Tag: LoC

A complete lockdown has been imposed in Karnataka's Kodagu district on two weekends (Saturday and Sunday) of this month in view of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, an official said on Saturday.....

While Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have begun by talking about India's victory in the Kargil War and stressed the importance for Indians to take a pledge to gain independence from the current coronavirus pandemic, he very carefully yet strongly made a vocal for local pitch in view of the ensuing festivities.....

Italy will extend its coronavirus state of emergency until October 15, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte announced in the Italian Senate on Tuesday. ....

The Information and Public Relations department of Bihar government on Wednesday dubbed a purported order specifying the extension of the lockdown till August 16 as fake.....

For the fifth consecutive day on Friday, Pakistan resorted to unprovoked firing and shelling on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K's Poonch district. ....

Despite the country being in Unlock 3.0, social distancing norms, lockdown imposed protocols and home sheltering have awkwardly exacerbated the freedom, routine and responsibilities within households of many estranged family members. ....
Today, on August 7, India is celebrating its sixth National Handloom Day in memory of the Swadeshi Movement which was launched in 1905. On this day, India’s handloom weavers, from Kanjivaram to Pashmina, are recognised for their contribution to India. The Swadeshi Movement was launched to protest against the partition of Bengal by the Britishers. Smriti Irani, India’s Union Minister of Textiles marked the occasion of National Handloom Day by sharing how handloom can enrich our lives and surroundings, and urging people to use handmade items ....

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to upend lives, societies, economies and nations' around the world, an unplanned yet welcome change has been time to pursue passions and hobbies, including reading. ....

Amid the pandemic, work from home, social shielding and discreet outdoor ventures have not only disrupted our emotional well-being but have also drastically affected our physical health. As people are confined to their homes with reduced physical activity there is rapid bone resorption (loss) as muscles and bones are not getting adequate stimulation. ....

England batsman Ollie Pope has been ruled out for up to four months after dislocating his left shoulder during the recently concluded three-match Test series against Pakistan which the hosts won 1-0.....