Economy bears burden as goods trains travel light
Railway freight statistics are a good indicator of the overall state of an economy. In April, the amount of freight moved by Indian Railways was 65.4 million tonnes, down 35.3% from a year ago. Mint explains India’s economic story in a world battered by the covid-19 pandemic. What’s rail freight got to do with economy? Indian Railways […]
Telangana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Bengal Seek Lockdown Extension; Kejriwal Wants Partial Relaxation
At the Prime Minister’s fifth video conference with Chief Ministers of different states and Union Territories, at least five states advocated an extension of the current lockdown. However they were outnumbered by many states and UTs who asked for more relaxation in terms of opening up the economy while keeping certain restrictions. Sources say, the […]
Return of stranded persons
34614 enter UT via Lakhanpur so far JAMMU, MAY 11 (KNS) : Amid intensive protocols and strict adherence to Standard of Operation for Covid-19 evacuation, the first train of stranded persons of J&K has left from Banglore. Aboard the train are 1000 passengers who left the Banglore Railway station on Sunday forenoon and are expected […]
No internet or debit card, migrants gather at New Delhi station in hope of booking tickets
New Delhi: A crowd of 60-80 migrants gathered outside the New Delhi railway station Monday with the hope of booking tickets to their home states. While the government announced bookings can be done only online via IRCTC website, many people were unaware of it. There were also those who claimed they didn’t have the means […]
Indian faces trial for spying on Sikhs and Kashmiris in Germany
An Indian national will stand trial in Germany accused of spying on Sikh and Kashmiri communities for New Delhi’s secret service, a court said Friday. Federal prosecutors allege the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Balvir, has been working with the Indian foreign intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing since 2015. “He allegedly provided information about figures […]
Situation calm in Kashmir valley, mobile internet still remains suspended
Private cell phone operators resumed their services but mobile Internet continued to remain suspended on Saturday in the Kashmir valley, a move taken as a precautionary step after the killing of self-styled local chief of banned Hizbul Mujahdieen, Riyaz Naikoo, earlier this week. The situation in the valley, which has been witnessing lockdown since the […]
Textile Workers Demand Full Salary In J&K’s Kathua, Protests Turn Violent
Kathua (Jammu and Kahsmir): A protest by Chenab Textile Mills (CTM) workers turned violent in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua on Friday. A large number of people were seen protesting at the site, demanding payment of their full salaries. “They think that payment given by the mill is not sufficient. Also, they want to go home. […]
IndiGo to cut salaries of senior employees from May
New Delhi: IndiGo will be cutting the salaries of senior employees from May onwards and also implement a “limited, graded leave without pay program” for the months of May, June and July, its CEO Ronojoy Dutta said on Friday. India has been under lockdown since 25 March to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The aviation industry is […]
India ready for quarantine Down Under to help tour proceed
SYDNEY: India captain Virat Kohli and his team-mates would be ready to spend two weeks in quarantine in Australia if that helped the tour go ahead as planned later this year, a top official of the Indian board has said. A cash-strapped Cricket Australia (CA) is banking heavily on the series, reportedly worth A$300 million […]
Mike Pence’s press secretary tested positive for virus, says Trump
Mike Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, President Donald Trump said, delaying the vice president’s departure for a trip to Iowa. She is the second person working at the executive residence to contract the virus this week. The White House did not officially announce Miller’s positive test and she hadn’t been identified […]
