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Pak escalating violence along border to hide its Covid-19 failures: PoK Activist

Glasgow (Scotland), April 15 (ANI): A political activist from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has alleged that Pakistan has been regularly violating ceasefire at the Line of Control these days to infiltrate terrorists into Kashmir valley amid COVID-19 spread. He says that Pakistan has upped violence along the border to hide its incompetence at handling Coronavirus spread and wants to divert people's attention. Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist and author based in Glasgow also said that It is Pakistan, which is responsible for ceasefire violation. We, the people of PoK are aware of this fact that always Pakistan initiates a ceasefire violation to which India retaliates. The activist said that like always, this time too, the ceasefire violation was started by Pakistan which created problems for locals, even in the areas of Jammu that do not even come in the jurisdiction of the ceasefire line.

Doctors refuse to work in PoK as admin fails to provide PPE kits

Muzaffarabad (PoK), April 14 (ANI): Doctors and paramedic staff in PoK hospitals are protesting against the administration as they fear getting infected with Coronavirus due to the unavailability of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits. At Ambor hospital in Muzaffarabad, the doctors and other employees said they are being pushed towards death by the government as they have been working without safety kits. Pakistan occupied Kashmir has poor healthcare system and it is completely unprepared to tackle a situation like the COVID-19 outbreak. In many areas in PoK, neither doctors nor testing labs are available. Suspected coronavirus patients are roaming amid the rest of the population without being examined.

Hindu family in Karachi forced to convert to Islam amid COVID-19 outbreak

Karachi (Pakistan) April 13, 2020: A Hindu family in Karachi city of Pakistan was attacked by Maulvis or Muslim clerics and forced them to convert to Islam. Basant Kudar, a Hindu and his mother were also threatened to be killed if they disobeyed the order. Basant's brother narrated the whole incident in a video. A FIR has also been registered against the culprits. Minorities in Pakistan are facing persecution as they are regularly being threatened by the Muslims to convert to Islam.

Watch: Policewoman teaches Delhi women COVID-19 precautions

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): A woman police constable taught women COVID-19 precautions like how to wear masks, washing hands and using clothes to cover face, etc. Delhi Police is taking multiple steps to aware people about the dreadful virus. 903 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi till now.

Art to spread awareness! Watch Visakhapatnam Police's innovative message to people

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): Visakhapatnam Police is taking every measure to curb the spread of COVID-19. Policemen have also hired artists to draw paintings on roads to spread awareness among people. 381 positive cases have been recorded in Andhra Pradesh till yet.

Coronavirus toll surpasses 2,000 in single day in US

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): New coronavirus deaths in the United States surpassed 2,000 on the highest tally of fatalities recorded within a day so far. The total number of people, who have succumbed to the virus in the country, has now reached 18,545. Meanwhile, the tally of confirmed COVID-19 deaths has reached 100,000 worldwide. Keeping the surging cases of the contagion in view, President Donald Trump, during a White House press briefing, said that he will announce the members of a new taskforce made up of people from the medical and business communities to determine when and how to reopen the country on Tuesday.

WHO confirms new Ebola case in Congo days ahead of epidemic's expected end

Geneva (Switzerland), Apr 11 (ANI): After 52 days going without an infection, a new case of Ebola has reported in Democratic Republic of the Congo, just days ahead the epidemic was expected to be declared to be over in the African country by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirmed the world health body. "Response teams on the ground have confirmed a new case of Ebola in DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo). We have been preparing for and expecting more cases. Unfortunately this means the government of DRC will not be able to declare an end to the outbreak on Monday as hoped," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's Director-General.

PCR-based tests probably most accurate for coronavirus: WHO Executive Director

Geneva (Switzerland), Apr 11 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) on April 11 said the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based tests for coronavirus are probably the most accurate of the lot among other tests being conducted to diagnose if a person is infected with COVID-19 or not. "Polymerase chain reaction based tests are probably the most accurate way to determine if someone is infected with COVID-19. Governments need to focus specifically on PCR based testing or any form of testing that detects active infection," said Dr. Michael J Ryan, WHO Executive Director for Health Emergencies Programme.

COVID-19: Indian students stranded in US seek govt help in evacuation

Indiana (USA), Apr 09 (ANI): Indian students from Surat who are stranded in parts of US have appealed for help and evacuation to the Indian government in wake of spread of COVID-19 in the country. One of the students said there are total 11 students from different states of India. Flight services are currently closed due to Novel Coronavirus.

COVID-19: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson shifted to ICU

New Delhi, Apr 07 (ANI): United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who had tested positive for coronavirus last month, was shifted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) on Monday, UK media reported. Johnson was admitted to a hospital in London on Sunday evening. Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, "'Hang in there, Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Hope to see you out of hospital and in perfect health very soon." UK has reported over 50,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus while more than 5000 have succumbed to the deadly virus.

COVID-19: Hindus denied ration by Pak govt in Sindh province amid lockdown

Sindh (Pakistan), Apr 01 (ANI): Several members of Hindu and Christian communities said that they are being denied ration by authorities in Pakistan's Sindh Province amid coronavirus pandemic. They were denied ration by authorities because of their religion. While speaking to ANI, one of the Hindu locals said, "My son is a rickshaw-puller and he is running our family but the situation is getting worst here. It's been more than a week that we are sitting at our homes but the authorities haven't sent us any food item yet." "Authorities are not helping us during lockdown, ration is also not being provided to us because we are part of a minority community." he added. Adding to this, another Christian local said, "We are facing the inequality because we are from Christian community. We have lost all our source of earnings amid coronavirus outbreak." One more Christian local said, "Initially, authorities said everyone would get ration during lockdown but later they denied giving it to Christ

COVID-19: Hindus denied food supplies in Pakistan's Karachi

Karachi (Pakistan), Mar 30 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 outbreak, thousands of needy gathered at Rehrri Ghoth in Karachi to receive food supplies and daily essentials. However, those who belong to the Hindu community were told to go back since the rations were only meant for Muslims. Sindh government issued order to distribute ration in lockdown through local NGOs and administration to daily wage workers and labourers. The distribution of food supplies was organised by local government in collaboration with the district government. Hindus were told that they were not eligible for having food supplies since it was only meant for Muslims, informed activists. No screening arrangements were provided for nearly 3,000 people who had gathered to collect rations. Hindus in Lyari, Sachal Ghoth and other parts of Karachi as well as all over Sindh are being denied a share in government food. Dr Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist has warned that the minorities are now faced with a serious food crisis

COVID-19: Singapore postpones Shangri-La dialogue

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Singapore postponed Shangri-La dialogue scheduled for June 5 to 7 in the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. Shangri-La dialogue is a top-level regional security forum hosted by Singapore. The calling-off the event comes as countries around the world tighten their borders to combat the spread of the coronavirus. Singapore took the step of not allowing short-term visitors to enter or transit through the country from March 23, in a move to reduce the risk of importing COVID-19 cases. This marks the first time that the annual Shangri-La Dialogue has been called off since it was first launched in 2002. It is usually held in June at the Shangri-La Hotel.

President Trump doubts Chinese figures on COVID-19

Washington DC (USA), Mar 27 (ANI): President of the United States, Donald Trump raised eyebrows on figures released by China on Novel Coronavirus cases. President Trump while answering a media person on "cases in US surpassing China," said that he is not sure about numbers released by China. "I think it is a tribute to our testing, and you don't know what the numbers are in China. I think it is a tribute to testing, we are testing numbers of people. And I am sure you are not able to tell whether China is testing or not. I think that is a little hard," said President Trump.

US working with world to combat COVID-19: President Trump

Washington DC (USA), Mar 27 (ANI): President of the United States Donald Trump addressed a press conference in Washington DC after the G20 leaders meeting over COVID-19 pandemic. He informed that USA is working closely with countries around the world to combat the disease. "This morning I spoke to G20 leaders and we had a lot of different ideas. We are working together, leaders gathered virtually around the world," said President Trump. He added, "We talked about the problem. United States is working with friends and partners around the world. We discussed how important it is for nations to discuss and share the data and information."

Heed your state impacted by coronavirus, practice 15 days to slow the spread: US Vice Prez

Washington DC (USA), Mar 26 (ANI): United States Vice President Mike Pence said that heed your state impacted by coronavirus to practice 15 days to slow the spread. "There is nothing more important for the American people to do to slow the spread then to heed your state and local guidance and areas impacted by the coronavirus and for everyone else to put into practice the 15 days to slow the spread," said Pence while briefing the press amid coronavirus outbreak.

COVID-19 outbreak: 7-year-old boy uses his birthday savings to buy meals for dozens of senior citizens, says Trump

Washington DC (USA), Mar 26 (ANI): Speaking to mediapersons on March 26, United States President Donald Trump informed that 7-year-old boy used his birthday savings to buy meals for dozens of senior citizens. "7-year-old boy used his birthday savings to buy meals for dozens of senior citizens. A college student took help from 90 of her friends to deliver groceries and supplies to the most vulnerable areas. Hundreds of medical students volunteered themselves to provide help to our doctors, nurses who are fighting to save our lives," said Trump on Novel Coronavirus outbreak.

Lockdown will not extinguish COVID -19, use this time to attack coronavirus: WHO

Geneva (Switzerland), Mar 26 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Switzerland's Geneva, the Director-General of World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus spoke on coronavirus pandemic. He said, "Asking people to stay at home and shutting down population movement is buying time and reducing the pressure on health systems. But on their own, these measures will not extinguish epidemics." "We call on all countries who have introduced so-called lockdown measures, to use this time to attack the virus. You have created a second window of opportunity, the question is how will you use it?," WHO Director-General added.

Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Prince Charles has been tested positive for coronavirus. Earlier this week, crown prince and Duchess of Cornwell, Camilia left London amid coronavirus scare. 71-year-old royal is currently in self-isolation in Scotland. Camilia tested negative for the disease. United Kingdom has reported over 400 deaths and more than 8000 positive cases of Novel Coronavirus.

27 killed in terror attack on Gurdwara in Kabul

Kabul (Afghanistan), Mar 25 (ANI): At least 27 civilians killed and eight were wounded in a terror attack on a Gurdwara in the capital of Afghanistan Kabul. Afghan security forces took immediate action and gunned down all the four terrorists. Terrified people were running to save their lives in the Gurudwara. Ministry of External Affairs strongly condemned heinous terror attack and said that such cowardly attacks on places of worship of minority community especially at this time is reflective of the diabolical mindset of the perpetrators and their backers. "We strongly condemn the heinous terror attack on a Gurudwara in Kabul. Such cowardly attacks on places of worship of minority community especially at this time are reflective of the diabolical mindset of the perpetrators and their backers," tweeted MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar.