After massive public anger on the activities of Tablighi Jamaat which led to the spike in the number of Coronavirus cases, on April 2nd 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has blacklisted 960 foreigners who are present in India on tourist visas. MHA has also directed DGPs of all concerned States/UTs and CP, Delhi […]
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‘Stranded in India’ portal to help foreign tourists stuck in various parts of India
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, with an aim to extend support to the foreign tourists who are stranded in India, has come up with a portal to disseminate information regarding the services that can be availed by foreign tourists who are stuck far away from their homeland. The portal is titled ‘Stranded in […]
Ayurveda’s immunity boosting measures for self care during COVID 19 crisis
In the wake of the Covid 19 outbreak, entire mankind across the globe is suffering. Enhancing the body’s natural defence system (immunity) plays an important role in maintaining optimum health. We all know that prevention is better than cure. While there is no medicine for COVID 19 as of now, it will be good to […]
Indian Railways to run Special Parcel Trains for carriage of essential items in small parcel sizes
To ensure an uninterrupted and seamless supply chain of goods and essential commodities in the wake of COVID-19, Indian Railways is offering its unhindered services of Parcel Trains for nationwide transportation of essential commodities and other goods required to meet the needs of citizens of the nation. Transportation of essential items like medical supplies, medical […]
Tata Sons announces additional Rs. 1000 Crores in fight against COVID 19
N Chandrasekaran, the Chairman of Tata Sons, also joined forces with Chairman of Tata Trusts, Ratan Tata, and announced Rs. 1000 crore to battle pandemic COVID 19. In a statement to the press he said: “The current situation in India and other parts of the world owing to the impact of COVID 19 is very […]
Tata Trusts pledge Rs 500 crore in the fight against COVID19
Tata Trusts Chairman Ratan Tata today announced Rs 500 crore to fight the COVID 19 pandemic that is threatening India and the whole world today. The Rs 500 crore will be utilized towards: Personal Protective Equipment for the medical personnel on the frontlines Respiratory systems for treating increasing cases Testing kits to increase per capita […]
COVID-19: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi assures PM Modi of the welfare of the over 2 million Indians living in UAE
In the context of COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on telephone yesterday with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. The two leaders exchanged information and views on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the situation in their respective countries, as well as the steps being taken by their Governments. They […]
Covid-19: Miniratna PSU SJVN provides Rs 1 Cr for buying ventilators
SJVN Limited, a Miniratna PSU under the Union Ministry of Power has taken several measures to deal with this coronavirus ( COVID-19) pandemic. In this time of crisis, the central PSU has agreed in principle to provide Rs 1 crore to combat coronavirus. Nand Lal Sharma, SJVN Limited’s Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) , has […]
Video Conference of senior health professionals of SAARC on Covid-19
The Prime Minister had announced at the Video Conference of SAARC Leaders on 15 March 2020 that health professionals of all SAARC member states could hold a video conference to carry forward collaboration in the common fight against Covid-19 at the practical level. As implementation of that announcement, a video conference of health professionals representing […]