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UNICEF to lead global procurement, supply of COVID-19 vaccines

In what could possibly be the world's largest and fastest ever operation of its kind, the United Nations Children's Fund has announced that it will be leading the procurement and supply of......

Assam, Bihar fight devastating floods

The flood situation in Assam and Bihar remained grim on Thursday with four more deaths reported from the northeastern district, while the UNICEF said 2.4 million children have been affected across......

Cyclone Amphan even more destructive than Cyclone Aila: UN

Cyclone Amphan, which has killed 77 people and left thousands homeless in West Bengal, is now considered even more destructive than Cyclone Aila which slammed southern Bangladesh and eastern India......

COVID-19 effect on healthcare may kill 6,000 kids daily: UNICEF

The United Nations' children agency has warned that an additional 6,000 children could die daily from preventable causes over the next six months as the COVID-19 pandemic weakens the health systems......

How can schools reopen safely? UN agencies lay down guidelines

Warning that widespread closures of educational facilities present an unprecedented risk to children's education and wellbeing, the United Nations agencies have laid down guidelines for reopening......

Revealed: 6-point plan to revive TN economy

The Palaniswami government is expected to utilise the Rangarajan Committee's recommendations before the 2021 assembly election.R Rajagopalan reports. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K......

Will India's Covaxin be world's first COVID-19 drug?

'We need to prove to the world that quality vaccines and R&D are possible in India.' *Photograph: Carl Recine/Reuters. Dr Krishna Ella, chairman and MD, Bharat Biotech, is the man of the moment.......

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

Globally, London’s Tube and French railway networks are already using this technology in their corrosion-prone areas. In a bid to strengthen safety and performance, mainly in the......

'Under Mamata, Bengal grew faster than India'

'Our government has created 10 million jobs when the Indian unemployment rate is at a 45-year high.' Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com "During Mamata's regime, capital expenditure grew 11......

How Sachin continues to score big

Five years into retirement, the little master is the third highest paid sports endorser. How did he script his return to relevance?Urvi Malvania finds out. Photograph: Hitesh......

WATCH Ronit Roy make fine music

'I hate 'fakeism'.''People don't love who you are, they love what you have achieved.''Only your success counts.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Ronit Roy/Instagram "Television has hit rock bottom for......

Parineeti is in the mood for masti!

Wherever Bollywood celebs go, the cameras follow. Promotions, events, shoot ... Bollyfolk get snapped everywhere. So what have they been doing? Parineeti Chopra shoots for Zee TV's game......

The smile that stole Priyanka's heart

'NO child deserves a life without hope for the future.' Priyanka Chopra has been spreading joy and happiness at the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. She headed to Dhaka soon after......

Priyanka spreads joy and happiness

Priyanka Chopra meets Rohingya children at one of the largest refugee camps in the world. Priyanka Chopra is one busy lady. After attending the royal wedding at Windsor Castle near London,......

All Priyanka did at Harry-Meghan's wedding

Pre wedding SHEnanigans, emotional posts and posing with the bride squad! For most people, the weekend was all about the Harry-and Meghan wedding. The Indian guest who stole the show at the royal......

Don't constantly think about cricket: Tendulkar to Kohli & Co

'You can take a bit of off-time from cricket, mentally as well as physically.' IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar at the 2020 Laureus World Sports Awards in Berlin, Feburary 17, 2020.Sachin being lifted on......

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

IMAGE: Lionel Messi's Instagram post giving gratitude to health workers to mark World Health Worker Week. Photograph: Leo Messi/Instagram Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi expressed his 'deepest......

Scrap EPL season and start from scratch: Manchester United's Shaw

'Scrap it and start again. Start it again, yeah.' IMAGE: League leaders Liverpool needed six points to seal the English Premier League title. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images The 2019-20......

Charity video game: Dybala too good for Bale

IMAGE: Juventus striker Paulo Dybala proved too good for the Real winger Gareth Bale at the console on Sunday. Photograph: Combat Corona/Twitter Paulo Dybala left Gareth Bale out of his Real......

COVID-19: Shastri, Chhetri, Root urge people to follow WHO advice

I stand with everyone in India and around the world to put these challenging times behind us and hope that we can all return to our normal lives soon: Chhetri IMAGE: Only thing flying around the......

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One in six children lives in extreme poverty, finds UNICEF and World Bank analysis; calls for urgent recovery plan

One in six children lives in extreme poverty, finds UNICEF and World Bank analysis; calls for urgent recovery plan ...

https://www.firstpost.com/world/one-in-six-children-lives-in-extreme-poverty-finds-unicef-and-world-bank-analysis-calls-for-urgent-recovery-plan-8935261.html

UNICEF prepares for Covid-19 vaccinations, to stockpile half a bn syringes by end...

The agency said as soon as Covid-19 vaccines successfully emerge from trials and are licensed and recommended for use, the world will need as many... ...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/unicef-prepares-for-covid-19-vaccinations-to-stockpile-half-a-bn-syringes-by-end-of-2020/story-e9D9MqLCUup7lGrYlOfMXP.html

ASCPCR launches campaign 'Suraksha' to end violence against children

GUWAHATI, Oct 19 - The Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (ASCPCR) in collaboration with UNICEF Assam today launched a Statewide... ...

http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/detailsnew.asp?id=oct2020/city052

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News World News Rest of World News 3 billion people globally lack handwashing facilities at home: Unicef 3 billion people globally lack handwashing... ...

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/3-billion-people-globally-lack-handwashing-facilities-at-home-unicef/articleshow/78696236.cms

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In a statement released on the occasion on Global Handwashing Day, UNICEF said lack of handwashing with soap puts millions at increased risk to... ...

https://www.news18.com/news/india/91-million-urban-indians-lack-basic-handwashing-facilities-at-home-unicef-2968376.html

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