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FAIZABAD, Afghanistan, May 29 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains and flash flood have claimed the lives of three persons and three others went missing in Yamgan district of the northern Badakhshan province, head of Natural Disaster Management Authority of the province, Abdullah Hamayon Dehqan said Friday. … [Read more...] about Flood kills 3 in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province

KOLKATA: Students of state-run schools in West Bengal are likely to attend classes on alternate days after they reopen, in order to observe social distancing norms. The schools will be asked to follow an "alternate model" and the department will ensure that classes take place adhering to social distancing nor.ms, Education Minister Partha Chatterjee told reporters on Thursday. Asked to elaborate on the "alternate model", he said details of it would be informed later. The alternate model envisages one set of students of a particular class will attend school on every alternate day, a source in the education department explained. To a question, Chatterjee said state-run schools are slated to reopen after June 30. Private educational institutes are free to follow this schedule or they may go by their own timetable, he said. However, the minister hinted that he expects private schools will follow the governments decision. "If a state-run school and a private school are situated in the … [Read more...] about West Bengal: Students likely to attend classes on alternate days after schools reopen: minister

Infections are spreading at an alarming rate around the Seoul metropolitan area, which is home to 26 million people. Health officials have been scurrying since early this month to halt infections stemming from nightclubs in Seoul's party district of Itaewon. Unsuspecting carriers are walking around among the public, raising the chances of an explosive surge in infections. The government announced Thursday that the lockdown is back in the Seoul metropolitan area, closing public facilities and other crowed places like karaoke parlors and private crammers. … [Read more...] about Korea Must Prepare for 2nd Coronavirus Wave

As part of the initiative, the company has positioned dedicated emergency roadside assistance service teams to support the cyclone affected customers along with over 30 rowing trucks for assistance in case of any vehicle breakdown, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement. "Cyclone Amphan has once again tested the resilience of the people of West Bengal. Our customer care teams and relief task force will ensure uninterrupted mobility for customers," HMIL Director Sales, Marketing and Service Tarun Garg said. The automaker is also offering 50 per cent discount on depreciation amount of insurance claims for cyclone affected vehicles, he added. On Wednesday, Maruti Suzuki India said it has reached out to over 3 lakh customers in West Bengal, Odisha and Jharkhand on May 20 itself through SMS and informed them about preventive measures. The company also tied up with seven major vehicle towing agencies to provide seamless services to customers, it added. Maruti network comprises … [Read more...] about Hyundai forms task force to support customers in cyclone affected West Bengal

Watching kids take on various roles as they pretend play is one of the most interesting things for parents. It's a delight how little children copy and duplicate adult behavior. You can likewise gain proficiency with a ton of things about your youngsters when they're related to these play pretend games. Play pretend toys support order and compassion and energize the creative mind. So, in case you think your little one needs a couple of things to make their pass time additionally engaging, here are some of the play pretend toys for kids: FunBlast Tool Set Toys for Kids The FunBlast Tool Set Toy is appealing and the intriguing instruments will keep kids occupied for long hours. All the instruments are made with fine quality material which is safe and strong. This toolbox is light weighted and advantageous fit as a fiddle, babies will appreciate playing with it. This is a set of 31 pcs that includes a saw, 6 screws and screw tops, hand saw, timber, screwdriver, wrench, mallet, and … [Read more...] about Play pretend toys: Watch your little ones as doctors, chefs, & more