Cyclonic Storm Likely To Reach Maharashtra, Gujarat By June 3: IMD
A low pressure area is formed into the Arabian sea which might develop into a cyclonic storm and could move towards the coasts of Maharashtra and Gujarat by June 3, a MET statement said on Sunday. “A low pressure area has formed over southeast and adjoining east central Arabian sea and Lakshadweep area with associated […]
No money to pay salaries, Delhi has asked Rs 5,000 crore from Centre: Manish Sisodia
The Delhi government has sought an immediate assistance of Rs 5,000 crore from the Centre to pay salaries to its employees and meet its expenses as revenues have dried up during the lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday. Manish Sisodia, who also holds […]
‘No Point Continuing After SC Verdict On Land Dispute’: Babri Masjid Plaintiff Wants Demolition Case Closed
Babri plaintiff Iqbal Ansari has sought closure of the Babri Masjid demolition case at the earliest. Ansari told reporters on Saturday that he does not want any more arguments over the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute. “Now that the Supreme Court has given its verdict in the dispute and everyone has accepted the same, there is […]
Experts criticise Covid handling: Community transmission has set in
India gradually opens up, some of the country’s prominent public health and community medicine experts, including two members of an ICMR research group on Covid-19, have criticised the government’s handling of the pandemic and the lack of epidemiologists in decision-making. “It is unrealistic to expect that COVID-19 pandemic can be eliminated at this stage given that community transmission […]
Lockdown 5.0 guidelines in phases: What’s allowed, what’s not
Inter-state movement of persons and goods have been allowed in the new guidelines, but states will regulate. In pic: Delhi Ghaziabad border Lockdown 5.0 Guidelines: A day before the fourth phase of a nationwide lockdown is lifted, the Ministry of Home Affairs Saturday issued fresh guidelines for the phased re-opening of all activities outside containment […]
MHA issues guidelines for lockdown 5.0, almost everything to open
The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines for the fifth phase of lockdown which is slated to begin from Monday, June 1. According to the new guidelines, all activities outside containment zones have been allowed to resume in a phased manner. The guidelines will come into effect from June and will be effective […]
265 Deaths, 7,964 New COVID-19 Cases In India, Biggest Spike In 24 Hours
India registered its biggest spike in the novel coronavirus cases and deaths over the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday morning. The country has recorded 265 deaths, taking the total number of coronavirus casualties to 4971, the ministry said. India registered a staggering rise of 7,964 cases in the […]
Centre may announce 2nd stimulus to increase demand after lockdown is lifted
The government may unveil another stimulus package of fiscal, monetary and policy measures to boost demand in the economy after the nationwide lockdown imposed for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic is completely lifted, three officials familiar with the development said on Friday. A thorough assessment of the Rs 20.97 lakh crore Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan (Self-Reliant India Mission) […]
PM Modi writes: A letter to the nation in the midst of a crisis that calls for firm resolve
My fellow Indian, This day last year began a golden chapter in the history of Indian democracy. It was after several decades that the people of the country voted back a full-term government with a full majority. Once again, I bow to the 130 crore people of India and the democratic ethos of our nation. […]
DGCA says locust swarms pose threat to aircraft during landing and takeoff phase, issues guidelines
As fast-spreading locust swarms enter urban areas of India, Aviation regulator DGCA Friday issued guidelines for stakeholders like pilots and engineers on how to deal with the issue as they pose a threat to aircraft in the critical landing and takeoff phase of a flight. India is battling the worst desert locust outbreak in decades eating […]
