Month: May 2020

China media, Hong Kong government bristle at Trump’s pledge of curbs, sanctions

HONG KONG/BEIJING – China’s state media and the government of Hong Kong lashed out on Sunday at U.S. President Donald Trump’s vow to end Hong Kong’s special status if Beijing imposes new national security laws on the city, which is bracing for fresh protests. Trump on Friday pledged […]

Modi urges citizens to stay alert to virus as lockdown eases

NEW DELHI – Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the country on Sunday to remain vigilant against the spread of coronavirus as the country prepares a phased re-opening of activities even as daily cases rise to record highs. India, with the world’s longest lockdown, is set to largely lift […]

Delhi govt seeks Rs 5,000 crore from Centre to pay employees’ salaries: Sisodia

New Delhi, May 31: The Delhi government has demanded Rs 5,000 crore assistance from the Centre to be able to pay salaries to its employees, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday. Sisodia, who also holds the finance department charge, said the Delhi government requires Rs 3,500 crore […]

Lockdown restrictions extended in JK until June 8

Jammu, May 31: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday extended the coronavirus lockdown until June 8 and said the Centre’s new guidelines on some relaxations require a fresh assessment of the spread of COVID-19 in the Union Territory. The Union Home Ministry has said ‘Unlock-I’ will be initiated […]

COVID-19: India records highest single-day spike of 8,380 cases; death toll climbs to 5,164

New Delhi, May 31:  India registered its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases on Sunday with 8,380 new infections reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country’s tally to 1,82,143, while the death toll rose to 5,164, according to the Union Health Ministry. The number of active […]

Prime Minister announces “My Life My Yoga” Video Blogging contest in Man Ki Baat

open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 31: Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India today called upon one and all to participate in the “My Life – My Yoga”(also called “Jeevan Yoga”) Video Blogging Contest, a joint effort by  the Ministry of AYUSH and the Indian Council […]

200 special trains to run across the country starting 1st June 2020

Passengers to reach station 90 minutes in advance; Only passengers with confirmed/RAC tickets shall be allowed to enter the Railway Station and board the train As per MHA guidelines all passengers shall be compulsorily screened and only asymptomatic passengers shall be allowed to enter/board the train open view […]

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