called "horrific.
Aniruddh Dave On COVID-19 Lockdown: ‘I Have Learnt To Live Happily With Minimal Things’
Like most of us, Aniruddh Dave is spending time indoors during the COVID-19 lockdown. In a recent interview, the Patiala Babes fame actor opened up about the new normal whilst voicing his opinion on celebrities posting home videos. Aniruddh said, “ I have learnt that we can live our life happily, with our family
MP: Newly-married couple, 100 others quarantined as kin who attended wedding test corona positive
The kin of the couple, a CISF jawan, had also stayed at his native place in the Junnardeo area of Chhindwara and then visited some relatives before his test results came.
Fg unveils measures for reopening of schools
The Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19 (PTF) has assured Nigerian children that all hands are on deck to reopen the schools at a safe time and urged States, local governments, proprietors and other stakeholders to begin to take steps that will facilitate an early and safe reopening.
Domestic flight services in India: 445 flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on May 26, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Services were resumed on Monday after a gap of two months and 428 flights were operated within the country on the same day.
Website on colleges launched
Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday launched a portal where the government, aided private, private schools and colleges would have to upload information about facilities and the quality
Formal inquiry will consider care home crisis and ‘every aspect’ of coronavirus response, says Nicola Sturgeon
A formal inquiry will be launched into the Scottish Government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing crisis in Scotland's care homes, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
Over 3500 Shramik Special trains carrying over 48 lakh passengers organised till date: Railway Ministry
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
Govt says lockdown period used to ramp up health infrastructure required for COVID-19 management
As of May 27, 930 dedicated COVID-19 hospitals with 1,58,747 Isolation beds, 20,355 ICU beds and 69,076 oxygen supported beds are available in the country, the government said.
Will schools be open over the summer holiday?
Could they be about to play catch-up?
Govt. warns schools still not teaching Kannada
Every student studying in State must learn the language: Suresh Kumar
BJP, JSP launch ‘Vizagnot for sale’ campaign
‘It is imprudent to sell away prime land for doling out freebies’
After Sending Migrants Back To Their Home, Sonu Sood Is Winning Hearts On Twitter With His Hilarious Replies
After being appreciated for sending migrant workers to their homes, Bollywood actor Sonu Sood shows his humorous side with his hilarious replies to his fans on Twitter.
Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report
A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Not Reporting COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Michigan is now the only state among 19 states with over 900 COVID-19 deaths not reporting the number of those deaths from nursing homes.
COVID-19: FG suspends evacuation of Nigerians abroad
Sodiq Oyeleke Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, says the Federal Government has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians abroad. He said suspending the evacuation was to...
CAN, NSCIA submit guidelines for reopening of worship places to PTF
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) have submitted their various guidelines for the reopening of worship places to the Presidential Taskforce on COVID-19.
No End Term Exams For Current, Previous Semesters: KU
The Kashmir University will not conduct the end-term examinations for the current and previous semesters this year and would promote the students based on continuous internal assessment
Industries grapple with reverse migration of workforce, disrupted supply lines
When the civic body allowed small and medium scale industries in Pimpri-Chinchwad to reopen after almost two months, many enterprises realised that much of their workforce, comprising migrant labourers, had already returned home with little or no plans of returning early.
Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura
'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe’s first Covid-free country
Kotor, Montenegro – Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success story the tiny country hopes will lure tourists to its dazzling Adriatic coast this summer. For weeks,...
Opposition frustrated as they thought Yogi government would fail on coronavirus: Dinesh Sharma
They thought the UP government would fail on the coronavirus situation and they would get a chance politically. But they are frustrated as the coronavirus cases are under control — in fact, our mortality rate is among the lowest at 2.5%, we have done maximum quarantine of people and are doing over 10,000 tests daily,” Sharma said.
Gov. Sule innaugutes 2000 capacity JAMB CBT Centre in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Governo, Abdullahi Sule Wednesday innaugurated a 2000 capacity JAMB CBT centre in Lafia the state capital as part of ...
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
PU evaluation work inMangaluru from today
Govt. agrees to provide transport and food to evaluators
BREAKING: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians overseas.The development, according to Foreign Affairs Minister...
COVID-19: Nigeria considers morning, afternoon classes for schools resumption
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has said it will soon release guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
Spain falls silent at start of 10-day mourning for COVID-19 victims
27,000 people have died as a result of the pandemic.
TSRTC buses exempted from night curfew
As officials point out to low occupancy, KCR relaxes restrictions to the State-run service
Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.
Dundee pair offer 100 uniform bags to keep care home staff safe after making 1,000+ for NHS workers
Care home staff are being offered 100 uniform bags to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic after a Dundee pair made more than 1,000.
COVID negative certificate must for people coming to Goa
NT NETWORK Panaji The state government on Wednesday modified its standard operating procedure for the people entering the state, making it mandatory
Pakistan Considers Reimposing Lockdown After Eid Celebrations
Pakistan may be forced to reinstate a coronavirus lockdown amid a surge in new cases following the end of the Eid al-Fitr.
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India lockdown diary, Day 64: Kerala village uses umbrella to combat covid; Techie on mission to find jobs for migrants, and more
Here’s a curated list of some interesting stories from across the country on Day 64 of lockdown.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
I would have liked more female representation at press conferences, PM says
The Government has been criticised for the lack of women fronting the briefings – with Priti Patel the only female Cabinet minister to have appeared.
Centre may extend lockdown after May 31
Agencies New Delhi The central government is likely to extend the lockdown in some form by another two weeks after May 31 to stop the spread of coronaviru
Why only one flight to TN so far, ask desperate Tamils stranded in the UK
More than 300 Tamils stranded in the UK are trying to get back. They have written numerous petitions and even protested outside the Indian High Commission in London but there has been no response.
Health and Welfare ministries to take budget cuts - Inside Israel
Government expected to approve budget cuts across all ministries, to make room for additional ministries as per coalition agreements.
Is a Google Home successor finally coming?
The original Google Home speaker could change soon, as it is listed as "no longer available" on the Google Store.
American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?
This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.
May 27: Emmanuel urges Akwa Ibom children to remain focused on education
Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom state has felicitated with the children on the celebration of the 2020 Children day, urging them to...
How schools will look when they reopen with parents dropping kids off in 'pens'
Schools in Gloucestershire have outlined the steps they're taking as headteachers and staff work out ways of bringing back Year 1 and Year 6 pupils from Monday as lockdown restrictions are eased
Mumbai to add 40 ICU beds at Worli jumbo facility as covid-19 tally rises to 34,018
Presently, there are over 1,000 isolation beds at the BKC Modular Hospital, while the Racecourse Modular Hospital at Mahalaxmi has 300 beds and 650 beds are operational at NSCI dome in Worli
Display fee structure on websites: DSEJ directs private schools
The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) has directed the private schools to display the fee structure on the school websites. The schools have
Online education must supplement, not replace, physical sites of learning
We have long ignored the vital role public educational institutions play as exemplary sites of social inclusion and relative equality. In Indian conditions, this role is arguably even more important than the scholastic role.
Fewer cancellations on second day of domestic flights
The second day of resumption of domestic flights witnessed fewer cancellations as more passengers took to the skies on Tuesday. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said airports across the
Temples to Open in Karnataka From June 1, Fairs And Fests to Remain Restricted
Karnataka has over 34,000 temples that come under the Muzrai department.
‘Poor internet, no study material’: Survey finds DU open-book exam is not feasible for many
The university has been closed since mid-March, and earlier this month, the administration announced its proposal to conduct OBEs for its final-year undergraduate and postgraduate students in July.
Deakin Uni's timely cloud prep helps 62,000 students move online during COVID-19 | ZDNet
Online learning never seemed so seamless for the Melbourne-based university.
Krunal Pandya Calls Brother Hardik Pandya His "Source Of Motivation" In Gym Photo
The bromance between Krunal Pandya and Hardik Pandya has been on full display during the coronavirus-enforced lockdown
Resources under strain, Bengal calls for staggered return of migrants
The Trinamool Congress government has requested the Ministry of Railways not to send more than 15 trains a day.
Lockdown 4.0: After May 31, states to have own curbs lists
India News: After the end of Lockdown 4.0 on May 31, the Centre may leave it to the states and Union territories to decide on future restrictions, to be imposed i
Frankfurt rally late to draw with Freiburg and stem losing run
Football News: Lowly Eintracht Frankfurt ended a run of five successive Bundesliga defeats as they staged a late rally to came from behind and force a 3-3 home draw
Mesa Public Schools weighing three options for reopening schools in August
The state is set to release its recommendations for reopening schools June 1 but districts are not waiting to come up with their contingency plans.
Brazil leads daily Covid-19 deaths - VIDEO
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
Kerala takes first step back to school with exams: 20 students to a hall
Kerala had all the guidelines in place when it became the first state in the country to resume the school board exams that were stalled by more than two months due to the ongoing Covid lockdown.
15 flights arrive at Srinagar Airport in 2 days
As the passenger air traffic resumed on Monday two months after it was snapped following outbreak of covid19 in the country, fifteen flights with 1453
LAUTECH hospital threatens mass burial for unclaimed corpses
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, has given those that have corpses in its morgue to collect them within two weeks, or the co...
Montenegro woos tourists to Europe's 'corona-free' corner
Europe News: Less than two months after detecting its first infection, Montenegro is the first country in Europe to declare itself coronavirus-free, a success stor
COVID-19: Kano has four equipped isolation centres, three more near completion, says Commissioner
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminu Tsanyawa on Tuesday says it has four well equipped and functional isolation centre
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa opens up about his depression and homelessness
The actor has written for The Big Issue magazine.
DAVV pitching for admissions through CET, may hold exam in August
The DAVV is going to go for online CET again this year but this time it is opting for NTA which has reputation of holding online exams successfully.
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Media firm trains campus journalists on reporting - The Nation Nigeria
No fewer than 400 campus journalists across the country have been trained on news writing, reporting and fact-checking by the social enterprise hub
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19 has forced us into the fast lane of the 4IR super-highway
Amid the global Covid-19 pandemic that has seen entire countries locked down, we can no longer dismiss the Fourth Industrial Revolution as mere rhetoric. Keeping economies functioning while curbing the spread of the virus has hastened the shift towards the 4IR.
Rise in cyber attacks as cloud services use goes up during Covid-19-induced work-from-home: McAfee
Use of cloud collaboration tools increased by up to 600%, with the education sector seeing the most growth as more students are required to adopt distance learning practices.
After uncertain future, vacant mould-filled Saskatoon luxury home slated for demolition may have new lease on life
A luxury home in Saskatoon that has been empty for years, is full of mould and was nearly demolished by the city may have a new lease on life.
Brits are encouraged to donate their unwanted gadgets to help disadvantaged families who have no way to connect to the internet during the coronavirus lockdown
UK device owners are being encouraged to donate working tablets and smartphones that they no longer need to help those without access to technology in lockdown.
Air corridors can kickstart post-virus tourism – U.N. agency
The World Tourism Organization proposes that tourists be allowed to travel between countries at low risk of coronavirus contagion
Coronavirus outbreak: UK unrolls test and trace system in next stage of COVID-19 fight
The aim of the system is to move from lockdown for all towards more targeted measures with trained NHS contact tracers track each infected person going forward.
How is the 14-day quarantine for arrivals from overseas changing?
People arriving must say where they will stay or face a €2,500 fine and six months in prison
B.C. retirement home creates innovative ‘meet-up’ unit for elderly to see family face-to-face
Innovative ‘purpose-built’ unit keeps residents safe when seeing family for first time since COVID-19
Some countries could be exempt from UK quarantine rules, Boris Johnson says
So-called 'air bridges' could give hope to those still dreaming of a summer holiday without having to self-isolate when they get back.
Stunning iOS 14 Concept Imagines Widgets on Home Screen and Why We Need Them
Check out this stunning new iOS 14 concept, showcasing widgets on home screen with easier controls and functions. Check out the video.
Covid-19 Locator Form mandatory for overseas arrivals from today
From today, passengers arriving into Ireland from overseas will be required to complete a Covid-19 Passenger Locator Form.
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
FG to release guidelines on school reopening - Boss Mustapha
Following lockdown of schools due to covid-19, FG has disclosed that it would soon roll out course of action for the reopening of these learning institutions.
Here's When You Can Expect Tattoo Parlors to Open Back Up in Each State
The coronavirus pandemic is nowhere near over, but nearly all states in the US have officially introduced plans to reopen their economies after several weeks
Sex Education star Ncuti Gatwa opens up about his depression and homelessness
The actor has written for The Big Issue magazine.
UK's most vulnerable people at risk of losing 60% of their income
Citizens Advice warns of lack of safety net for many of the 2.5 million ordered to shield at home
NHS Providers warns ‘key bits still to be built’ as test and trace begins
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is the public’s civic duty to make mass contact tracing work, Hancock says
Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings
It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.
Bali floats travel bubble as way back for Australians
If cash-starved Bali hotel owners had their way, Australians would be heading back to the resort island as early as July.
USD/JPY stays firm above 107.50 amid risk reset
USD/JPY extends the previous day’s gains while being mildly positive around 107.75 amid Thursday’s Asian session. The yen pair recently benefited from
Appeal launched for old mobile devices to help those cut off from technology
The Great British Tech Appeal hopes to redistribute 10,000 unwanted devices to disadvantaged families across the UK.
Covid-19 and governance: What should be govt’spriorities?
Across the world, Covid-19 has brought with it incredibly sad realities of deaths and illnesses unimaginable almost a year ago-altering significantly
Britain’s parks and green spaces under threat, charity warns
Millions of people in the UK are without a local park despite their critical role during the Covid-19 lockdown.
‘Unbiased’ Department of Education just got caught playing rank politics
“It might be problematic for word to get out that the DOE is encouraging folks to make noise,” wrote anti-testing activist Miriam Nunberg. But word did get out, and “problematic” isn’t
What is the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized student loans?
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UPDATED: FG suspends evacuation of stranded Nigerians
The Federal Government has suspended further evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad.The development, according to Foreign Affairs
Schools will reopen at a “safe time”, says FG
Nigerian Government on Wednesday said schools across the nation will be reopened by at a safe time while it will soon roll out guidelines for the reopening. “The Presidential Task Force wishes to use the occasion of this celebration to congratulate our children and assure them, their parents and all stakeholders alike that all hands […]
Sisodia interacts with principals on reopening of schools
Education Minister asks them to come up with plan on how to lead the transition
Kerala to open registration for expats who want to fly back
Varadarjan said the registration would help the government to assess the numbers and identify those who want to go back abroad
Scottish independence: Majority want second referendum in next five years
MORE than half of Scots want a second independence referendum in the next five years, according to a poll. The Ipsos MORI survey for BBC Scotland found that 63% of people want another referendum, 3…
NZD/USD pulls away from multi-week highs, looks to close near 0.6170
The NZD/USD pair rose to its highest level in 11 weeks at 0.6233 on Wednesday but lost its traction in the second half of the day. As of writing, the
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
COVID-19: Nigeria temporarily suspends evacuation of citizens abroad
FG has temporarily suspended the evacuation of Nigerians stranded abroad. Geoffrey Onyeama, said the decision is to allow take-off
‘Why were DU principals repatriated in a hurry?’
Governing body members of Aurobindo College and Delhi College of Arts and Commerce wrote to the Delhi University Vice-Chancellor questioning the recent move to repatriate officiating principals of the
China to increase international flights if COVID-19 under control: Regulator
China's aviation authority will consider increasing international flights as long as imported coronavirus risks are under control, state media ...
Summer Camps May Go On, but They'll Look Different — What Parents Need to Know
It's that time of year when most kids are counting down the days to the end of school and the start of summer. In any normal year, that summer would include
Orthodox and Haredi Hasidic Jews in a New York suburb say they're scapegoats in the coronavirus crisis. The 'othering' goes back decades.
More than 90,000 Jews, many of them Orthodox or Haredi Hassidic, call Rockland County home. During times of crisis, they feel the blame.
Minister accepts Isle of Dogs housing development 'was unlawful'
Conservative party donor Richard Desmond avoided a £40m bill due to timing of the deal.
Ireland ranks poorly in care home death comparisons
Figures contained in a Department of Health publication show Ireland with a high number of care home resident deaths, as a percentage of all Covid-19 deaths, as part of a rough comparison with 20 other countries.
Survey says...
Tourism Kamloops is looking to locals for some ideas.
Places of worship to open gradually as 'new normal' comes into play: Religious Affairs Minister
The government has decided to allow places of worship in COVID-19 “green zones” to reopen as the “new normal” comes into force.
Cheered by Private Schools, DeVos Demands Public Education Shares Pandemic Aid
WASHINGTON -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, defiant amid criticism that she is using the coronavirus pandemic to pursue a long-sought agenda, said she will force public school districts to share a large portion of federal rescue funding with private school students, regardless of income.DeVos announced
Ontario to take over management at more long-term care homes
Premier Doug Ford says province is prepared to pull operating licences and shut down facilities if necessary
Former Union minister Suresh Prabhu helps local boy return home from France
Soon after the lockdown in France, the internship was called off, and so was the stipend that the two boys were receiving. “It was frustrating and difficult in the beginning. Our parents were worried and we had no help, plus the lockdown kept extending.
Bangladesh to reopen public transport services on limited scale from May 31
Bangladesh is lifting the ban on public transport services from May 31, the day offices will reopen on a limited scale.
More than 17,000 parked planes: Visualizing the pandemic’s impact on air travel
The coronavirus pandemic has brought commercial air travel to a near standstill, and the empty skies mean airlines around the world are facing some tough questions about how long their planes will be parked and what a longer interruption to air travel could mean for the industry as a whole.
Germany to lift virus-related travel warning for EU countries from June 15
A government source said on Tuesday that the step would also include non-EU member states Britain, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. This would open the way to separate pieces of advice on travel for given regions.
Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E Announced at 999 yuan ($139)
Today, Xiaomi announced a new smart door lock dubbed as the Xiaomi Smart Door Lock E. It has the highest C-level lock core and costs 999 yuan.
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilizes
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country. "Today we can already talk about the next steps out of the crisis situation," Sobyanin told President Vladimir Putin…
FAAN: Air travellers should expect flight delays, increased fares
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says passengers should expect flight delays and increased fares when flight operations resume.
Coalition of unions call on KZN teachers to not go back to school yet
The top unions affiliated to education in KwaZulu-Natal have called on their members, mainly teachers and support staff, to refrain from attending school on Thursday.
NYC DOE doesn’t know how many students are being live taught at home amid lockdown
The city Department of Education doesn’t know how many of its students are actually being live taught at home during the coronavirus lockdown, officials conceded Wednesday. Asked if they were
Covid-19 in Tamil Nadu: State gets investment task force; smartphones for Class 10 SSLC students in Chennai
In a tweet, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami announced that the state has signed MoUs with 17 institutions for investments worth Rs 15,128 crore and to create 47,150 jobs in Tamil Nadu.
Poll: back to class?
Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.
COVID-19: Nigeria has 112 treatment, isolation centres, 5,324 beds — Minister
Nigeria has a total of 112 treatment and isolation centres with 5,324 beds as part of the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
M.Tech and MCA admission based on UG performance at VIT
Vellore Institute of Technology's (VIT) M.Tech and MCA admissions will be based on Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree performance, instead of entrance exam this year due to the present COVID-19 pan
Moscow to ease lockdown from Monday as pandemic stabilises
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin on Wednesday announced an easing of the Russian capital's lockdown starting June 1 after the Kremlin said the coronavirus pandemic had passed its peak in the country.
Vivo X50 Pro live photos surfaces along with specs for the vanilla variant
Today a couple of live photos surfaced revealing the Vivo X50 Pro in all its glory. Meanwhile, the specs for the vanilla variant have been revealed.
MLA urges proper planning before demolition of flyovers
The state government on Tuesday gave in-principle approval for the demolition of the two flyovers to make way for a double decker bridge by the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA).
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past that of the United States, the hardest-hit country so far.
Holiday deals hoping to encourage domestic tourism
Cut-price campervan deals are encouraging Kiwis to holiday at home - but hotels, motels and restaurants are not seeing much movement ahead of the...
Coronavirus pandemic | 30,000 weddings cancelled in Gujarat amid COVID-19
March and April are considered the peak season, when maximum number of weddings take place in the state, Hotel and Restaurant Association (Gujarat) spokesperson Abhijit Deshmukh said.
Interns at BJ Medical College catch super spreader syndrome
14 interns at Civil test positive, but interns believe that over 50 of them may be carriers of virus; allege 7-day Covid duty raised to 10 and quarantine reduce
Unhappy unions to urge KZN teachers not to return to schools
Sadtu's Nomarashiya Caluza said that unions were not satisfied with the efforts of the KZN Education Department in preparing schools ahead of teachers’ scheduled return on Thursday.
Victoria Mutual provides online boost for 21 students preparing for CSEC
THE Victoria Mutual (VM) Group has decided to assist 21 students who are struggling to pa...
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Leader: From tragedy to farce
The ultimate blame for the government’s failures lies not with Dominic Cummings but with Boris Johnson.
Stay at home. Our success depends on our compliance.
At the time of writing, the coronavirus (COVID-19) has reportedly infected 5,588,356 people worldwide and 347,873 people are deceased. That number need not have been so high. So what lessons can be learnt?
Animal welfare: New food label proposed to 'guarantee transparency’ in pig breeding
A new animal welfare label has been developed in Italy to boost ‘clarity’ in pig husbandry for meat products.
Under Los Angeles Public School Reopening Plan, Students Must Wear Masks All Day
Students should attend on a staggered schedule that makes it possible to limit to 16 the number present in class at one time.
Researchers use drones, machine learning to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines
Using advanced machine learning, drones could be used to detect dangerous 'butterfly' landmines in remote regions of post-conflict countries, according to research.
Portsmouth teacher named state Teacher of the Year
A third-grade teacher and coach at a Portsmouth elementary school has been named Rhode Island's teacher of the year.
Calling on divine intervention: Sunday to mark Day of Prayer against COVID-19
The president said as South Africa moved to level 3 lockdown, we needed all the help we could get and that included divine intervention.
Karnataka schools slated to re-open from July 1
However there is no concrete decision that has been taken and the final decision is expected to be out in a day or two. Sources from the department said that the same was communicated to the Chief Minister.
Schools to start by June 15: Education dept explores virtual, physical learning
State edu dept explores virtual, physical learning; schools in red zones to stay shut
South Korean institutions lure global talent
The country is making headway in the effort to internationalize its scientific workforce.
Turnpike, parkway toll hikes, $24B construction plan get OK
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority voted Wednesday to increase tolls on two of the state’s major highways and approve a $24 billion construction plan that the hike will fund.
Brazil leads in daily coronavirus deaths for fifth straight day
Country has emerged as a new epicentre in the coronavirus pandemic.
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass
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GoI lets 122 Kashmiri prisoners call home on Eid
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Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19
Annoying Security Line At Charlotte Airport Is Maybe A Good Sign For American Airlines
A video of a long security line at Charlotte Douglas was posted on Twitter Monday. On the negative side, the line recalled all the inconveniences of packed airports. On the plus side, same thing.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
NIT, Raipur, to hold online exam for final year students
Amid the Covid-19 induced lockdown, the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, is preparing to hold its examination online for final year students. The NIT Raipur Senate has decided to hold the examination in digital format. Accordingly, the final year students can take the examination through
Egypt repatriates 160 stranded nationals from UAE
The expatriated arrivals have been tested for coronavirus and were moved to be quarantined for seven days.
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Coronavirus: Over 200 Stranded Ghanaians In Dubai Cry For Help
The request by these standard Ghanaians in Dubai to be airlifted home follows the repatriation of some 230 Ghanaians, some of whom were deported from Kuwait on a chartered flight Saturday, May 23, 2020.
445 domestic flights carrying 62,641 passengers operated on Tuesday: Aviation Minister
A total of 445 domestic flights, carrying 62,641 passengers, were operated on Tuesday
Rodd gets first winner since his return to Australia
Jockey Michael Rodd, who returned to Australia earlier this month as Singapore racing is put on hold with the Covid-19 circuit breaker in place, celebrated his first winner yesterday. He kicked home the Lindsay Smith-trained newcomer Capital Zous to victory at Hamilton,...
Some civil society groups heading to court over reopening of schools
The One South Africa Movement said that following numerous questions to the Basic Education Department and the national coronavirus command council, it had not received any answers.
5 important things happening in South Africa today
Confusion after Health Department presentation says Covid-19 hotspots to remain at level 4; government is facing a slew of legal challenges over its lockdown rules; schools are now being targetted by criminals looking to steal personal protection equipment; and Ramaphosa lifts the ban on religious gatherings – with restrictions.
Coronavirus: GNECC calls for mandatory testing for all teachers
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC), a civil society network championing the right to quality basic education for all children, has urged the Government to ensure that all teachers undergo mandatory testing before going back to school.
4 teachers at separate schools in WC test positive for COVID-19
Schools were shut for over two months but would reopen in a phased approach from Monday for pupils in grades 7 and 12.
Cyprus pledges to cover costs for virus-hit tourists
Cyprus is pledging to cover all costs for anyone testing positive for the coronavirus while on vacation on the eastern Mediterranean island nation, according to a letter obtained by The Associated Pre
As Schools Consider Reopening, Many Kids Say “No Thanks"
A lot of kids will struggle with returning to camps and school. The time is now to prepare and plan for this transition.
‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines like calcium, iron/folic acid and zinc tablets
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has 'decelerated' pace of COVID-19 spread
There have been "multiple gains" from the lockdown and the most important of them is that it has "decelerated the pace" of spread of COVID-19, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday even as the death toll reached 4,337 and the number of cases rose to 1,51,767 in the country. A total of 6,387
Nanoneedles Make for More Robust Digital Memories
Researchers have developed a new technique to locally modify the properties of a metamagnetic material, which could increase the capacity and robustness of digital memories.
Administrators deny South African Airways set to start flying
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – Administrators for state-owned South African Airways (SAA) said on Wednesday the airline is not aiming to resume domestic flights from mid-June, rejecting a statement from the airline a day earlier.
Exodus of workers from Mumbai leads to spike in rural areas
70% to 80% of new patients in rural areas have returned from urban centres such as Mumbai
Costa Rica Is Now The First Central American Country To Legalize Same-Sex Marriage
On Tuesday, Costa Rica became the first country in Central America to legalize same-sex marriage, Reuters reported. The journey to marriage equality in Costa Rica has been a long one. After decades ...
Don't hasten to reopen schools; we need time - Prof Agyekum to Akufo-Addo
The Dean of the School of Performing Arts of the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Kofi Agyekum is calling on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to extend the closure of schools in the country.
New linguistic findings on the prevalence of 'LOL'
A new study involving a scientific analysis of the prevalence of 'LOL' in students' text messages demonstrates important potential applications for classroom learning.
SAT test now optional for US university admissions; Indian test-prep institutes feel the heat
For students, especially from non-native English speaking nations, the SAT is used to test the ability to read and comprehend university-level programmes
Arrivals continue to haggle over paid quarantine
People arriving from other states in Dehradun continued to argue with the district administration officials over paid quarantine on Tuesday. This was stated by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Doiwala, Laxmi Raj Chauhan who is supervising the arrival of passengers in the district by flights.
MAHLATSE MAHLASE: Why the decision to open places of worship is disappointing
From early on, churches were identified as the biggest contributors to cluster outbreaks of COVID-19, writes Mahlatse Mahlase.
India’s tourism ministry extends validity period for hotels and travel agents
The validity period of approval or certification of hotels and other accommodation units has been extended until June 30, and six months’ relaxation for all travel agents…
Costa Rica: First same-sex weddings held despite pandemic
Costa Rica has become the first Central American nation to make same-sex marriage legal. Dozens of couples are taking advantage of the new law, although ceremonies must abide by coronavirus social distancing rules.
Five more returnees test positive, quarantined in city
SHILLONG: With five more returnees testing positive for novel coronavirus on Tuesday, Meghalaya has seven active cases till date.The five persons were part of the returnees from Delhi and Haryana.The patients who are asymptomatic are lodged at the co
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC
Most viruses do not spread easily on flights: CDC. The CDC guidelines do not recommend following social distancing between 2 passengers inside a plane or keeping the middle seat unoccupied.
Worldwide cases near 5.6 million; death toll nears 348,000
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Pics: President follows up on road projects in Egyptian capital
Sisi has been keen to listen to the opinions of the workers in these projects and make sure the work goes as it should, Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi said.
South Africa to let places of worship reopen from June
They will be limited to 50 people.
American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?
The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All
How Your Kid’s (Or Kids’) School Can Go Solar
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Starc eager to play pink-ball Test against India
Melbourne: His record with the pink ball is second to none and Australian paceman Mitchell Starc on Tuesday welcomed the prospect of bowling with it against India in a day-night Test during the home summer. Cricket Australia's proposal to schedule a
Zipline Drones Will Continuously Drop Supplies To Hospital In North Carolina
Granted a waiver to operate due to the coronavirus pandemic, the operation could define how drone delivery works in the U.S. Its usefulness hinges on just how valuable a few pound of air-dropped supplies can be.
DC inspects ongoing dev projects at Baramulla
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C’garh sees record single day spike in Covid-19 cases
The coronavirus infected persons are increasing in Chhattisgarh consistently. The state recorded the biggest single day spike on Tuesday with 68 fresh cases. With this, the active number of Covid-19 cases in the state rose to 281. Mungeli is till now the worst affected district. It again reported
Daily Guide: Undoing the restrictions a must
A country cannot remain in the lockdown or restriction mode indefinitely. At a certain point, the political leadership must make a decisive move to restore normalcy even while ensuring the safety of the citizenry in the face of an emergency.
Uganda approves return of citizens stranded abroad over Covid-19
Ugandans trapped in 66 countries can return home at their own cost.
Sikh Front-Line Workers Make Enough Sacrifices. Their Beards Shouldn't Be One.
Religiously worn beards have been subtly framed as an obstacle to the safety of COVID-19 patients.
Pentagon taking steps to relax ‘stop movement’ order | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Pentagon said today that a “conditions-based approach” will be taken to relax the “stop movement” order that has been in effect for troops since March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
BRPs stop SAA flights before they even take off
In a statement on Tuesday, SAA said it would resume operations between Johannesburg and Cape Town from mid-June.
Enter only if you test -ve
State Govt decides to do away with compulsory institutional quarantine from June 1 and allow only the uninfected to come in In an effort to prevent people with Covid-19 from entering the State, the go.
No Country for Old People
Sweden did not set out to kill thousands of its older citizens. Nor did any country as COVID-19 swept across the globe. But Sweden’s…
Disney to present reopening plan for Walt Disney World
LOS ANGELES, May 27 — Walt Disney Co will present its proposal for a phased reopening of its Orlando, Florida, theme parks to a local task force today, the company said in a statement. Disney closed theme parks around the world starting in January to help prevent the spread of the novel...
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Faith community made huge contribution in fighting COVID-19 - Ramaphosa
The president on Tuesday evening said religious institutions had suffered greatly during the lockdown.
Work begins to allow international students to return to NZ universities
Report from RNZ Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield said today that work is underway to allow international students to return to New Zealand.
5 Ways The Pandemic Will Change The Future Of Tours
The coronavirus pandemic will change the future of tours and activities as companies figure out how to protect the health of their clients and restore their confidence.
Oman Air takes additional pandemic safety measures
Cabin crew will wear disposable full-body personal protective equipment (PPE) including mask, face shield and gloves over their uniforms…
The Case for Liberal Arts Education in a Time of Crisis
Small, private colleges teach students how to be not only workers but civically engaged citizens of the world.
College Is About To Change Forever--And Music Education Is Not Immune
Higher education will be greatly affected by COVID-19. Musicians and music business students have historically been faced with expensive tuitions, and with campus distancing, online courses and employers now questioning the value of degrees, the future of music education could be entirely reshaped.
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax coronavirus curbs
Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe's 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
Intel tweaks its stock cooler for the first time in years: still no match for AMD's Wraith coolers and nowhere near good enough for the Comet Lake S i9-10900K
After nearly a decade of rehashing its stock cooler, Intel's finally made substantial (although entirely cosmetic) changes to its stock cooler design for a limited number of Comet Lake S SKUs.
WTI strength fizzles around $34.00, API data eyed
WTI retraces from the highest since March 11 while taking rounds to $33.90 during the initial Asian session on Wednesday. While optimism surrounding a
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on Friday
Pakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful protests on FridayPakistan private schools federation calls out for peaceful
What will happen to “hotspots” when South Africa moves to level 3
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has clarified the government’s decision around the relaxation of lockdown restrictions and the classification of “hotspots”.
Air India allows rescheduling for bookings between March 23 and May 31
The national carrier has informed that there will be no extra rescheduling charges applied for this…
Every learner will be given two masks – coronavirus plans for South African schools detailed
Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga has detailed some of her department’s plans to provide personal protective equipment to learners who return to school on 1 June.
How Covid-19 is ruining plans for students to study abroad
Indian students who bagged admissions to top foreign universities now compelled to delay travel indefinitely and make do with e-classes
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
This Is What You Should Expect When You Check Into These Major Hotels
As hotels begin to reopen around the world, new, stringent health and safety protocols are in place, particularly system wide at two major brands: Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental.
SSC exams: TS mulls special rooms for those from containment zones
Given the prevailing health crisis, the Education Department is planning to have special rooms in examination centres for students from containment areas while appearing for the pending SSC exams.
Uni may move hall residents to house overseas students
The University of Auckland is considering moving domestic students out of halls of residence to make way for returning international students that...
What the papers say – May 27
Reports of a Tory revolt over the Dominic Cummings saga feature prominently on the nation’s front pages.
Parties wrangle over final year University exams
While BJP-backed ABVP is in favour of exams in July, Sena minister Uday Samant wrote to UGC for cancellation, angering the Governor
University of California invested $68M in Hawaii telescope
The University of California system has invested more than $68 million in the Thirty Meter Telescope project in Hawaii, a report said.
Education After COVID-19 Cannot Be Reimagined Without A Racial Justice Plan
Without a plan to achieve racial justice in schools, any post-COVID-19 plan for reopening schools is inherently flawed.
Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE
Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.
‘Schools at high altitude to be temporary relief centers’
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Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones: Health Ministry
In its 'Guidance note on Provision of Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health Plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) services during and post COVID-19 pandemic' released on Wednesday, the ministry stressed that critical services for women, children and adolescent should be provided irrespective of their COVID-19 status.
‘Complete syllabus with online classes’
Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has directed the Higher Education Department to complete the syllabus by conducting online classes.
Mixed reaction from clergy as churches prepare to resume services
President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday announced that places of worship may reopen subject to strict restrictions under level three of the lockdown.
Canada will accept incomplete study permit applications
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JK receives 15 COVID-19 special flights
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‘Home delivery of essential medicines can be organised in containment zones’
The Centre has suggested states and UTs to organise home delivery of essential medicines besides contraceptives in containment zones to ensure maternal and child healthcare is not affected.
Muslims celebrate major holiday amid curfews, virus fears | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
JERUSALEM >> Muslims around the world on Sunday began celebrating Eid al-Fitr, a normally festive holiday marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, with millions under strict stay-at-home orders and many fearing renewed coronavirus outbreaks.
Bengaluru Containment Zones: At least 20 zones in city are no longer in the red
At least 20 places in Bengaluru, which were identified as “containment zones” to curb the spread of Coronavirus in the neighbourhood, have been freed from all restrictions over the last month, as zero Covid-19 positive cases were detected here over the period.
40 fresh cases in Kerala, COVID-19 tally breaches 1,000 mark
The COVID-19 Tally in Kerala crossed the one thousand mark on Wednesday, with 40 people,including 37 returnees from abroad and other states, testing positive for the coronavirus. The aggregate of cases nowhas touched1003,while presently445 people are undergoing treatment in various hospitals
Nursing home residents warned about giving up coronavirus relief funds
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is warning families to be cautious amid reports of nursing homes attempting to take coronavirus relief payments from their residents.
Reopening mosques for prayers to be only determined by cabinet's committee: Egypt's Awqf Min.
In a statement released Tuesday, the ministry said it did not and will not disclose any information about the date of reopening mosques to worshippers.
Aviation services on path to normalcy
Mumbai operates 44 flights out of the allocated 50, catering to 4,224 passengers
Mumbai finally restored to home delivery of liquor
One in two orders placed for home deliveries of alcohol in Maharashtra came from Mumbai this week.
China's efforts to bring citizens back from India have nothing to do with border tension: Global Times
Global Times, considered Chinese government's mouthpiece, has said that the “voluntary repatriation plan” should be seen a “normal service” and should not be linked to the ongoing border tension.
Wyndham welcomes 11 new-build US properties in first quarter
Over 25 new-build hotels were also signed over the same period, and another ten began construction…
83 NRIs return to Chandigarh
As many as 83 non-resident Indians belonging to Chandigarh have returned to the city till now. Out of these 83 persons, 16 persons have been discharged from the hotels on completion of seven days stay and after they were tested negative. Expatriates from abroad have returned to the city while 70
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister
354 domestic flights soar the skies on day 3: Aviation minister. Domestic passenger flights are currently permitted to operate from all airports in the country except the ones in West Bengal.
Lift ban on church gatherings – CVM to government
The Citizen Voters Movement (CVM) has urged the government to lift the ban on public and social gatherings to enable the citizens to overcome the fear, panic, and psychological warfare created by this COVID-19.
UofSC to require face masks in classrooms, library as part of phased campus reopening plan
The University of South Carolina has implemented a face-covering policy for its Columbia campus.
Cyprus: Got infected with coronavirus? The trip's on us - Foreign Affairs
In an attempt to attract tourists, Cyprus says it will cover costs for anyone who catches the virus while vacationing in the country.
Vulnerable people in care homes dying three times normal rate during pandemic
EXCLUSIVE: From April 10 to May 8, 3,161 deaths of people receiving domiciliary care were reported to the Care Quality Commission – nearly three times the three-year average for the same period
Mosques to progressively reopen from Jun 2 with limited prayer spaces for private worship
SINGAPORE: Mosques will provide limited prayer spaces for private worship from next Tuesday (Jun 2), as part of progressive reopening plans amid ...
Belkin’s new smart speaker combines high-end audio, Google Assistant support, and wireless phone charging into one handy package
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Nolte: Report Shows 43% of Coronavirus Deaths Are in Nursing Homes
An incredible 43 percent of coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities (ALF), reports Forbes.
Coronavirus cases in India breach 150,000-mark; toll reaches 4,337
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported till Wednesday 8 am, according to the ministry's data.
Eastern Airlines has helped thousands of stranded Americans return home
Small companies can do big things.
Living on a prayer: Concerns as places of worship prepare to reopen their doors
The president’s announcement that places of worship can resume services under strict conditions during lockdown Level 3 has been met with strong and mixed opinions. The big question is, how will worshippers gather safely without spreading the coronavirus?
Bangladesh leaving lockdown as offices, public transports to reopen from May 31
The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases.
2,700 PATH families to get financial assistance
Approximately 2,700 families on the government’s Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) are to receive financial assistance as a part of the United Nations (UN) Secretary General’s COVID-19 Multi Partners' Trust Fund (MPTF).
The Original Home Is No Longer Available To Buy On The Google Store
Visitors to the official Google Store will now see the original Google Home listed as "No longer available," reports indicate. The gadget was previously
WERE: How far is too far during a health crisis?
Some mistakes are avoidable, especially those that instil fear instead of trust from the public.
WATCH: Final panel discussion in Trinity's “Rethinking Democracy” series
"Democracy Without a Public Sphere” is the final installment in Trinity Long Room Hub at Trinity College's five-part "Rethinking Democracy" series.
Novant Health launches first emergency drone operation for pandemic response in the country
The venture marks the first emergency drone logistics operation by a hospital for its pandemic response in the country.
Vacation rentals around the world have jumped 127% since early April in a sign that people are slowly starting to travel again, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - A surge in domestic tourism is fueling a rebound in short-term rentals as states begin to ease lockdowns, according to data from AirDNA.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Vacation rentals around the world have jumped 127% since early April in a sign that people are slowly starting to travel again
A surge in domestic tourism is fueling a rebound in short-term rentals as states begin to ease lockdowns, according to data from AirDNA.
AUD/USD stretches recovery moves beyond 0.6600 despite US-China tussle
AUD/USD extends the late-US session recoveries while trading around 0.6620 at the start of Thursday’s Asian session. Although concerns surrounding the
Over 3,500 Special Trains Originated Till Now: Railways
The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday informed that over 3,500 Shramik special trains have been originated till now by Indian Railways carrying more than 48 lakh passengers to various destinations.
Opinion: Canada’s soldiers have provided a wake-up call for our long-term care system
Reports from the military on conditions in homes in Quebec and Ontario should be the last reform warnings we receive
Belkin's new smart speaker combines high-end audio, Google Assistant support, and wireless phone charging into one handy package, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Belkin's Soundform Elite packs wireless phone charging capabilities into a full-fledged Google Assistant smart speaker. Here's our full review.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Wall Street Close: Bulls holding the reigns still and defying gravity
US benchmarks impressed yet again on the bid as a classic case of fear of missing out could well be drawing the less committed, or late decision-makin
No university bailout for international students
Australia’s universities continue to cry poor over the reduction in international student numbers, signaling heavy financial and job losses:
PV power plant design software upgraded
PVcase, the photo-voltaic power plant software specialist, has released version 1.33, to coincide with the update to PVsyst 7.0.
Bali talks of ‘new era’ as island prepares for eased travel restrictions amid pandemic
As talk of a so-called “new normal” begins to creep into the national discourse here in Indonesia, tourism players in Bali are reportedly drafting guidelines for health protocols with views abound that the time after COVID-19 will establish a...
Weather updates, May 27: Heatwave to continue for next few days in north
Weather Forecast Today, 27 May 2020: Maximum temperatures over the plains of north India are expected to recede from May 28 onwards, with substantial reduction in heatwave conditions from May 29.
New Fortress Energy Foundation gives students 200 care packages
WHEN THE principal of Old Harbour High School placed a call for help to provide meals for students on the school’s PATH programme, New Fortress Energy Foundation immediately responded by delivering close to 200 care packages to the school last week...
Japan quells rumors it will pay for half of visitors' expenses
In tweets, the Japan Tourism Agency said the program under consideration would only cover “a portion of domestic travel expenses.”
The coronavirus and the US Jewish community: Setbacks, strategies, and the silver lining - Radio
What is Israel's role toward the Jewish community in light of the crisis, and what opportunities lie ahead?
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
SEOUL, South Korea >> The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Council facing complaints over suspension of grass cutting services
Grass cutting services have been suspended in a Black Country borough sparking complaints from residents.
Crafty Market Drayton veteran Clive raises more than £1,200 for NHS by making rainbow gifts
A blind veteran who has been making rainbow gifts at home to support the NHS has now raised more than £1,200.
Covid-19: Places of worship, religious institutions in South Africa to reopen from June 1
Rest of World News: South Africa has been under a nationwide lockdown since March 27. The president had last month announced a five-phase plan to gradually ease the lockd
Plus Two answer papers evaluation begins in TN, over 40,000 teachers involved
Evaluation of class 12 public exam answer papers, which got delayed due to Covid-19 induced lockdown, commenced across Tamilnadu, except Chennai, from this morning. Continue Reading →
Frankfurt rally late to draw with Freiburg and stem losing run
Lowly Eintracht Frankfurt ended a run of five successive Bundesliga defeats as they staged a late rally to come from behind and force a 3-3 home ...
Family learns of NY nursing home resident’s death of coronavirus from funeral home
More than half the nursing home residents and 10% of the workforce have tested positive for COVID-19, according to New York state data.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
Rest of World News: As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to
Assamese bride wears silk handloom mask for wedding, idea wins praise online
Several pictures and videos of the marriage ceremony, which took place in Guwahati, Assam, on May 22, doing the rounds on social media show the bride and the groom donning matching silk handloom face masks during the wedding ceremony.
Students use IT skills to help the NHS during pandemic
University students have been drafted in to help the NHS during the coronavirus pandemic.
Spain starts 10 days of mourning
The Spanish government has declared 10 days of mourning, starting on Wednesday, for the nearly 27,000 people who have died from coronavirus in Spain, the longest official mourning period in the country's four-decade-old democracy, the Guardian writes. Fla...
COVID-19: Jonathan tasks Africa to look inward for solutions
AS the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the world, Former President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has tasked African
Covid-19: Reopening may be gradual, segmented
Experts say measures need to be put in place to ensure no Covid-19 spike after opening economy.
Heartbreaking video shows stranded kayaker's final moments: report
A harrowing video depicts the tragic final moments of a kayaker stranded at sea off the coast of New South Wales, Australia. Jeremy Worthy, 43, had posted the video to Facebook Sunday as a last-ditch rescue plea before his body was discovered in the water just hours later, reports the Daily Mail.
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
All educational institutions have been shut since mid-March -- some of them from March 25 when the nationwide lockdown started -- to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus cases cross 1.5 lakh, govt says lockdown has ‘decelerated’ pace of COVID-19 spread
A total of 6,387 new cases of coronavirus infection and 170 deaths were reported in a 24-hour span till Wednesday 8 AM, according to ministry's data.
Lack of Protective Gear & Staff Uncovered in Quebec's Care Homes – Report
Quebec's ombudsperson has already announced the launch of an “impartial and independent” investigation into the way the COVID-19 crisis is being handled at elderly...
Turkish Airlines may delay delivery of Airbus, Boeing planes: Report
Turkish Airlines , which halted nearly all of its passenger flights as a result of the coronavirus crisis, may delay the delivery of some Boeing ...
COVID-19: FG to roll out policy on schools reopening
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has assured Nigerians that plans for safe reopening of...
School reopening: FG considers morning, afternoon classes
Kayode Oyero The Federal Government says it is thinking of sectionalising classes for primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions in the country ahead of school reopening amid the coronavirus ...
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
Event planners share how to make birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, and other occasions memorable if you can’t have a traditional celebration
If the pandemic has proven one thing, it’s that even in turbulent times, people are still finding ways to celebrate.
New bid for 27 self-build and custom-built homes in Suffolk village
Plans for up to 27 new homes in Melton have been re-submitted by developers.
Around 10,000 students are yet to sign up to calculated grades
Around 10,000 Leaving Cert students have yet to sign up to receive calculated grades. The deadline for registering is Thursday May 28th at 10pm, and Ministe
IHCL goes for enhanced safety and hygiene for opening hotel post lockdown
As part of its strategy to open its hotels after lifting of lockdown, Indian Hotels Company Ltd. (IHCL) has decided to use industrial strength disinfectants at common and high-touch areas of hotels li
Children with severe asthma advised not to return to schools when they reopen
Health charity Asthma UK has told parents not to send their children back to school on June 1 if they are shielding as they are classed as “clinically extremely vulnerable”
Best mesh Wi-Fi routers 2020: the best wireless mesh routers for large homes
The best mesh WiFi routers offer a solid, unified WiFi network no matter where you are. Check out this list, and bring home the best WiFi mesh router for you.
World’s chief rabbis issue joint call for Jews to set aside differences before shavuot - Jewish World
Letter signed by seven chief rabbis calls on Jews worldwide to take practical steps to overcome both personal and communal conflicts.
The virus of fear has to be fought as strongly as the virus of Corona
As we start travelling, it’s important to start reposing faith in brands that are taking precautions
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
New amendments to the education law also include a provision that would let Putin extend his rule until 2036.
How We Might Respond to a Pandemic Were Society Not So Dominated by the State
The state currently enjoys a vastly unbalanced share of the power within a society, such an arrangement is not in any way preordained, and the assumption that it must be betrays a narrowness of vision and a lack of historical knowledge
Group Of Rabbis Declare: No Compromise On Teaching Immorality
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Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Bangladesh decides against extending shutdown, offices to reopen May 31
The government has decided not to extend the ongoing shutdown over the coronavirus outbreak, allowing offices to reopen on May 31.
Covid19: Huawei ICT Academy hosts online training for students
Huawei Technologies has not relented on its efforts to ensure Nigerian students registered under its Authorized Information and Network Academy are trained in core ICT skills in the face of the Covid19 pandemic. The company moved its classes online, engaging hundreds of students across the country on their computer screens from the comfort of their […]
Major relief for class 10 and 12 students, can appear for pending CBSE exams from home districts
Pokhriyal said that these students will not be required to travel back and the CBSE will announce the modalities of registrations for such requests.
Is this what schooling will be like post-lockdown? Sale primary school plans revealed
A four-day week, classes of 15 and temperature checks on arrival are just some of the measures planned for Springfield Primary School.
Boris says advice for parents with coronavirus has not changed
The prime minister was questioned by Yvette Cooper MP.
2 more COVID-19 cases in Kozhikode
Two more SARS-CoV-2 cases were reported from Kozhikode district on Wednesday. District Medical Officer V. Jayasree said in a release that they were a 53-year-old from Naderi in Koyilandy and a 55-year
Theatres, cinemas, summer camps to reopen as Swiss relax virus curbs
ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Wednesday it would lift curbs on larger public gatherings next month and free up travel within Europe’s 26-nation Schengen zone by July 6, further easing restrictions on public life as the coronavirus outbreak ebbs.
Covid testing not necessary for maternal services: Govt
Critical services for women, children should be provided irrespective of their covid status.Denial of service can impact maternal and newborn mortalities, the health ministry says
GOG’s Summer Sale offers up to 95% off PC games, System Shock demo
The deals last through June 15
30,000 weddings cancelled in Guj amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown has severely hit the wedding industry in Gujarat, which has witnessed approximately 30,000 cancellations and postponements in the last two months. At
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionA boy with a machine gun during celebrations marking Day of the Russian Airborne Troops, on August 2, 2019.sourceRoman PimenovTASS via Getty Images Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin submitted…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Eddie Kenzo petitions Parliament for evacuation from Ivory Coast
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Singer Edirisa Musuuza also known as Eddie Kenzo has petitioned Parliament seeking government’s intervention to have him evacuated from Ivory Coast. Kenzo has been held up for the last two months due to the closure of borders occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenzo left the country for business in …
Putin pushes war history and patriotism in schools as he continues his campaign to militarize Russian youth
President Vladimir Putin is looking to change Russia’s education curriculum to include war history and patriotism, as part of his effort to militarize Russia’s youth.
Mass contact tracing resumes across England to control spread of Covid-19
The scheme is supported by 25,000 dedicated contact tracers.
COVID-19: Ondo lifts ban on religious gatherings
Ondo state Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, has lifted the ban on religious gathering which was put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. Rotimi Akeredolu made this known at a press briefing earlier
Microsoft's new project management tool, Outlook Spaces, now in beta
Outlook Spaces, also known as Project Moca, is available in beta. The project management tool allows you to bring content together from around the web into organized plans.
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket To 132 Following 76 New Cases| BREAKING
Zimbabwe Coronavirus Cases Skyrocket in a rather alarming development. Of the 76 new cases recorded todaywere returness from neighbouring countries
Coronavirus test, track and trace to launch across England tomorrow
The government scheme will see people notified to self isolate if they've been in contact with a confirmed case
Kinghorn Lifeboat warns people against driving to Fife beaches
People have been warned against driving to Fife’s beaches as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Breaking: We are working on guidelines for school reopening – FG
The secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has on Wednesday said that the Federal Government would soon list
Breaking: No more evacuation of stranded Nigerians abroad for now — FG
Federal Government has on Wednesday said that it has stopped evacuating stranded Nigerians abroad. Giving Geoffrey Onyeama,
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Over 1,300 teachers engaged in Dharmapuri and Harur
A total of 1,306 teachers and accompanying staff were engaged for the evaluation of answer scripts at four evaluation centres in Dharmapuri and Harur. In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, the number of e
Boris Johnson announces test and trace plan for England
Local authorities will be expected to help suppress COVID-19 flare-ups.
Boris Johnson says UK did not have capacity for test, track and trace ready
The Prime Minister told MPs the country had not learned the lessons of past pandemics.
Study uncovers gender roles in physics lab courses
A robust body of research examines and addresses gender discrepancies in many fields, but physics is not one of them, Cornell researchers have found.
IH reassures parents
Some local students will be headed back to class for the last month of the school year next week, and Interior Health wants to reassure parents who may be nervous.
Reopening of schools: Maimane working with Mpofu on court challenge to keep schools closed
The founder of the One South Africa movement, former Democratic Alliance leader Mmusi Maimane, has announced plans to mount a legal challenge to the reopening of schools.
Rowan Public Health Director concerned after five new deaths reported in one day at veteran’s facility
The Public Health Director is asking questions about the reporting practices of a local veteran’s facility after the facility reported five new COVID-19 related deaths on Tuesday.
New Zealand sheltered its homeless during Covid-19 – but can it last?
Labour-led government has pledged $100m to keep 1,200 motel rooms available for the homeless for a year but obstacles to cementing gains remain
With quarantine norms revised, Indian returnees must be refunded part of their advance by hotels: Centre
India News: NEW DELHI: Indian returnees from abroad who had paid hotels in advance for their 14-day quarantine stay but can now leave after seven days under revis.
More spaces added to online cyber security courses after high demand
MORE young people, particularly girls, are being invited to take part in a new series of free, online cyber security courses.
The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic
The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list. Latin America's largest country, which has emerged as a new epicenter in the coronavirus pandemic, has seen its daily death toll surge past
Gastonia venue operator wants clarification regarding reopening for event spaces
A venue operator in Gastonia wants clarification from North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper regarding the reopening of event spaces in the state.
N.C. high school valedictorian, star athlete will begin college with associate’s degree
West Lincoln High School Class of 2020 valedictorian and star athlete Kelton Towery will begin his college career at North Carolina State University with an Associate in Science degree.
Children of asylum seekers challenge with home learning
SINCE the Covid-19 has spurred both the UK government and Northern Ireland executive to shut down schools in March 2020 to slow down the rise of infections, schools, on the other hand, have also come up with homework packs via online learning to keep up the knowledge.
Schools, colleges still not allowed to open: MHA
No decision has been taken on opening of schools and colleges and all education institutions across the country are still prohibited to open, the Union Home Ministry said Tuesday night. The
Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens reopen with social-distancing measures
Catholic churches in Brooklyn and Queens shuttered for months due to the coronavirus outbreak reopened on Tuesday with some changes — including social-distancing signage and mandatory
Canada Learning Code has a digital literacy goal amid the pandemic
The Canada Learning Code organization transition to online learning has motivated it to deliver 10 million learning experiences by 2027.
Students Warned Not To Sign Up For College Accommodation Until They Get Clarity On Lectures
Students are being warned not to hand over deposits for college accommodation until they know if they need it.
IndiGo flier tests positive after landing in Coimbatore
"No one else was seated in his vicinity, significantly reducing the possibility of transmission... The operating crew has been home quarantined for 14 days and we are in the process of notifying other passengers as per the government guidelines," the airline said.
Friends and families could be reunited in ‘social bubbles’ of up to ten people by next month under lockdown-easing plans
Barbecues and garden parties could also be among activities given the go-ahead in Britain by the end of June after being raised in the Cabinet.
Few faces, more spaces as B.C. schools to reopen next week
Classroom instruction will be offered on a part-time, voluntary basis for the final month of the school year – the reopening is serving as a trial run to what is expected to be a full return to classrooms in September
North Dublin lands with residential potential on sale for €450,000
Swords Road holding of 5.4 acre sits close to housing just off M1
Passenger on Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight tests positive for coronavirus, 40 others quarantined
A passenger on a Delhi-Ludhiana Air India flight on Tuesday tested positive for coronavirus. Air India has said 36 passengers and 4 crew members have been quarantined in Punjab.
Training bystanders to intervene will help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, study shows
Empowering people to intervene when they witness unacceptable behaviour can help to prevent domestic violence and abuse, a new study has found.
All educational institutions still prohibited to open: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday night denied the reports which claimed that MHA has permission to all the states to open the schools. “No such decision has been taken by the MHA. All educati
Train firm to use disinfectant which 'will kill coronavirus on surfaces for 30 days'
Staff are using electrostatic spray guns – which were used at the NHS Nightingale hospitals – to applying the disinfectant
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbors have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread of…
'Fight for every job': University union on war footing
A day after Scott Morrison urged all sides to 'lay down their weapons', the university staff union have threatened widespread industrial action.
World watches as South Korea cautiously returns to life
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. And people are increasingly dining out and enjoying nighttime strolls in public parks.
Cab, bus operators transporting migrants illegally
Multiple FIRs have been registered, says Gurugram Deputy Commissioner
How Can Architecture Combat Flooding? 9 Practical Solutions
We delineate nine measures that architects can use to mitigate the negative effects of flooding on homes and other buildings in flood-prone areas.
Concept of Transferrable College Credits
Education News: Isha is a bright student in first year B.Sc. at the Dehradun University. Her father is in a bank and gets transferred to Mumbai. Isha wants to reloca
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Wednesday a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both have slowed the spread
Pat Rafter's former Sunshine Beach home sells for $17m
David Hales bought the oceanfront mansion from Pat Rafter for $15.2 million but was only able to resell after two years for $17 million.
When will schools, colleges reopen? Here's clarification from Centre
New guidelines issued by the central government pertaining to Lockdown 4.0 remain enforced.
Quarantine-Free Flights From Australia Could Start Within Weeks
An air-travel corridor between Australia and New Zealand could be trialed within weeks, a key test of how international flights worldwide can resume while the coronavirus threat remains.
Hong Kong high school students go back to class
Hundreds of secondary schools open their doors for senior students, the first classes in the state sector since late January
EUR/USD range play continues ahead of Lagarde speech, EU summit
While EUR/USD registered gains on Tuesday, the ascent stopped just short of 1.10, keeping the multi-week trading range of 1.1019-1.0727 intact. At pre
Karnataka mandates week-long institutional quarantine for passengers from 7 states
A week-long institutional quarantine will have to be undergone by passengers arriving by domestic flights in Karnataka from seven particular states, including Maharashtra, Delhi and Tamil Nadu, where COVID-19 cases are high, the state government has said.
New Zealand expects plan for safe travel with Australia in June
WELLINGTON, May 27 — New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said today a draft blueprint on safely starting travel between New Zealand and Australia will be presented to both governments in early June. The neighbours have been discussing the possibility of a travel bubble between them as both...
Are you really sure? Spokesman Roque says school enrollment to start in June
Will the Philippine government make up its mind, please After President Rodrigo Duterte said that he doesn't want children to return to school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, here comes another member of his team contradicting what he said...
GBP/USD: Off two-week top under 1.2400 amid US dollar pullback
GBP/USD steps back from two-week top to 1.2320, down 0.11% on a day, while heading into the London open on Wednesday.
Virus Outbreak South Korea
The baseball league is on. Students have begun returning to school. As South Korea significantly relaxes its rigid social distancing rules as a result of waning coronavirus cases, the world is paying close attention to whether it can return to something that resembles normal — or face a virus resurgence
'Woefully lacking': Mother forced to travel to regional NSW for child's mental health treatment
A Canberra mother says she had to travel to regional NSW to get treatment for her child.
Coronavirus: Vandal delivers blow to under pressure Angus Cycle Hub with needless damage to van
A vandal has delivered a "kick in the teeth" to Angus Cycle Hub staff working flat out to meet rocketing demand for bikes during lockdown.
Is the SAT falling out of favour?
Tests are inherently biased in favour of affluent, white and Asian American students
Grambling State to gradually reopen campus for employees in June
GSU's reopening plans include temperature scans, face masks, hand sanitizing stations, and limited building entry points across campus.
Every child care provider in La. to receive free supplies to ensure safe reopening
Louisiana has 1,649 licensed child care providers who will receive supplies.
Lockdown: Mixed reaction from religious leaders to relaxed rules for gatherings
There is mixed reaction to President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement that religious gatherings of up to 50 people will be permitted as the country braces itself for the Covid-19 peak.
ChurchAppsNZ Offers Free Covid-19 Contact Tracing And Visitor Register To New Zealand Churches
ChurchAppsNZ by Snapp Mobile has released a new service in its app that gives Churches a free and easy way to track and register members who want to visit the Church during Alert Level 2.
Stay-home request spurs a reading revival
In many urban areas of Japan, people were recently urged to stay home for weeks on in the fight to contain the spread of COVID-19. Most big bookstores in T
Drive-through visits bring cheer to care home residents
A care home in Britain's south west has started a drive-through visiting system for the families of its elderly residents.
Maharashtra SSC Geography paper to be marked based on average scores of other subjects
The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) on Wednesday said that the Class 10 Geography examination, which was cancelled, will be marked based on average scores in other subjects
Planning for full reopening of churches and possible early resumption of Mass
The Catholic Church continues to plan for a full reopening of churches in Ireland and a return to Mass and the Sacraments. By working with health authorities, it will also make a case for early ...
Brazil leads daily virus deaths for fifth straight day
Brazil reported the highest daily COVID-19 death toll in the world Tuesday with 1,039 people killed, the fifth straight day the country has topped the list.
Are You Ready to Get on an Airplane Again?
Airlines are burning $10 billion a month to fly empty. This can’t go on forever.
Gold trades with modest losses, holds above $1700 amid escalating US-China tensions
Gold dropped to fresh two-week lows during the early European session and was last seen trading with modest losses, just above the $1700 mark. The com
Under new rules, you will no longer have to pray in your car
Rules issued Wednesday allow the restart of spiritual services — with limits on the number of worshipers.
Higher Education Ministry: All university lectures to be online-only until end 2020, with a few exceptions
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) today said that all university lectures must be conducted purely online, with no face-to-face lessons allowed, until December 31. In a statement today, the ministry said that exceptions are, however, given to five academic categories...
‘Unassigned’ coronavirus cases near 3,000, rise as curbs on movement lifted
Cases in the unassigned category make up 2 per cent of the country's 1,45,380 cases of coronavirus infection as of Tuesday, and could potentially skew the case curves of several states
Massive fire damages homes in North Plainfield, NJ
A large, three-alarm fire leveled one home and damaged two others in North Plainfield, Somerset County.
COMEDK UGET 2020: Application date extended till 30 May; exam for admission to Karnataka's medical, engineering, dental colleges on 26 June
The consortium of Medical, Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has announced that it will conduct the Under Graduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2020 on 26 June
Chaos at airports continue as flights resume
Around 630 flights were cancelled on Monday while on Tuesday 80 flights were cancelled at Delhi alone.
Suspension rust problem forces Mitsubishi to recall vehicles
Mitsubishi is recalling nearly 223,000 vehicles in Canada and 22 cold-weather U.S. states because suspension parts can rust, detach and cause drivers to lose control.
By saving Dominic Cummings, the Government is putting us all at risk
How can we expect people to co-operate with this system if they think it is one rule for them and another for those in power?
IIT-Gandhinagar to complete semester through online classes, devises new grading system
The institute will be granted P(E) or Pass Emergency or I/F or Incomplete/Fail grade. students given an ‘I/F’ grade will have one opportunity to complete the course requirement and improve their performance
Mothers are nearly 50% more likely to have lost jobs due to Covid crisis than fathers - and are doing lion's share of childcare and housework in lockdown, UK study of 3,500 families shows
In families where both the parents were employed, women spent more time simultaneously trying to work and care for children compared with their partners, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
Lawrence Wong: Expected rise in cases NOT because of migrant workers
Exclusive: PM Modi may announce Lockdown 5.0 on Mann Ki Baat, ease restrictions in most of India
Prime Minister Modi is likely to speak on Lockdown 5.0 after the current lockdown ends on May 31. PM Modi will address the nation on May 31 in his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat.
First direct repatriation flight from Dubai to Goa to depart June 1
149 stranded Goans welcome the move, flight departs 4.35pm Monday
Israel’s Number of Coronavirus Patients Drops to 2,019 as US Deaths Hit 100,572
According to the NY Times on Wednesday, new hot spots continue to emerge and hundreds more people are dying each day in the US.