Daily Archives: August 2, 2021
Assam, Mizoram CMs soften stand post Shah’s phone call
NEW DELHI: The Chief Ministers of Assam and Mizoram agreed to resolve the border crisis through discussions following a call by Union...
China reports 98 new coronavirus cases for August 1 vs 75 a day earlier
BEIJING: China reported on Monday 98 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the mainland for August 1, compared with 75 a day earlier,...
Schools open in Punjab; follow Covid-appropriate behaviour
PATIALA: Schools opened in Punjab on Monday after long as the Covid situation is under control.
School staff welcomed...
Covid-19: Rise in R-value cause for concern, says AIIMS chief
NEW DELHI: Days after the Home Ministry warned the state over the rising reproduction number of coronavirus, Dr Randeep Guleria, AIIMS Director,...
Mexico holds referendum on whether to investigate former presidents
MEXICO CITY: Mexicans voted on Sunday on whether to investigate five former leaders in a referendum championed by President Andres Manuel Lopez...
After months of work, US senators unveil $1-trillion infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON: The US senators introduced a sweeping $1-trillion bipartisan plan to invest in roads, bridges, ports, high-speed internet and other infrastructure, with...
New Zealand to open one-way travel for workers from some Pacific nations
WELLINGTON: New Zealand will open up one-way quarantine-free travel for seasonal workers from Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu to address labour shortages in...
Army patrols Sydney streets as Brisbane extends Covid-19 lockdown
SYDNEY: Australian officials on Monday extended a snap three-day lockdown in the city of Brisbane and some neighbouring regions while hundreds of...