Indian singers partook in ICCR’s project to support fight against COVID-19
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations brings together composers, musicians and singers from across India, contributing recordings from their homes, in a beautiful musical creation “United we Fight”, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to the ICCR.
Written and composed by Joe Alvares, vocals by Usha Uthup, Salim Merchant, Shefali Alvares Rashid, Benny Dayal, Sonam Kalra, Chandan Bala Kalyan, Joe Alvares, Salome and Samira, and music by Tubby, Pandit Ravi Chari, Pandit Rakesh Chaurasiya and Ustad Faisal Qureshi, this song is a rendition weaving English lyrics into the notes and beats of Indian classical music, spreading the essence of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - the world is one family. It carries with it the message of hope, joy, resilience, fighting spirit and never say die attitude of all in our collective fight against COVID-19.
“This composition is an expression of our deep appreciation and gratitude to all brave COVID warriors world over risking their lives to protect ours. It is a homage to all the artists and performers who represent the cultural legacy of our countries and who contribute to keep our cultural heritage vibrant and alive, especially in these difficult times. It is a tribute to and recognition of the countless individuals who are silently helping neighbours, strangers and people around them in these times of distress. A message to the world that together we shall surely win the fight against the Corona virus and many such challenges that humanity and the human race faces”, the message reads.
This song is dedicated to the world by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India. ICCR is MEA’s autonomous organization mandated to build international understanding, develop closer cultural relations between India and other countries and project India’s soft power abroad.
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Kazakhstan to remove checkpoints on June 1
In accordance with the decision of the Interdepartmental commission Kazakhstan will remove checkpoints between the cities on June 1, the road passenger transportation will resume starting from June 5. This was stated by Deputy Chairman of the Transport Committee of the Ministry of Industry and Infrastructural Development of Kazakhstan Zhanibek Taizhanov, Strategy2050.kz reports.
29 May 2020, 16:48
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Head of State visited solar power plant in Akmola rgn
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev paid a working trip to Tselinograd district in Akmola region. He visited a solar power plant, Hevel Kazakhstan LLC, built this year, Strategy2050.kz reports referring to Akorda’s press service.
29 May 2020, 15:57
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Ways to strengthen Kazakh-Swedish partnership discussed in Stockholm
Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Sweden, Kairat Abdrakhmanov, and First Vice-Speaker of the Riksdag (Parliament) of Sweden, Osa Lindestam, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral partnership in the format of a video-conference, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to the press service of the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.
29 May 2020, 15:34
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Pandemic endangered development of all countries - Tokayev
The President of Kazakhstan took part in the High-Level Event “Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond”, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to Akorda.
29 May 2020, 09:32
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Kazakhstan’s aviation administration warns against sale of intl flight tickets
In connection with the sale of international flight tickets to/from Kazakhstan on the websites of airlines and intermediaries (aggregators), given the international practice of applying the depth of sale several months before the flights, the sale of international flight tickets is not regulated and is not restricted, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to the press service of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan.
28 May 2020, 18:17
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Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to address at UN event
President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will take part in today’s High-Level Event “Financing for Development in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond”, which is organized at the initiative of the UN and will be held in the format of a video conference, Strategy2050.kz reports citing President’s press secretary Berik Uali.
28 May 2020, 17:34
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Head of State receives Defense Minister
Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has received Minister of Defense Nurlan Yermekbayev, Strategy2050.kz has learnt from Akorda’s press service.
28 May 2020, 16:16
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WHO reports daily increase in coronavirus cases worldwide by over 84,000
More than 84,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide in the past day, with the overall number of such cases nearing 5.5 million and the coronavirus-related fatalities increasing by over 5,500 to surpass 349,000, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin on Wednesday, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to TASS.
28 May 2020, 10:02
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President Tokayev voiced some initiatives aimed at reforming key social spheres
The Head of State has attended the third session of the National Council of Public Confidence, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to the press service of Akorda.
27 May 2020, 18:16
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77 more people recovered from coronavirus in Kazakhstan
77 more Kazakhstanis have recovered from coronavirus: Nur-Sultan - 5, Almaty - 15, Shymkent - 2, Kyzylorda region - 1, West Kazakhstan region - 12, Atyrau region - 26, Karaganda region - 11, Turkestan region - 2, Mangistau region - 3, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to coronavirus2020.kz.
27 May 2020, 17:23
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AFSA and Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission agreed on cooperation
Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and Bulgarian Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) have signed the Memorandum on cooperation in financial markets supervision, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to the press service of the Astana International Financial Center.
27 May 2020, 16:02
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First President’s Library to hold exhibition on Day of Remembrance of Victims of Political Repressions
The Library of the First President – Elbasy will present a virtual video exhibition on its official website on May 31, the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repression, Strategy2050.kz reports.
27 May 2020, 15:34
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Russia to hold Victory Day Parade on June 24 — Putin
Russia will hold on June 24 military parades on Moscow’s Red Square and in other cities across the country to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory over Nazi Germany in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War, President Vladimir Putin announced on Tuesday during a session with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, TASS reports.
27 May 2020, 14:07
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56 people recovered from COVID-19 in Kazakhstan, in total 4669
56 more Kazakhstanis have recovered from coronavirus: Nur-Sultan - 2, Almaty - 44, Shymkent - 2, East Kazakhstan region - 3, Akmola region - 2, Aktobe region - 3, Strategy2050.kz reports with reference to coronavirus2020.kz.
27 May 2020, 13:20
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Askar Mamin presents Dostyk Order to UAE Ambassador
Kazakh Prime Minister Askar Mamin has received Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United Arab Emirates to Kazakhstan Mohammed Ahmed Sultan Isa Al-Jaber, who is completing his diplomatic mission in Kazakhstan, Strategy2050.kz reports citing the press service of the Prime Minister.
27 May 2020, 13:13