Month: May 2020

Indian Railway operates 468 “Shramik Special” trains till 11th May, 2020 (1000 hrs) across the country

Passengers are being given free meals and water Trains being run by Railways only after concurrence is given both by the State which is sending the passengers and the State which is receiving them Social distancing being observed Around 1200 passengers travel in each of these “Shramik Special” […]

UGC takes various steps to monitor queries, grievances, and other academic matters of students, teachers, and institutions, related to COVID 19

open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 11: The UGC has issued Guidelines on Examinations and Academic Calendar in view of COVID-19 Pandemic on 29th April, 2020. Accordingly, all universities have been advised to plan their academic activities keeping in view the safety and interest of all stakeholders, giving highest priority […]

Ensure smooth movement of medical professionals and para-medical staff, and opening of all private clinics

open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 11: Cabinet Secretary chaired a meeting, through Video Conference on 10th May 2020, wherein the issue of restrictions being imposed by some States/ UTs on the movement of medical professionals and para-medical personnel was flagged. In pursuance of this meeting, MHA has […]

177 new mandis from 10 States & UTs integrated with the e-NAM platform for marketing of Agricultural produce

Efforts should be made to strengthen eNAM further to benefit farmers – – Shri Narendra Singh Tomar open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 11: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today launched integration of 177 new mandis with the National Agriculture […]

MHA issues Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to facilitate Movement of Persons by Train

open view news desk NEW DELHI, MAY 11: Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued Standard Operating Protocol (SOP) to facilitate movement of persons by train. Movement of passengers to & fro and entry at the railway station would be permitted only on confirmed e-ticket. There would […]

COVID-19 fight can't be excuse to exploit workers: Rahul

New Delhi, May 11: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said many states were amending labour laws, but the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic cannot be an excuse to exploit workers, suppress their voice and crush their human rights. Gandhi said there cannot be any compromise on the […]

SC orders setting up of panel headed by MHA secy to consider pleas seeking 4G in J-K

New Delhi, May 11: The Supreme Court Monday ordered setting up of a high-powered committee headed by MHA Secretary to consider pleas seeking restoration of 4G internet services in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. A bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, Justices R Subhash Reddy and B […]

COVID-19 death toll rises to 2,206; cases climb to 67,152

New Delhi, May 11: The death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 2,206 and the number of cases climbed to 67,152 in the country on Monday, registering an increase of 97 deaths and a record jump of 4,213 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health […]

Iraq's new govt reaches out to October protesters

Iraq’s new government promised Saturday to release demonstrators arrested during mass protests that erupted in October and pledged justice and compensation to relatives of over 550 people killed during that unrest. The announcement was made in a televised address following Prime Minister Mustafa Kadhemi’s first cabinet meeting. Kadhemi, […]

US Supreme Court to take on Trump taxes and presidential immunity

Can Donald Trump refuse to turn over his tax returns and financial records to Congress and New York prosecutors? The Supreme Court takes up this politically charged question on Tuesday, and it may use the occasion to better define the limits of presidential immunity. The high court’s nine […]

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