Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit
An Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit was convened on 26 March 2020 to discuss the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and to forge a global coordinated response. Earlier, PM had a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on this subject. The extraordinary G20…
Don’t want anyone to remain hungry’: Sitharaman announces Covid-19 relief package
The Finance Minister also expressed gratitude for doctors and nurses who are dealing with Covid-19 patients. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a comprehensive economic package to deal with the impact of coronavirus disease Covid-19. *Fiscal measures announced:-* ….*A package of 1.7 lac crore assigned to combat the pandemic…
PM’s address to the nation : lockdown extended to entire country for next 21 days, says Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi shows a banner during his address to the nation on coronavirus, on March 24, 2020
Tonight from 12 pm, the whole country will come under complete lockdown for 21 days, says Narendra Modi As India tackles the COVID-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced various measures taken by the country and about the vital aspects of the disease. Mr. Modi says “With one day’s Janata…
Air India crew who operated coronavirus rescue flights are being harassed by their neighbours
At 5pm on Sunday, millions of Indians brought out their pots and pans and bells as a mark of gratitude towards doctors, nurses, cops and others who are leading the battle against coronavirus. Around the same time, Air India put out an SOS: ‘Please stop harassing our crew. They are serving…
Indian Railways suspends all passenger services till March 31
In an unprecedented move, the Indian Railways on Sunday announced the suspension of all its passenger services from March 22 midnight till March 31 midnight to curb the spread of coronavirus. Only goods trains will run during the said period, it stated. The Railways had already trimmed down its services on Friday by cancelling…
Highlights of PM Narendra Modi’s 8 PM speech on India fighting coronavirus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday addressed the nation, amid the fear of the novel coronavirus that has affected 173 people in the country. Terming it as a ‘global catastrophe’, PM Modi said that the world is going through a grave phase. “For the past two months, we have been…
India reacts to save INDIA as World Healrh Organisation declares #Pandemic #CoronaVirusUpdate
#CoronaVirusUpdate 1. All existing visas, except diplomatic, official, UN/International Organizations, employment, project visas, stand suspended till 15th April 2020. This will come into effect from 1200 GMT on 13th March 2020 at the port of departure. 2. Visa free travel facility granted to OCI card holders is kept in…