UAE joins ‘One World: Together at Home’ global special to support frontline healthcare workers in COVID-19 response

DUBAI, 17th April, 2020 (WAM) — The UAE will participate in the historic “One World: Together at Home” cross-platform global special that will bring together some of the world’s biggest artists to celebrate healthcare workers combating the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic on Saturday, April 18. From the UAE, doctors, artists and philanthropists who are part of…

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SEDD launches ’20’ digital services without ID

SHARJAH, 18th April, 2020 (WAM) The Sharjah Economic Development Department, SEDD, has launched a package of developed digital services that are available through its website and smart application around the clock to facilitate customers and support businesses in light of the exceptional circumstances in the country and the world. The department launched 20 digital services…

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COVID-19: Rights experts highlight LGBTI discrimination, antisemitism

Human Rights GWALIOR SANDESH: New guidance from the UN human rights office, issued on Friday, sets out key actions to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people against discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic. “LGBTI people are among the most vulnerable and marginalised in many societies, and among those most at risk from COVID-19”, said Michelle…

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Lady Gaga promises star-studded ‘love letter to the world’ amidst global pain of COVID-19 pandemic

Princess Dina Mirad of Jordan, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, mental health advocate and mother of Lady Gaga Cynthia Germanotta and Nigerian songwriter and singer Korede Bello participated in the 2019 Walk the Talk event in Geneva, Switzerland. GWALIOR SANDESH: This weekend’s “One World: Together At Home” virtual global special will be a “love…

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Observe all safety precautions while carrying out works under MGNREGS: Narendra Singh Tomar

Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar holds Video Conference with State Rural Development Ministers in the light of the relaxation in Non-Containment Areas from 20 th April 2020.He stressed on the observance of all safety precautions while carrying out works under PMAY(G), PMGSY, NRLM and MGNREGS. The…

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Best activities should be undertaken for prevention and treatment of Corona:Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Identified hot-spot areas must be total sealed: Supply chain must continue CM Shri Chouhan reviews Corona situation and preparedness in video conference Chief Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that best remedial activities must be undertaken in the state to protect against Corona. Arrangements to ensure best treatment to Corona patients must be made….

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Govt Removes Customs Duty & Cess on COVID-19 Test Kits, Ventilators, Surgical Masks

These exemptions will also be applicable on inputs used to manufacture these items.These exemptions will also be applicable on inputs used to manufacture these items.   The government on Thursday removed customs duty and health cess on ventilators, face and surgical masks, personal protection equipment and Covid-19 test kits with a view to boost availability…

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