Indian Railways to run 200 more trains from June 1, book tickets from 10 am on May 21
These special services will be in addition to the existing 'Shramik' special trains being run since May 1 and the special AC trains (30 trains) being run since May 12.
May 21, 2020, 00:24 AM ISTCoronavirus COVID-19 deaths in India .2 per lakh population as against global figure of 4.2: Centre
Addressing a press brief, Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said, "Overall, 4.2 people per lakh population have died due to COVID-19. Nine countries have reported more than 10 deaths per lakh population."
May 20, 2020, 22:44 PM ISTIndian Railways to restart shops at stations
The statement also read, "Zonal Railways have been seeking necessary directions /guidelines from Board for the opening of catering units at Railway Stations which were closed in view of lockdown on account of COVID-I9 pandemic."
May 20, 2020, 21:40 PM ISTNDMC to open parks and gardens in Delhi for public from May 21: Check who are prohibited from entering
The parks will be open between 7-10 in the morning and 3.30-6.30 in the evening.
May 20, 2020, 20:21 PM ISTAirlines will restart domestic passenger flights from May 25: Civil Aviation Ministry
All the airports and air carriers are being informed to be ready for operations from May 25, announced Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.
May 20, 2020, 17:19 PM ISTMHA allows holding of board exams for classes 10 and 12, issues guidelines for safety
Along with his tweet, Shah also attached a letter by Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla to all the Chief Secretaries of states describing the necessary conditions to conduct the examinations.
May 20, 2020, 17:05 PM ISTLockdown 4 guidelines soon: How different fourth phase is expected to be
As per the indications from the Central government, the fourth phase of lockdown will start from May 18 and continue till May 31 but it will be completely different and new from the previous lockdowns.
May 17, 2020, 00:01 AM ISTIndia's 80% coronavirus COVID-19 cases from 30 municipal areas, Health Ministry asks officials to focus on timely tracing
These areas are in Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab and Odisha.
May 16, 2020, 23:20 PM ISTStructural reform measures will surely boost India's economy, further efforts towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat: Amit Shah
Shah said, "Rs 50,000 crores for infrastructure development in the coal sector and introduction of commercial mining is a welcome policy reform which will bring more competition and transparency".
May 16, 2020, 21:54 PM ISTNoida metro chalks out restart plan: Face masks, Aarogya Setu app, must for passengers
In this regard, the NMRC is taking required steps at all its stations and inside the trains to ensure that all passengers of the Aqua Line follow the guidelines laid down by the Centre for prevention of the COVID-19 infection.
May 16, 2020, 20:30 PM ISTGovt will take steps to make India MRO hub: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said steps will be taken to make the country a hub for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of aircraft, announcing measures to boost the country's domestic aviation sector. "Not just civil aircraft but defence aircraft can also benefit from the MRO if we make India a huge hub ... Maintenance cost for all airlines will come down and that again will have a ripple effect on passengers. Travellers can probably pay less after that," she said.
May 16, 2020, 18:36 PM ISTCentre announces privatisation of discoms in UTs
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said electricity distribution companies in Union Territories (UTs) will be privatised.
May 16, 2020, 18:24 PM ISTCentre raises viability gap funding for social infra projects
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a hike in viability gap funding (VGF) for development of social infrastructure. In her fourth tranche of economic stimulus, she said Rs 8,100 crore will be provided as viability gap funding for development of social infrastructure.
May 16, 2020, 18:19 PM ISTIndia to set up research reactor for affordable treatment of cancer, other diseases
This will promote the welfare of humanity through affordable treatment for cancer and other diseases, she said unveiling the fourth tranche of the economic stimulus package.
May 16, 2020, 18:11 PM ISTIndia opens space sector for private players
For boosting private participation in space activities, the government will provide a level playing field for private companies in satellites, launches and space-based services.
May 16, 2020, 17:50 PM ISTRestrictions on utilisation of Indian air space to be eased for efficient flying of civilians
Announcing the fourth tranche of economic stimulus, she said only 60 per cent of Indian airspace is freely available.
May 16, 2020, 17:29 PM ISTBan on import of certain weapons used by Indian forces, FDI in defence manufacturing hiked to 74% from 49%
In a bid to boost Make in India in defence production, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that some weapons and platforms will be banned for imports. Items banned for imports can only be purchased from within the country, she said presenting the fourth tranche of the economic stimulus package.
May 16, 2020, 17:12 PM ISTCommercial mining in coal sector will be introduced, govt monopoly will be removed: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Addressing the nation, Sitharaman asserted that revenue sharing mechanism will be offered for commercial mining of coal instead of the regime of fixed rupees/tonne.
May 16, 2020, 16:48 PM ISTAmid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown, Mamata Banerjee government to pay full train fare of West Bengal migrants
Taking to the micro-blogging site, Twitter, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced the decision and saluted the toil faced by the migrants.
May 16, 2020, 15:59 PM ISTAmid COVID-19 crisis, PM Modi thanks Trump for decision to donate ventilators to India, says important for nations to work together
Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, the PM said that this pandemic is being fought collectively by all.
May 16, 2020, 15:33 PM IST