After the monthslong demand for the recognition of healthcare workers by unions, the government has finally agreed to offer them extra leave and non-taxable vouchers for their work during the pandemic. The news comes after Fórsa, the Irish Nurses and Midwives’ Organisation and Siptu wrote a letter to Taoiseach Micheal Martin about the issue and … Read more
Almost 30,000 children of 12-15 age cohort availed their first dose of Covid-19 vaccination throughout the weekend, the Health Service Executive (HSE) confirmed. As of Sunday afternoon, 90,000 children had registered for vaccines, the HSE chief Paul Reid said. They will be getting the shot soon. Around 280,000 children are there in Ireland within the … Read more
The public health officials have confirmed further 1,758 Covid-19 cases in Ireland today. As per the reports, 248 Covid patients are now being treated in the hospitals and 48 of them are in ICUs. The HSE chief executive Paul Reid had expressed concerns over rising number of Covid cases earlier today. He also said the … Read more
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has left the country after the Taliban terrorists entered the capital city of Kabul. Mr Ghani will take refuge in Tajikistan as per the latest reports. The Taliban insurgents had reached outskirts today on Sunday, but said they were now being sent into the city, the BBC reports. After Taliban capturing … Read more
Ireland will experience an Indian summer for two weeks in August, predicted Met Eireann. Long sunny spells and sunshine will be prevalent for two weeks starting from August 20 and continue beyond September 2. An Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in autumn in temperate regions of the … Read more
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have issued a notice to recall certain batches of Carte D’or Strawberry ice cream due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide in the batch of food additive locust bean gum (E410) used in their production. The product will be recalled from all Irish stores. ‘Locust … Read more
The Taliban terrorists have almost entered Afghanistan’s capital Kabul from all sides and there are speculations that the government will transfer power to the extremists anytime soon. As per the reports, the Taliban fighters have reached the outskirts of Kabul just a day after capturing Kandahar, the second largest city in the country. Meanwhile the … Read more
An earthquake in the Caribbean country Haiti killed at least 304 people and destroyed many residences on Saturday. The magnitude of quake recorded 7.2 and happened about 160km away from the capital city Port-au-Prince. 1,800 people have suffered injuries following the quake started about 8.30am local time. The actual number of causalities is not clear … Read more
After capturing Kandahar, the second largest city in Afghanistan, the Taliban terrorists are feared to be advancing to the State capital Kabul. The group started their attacks in the country following US and Nato allies’ withdrawal of troops after almost 20 years of occupation. Soon after the Taliban started to invade cities, the US and … Read more
Ireland is moving to another phase of vaccination programme as children aged 12-15 will be given Covid vaccine from today. The online portal for registration started Thursday night and almost 65,000 children of this age group have booked their slots so far, the Health Service Executive (HSE) confirmed. Many of them will get first dose … Read more
Misna Mohammed Anvar Is it possible for human beings to live without depending on another living or non – living being? Our planet is leading to a severe danger as people are more conscious of increasing their living standards without giving any concern to biodiversity. Within this state of the world, there needs to be … Read more
The public health officials warn people of Limerick and north Tipperary following a surge in Covid cases over the past week. Yesterday alone 85 cases were reported in the area which is the highest daily increase in the region since June 11, 2021. Public Health Mid West confirmed 824 Covid infections in the region over … Read more
Gardai appeal public to give any information about a missing 16-year-old girl from Co Limerick. The girl named Valerija Ivanova has gone missing since Wednesday, 11 August. She is described as being 5’4″ in height, of slim build, with blond hair. When last seen, Valerija was wearing golden heels, an orange crop top and an … Read more
The terrorist group Taliban has claimed to have captured Kandahar, the second largest city in Afghanistan. ‘The Mujahideen reached Martyrs’ Square in the city‘ a Taliban official twitter account claimed in a tweet. The AFP also confirmed the government forces have been withdrawn from the area. After US’s announcement to withdraw its military force as … Read more
The Ireland based criminal leader Gerry ‘The Monk’ Hutch has been arrested on Thursday night in Spain. The arrest is in connection with the Regency Hotel shooting took place in Dublin in 2016. Hutch was taken into custody from Costa del Sol by the Spanish Police over a European arrest warrant. Gardai believe, the Regency … Read more