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Covid-19: Okhla vegetable market witnesses low turnout due to lockdown

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The Okhla vegetable market in Delhi witnessed fewer customers on Friday morning even as people prepare to observe the holy month of Ramzan, which is likely to begin from April 25. Akram, a vegetable seller at the market, blamed the lockdown for decline in business. "The business has been affected adversely, vegetables are rotting. Customers are afraid of stepping out of their houses, they are reluctant to even come and if they do step out, the administration asks them to go back," said Akram. While the sellers expressed concerns over low revenues, the customers were seen stocking on supplies. Read More

Pakistan: Blast at Lahore's Sufi shrine kills 3 cops, injure 15 others

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A powerful blast outside a famous shrine in Pakistan's Lahore city on Wednesday killed at least three persons and wounded 15 others as the country marks the fasting month of Ramzan, according to media reports. Initial reports suggest that a police vehicle was the target of the explosion. However, the nature of the explosion has yet to be ascertained. At least three persons were killed and 15 others were injured in the blast outside the famous Data Darbar shrine in Lahore on Wednesday, police said was quoted as saying by Geo News. Rescue teams have reached the site of the blast, the report said. Read More Article Source -> Business Standard