3 migrant labourers, an infant returning home during lockdown killed in road accidents in Uttar Pradesh
KANPUR/ CHITRAKOOT: Three migrant labourers and an infant girl were killed and 46 others suffered injuries in two road accidents when they were returning home in Uttar Pradesh from other states during the coronavirus-induced lockdown, officials said on Wednesday. A truck carrying a group of 54 migrant labourers and their families from Ahmedabad in Gujarat […]
Nitin Gadkari welcomes PM’s economic package for MSME, village and cottage industry sector
NEW DELHI: India’s MSMEs and Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has welcomed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relief package worth Rs 20 lakh crore announced this evening. He said, through this historical package, the Prime Minister has fulfilled the expectations and aspirations of the MSME, village and cottage industry sector.. Gadkari said, with […]
Narendra Modi announces Rs 20-lakh crore economic package to revive Indian economy and lockdown 4
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation today. Recalling those who have died battling the pandemic, Prime Minister said that the crisis that has emerged due to COVID-19 is unprecedented, but in this battle, we not only need to protect ourselves but also have to keep moving forward. Self-reliant India Talking about the […]
International tourism could decline by 60-80 per cent in 2020: UN
By Yoshita Singh UNITED NATIONS: 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 […]
Prime Minister non-committal on helping states tide over fiscal woes: Puducherry Chief Minister
NEW DELHI: Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was non-committal on fiscal assistance to states despite them apprising him of the financial sufferings during a video conference. Therefore, there was no other option for the Union Territory except to borrow from the Reserve Bank of India to tide over […]
Maharashtra Congress bears travel expenses of 27,865 migrants
NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra Congress has borne the travel expenses of nearly 27,865 migrant workers and sent them back to their native places, state party president Balasaheb Thorat claimed on Tuesday. Arrangements are being made to send 24,000 more migrant workers from Maharashtra to their native states, Thorat said. “So far, the Maharashtra Congress has […]
Migrant labourer walking to Bihar killed near Ambala after being hit by car
NEW DELHI: A migrant labourer was killed while another seriously injured when a car hit them on the Ambala-Jagadhri highway near Ambala Cantonment on Tuesday morning, police said. A group of migrant labourers told the police that they were headed towards their native village in Bihar’s Purnia district from Punjab’s Ludhiana on foot when the […]
Donald Trump campaign raises $61 million in April, Joe Biden $ 60 million amidst coronavirus
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign raised an impressive $ 61.7 million in April while his Democratic rival and former vice president Joe Biden collected $60.5 million at a time when the world’s biggest economy has come to a virtual standstill and over 33 million Americans have lost their jobs. Presidential elections are scheduled […]
Nitish Kumar favours extension of lockdown in meeting with Narendra Modi
NEW DELHI: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday favoured extending the COVID 19-induced lockdown till the end of May, underscoring that it would help the state bring under control the situation that has arisen with natives returning on a large scale, officials said. Speaking at a video conference Prime Minister Narendra Modi had with […]
Coronavirus fight can’t be excuse to exploit workers: Rahul Gandhi
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said many states were amending labour laws, but the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic cannot be an excuse to exploit workers, suppress their voice and crush their human rights. Gandhi said there cannot be any compromise on the basic principles by allowing unsafe workplaces. “Many states […]
Bajaj Auto commences re-opening of dealerships across India
NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto on Monday said that it has commenced reopening of dealerships and service centres in various parts of the country from May 4. The company said the recommencement of facilities is as per the various guidelines by the Central and state governments with the dealerships taking permission from the respective local authorities. […]
Narendra Modi requests Chief Ministers to submit state-specific coronavirus lockdown strategy by May 15
NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today interacted with the Chief Ministers of all the States and UTs in the country to discuss the road ahead in India’s fight against COVID-19. In his opening remarks the Prime Minister said, “We now have reasonably clear indication as to the geographical spread of the pandemic in […]
Coronavirus Dent: Only 3,500 auto dealerships operational across India
NEW DELHI: India”s auto sector continues to reel under the economic impact of the Covid-19 or coronavirus outbreak, as only 3,500 dealerships are operational across the country now. The low number of operational dealerships comes even after relaxed movement norms were implemented across the country in the third phase of the nationwide lockdown. In fact, […]
20 Marriott hotels in India ready to deliver food via Swiggy
NEW DELHI: Marriott International on Monday said about 20 of its hotels in India are ready to offer home delivery of food as part of an agreement with Swiggy amid COVID-19 disruptions. As part of the initiative, “Marriott on Wheels” delivery service will now be available in several cities including Bengaluru, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Delhi, Chennai, […]
Asia”s largest spice mart loses flavour amid lockdown
NEW DELHI: The centuries old wholesale spice market, Khari Bawli, a paradise for spice connoisseurs and dealers, and nightmare for those who dread crowd, wore a deserted look on Monday with barely 10-12 shops open and no buyers around. In normal days, business continues amid chaos caused by carriages parked in the middle of road, […]
Indian Railways announces timings of fifteen pair of special trains
NEW DELHI: Ministry of Railways (MoR) in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family welfare (MoHFW) and Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) has decided that train services on Indian Railways shall be partially restored w.e.f. from 12th May 2020 in a graded manner. Fifteen pair of special trains (thirty trains) shall be operated w.e.f. 12-05-2020 as […]