Tag: COVID-19 crisis
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Covid crisis turns into political football in HP
Although Covid cases and deaths are rising in Himachal, the BJP government seems to be busy patting its own back while Cong throws all Covid norms to wind while staging a protest against 'anti-people policies and corruption' during the pandemic
September 9, 2020 -
DDMA allows reopening of Delhi hotels, weekly markets on trial basis
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in its proposal to the L-G said that in accordance with the Centre's 'Unlock' guidelines, it has the right to decide on allowing such establishments in Delhi to reopen.
August 19, 2020 -
Belatedly though, three new ministers inducted in HP cabinet
Meanwhile, the new ministers are yet to be allotted portfolios. It is learnt that the Chief Minister may go in for reshuffle in the portfolios of entire cabinet.
July 30, 2020 -
Special Liquidity Scheme: Stressed NBFCs, HFCs seeks financing support of Rs 13,775
The scheme is being implemented by SLS Trust, the SPV set up by SBICAP.
July 25, 2020 -
Free ambulance service for needy during COVID-19 crisis by Wishes and Blessings
To help the unprivileged and elderly, Wishes and Blessings has carried out many projects since the pandemic started, emerging as a ray of hope to many such people during.
July 23, 2020 -
A different pedagogy
Online lectures create a cognitive dissonance between teachers and students as course content is delivered through a medium where students often see presentation slides with the lecturer's camera switched off, and teachers see only an impersonal student name-tag without an interacting face.
July 13, 2020 -
World Bank and Government of India sign $ 750 million agreement for Emergency Response Programme for MSMEs
The agreement was signed by Sameer Kumar Khare, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of India and Junaid Ahmad, Country Director (India) on behalf of the World Bank.
July 6, 2020 -
RBI Guv briefs central board about impact of monetary steps
The RBI had taken a host of steps, including reduction in the key policy rate and measures to support the industry.
June 26, 2020 -
In this chaotic times, find peace in Bhagavad gita: US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard
The country has been swept by protests since George Floyd's custodial death on May 25 with thousands of people mounting pressure for changes to the law enforcement practices.
June 13, 2020 -
‘Health scam’ charges up political environs in HP amid COVID-19 crisis
Visibly, the ruling party Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is volte-face in HP over the whole episode since State BJP Chief and fine-time MLA, Rajeev Bindal resigned from the post on 27 May, a week after Director Health Services, Ajay Gupta was arrested over an audio-clip allegedly carrying conversation indicating bribe related to some purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits.
June 10, 2020 -
Himachal CM tells Congress not to play politics at least in COVID-19 crisis
Says the government has zero tolerance for corruption and will not spare anyone found guilty.
June 5, 2020 -
Instagram partners with Swiggy, Zomato to help COVID-19 crisis hit small restaurants
Under this initiative, businesses can now share Instagram's new food order sticker on their Stories, and people can tap to place their order through the Swiggy and Zomato website.
June 4, 2020 -
Indian economy to contract 5 pc in FY21: S&P says assuming COVID-19 peak by third quarter
While Fitch Ratings had stated that India has had a very stringent lockdown policy that has lasted a lot longer than initially expected and incoming economic activity data have been spectacularly weak.
May 28, 2020 -
We are not trying to topple, Maharashtra govt will fall due to its own burden: Devendra Fadnavis
He further alleged the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maharashtra government of not spending financial aid properly.
May 26, 2020 -
UK Minister quits in protest over lockdown trip of Boris Johnson’s aide
He added that Cummings' interpretation of government rules was "not shared by the vast majority of people".
May 26, 2020 -
Restructure labour laws; don’t junk them
The government must strive for a golden mean in recasting Indias labour laws, argues Sukanya Singha.
May 26, 2020 -
Urgent need for preparedness
States in the Northeast should consider setting up a database of their residents who are employed as migrant labour.
May 26, 2020