India extends ban on domestic and international flights

British nationals queue up outside a departures terminal before boarding a special British Airways flight during Indian government-imposed nationwide lockdown as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus, at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad on April 13, 2020. / AFP / SAM PANTHAKY IANS New Delhi – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]

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Action taken against contracting company for violating labour work place rules

FILE PHOTO for representation only. Abdul Basit © The Peninsula The Peninsula Online Doha: Following an inspection by the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs, a contracting company in Al Waab area behind Qatar Decoration has been found to have violated with its decision to reduce the number of workers transported by bus […]

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Ministry of Public Health increases precautionary measures in workplaces

QNA The Ministry of Public Health has intensified precautionary and preventive measures in workplaces in regard to COVID-19. The Ministry has issued instructions to employers and employees in several languages to maintain a safe working environment. Dr Asmaa Al Nuaimi, NHS National Lead for Healthy and Safe Employees, said that the guidelines specify for the […]

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Qatar receives heavy rainfall; thundery rain today

Waterlogging in an area after the heavy rain, yesterday. Pic: Baher Amin/The Peninsula Sanaullah Ataullah  | The Peninsula Much of the area in Qatar received heavy rainfall yesterday, while some areas reported hailstorms. According to the forecast of Qatar Meteorology Department’s (QMD), thundery rain, with sudden strong wind, is expected at various places today and […]

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HMC issues guidelines for medication delivery through Qatar Post

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced guidelines for medication delivery through Qatar Post, yesterday. Patients can order their medication by calling 16000, select language, press 3 for HMC and then 2 for medication delivery, HMC said on its social media accounts. While calling, patients are supposed to provide their valid health card number and home […]

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