More than 7300 distressed Indians have been repatriated from Gulf countries in the first leg of the second phase of Vande Bharat Mission. Speaking to AIR/DD News , Consul General Vipul said that 14 flights in the last week took back approximately 2500 Indians from Dubai. In the first phase …
Read More »Eid Ul Fitr to be celebrated in most parts of the country tomorrow
Eid Ul Fitr will be celebrated in most parts of the country tomorrow. Shahi Imam of Delhi Jama Masjid Sayyed Ahmad Bukhari said that there is no information of the moon being cited yesterday. The month long Ramazan will end today. The Shahi Imam also appealed to the people not …
Read More »Civil Aviation Ministry issues guidelines for airlines, airports and passengers on domestic flight resumption from Monday
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has announced that domestic civil Aviation operations will restart from Monday in a calibrated manner. The flight operations were suspended from 25th of March due to the imposition of lockdown. Addressing media in New Delhi, Mr Puri said, the domestic flight operation will resume …
Read More »Cabinet approves additional funding of up to Rs. three lakh crore through introduction of ECLGS
Union Cabinet has approved additional funding of up to Rs. three lakh crore through introduction of Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facility to help eligible Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) borrowers, including interested MUDRA borrowers. Cabinet also decided 100 per cent credit guarantee …
Read More »Domestic flight operations to resume from May 25
New Delhi: After nearly two months of suspension, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday that domestic civil aviation operations will resume from May 25. In a tweet, the minister said: “Domestic civil aviation operations will recommence in a calibrated manner from Monday, 25th May 2020.” “All airports …
Read More »Cyclone Amphan intensifies into Super Cyclonic Storm
The Super Cyclonic Storm ‘AMPHAN’ over west-central and adjoining central parts of South Bay of Bengal moved nearly northwards with a speed of seven kilometres per hour during past six hours. It lay centred over westcentral and adjoining central parts of South Bay of Bengal this afternoon. It is very …
Read More »Home Ministry guidelines for COVID-19 management makes face cover and social distancing compulsory in public places
The guidelines issued by Home Ministry specify the National Directives for COVID-19 management, which shall apply to public places and work places. Under these guidelines, wearing of face covers is compulsory, spitting will be punishable with fine, and social distancing is to be followed by all persons in public places …
Read More »PM, HM and I&B Minister laud measures announced by FM in 5th tranche of economic package
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said measures and reforms announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today will have a transformative impact on country’s health and education sectors. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, they will boost entrepreneurship, help public sector units and revitalise the village economy. He said, reform trajectories …
Read More »Railways transport more than 14 lakh stranded people in 1,074 Shramik Special trains since May 1st
Railways has transported more than 14 lakh stranded people to their home states through Shramik Special trains. Railway Ministry has said that railways has operated 1,074 Shramik Special trains across the country. These special trains have originated from various States like Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, …
Read More »COVID-19 India Update: 3,970 New Cases In 24 Hours, Tally Rises To 85,940
NEW DELHI: The number of coronavirus cases in India rose 85,940 on Saturday morning and the toll reached 2,752, according to the health ministry’s latest update. The country reported 3,970 cases and 103 deaths in 24 hours. About 2,233 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 30,153. Maharashtra remains …
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