New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Dozens of children were infected with HIV at a government-run hospital in Pakistan’s Sindh province amid allegations that contaminated syringes were reused during treatment, according to a report.According to a report by the UK-based The Telegraph, at least 78 children contracted HIV at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital in Sindh.The report said the investigation follows months of protests by families, who accused the authorities of failing to order an independent inquiry into …
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Srinagar, July 3 (IANS) Chief cleric and senior Kashmiri religious leader, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Friday called for responsible conduct from those in media or those using social media. Mirwaiz addressed the Friday congregation at the historic Central Jama Masjid at Srinagar when he urged individuals, society and especially the media to uphold responsibility, restraint and moral accountability in public conduct.Referring to the sayings of the Prophet — “Beware, every one of you is a guardian/sh…
Islamabad, July 1 (IANS) The Human Rights Council (HRC) of Pakistan has expressed serious concern over the tragic roof collapse at a private tuition centre in Lahore’s Kahna area, which claimed the lives of 14 children and left several others injured.The incident occurred on Tuesday when the roof of a private tuition academy collapsed, killing at least 14 children and injuring several others, local media reported, citing officials.Confirming the death toll, Punjab province Health Minister Khawaj…
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Obtaining a passport has become more expensive from Wednesday after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) implemented a revised fee structure for passport-related services. The charges have been increased for fresh applications, renewals, Tatkaal services, replacement of lost or damaged passports, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC) and several other passport-linked services. These will apply to passport applications submitted both in India and at Indian missions and co…
United Nations, June 25 (IANS) India has called for action against those who target schools and children, describing the plight of children caught in conflict zones as “a damning verdict on humanity’s collective failure”.Participating in a Security Council debate on Wednesday (local time) on children and armed conflicts, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, said, “Protection (of children and schools) without accountability is incomplete. Those who target schools and children wi…
Mumbai, June 20 (IANS) Tollywood couple Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni Konidela revealed their daughter Klin Kaara’s face on her 3rd birthday. Before this, the parents had only shown a glimpse of their little one in public and on social media. This is the first time they have unveiled their daughter’s full face.On Saturday, Ram Charan and Upasana uploaded a perfect family photo where the two of them were seen lovingly holding their little princess.Wishing their daughter on her special day in a …
Kabul, June 14 (IANS) A child was killed and six others sustained injuries after two unexploded device left over from the wars went off in southern Afghanistan’s Helmand province on Saturday, provincial director for information and culture Mullah Abdul Bari Rashid said Sunday. In the first gruesome incident, which occurred in Sangin district on Saturday afternoon after three innocent children found a toy-like object and begun playing with, but the device exploded, killing a child on the spot and…
Mumbai, June 12 (IANS) Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon has opened up about taking a step back from her flourishing film career to focus on raising her children. Reflecting on that phase of her life, she revealed that she chose to turn down film offers for several years as her children were very young and she did not have the support needed to leave them at home. During her appearance on the show, ‘Tum Ho Naa – Ghar Ki Superstar,’ Poonam opened up about motherhood, balancing work and family….
Los Angeles, June 9 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Kevin Jonas knows his job as a wingman, and he sticks to his commitment. The singer recently spoke on the latest episode of the ‘Hey Jonas’ podcast, and revealed that he threw up during his brother Nick Jonas’ first date with wife Priyanka Chopra, 43. He said, “I wingmanned hard. I wingmanned so hard I threw up in the bathroom and rallied (sic)”. After the pair’s middle brother Joe Jonas, 36, played a sad noise in reference to the vomiting, Ke…
Dhaka, June 5 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a troubling deterioration in social safety indicators, with cases of child abuse, rape, domestic violence, and sexual harassment in educational institutions regularly making headlines across the country, a report has highlighted. Citing social analysts and psychologists, ‘Pressenza International Press Agency’ reported that the “terrifying” surge in crime is being fuelled by four key factors: widespread drug abuse, declining moral values, weak social …