The World Health Organisation (WHO) has made it clear that travel restrictions “do not provide added value” in the fight against Covid-19. Expressing concerns over international regulations to combat the virus, it suggested that international traffic bans should be lifted or eased. In a statement, it made it clear that the failure of travel restrictions introduced after the detection and reporting of Omicron variant to limit international spread of Omicron demonstrates the ineffectiveness of such measures over time. Moreover, WHO cautioned that such bans “contribute to the economic and social stress experiences” by states, and were thus counterproductive. It also advised…
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The gigantic and spectacular scrolls created under the unique initiative ‘Kala Kumbh’ have now been installed at the Rajpath for the Republic Day 2022 celebrations. The scrolls adorn either side of the Rajpath and present an awe-inspiring view. Secretary, Culture, Govind Mohan, who visited Rajpath and inspected the installations. These scrolls analyze the potential of art as a means to express National pride and excellence with varied forms of art from diverse geographical locations of the country. These have been diligently researched upon and painted enthusiastically by more than five hundred artists who participated in special workshops or ‘Kala Kumbh’…
TCIL, a Mini Ratna Category-1 Status Company under the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, with support of SDMC launched the first e-vehicle charging station in the South Delhi area at South Extn. Part I. The launch was inaugurated by Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture in the presence of Sanjeev Kumar, CMD, TCIL & other dignitaries of area. This e-vehicle charging station is the first one in a series of 65 e-charging stations to be set up by TCIL in progressive manner in the next four months in the South Delhi area within…
China showed the arrest of a human rights activist, after two days of death of his wife with cancer in the USA, preventing him from attending her in hospital for more than a month. The Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau in Guangdong province sent a notice on January 12, to the family of human rights defender Guo Feixiong (aka Yang Maodong), informing them that he has been formally arrested on suspicion of “inciting subversion of State power” under Article 105(2) of China’s Criminal Law. According to the arrest notice, he is currently being detained at the Guangzhou Municipal No. 1 Detention Center. Guo…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed that our progress lies in the progress of the nation. “The nation exists from us, and we exist through the nation. This realization is becoming the biggest strength of us Indians in the making of a new India. Everything the country is doing today includes ‘Sabka Prayas’”, he said. He added that ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas’ is becoming the guiding motto of the country” he added. He delivered the keynote address at the national launch ceremony of ‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore’. He also flagged off seven initiatives…
There is tremendous potential for Indian engineering MSMEs to be integrated into the Global Value Chain due to their manufacturing cost advantage, said B. B. Swain, Secretary, Ministry of MSME. Addressing the inaugural session of MSME Conclave organized by EEPC India, he said that for the MSMEs to achieve high growth the two most significant interventions required are related to credit assistance and technology upgradation. He noted that the Ministry of MSME has been working closely with other Ministries and Departments to facilitate the ease of doing business for MSMEs. “The Atma Nirbhar announcements have focused on easing access to registering…
The Zee News Opinion poll predicted that the BJP will return to power in Uttar Pradesh with a comfortable majority, in the ensuing assembly elections. The data reflected in the opinion poll states that BJP will be ahead of others with as much as 41 percent of total number of votes. BJP will be followed by Samajwadi Party, which is expected to get 34 percent of vote share, while BSP and Congress will be far behind with a vote share of 10 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively. The poll also indicates that the BJP alliance is likely to…
Hyderabad-born India’s premier women’s tennis star Sania Mirza announced that she will be quitting the sport. Mirza has announced that 2022 will be her final season on the WTA tour after her first-round loss in women’s doubles at the Australian Open on Wednesday. Mirza, 35, seeded 12th with Nadiia Kichenok, lost to KajaJuvan and Tamara Zidansek 4-6, 6-7 (5). “I’ve decided that this will be my last season. I’m taking it week by week. Not sure if I can last the season, but I want to,” Sania, India’s most successful female tennis player, was quoted as saying. Mirza had returned to…
The COVID-19 crisis is laying bare the gaps in protection that exist for modern slavery survivors and at-risk migrants around the world.During this global pandemic, many modern slavery survivors and vulnerable migrants cannot safely access healthcare and government support. The UN has said that the implementation of inclusive national measures for all is crucial for effective anti-slavery prevention and protection. But for those without the legal right to remain in a country, accessing medical help just isn’t possible or comes with the threat of detention and deportation. This means trafficking victims, people seeking asylum and undocumented migrants are forced to sacrifice their health for fear of deportation and…
Less than a month before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics open, a series of celebrations have begun in Xinjiang, the same place where millions of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities are facing horrific abuses including forced sterilization, systematic rape and arbitrary detention. Democracies and human rights in many countries across the world felt that it is more crucial than ever that we show solidarity and support each other. As one of the largest countries in the world, China has a big role to play in shaping human history. Human Rights groups have been urging the global community that let’s all…