PM Modi’s aura unmatchable: Global delegates at 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s keynote address at the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) convention in Bhubaneswar, Odisha on Thursday received enthusiastic praise from the members of Indian diaspora residing worldwide. They welcomed Prime Minister’s call for building greater connect with the Indian diaspora, saying that his aura is unmatchable. Antara […]
Zambia starts vaccination campaign in cholera-affected district
Lusaka, Jan 9 (IANS) A cholera vaccination campaign targeting 191,153 people has started in a northern Zambian district following fresh outbreaks. According to state media reports on Wednesday, the cholera vaccination campaign in Nakonde district began Tuesday, targeting those aged one and above, with 200,000 doses received, said District Health Director Philip Munkonge. “We are […]
Cold wave grips South Korea as temperatures plunge below minus 10 degrees Celsius
Seoul, Jan 9 (IANS) The season’s coldest weather gripped South Korea on Thursday with temperatures plunging below minus 10 degrees Celsius in Seoul and the northern regions. As of 8 a.m. the lowest temperature in Seoul was minus 10.2 degrees Celsius and the lowest apparent temperature minus 16.7 degrees Celsius, according to the Korea Meteorological […]
No entry without polio vaccination certificate, Saudi Arabia tells Pakistani travellers
Islamabad, Jan 9 (IANS) A polio vaccination certificate has been made mandatory for Pakistani citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia, the kingdom’s civil aviation authority has announced. According to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), anyone found violating the latest directives would face severe penalties and legal action. Pakistan, along with Afghanistan, remains one […]
Intense cold wave conditions grips again most parts of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Jan 9 (IANS) Intense cold wave conditions gripped again most parts of Bangladesh. According to the latest weather bulletin from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a severe temperature drop occurred in most parts of Bangladesh, starting at 9:00 a.m. local time on Wednesday. The BMD noted that cold feelings may intensify during the day […]
