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The Hanoitimes - The program is even more meaningful as the country is combating the Covid-19 pandemic, in which many doctors and nurses are devoting their utmost efforts to cure the infected people and rescue the most critical patients. An art event entitled “Only love remains” will broadcast live on VTV2 channel of Vietnam Television at 9pm on February 26 on the occasion of the 66th anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctor’s Day (February 27). The 90-minute event is expected to highlight outstanding achievements of Vietnamese doctors and instill a sense of pride and admiration among audiences. The art performance is a once-in-a-year occasion for the Party, government and Vietnamese people to appreciate achievements and great efforts made by doctors, scientists and medical staffs who overcame many difficulties and hardships to fulfill their tasks, and encourage them to contribute more to the nations’ healthcare system. The “Only love remains” art performance also honors the … [Read more...] about Art show “Only love remains” to honour doctors and medical staffs

A majority of private schools in Karnataka have declared holiday on Tuesday with the teaching and non-teaching staff going on strike against the government’s order asking schools to charge only 70% of the tuition fees this academic year. The holiday applies to both online and offline classes. All schools, including those affiliated to the State board, Central boards and international schools, have declared a holiday. A press release by the Karnataka Private Unaided School Managements, Teaching and Non-Teaching Staff Coordination Committee (KPMTCC) stated that their staff would take out a rally from the City Railway Station to Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The committee consists of 11 private school associations. Many private schools have communicated to parents through circulars that they supported the rally and the classes on Tuesday would remain suspended. D. Shashi Kumar, convener of the committee, said the school managements and their staff had to protest as they … [Read more...] about Private schools in Karnataka shut as staff go on strike

THIRTY BBC staff lapped up an online guide to drinking water funded by taxpayers. Critics blasted the hour-long webinar, titled Hydration, as “pointless and patronising”. The event was among several courses aimed at supporting workers’ mental and physical health. A description emailed to staff said: “Attending this webinar will help you identify the importance of being fully hydrated and find practical ways to achieve this state every day. “It will help you understand how being fully hydrated will improve health, wellbeing and performance.” A Freedom of Information request revealed 30 staff took part but the BBC did not divulge the cost of the course. 'UTTERLY POINTLESS' Critic Robin Aitken, who worked for the BBC for 25 years, said: “It’s absolute madness, utterly pointless and incredibly patronising.” John O’Connell, of the TaxPayers’ Alliance, said: “The BBC has been caught pouring taxpayers’ money down the drain yet again.” The Sun revealed last month … [Read more...] about BBC sends 30 staff on a course on how to drink WATER

STUFF NZ's ski industry wants Kiwis to fill 1200 upcoming vacancies. The snow industry is calling on New Zealanders to work on ski fields this winter as it faces a shortfall of 1200 workers. The Ski Area Association of New Zealand (SAANZ) says staff are needed across the 27 ski areas it represents. Historically, Kiwis have made up half the industry’s workforce, with international workers making up the remainder. During the 2020 season, border closures meant many businesses could not employ key staff, which meant some ski areas were under-staffed and unable to open all parts of their business. READ MORE: Level 1 'great news' for skifields and skiers Kiwi ski fields delay opening, offer restricted days Tourism operators ready for Level 2 Some smaller club fields were unable to open at all. NZSki chief executive Paul Anderson said he expected the 2021 ski season to be similar to last year, with very busy times in the school holidays but a very quick drop … [Read more...] about Snow industry wants NZ workers this winter as staff shortages loom

China’s Foreign Ministry denied Thursday it ever required U.S. diplomats to submit to COVID-19 anal swab tests, disputing media reports that some personnel had complained. The Washington Post reported last week that U.S. State Department officials were looking into the complaints. The Post reports a State Department spokesman told reporters the department was “evaluating all reasonable options” to address the issue with the aim of preserving the “dignity” of U.S. officials “consistent with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.” Some Chinese doctors have said the anal swab test is more accurate and effective than a nasal swab, despite the unpleasant nature. But at a news briefing in Beijing, China Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told reporters, "Upon verification with my colleagues, China has never asked U.S. diplomats in China to go through anal swab tests." U.S. media outlet Vice Wednesday quoted a State Department official as saying the test had been given in … [Read more...] about China Denies Requiring US Diplomatic Staff to Take COVID-19 Anal Swab Tests