Covid-19 crisis: Govt’s stimulus package on anvil
A comprehensive package of policy reforms, financial incentives and monetary measures is in the works to re-energise the economy by giving more fiscal space to the states, accelerating public works, easing the availability of credit and putting more cash in the hands of the people to generate demand, three people aware of the plan said. […]
Train services resume today after nearly two months; 54,000 bookings done, says railways ministry
The Indian Railways is resuming passenger train operations from Tuesday, nearly two months after services were stopped due to the nationwide lockdown imposed as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of Covid-19. The railways opened bookings for passenger services on Monday with 15 trains a day connecting Delhi to Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and […]
International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020: UN
International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in the revenue loss of USD 910 billion to USD 1.2 trillion and placing millions of livelihoods at risk, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said. The global international agency said that the pandemic has caused a 22 per […]
Tablighi Jamaat members should be dealt with like terrorists for spreading coronavirus: BJP MP
Member of Parliament from Muzaffarpur Ajay Nishad has stirred controversy with his statement about members of the Nizamuddin Tablighi Jamaat Markaz. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Bihar said all members of the Muslim missionary movement should be dealt with like “terrorists” for spreading the novel coronavirus. Nishad went even further to blame members […]
Notwithstanding COVID-19 risk, BRO restores Razdan, Zojila passes ahead of schedule
The Border Roads Organisation opened the Zojila and Razdan passes on the Srinagar-Leh and Bandipora-Gurez highways, respectively for traffic this year, ahead of schedule, despite the risk of COVID-19 prevailing over the world, officials said. The 86 km-long Bandipora-Gurez road was thrown open for traffic after remaining closed for four months due to heavy snowfall […]
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 […]
