The country has become the epicentre of the deadly pandemic on the continent, accounting for more than half of Africa’s diagnosed infections. “Today South Africa has exceeded the half-a-million mark with a cumulative total of 503,290 confirmed COVID-19 cases recorded,” Heath Minister Zweli Mkhize said in his daily update. More …
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4th edition of Intex South Asia inaugurated in Colombo
In his address, high commissioner noted that Intex South Asia has become an annual event in Sri Lanka in the calendar of textile industry and can go a long way in promoting the existing synergy between India and Sri Lanka. High Commissioner added that there exists significant complementarity wherein Sri …
Read More »Tata Steel to sell two units in South East Asia: Report
Tata Steel is reportedly selling two of its units in South East Asia – NatSteel Holdings and Tata Steel Thailand which would be valued at $500 million. The company has received interest for the two units from many players, including private companies. These units will be sold together. Tata Steel, …
Read More »‘Deepotsav’ lights up Ayodhya; South Korean First Lady witness the occasion
What made Ayodhya’s diwali special was the setting of a new world record by lighting up of over 3 lakh lamps by the banks of the Saryu river. When the diyas were lit up it left all onlookers enchanted.Special display of colourful lights added another dimension to the …
Read More »South Korean First Lady to attend ‘Deepotsav’ in Ayodhya today
She will also attend the Ground Breaking Ceremony of Queen Huh Memorial Park in Ayodhya. According to Korean legend, a princess of Ayodhya went to Korea in 48 AD and married King Kim-Suro. The main streets of Ayodhya wear a scintillating look with illuminated lamps and special decorations. Many buildings …
Read More »Zensar Technologies launches 3 in 1 insurance module in South Africa
Zensar Technologies has launched 3 in 1 insurance module in South Africa. It is a custom data module designed for the Insurance industry, developed leveraging Salesforce Community Cloud. The module enables a single, centralized 3 in 1 view across consumer, agent and employee data. The portal provides the unique ability …
Read More »Sachin Tendulkar gave away prizes to the winners of South Asia Regional WASH innovation
The event was organised by UNICEF in association with BRAC, a Bangladesh based international organisation. The basic aim of the challenge was to identify innovative solutions to promote the practice of hand washing with soap. More than 700 teams from South Asia had submitted their ideas about how to get …
Read More »South Indian Bank reports many folds jump in Q2 net profit
South Indian Bank has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2018. The Bank has reported over 16 fold jump in its net profit at Rs 70.13 crore for the quarter under review as compared to Rs 4.32 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income …
Read More »South Indian Bank to augment capital up to Rs 500 crore via bonds
South Indian Bank has decided to augment the capital by issue of Basel III compliant Tier II Bonds not exceeding Rs 500 crore in one or more tranches with or without green shoe option, on such terms and conditions as it may deem fit, subject to the approval of regulatory …
Read More »South Sudan doctor wins UN refugee prize for his “profound humanity”
Evan Atar Adaha’s Maban hospital in the South Sudanese town of Bunj serves more than 1,44,000 refugees from Blue Nile state in neighbouring Sudan, UNHCR said. The hospital’s X-ray machine is broken, but Atar and his team perform nearly 60 surgeries per week in a room with just one light, …
Read More »UN warns of hunger rise in South America
The grim statistics were evident in Caracas on Wednesday (September 12) as people could be seen waiting in long lines outside grocery stores to buy the limited supplies available on shelves. Olga Delgado, a Caracas resident who uses a wheelchair and must travel with a supply of oxygen waited outside …
Read More »19 killed in South Sudan plane crash
There were 22 people on board the flight that departed Juba International Airport in the morning, said State information Minister Taban Abel. “The number (of dead) has reached 19,” he said, adding that a Ugandan and Ethiopian national were among the victims. Abel had earlier said two people were missing. …
Read More »Terrorists abduct kin of 7 policemen in south Kashmir
Security sources said that terrorists abducted brothers and sons of police personnel in Pulwama, Anantnag and Kulgam districts. They said that two among abductees are close relatives of DSP and SHO rank police officials. This includes Gowhar Malik, the brother of DSP Aijaz in Kulgam district. Arif Ahmad Sankar is the brother …
Read More »J&K: Terrorist killed in encounter in south Kashmir’s Kokernag area of Anantnag
During the search operation, search party came in contact with the terrorists leading to an encounter and in the ensuing encounter, one terrorist was eliminated. Huge quantity of ammunition and incriminating material has been seized from the site of encounter. From the incriminating material seized it is learnt that the …
Read More »J&K: One terrorist killed in encounter in south Kashmir’s Kokernag area of Anantnag
During the search operation, search party came in contact with the terrorists leading to an encounter and in the ensuing encounter, one terrorist was eliminated. Huge quantity of ammunition and incriminating material has been seized from the site of encounter. From the incriminating material seized it is learnt that the …
Read More »Ground Report / Telangana / South Central Railway / Digital India
South Central Railway pioneering in the introduction of paperless ticket travel for Unreserved passengers. GM VK Yadav spoke to media and launched the UTS app to be in force from 0000 hrs on 16th July 2018 onwards.
Read More »Ground Report/ Tripura/ South Tripura/ PM Kaushal Vikas Yojana
Successful story on Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana at Kwaifawng under Jolaibari Block of South Tripura District.
Read More »NGT extends stay on cutting of trees in South Delhi till July 27th
This was after the union environment ministry and NBCC sought some more time to file their reply in the matter. On 2nd July, NGT had put a stay on any further cutting of trees till further orders on petitions filed by some NGOs which contented that the environmental clearance for …
Read More »South Korean Prez urges North, U.S. to move forward on denuclearisation
If North Korean leader Kim Jong Un “keeps the promise of denuclearisation, he will be able to lead his country into prosperity”, Moon said during a visit to Singapore. “This path is never easy, but if the agreements at the summit are implemented with sincerity, the goal can be achieved”, …
Read More »South Korea suspends civilian drills to help talks with North
Seoul’s decision today to “temporarily suspend” the nationwide civilian drills had been anticipated since the United States and South Korea halted their annual military exercises following a summit last month between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Streets in South Korean cities froze at the sound …
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