Take decision either on online liquor sale or home delivery: Delhi High Court tells Delhi govt amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
On asking if any state has done that, the counsel for Union of India informed that many states have begun the online sale of liquor.
May 14, 2020, 21:57 PM IST
NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh govts after woman gives birth on road amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday sent notices to the Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh governments over reports that a pregnant woman, who was walking on foot from Nashik to Satna, gave birth to her child on road. The rights panel has termed the incident an "indignity to motherhood".
May 14, 2020, 20:40 PM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements include progressive measures, will benefit farmers and migrant workers: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded the announcements made by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying that the announcements will benefit farmers and migrant workers. He added that the announcements include a series of progressive measures and will boost food security, credit to farmers as well as street vendors.
May 14, 2020, 20:08 PM IST
NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra Chief Secy, DG (Prisons) over SC order on releasing prisoners amid coronavirus COVID-19
The NHRC has taken cognizance of a complaint that the Maharashtra government has adopted an inappropriate approach about the release of prisoners, which may lead to infecting many prisoners with COVID-19.
May 14, 2020, 19:48 PM IST
Operation Samudrasetu: INS Jalashwa in Maldives for Phase 2 of repatriation, to reach India on May 15
The ship will enter Male port in the early hours of May 15 and begin embarkation of Indian citizens who have already registered with the Indian Embassy in the Maldives.
May 14, 2020, 18:56 PM IST
Tamil Nadu govt issues new testing guidelines for all incoming travellers, amid spike in coronavirus COVID-19 cases
So far, nine persons who had landed in Chennai via Vande Bharat repatriation flights had tested positive for the coronavirus.
May 14, 2020, 18:40 PM IST
Failed class 9 and 11 students to be given another chance to clear exams: CBSE
Students who have failed in class 9 and 11 will be given another opportunity to appear for school-based tests in view of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced.
May 14, 2020, 18:04 PM IST
Coronavirus COVID-19 doubling time for last three days slows down to nearly 14 days: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan further added that the fatality rate is 3.2 per cent and the recovery rate has further improved and stands at 33.6 per cent (it was 32.83% on May 13).
May 14, 2020, 17:49 PM IST
Maharashtra government likely to extend lockdown till May 31 amid rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in state
In view of the increasing cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Maharashtra, the state government has decided to extend the lockdown till May 31. However, the government's decision will be officially announced within a couple of days.
May 14, 2020, 16:31 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind decides to forego 30% of his salary for a year to tide over coronavirus COVID-19 crisis
The President took the step after contributing one month’s salary to the PM-CARES Fund in March.
May 14, 2020, 15:57 PM IST
India's dependence on Chinese products and PM Narendra Modi's clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a clarion call for Atmanirbhar Bharat and stressed the importance of local manufacturing, local market and local supply chains, amid the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing the nation on May 12, he had said, "All our demands during the crisis were met ‘locally’. Now, its time to be vocal about the local products and help these local products become global."
May 13, 2020, 23:57 PM IST
Parents in metros unwilling to send kids to school immediately after coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown: Survey
However, a recent survey among parents has found out that 92 per cent of them are unwilling to send their wards back to school immediately after reopening.
May 13, 2020, 21:20 PM IST
DMRC starts cleaning, prepares for social distancing norms amid coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic
The DMRC is working out the detailed cleaning and maintenance procedures in view of the current pandemic.
May 13, 2020, 21:11 PM IST
Delhiites suggest resuming transportation, business, educational institutions post COVID-19 lockdown
Based on the suggestions received from the public, the Delhi government on May 15 will make a report and send it to the central government.
May 13, 2020, 20:30 PM IST
Railway Board office closed for two days after RPF staff tests coronavirus COVID-19 positive
According to an order issued on Wednesday, the building, which houses the Railway Board, will be shut on May 14 and 15 and intensive sanitisation of all the rooms and common areas will be done.
May 13, 2020, 20:03 PM IST
Maharashtra government paid over Rs 54 crore on train ticket expenses for migrant labourers
Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had made the announcement that the government will bear the expenses of the migrant workers.
May 13, 2020, 19:21 PM IST
Maharashtra to start home delivery of liquor from May 15 amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
It is noteworthy that the Maharashtra government on May 13 allowed the home delivery of liquor to prevent long queues at the liquor shops.
May 13, 2020, 18:26 PM IST
DTC to operate buses for railway passengers coming to Delhi
All precautions related to coronavirus COVID-19 will be strictly followed including social distancing, added an official statement.
May 13, 2020, 17:19 PM IST
Over 8500 Indians return from abroad in 43 flights under Vande Bharat Mission since May 7
The Centre started the Vande Bharat Mission - one of the largest initiatives to repatriate nationals back to India, on May 7.
May 13, 2020, 15:40 PM IST
Mumbai's Dharavi heads towards 1000 coronavirus COVID-19 cases
At this rate in the next 48 hours, Dharavi will become the first single slum or locality in India to have 1,000 positive cases.
May 13, 2020, 00:05 AM IST
