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Delhi Govt Issues Fresh SOP on Reporting Covid-19 Fatalities After Row Over Data
The Delhi government on Sunday sought to blame hospitals for the mismatch of COVID-19 death data and issued guidelines to report such fatalities in a timely manner, even as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asserted that the number of serious patients and de...
428 Shramik Special Trains Run so far, Over 4.5 Lakh Migrants Ferried amid Covid-19 Lockdown: Railways
These trains have ferried migrants to cities such as Tiruchchirappalli, Titlagarh, Barauni, Khandwa, Jagannathpur, Khurda Road, Chhapra, Balia, Gaya, Purnia, Varanasi.
PM Modi Extends Greetings to Russian President Putin on 75th Anniversary of Victory Day
In a tweet, PM Modi also noted that tens of thousands of Indian soldiers also made the sacrifice in the second World War.
'Scared About Future': Amid Delayed & Postponed CBSE Board Exams, Students Grapple With Anxiety
Similarly, for the students in northeast Delhi, the wait for the exams has become a "test of patience" as they were postponed first in the area due to law and order situation, and later due to the coronavirus outbreak, resulting in a four-month-long wait...
World Migratory Bird Day 2020: Theme, Significance and All You Need to Know
Each year a variety of events, including bird watching are held across the globe to raise awareness on World Migratory Bird Day observed on May 9.
Restaurant, Bars, Pubs in Karnataka Allowed to Sell Liquor Amid Lockdown as Takeaway
The order comes as Karnataka generated nearly Rs 200 crore in revenues due to the sale of alcohol this week.
Lockdown-hit Industry Demands Suspension of Labour Laws For 2-3 Years
The employers' organisations also sought relaxation of the provisions of the Industrial Disputes Act to treat the lockdown period as lay-off.
'Govt Needs to Engage with Multiple Agencies to Help Migrant Workers Deal With Crisis'
Ashif Sheikh, who runs a group that works for the rights of excluded communities, said one needs industry, investors, labour unions, civil society members and labour department officials to work together to solve the problem.
As Covid-19 Cases Cross 54,000-mark, Health Ministry Says Have to Learn to Live With Coronavirus
The response from the Health Ministry came after a sudden spurt in the number positive cases in the past few days when the tally crossed the 3,000-mark each day.
SC Stays Orissa HC Order Asking State to Allow only COVID-19 Negative Migrants to Return Home
The high court, in its interim order passed on Thursday, had suggested the state should ensure that only those who have tested negative for COVID-19 are allowed to return.
Record Excise Duty Hike Unlikely to Help Bridge Fiscal Gap: Report
Despite crude prices trading at a two decades low, the government had earlier this week hiked excise duty on petrol by Rs 10 a litre and on diesel by Rs 13 a litre to mop up nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional revenue this fiscal.
President Ram Nath Kovind Says He is 'Saddened Beyond Words' on Aurangabad Train Accident
My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families. Wishing speedy recovery to the injured, the president said on Twitter.
Air India Pilots Learn New In-flight Techniques to Deal With Infection Ahead of Repatriation Missions
A practical demonstration of both donning and doffing of PPE suites according to the protocol was also given to the crew. They were also provided with practice kits.
May Brings Back Heat on Covid-19 as Trend Shows Reversal of Gains Made Against Pandemic in April
According to data shared by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the seven-day compounded daily growth rate (CDGR) of Covid-19 cases started plummeting on April 8 and continued till May 1 when the curve started rising again.
FCA India Unveils Online 'Touch-free' Jeep Rental Services for Customers
Prospective customers can book and own a Jeep online without having to physically visit a showroom.
RBI Should Ask Banks to Show Unrecovered Loans of Fugitives as 'Outstanding', Says Chidambaram
His remarks came a day after a slugfest between the BJP and Congress over loan write-offs of the top 50 bank-loan defaulters in the country.