According to reports, Bihar, that collected as many as 4,275 samples from among the migrants who returned onboard through special trains between May 4 and May 13, recorded 320 (7.5 per cent) positive cases of COVID-19. This is above the positivity rate for the state, which is just about 2.75 per cent. Bihar has so […]
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Doubling time of positive cases slows down to 13.9 days in last 3 days
New Delhi, May 14: The doubling time of coronavirus infection cases has slowed down to 13.9 days in the last three days, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday, as the COVID-19 death toll rose to 2,549 and the number of cases to 78,003.
Highlights of 2nd tranche of eco stimulus package by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman mentioned migrants several times in her address and pointed out that many of the facilities being extended to them by the states were actually bankrolled or facilitated by the Centre. “The government is not sitting idle. It has kept in mind and prioritised migrant workers. If I have not spoken about something, it is […]
Self-reliance 2.0: Decoding the Modi Mantra of Development
“..21st century (belongs to) India…this vision (strengthens)…our resolve of self-reliant India…the meaning of self-reliance has changed…India does not advocate self-centric arrangements…India’s progress (is)…integral to (that) of the world….imperative for us to move forward with bold reforms to create a self-reliant India…(to handle) tough competition in the global supply chain…(the economic package) will increase the efficiency […]
Indian Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries on inauguration of road on 8th May in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand
Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries on inauguration of road on 8th May in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand May 09, 2020 In response to queries on inauguration of road on 8th May in Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, the Official Spokesperson stated the following: We have seen the Press Release dated 9th May 2020 issued by the Ministry […]
“Always help the needy, without any expectations.” Says Ravinder
“Always help the needy, without any expectations.” Says Ravinder The young and energetic lad from Himachal doing outstanding work in the field of Social service for more than a decade that too selflessly . Now, in the lockdown period, Ravinder Dogra who belongs to an Army family, has become quite popular figure distributed thousands of […]
When My Country is not My Mother-land: Nepali Migrants Deprived of Homeland Love
By:- Dr.Geeta Kochhar Jaiswal & Sipu Tiwari. 7th May 2020 . For every individual born, a country represents its ties not just as a citizen, but also as a motherland. The moment I say motherland, in South Asian cultural sense, or rather specifically in Hindu culture, it represents also as a Mother. Hence the title […]
Positive news in India: 78 districts have not reported fresh COVID-19 cases in last 14 days
New Delhi, Apr 23: As on today, 12 districts have not reported any fresh cases for the past 28 days and 78 districts did not report any new case in the last 14 days, the Health Ministry has said. There are now 78 districts (23 states/UT) that have not reported any fresh cases in past […]
Up to 7 Years in Jail, Rs 5 Lakh Fine for Attacking Doctors and Healthcare Workers, Says IndianGovt
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an ordinance making acts of violence and harassment against healthcare personnel deployed in combating COVID-19 a non-bailable offence with maximum punishment of seven years imprisonment and Rs 5 lakh fine, meeting a key demand of health professionals in the wake of recent attacks on them. Asserting that the […]
20 flights with COVID-19 medical equipment from China to reach India this week
New Delhi, Apr 21: The government has placed requests for flights between April 21 and 27 with the Civil Aviation administration of China as planeloads of COVID-19 related medical supplies are expected to reach India over the next one week. Chinese companies are in the process of sending 20 planeloads of medical supplies this week. […]










