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1,993 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, total infections at 35,043: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): The Health Ministry on May 01 informed that a total of 1,993 COVID-19 positive cases were reported in last 24 hours across the country, taking the tally of confirmed coronavirus cases to 35,043. "In last 24 hours, 1,993 positive cases were reported across the country. The total number of positive cases mounted to 35,043," said Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agrawal.

Maharashtra govt should"ve tested them: Punjab Health Minister after returnee pilgrims found COVID-19 positive

Chandigarh, May 01 (ANI): Health Minister of Punjab, Balbir Singh Sidhu has blamed Maharashtra government for negligence in not ensuring proper quarantining of the pilgrims who returned to Punjab and at least 23 of them have tested positive for coronavirus. While talking to ANI, Balbir Singh Sidhu said, "They were under Maharashtra government"s observation. It was their duty to implement centre"s guidelines; their samplings and tests should have been done there. Had they told us it hasn"t been done, we would"ve sent 2 teams there." "The teams would have tested them there and segregated them on its basis. We would have brought them here in separate buses. We would have kept the people who tested positive in isolation and the others in quarantine," Balbir Singh Sidhu further said. The Sikh pilgrims were stranded at the gurdwara Hazur Sahib in Maharashtra"s Nanded amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown. They started returning to Punjab from April 22 but the order to quarantine them cam

Traditional landscapes of Japan's Shirakawago village attracts tourist

Gifu (Japan), May 01 (ANI): Located in Gifu Prefecture, Shirakawa is one of the most beautiful and traditional villages in Japan. Because of its amazing natural environment, with high mountains and heavy snowfall, interaction with neighboring region was limited. However, this also created the condition for the development of unique social cooperation and cultural lifestyle. One of Shirakawa's key climate features is that its snowfall is one of Japan's heaviest. Snow fall from December to March may reach up to 2 to 3 meters high. As a result of the frequent heavy snow, thick thatched roofs are used in building houses. The reason why these houses are in such good condition is the regular maintenance that takes place every year. Shirakawa Village is very unique and offers chance to glimpse to Japanese tradition and continuous effort of residents.

Tokyo provides fantastic river trip for tourists

Tokyo, (Japan), May 01 (ANI): Tokyo had over hundred rivers and canals used to move and reach the capital, but because of the development of train and highway transport network, the use of boats and ferries has declined. Recently these ferries around Tokyo are becoming popular again and getting attention as tourist attraction. It is fun to take the ferry ride in Tokyo in any seasons. But many people love to take ferries in the spring, to enjoy the views of cherry blossom along Sumida River and in summer Tokyo's famous firework can be seen as well. There are varieties of boats that are used to ferry patrons along the Sumida River, ranging from futuristic style to older style, one of the boats is replica of famous samurai warship. It belonged to one of Tokyo's rulers hundreds of years ago.

Coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis: WHO

Geneva (Switzerland), Apr 24 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has called COVID-19 pandemic an unprecedented global crisis. "The COVID19 pandemic is an unprecedented global crisis that has been met with an unprecedented global response. Research and development have played a central role," said Director-General of WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

Japanese craftsman skillfully restores old books

Tokyo (Japan), Apr 24 (ANI): This damaged book that looks like it could be thrown away is going to get a second life. Nobuo Okano has been working for over 30 years in a rare profession of repairing worn-out books. This shop is close to famous second hand books market in Tokyo. Many people who buy old books here want to give their books second life by bringing them to Okano's shop. Some customers even come to learn the craft of fixing old book. One of the many steps to repair a book is to unfold the pages and press them to original form. This painstaking process shows just how much care is needed to repair a book, as it takes a significant amount of time as the pages have to be pressed one by one. The time it takes to fix a book varies significantly depending on the damage. However, for a book that is quite damaged it can usually take up to several days or more to repair. Books are very unique items because their contents are usually more important than their covers, so when fixing old

Origami - a traditional Japanese craft art

Tokyo (Japan) Apr 24 (ANI): This intricate samurai figure is created entirely from folded paper. This art form is known as Origami, which originates from Japan. This piece of art can be found at Origami Kaikan in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Origami began in temples where the paper was folded in a special way to be presented as a token of appreciation to the god. It then became a form of entertainment and games for a variety of ages, as it was taught in school. Today origami has become a huge inspiration for a variety of fields such as medical appliance, and origami engineering which is applicable to architecture or aeronautical engineering. Visitors can come and enjoy a range of experience, as well as learn the process of creating origami. There is also a paper-dyeing studio that visitors can view, and see how the paper used for origami is dyed. Origami is a Japanese art form that can bring people together all over the world.

India gifts 23 tonnes of essential medicines to Nepal

Kathmandu (Nepal), Apr 23 (ANI): On April 22, India gifted 23 tonnes of essential medicines to Nepal to help in fight against coronavirus pandemic. Ambassador of India to Nepal Vinay Mohan Kwatra handed over the consignment to Nepal's Minister for Health Bhanubhakta Dhakal. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli in tweet thanked India for the support. The pandemic has infected over 40 people in the country so far.

Bonsai, traditional Japanese dwarf tree art attracts visitors

Edogawa, Japan Apr 16,(ANI): This is very unique museum in Tokyo's Edogawa district. It has hundreds of dwarf trees or known as bonsai, which is mastered by Japanese bonsai artists for 800 years. The museum is visited by tourists from all over the world as well as local people to enjoy these mesmerizing trees. Many students from around the world come to learn the art of bonsai by Japan's most famous bonsai teacher. The price of these trees ranges from tens of dollars to about $1 million for a single bonsai depending on its type, age and the technique used to bend its torso and twigs. One of the most famous bonsai trees in Japan is kept in this museum. This tree is well known for its extreme age. Visitors can come and if they wish they can receive guided tour to understand bonsai more.

Jaish cadre held at Af-Pak border reveals about his training in Pakistan

Nangarhar, Aghanistan Apr 16 (ANI) : A cadre of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist outfit who was captured alive after an encounter by the Afghan security forces has revealed that he was given arms training in Pakistan for four months and sent to Afghanistan to carry out attacks.In a video shot by Afghan security forces, the undefined cadre revealed that he crossed over into Nangarhar province of Afghanistan in the Momand Dara area along with elements of the Taliban.

Japan's Miharu town attracts nature lovers

Fukushima, Japan (ANI) Apr 16,: With coming of spring, more than half a million people will not miss visiting one of the country's oldest Sakura trees. It is 1,000 years old, documented with ancient letters and drawing shows. This tree has its own name, Miharu Takizakura. The tree is located in Fukushima Prefecture and has also become a symbol of Japan's recovery from the earthquake and tsunami disaster. Takizakura literally means "waterfall cherry tree" in Japanese. A suitable name as the tree stands 12 meters tall, with wide drooping branches spanning 20 meters around the tree, making it appear like a waterfall of cherry blossom. This grand cherry blossom tree is surrounded with small shops that provide local foods and goods.

Pak escalating violence along border to hide its Covid-19 failures: PoK Activist

Glasgow (Scotland), April 15 (ANI): A political activist from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has alleged that Pakistan has been regularly violating ceasefire at the Line of Control these days to infiltrate terrorists into Kashmir valley amid COVID-19 spread. He says that Pakistan has upped violence along the border to hide its incompetence at handling Coronavirus spread and wants to divert people's attention. Amjad Ayub Mirza, a political activist and author based in Glasgow also said that It is Pakistan, which is responsible for ceasefire violation. We, the people of PoK are aware of this fact that always Pakistan initiates a ceasefire violation to which India retaliates. The activist said that like always, this time too, the ceasefire violation was started by Pakistan which created problems for locals, even in the areas of Jammu that do not even come in the jurisdiction of the ceasefire line.

Doctors refuse to work in PoK as admin fails to provide PPE kits

Muzaffarabad (PoK), April 14 (ANI): Doctors and paramedic staff in PoK hospitals are protesting against the administration as they fear getting infected with Coronavirus due to the unavailability of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits. At Ambor hospital in Muzaffarabad, the doctors and other employees said they are being pushed towards death by the government as they have been working without safety kits. Pakistan occupied Kashmir has poor healthcare system and it is completely unprepared to tackle a situation like the COVID-19 outbreak. In many areas in PoK, neither doctors nor testing labs are available. Suspected coronavirus patients are roaming amid the rest of the population without being examined.

Hindu family in Karachi forced to convert to Islam amid COVID-19 outbreak

Karachi (Pakistan) April 13, 2020: A Hindu family in Karachi city of Pakistan was attacked by Maulvis or Muslim clerics and forced them to convert to Islam. Basant Kudar, a Hindu and his mother were also threatened to be killed if they disobeyed the order. Basant's brother narrated the whole incident in a video. A FIR has also been registered against the culprits. Minorities in Pakistan are facing persecution as they are regularly being threatened by the Muslims to convert to Islam.

Watch: Policewoman teaches Delhi women COVID-19 precautions

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): A woman police constable taught women COVID-19 precautions like how to wear masks, washing hands and using clothes to cover face, etc. Delhi Police is taking multiple steps to aware people about the dreadful virus. 903 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi till now.

Art to spread awareness! Watch Visakhapatnam Police's innovative message to people

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 11 (ANI): Visakhapatnam Police is taking every measure to curb the spread of COVID-19. Policemen have also hired artists to draw paintings on roads to spread awareness among people. 381 positive cases have been recorded in Andhra Pradesh till yet.

Coronavirus toll surpasses 2,000 in single day in US

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): New coronavirus deaths in the United States surpassed 2,000 on the highest tally of fatalities recorded within a day so far. The total number of people, who have succumbed to the virus in the country, has now reached 18,545. Meanwhile, the tally of confirmed COVID-19 deaths has reached 100,000 worldwide. Keeping the surging cases of the contagion in view, President Donald Trump, during a White House press briefing, said that he will announce the members of a new taskforce made up of people from the medical and business communities to determine when and how to reopen the country on Tuesday.

WHO confirms new Ebola case in Congo days ahead of epidemic's expected end

Geneva (Switzerland), Apr 11 (ANI): After 52 days going without an infection, a new case of Ebola has reported in Democratic Republic of the Congo, just days ahead the epidemic was expected to be declared to be over in the African country by the World Health Organization (WHO), confirmed the world health body. "Response teams on the ground have confirmed a new case of Ebola in DRC (Democratic Republic of the Congo). We have been preparing for and expecting more cases. Unfortunately this means the government of DRC will not be able to declare an end to the outbreak on Monday as hoped," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO's Director-General.

PCR-based tests probably most accurate for coronavirus: WHO Executive Director

Geneva (Switzerland), Apr 11 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) on April 11 said the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) based tests for coronavirus are probably the most accurate of the lot among other tests being conducted to diagnose if a person is infected with COVID-19 or not. "Polymerase chain reaction based tests are probably the most accurate way to determine if someone is infected with COVID-19. Governments need to focus specifically on PCR based testing or any form of testing that detects active infection," said Dr. Michael J Ryan, WHO Executive Director for Health Emergencies Programme.

COVID-19: Indian students stranded in US seek govt help in evacuation

Indiana (USA), Apr 09 (ANI): Indian students from Surat who are stranded in parts of US have appealed for help and evacuation to the Indian government in wake of spread of COVID-19 in the country. One of the students said there are total 11 students from different states of India. Flight services are currently closed due to Novel Coronavirus.