Coronavirus | Centre files report on migrant workers
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Centre files report on migrant workers

The Hindu  

A status report filed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in the Supreme Court on Tuesday shows that Kerala government operates over 65% of the total number of active shelters and relief camps for stranded migrant workers run by various States governments in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. Tamil Nadu government operates 178 active relief camps and shelters for migrant workers. The total number of active relief camps and shelters for migrant workers run by various State governments and NGOs are 22567 and 3909, respectively. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Sharad A. Bobde was informed that the government, Centre and States gave food to 54,15,458 migrant workers while NGOs fed over 30 lakh.

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Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid
2 years ago

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid

Hindustan Times  

India has issued an advisory to check spread of Covid-19, which includes random sampling of 2 per cent of foreign passengers, a rule that comes into effect on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya - both of whom held separate review meetings this week - have reiterated that the pandemic is not …

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone
2 years, 11 months ago

Karnataka Records 48,049 New Covid-19 Cases, 29,068 from Bengaluru Alone

News 18  

Continuing to register a surge in cases, Karnataka on Friday logged 48,049 new cases of COVID-19, and 22 fatalities, taking the tally to 34,25,002 and the death toll to 38,537. India added 3,47,254 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,85,66,027 which includes 9,692 cases of the Omicron variant, according to the Union Health Ministry data …

Coronavirus live updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus live updates | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

The number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise on Sunday, with 1,79,339 new infections, taking the total number of active patients in India to over seven lakh. - AP Delhi Administration of precautionary dose of Covid vaccine begins in Delhi Amid a surging third wave of coronavirus infections, Delhi on Monday started administering a third or "precautionary dose" to people …

Set up makeshift hospitals: Centre to states as Covid cases surge
3 years ago

Set up makeshift hospitals: Centre to states as Covid cases surge

Hindustan Times  

With India witnessing a continuous rise in Covid-19 cases in the past 70 days, the Centre on Saturday advised states to start setting up makeshift hospitals to increase availability of beds, and create special teams to monitor home isolation cases. “To address a potential surge in cases and ensure preparedness, states are advised to initiate creation of field/makeshift hospitals to …

Coronavirus outbreak at emergency refugee centre, as more provinces find beds
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak at emergency refugee centre, as more provinces find beds

Dutch News  

At least 49 out of 320 residents at an emergency refugee centre in a sports hall in Goes have been diagnosed with coronavirus. The local health board decided to run tests on everyone at the centre this weekend after a number of asylum seekers developed coronavirus symptoms. Ministers urged the provinces to meet their obligations after the Ter Apel refugee …

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Tally Breaches 26-lakh Mark With 1,630 Fresh Infections
3 years, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Tally Breaches 26-lakh Mark With 1,630 Fresh Infections

News 18  

Tamil Nadu continued to record a dip in the number of daily cases as the state added 1,630 fresh infections on Sunday, pushing its tally to 26,00,885. As many as 23 people have succumbed to the disease, taking the toll to 34,709 so far, a medical bulletin said.Recoveries eclipsed new infections with 1,827 people getting discharged in the last 24 …

Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 lockdown till July 31 with new relaxations
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 lockdown till July 31 with new relaxations

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government on Friday extended the Covid-19-imposed lockdown in the state till June 31 amid fears about the third wave of coronavirus. In an official statement, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said that inter-state public transport, except to and from Puducherry, will continue to be prohibited. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu on Thursday recorded 2,405 fresh Covid-19 cases and …

Coronavirus News Updates: Mumbai records 696 new COVID-19 cases, 24 fatalities in 24 hours
3 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Mumbai records 696 new COVID-19 cases, 24 fatalities in 24 hours

Firstpost  

7:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus LATEST News Updates SC refuses to pass direction on plea to redress hardship of borrowers amid COVID-19 wave The Supreme Court Friday refused to pass direction on a plea seeking remedial measures to redress the financial hardship faced by borrowers during the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, saying it is in the realm of …

36 Jharkhand tribal women stranded in Tamil Nadu to return home
3 years, 7 months ago

36 Jharkhand tribal women stranded in Tamil Nadu to return home

Hindustan Times  

Thirty-six tribal women from Jharkhand who were stranded in Tamil Nadu due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the southern state will return to their home district of Dumka on Friday evening, a senior official said. "As soon as we got information about tribal migrant workers from our district getting stranded in Tirupur, we ensured their return with the help of …

Coronavirus updates | May 31, 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus updates | May 31, 2021

The Hindu  

India’s average daily test positivity rate continues to decline. The numbers are small, but their career opportunities can’t be missed.” Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh government permits usage of ‘Anandaiah’ herbal medicine for COVID patients The State government on Monday permitted the usage of the herbal concoction being given to COVID-19 patients by B. Anandaiah of Krishnapatnam in Nellore district by …

Coronavirus | Vaccination for 18-45 age group in Tamil Nadu to start in two-three days: Health Minister
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Vaccination for 18-45 age group in Tamil Nadu to start in two-three days: Health Minister

The Hindu  

The vaccination programme for people aged between 18 and 45 in Tamil Nadu will start in two or three days, said Minister for Medical and Family Welfare Ma. “The drive to vaccinate people in the18-45 age group will soon start in one of the locations in Chennai in two to three days,” said the Minister after holding a review meeting …

Coronavirus | For tribes in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai, it’s still an urban blight
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | For tribes in Tamil Nadu's Anamalai, it’s still an urban blight

The Hindu  

Residents of two tribal settlements within the limits of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve, around 100 km off Coimbatore city, were gearing up for the annual festival of their local deity, Vairapattan, on Thursday. The Health Department should take efforts to have a dialogue with them to create awareness about the pandemic,” said S. Thanraj from the Ekta Parishad, Tamil Nadu, …

Tamil Nadu: 16 migrant workers jump quarantine to return home
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu: 16 migrant workers jump quarantine to return home

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Two days before their quarantine period ended, 16 Covid positive migrant workers left Tirupur district to go to their native place in Jharkhand, police and health officials said. HT Image The 16 infected patients left with a group of 36 other migrant workers and boarded a train on Monday night fearing a lockdown amid the Covid second wave. As …

Over 100 test positive for Covid-19 across Chennai’s luxury hotels
4 years ago

Over 100 test positive for Covid-19 across Chennai’s luxury hotels

Hindustan Times  

Following Covid-19 relaxations, luxury hotels are emerging as a Covid-19 cluster after educational institutions in Chennai. Our focus is locations where more than 20 people gather whether it is in public places or gated communalities and beach houses.” “In the last two days, we tested 232 employees of another 5-star hotel and 20 staff have turned positive,” said S Divyahdrashini, …

Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan restrict New Year celebrations amid Covid-19
4 years ago

Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan restrict New Year celebrations amid Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan governments on Monday announced restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and curtailed New Year celebrations on December 31 and January 1, 2021. These are places where a large number of people usually gather to ring in the New Year and are seen cutting cakes on beaches in coastal districts including Chennai. As of December 21, …

Migrant worker cases drive Thai coronavirus total past 5,000
4 years ago

Migrant worker cases drive Thai coronavirus total past 5,000

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thailan ’s total number of …

Nearly half of Singapore’s migrant workers infected with Covid-19
4 years ago

Nearly half of Singapore’s migrant workers infected with Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

Singapore’s health ministry on Wednesday reported no new cases of coronavirus disease from the local transmission, days after the government approved Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. However, coronavirus infection among migrant workers has been a matter of concern as the latest data showed nearly half of them have been infected with Covid-19 in the past nine months. As of December 13, more …

Data on migrant worker deaths | Madras High Court judge questions Centre
4 years, 3 months ago

Data on migrant worker deaths | Madras High Court judge questions Centre

The Hindu  

Justice N. Kirubakaran of the Madras High Court on Friday wondered how the Centre can tell the Parliament that it had no data on migrant workers who lost lives and jobs during the lockdown to fight COVID-19 when their deaths on railway tracks and travel inside concrete mixer trucks had been widely reported in the media. The judge raised the …

No data on deaths, job losses among migrant workers during lockdown: Government
4 years, 3 months ago

No data on deaths, job losses among migrant workers during lockdown: Government

India Today  

The Government of India on Monday told Parliament that there is no data available on the deaths and job losses among migrant workers due to the imposition of lockdown during coronavirus pandemic. When asked if the government failed to assess problems faced by migrant labourers during the lockdown, it said, "India, as a nation, has responded through the central government, …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 160 updates | September 01, 2020
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 160 updates | September 01, 2020

The Hindu  

Seven States have contributed to 70% of the COVID-19 cases reported in 24 hours and of these, Maharashtra has recorded the highest case load of almost 21%, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. With 69,921 people testing positive for coronavirus infection, India’s COVID-19 tally mounted to 36,91,166, while recoveries surged to 28,39,882 on Tuesday pushing the recovery rate …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 147 live updates | Tamil Nadu’s case tally nears 3,50,000-mark; death toll crosses 6,000
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 147 live updates | Tamil Nadu’s case tally nears 3,50,000-mark; death toll crosses 6,000

The Hindu  

The National Expert Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration met leading domestic vaccine manufactures — Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Zydus Cadila, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals and Biological E — in New Delhi on Monday. — PTI 5:45 p.m. | Mumbai Dharavi's coronavirus case tally rises to 2,676: BMC Number of Coronavirus cases in Mumbai’s Dharavi area has risen to 2,676 after …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 145 updates | August 16, 2020
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 145 updates | August 16, 2020

The Hindu  

Indian companies have sought technical details on the trials of Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine from the Russian Direct Investment Fund for possible production in India, an Indian Embassy source in Moscow said. — PTI 5:50 p.m. | Kerala Over 350 prisoners test positive for COVID-19 in Thiruvananthapuram central jail Coronavirus pandemic has hit the central jail here with more than 350 …

Andhra remains largest contributor of Covid cases in India
4 years, 5 months ago

Andhra remains largest contributor of Covid cases in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has continued to be the largest contributor of Coronavirus infections in the country, by registering 10,093 new cases on Wednesday. The state government has carried out 34,083 tests per million population and has registered Covid-19 positive rate at 6.61 against the national average of 8.63. Among new infections, East Godavari has topped the list by registering the …

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Govt Panel to Review Curbs on Metro Services, Cinema Halls, Gyms for Unlock 3
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Govt Panel to Review Curbs on Metro Services, Cinema Halls, Gyms for Unlock 3

News 18  

The number of people infected with the novel coronavirus is nearing 1.4 million in India as 48,661 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. India is the world's third worst hit country by the virus, after United States and Brazil and the three countries together account for 50 per cent of covid-19 cases across the globe. Today's Data …

Coronavirus | No spike in cases in Chennai after curbs were eased, says Chief Secretary
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus | No spike in cases in Chennai after curbs were eased, says Chief Secretary

The Hindu  

The relaxation of lockdown restrictions has not resulted in any spike in the number of fresh cases of COVID-19 being reported in Chennai, Chief Secretary K. Shanmugam said on Monday. However, two other neighbouring districts of Chennai – Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur – saw an upward trend, with active cases rising from 1,448 to 2,001 in the former, and from 1,617 …

Migrants denied entry in Bengal village, living in forest
4 years, 5 months ago

Migrants denied entry in Bengal village, living in forest

India TV News  

As many as 13 migrant workers who came to their native village in West Bengal's Bankura district were denied entry at the quarantine centre by the locals. As a result, the workers had to set up a tent accommodation at a nearby Beraban forest area and lived together in a single tent there, without adequate food, drinking water and basic …

42,000 Asha workers map 1.59 crore homes in Karnataka for coronavirus
4 years, 6 months ago

42,000 Asha workers map 1.59 crore homes in Karnataka for coronavirus

India TV News  

Karnataka's 42,000 Accredited Social Health Activists have surveyed 1.59 crore households as part of vulnerability mapping survey to check on high risk people amid the Covid pandemic, an official said on Friday. The health workers also visit the residences of people suffering from Influenza Like Illness and Severe Acute Respiratory Infection, including high risk individuals who reached out to the …

As Delhi becomes India’s coronavirus capital, its hospitals are struggling to cope
4 years, 6 months ago

As Delhi becomes India’s coronavirus capital, its hospitals are struggling to cope

CNN  

CNN — Lakhjeet Singh had been running a fever for days when his son-in-law took him to a private hospital in Delhi for a Covid-19 test. Mandeep Singh said three private hospitals told the family they had no beds, despite an app set up by the Delhi government showing they had availability. As cases climbed and people scrambled to find …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 87 updates | June 19, 2020
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 87 updates | June 19, 2020

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation is optimistic and hopeful that the COVID-19 vaccines could be available before the end of this year, according to the agency’s chief scientist, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan. Here are the latest updates: 11.45 pm | New Delhi Number of COVID-19 cases surge past 50,000 in Delhi The Capital reported 3,137 Covid-19 positive cases on June 19 taking …

Contrasting tales
4 years, 6 months ago

Contrasting tales

The Hindu  

All through the lockdown Bihar and Jharkhand occupied centre stage in the collective consciousness of the nation, not because of a surge in COVID-19 infections but because of the numbers of migrant labourers on the road struggling to get back home from far-off places in the country, with some of them losing their lives on the road, on railways tracks …

India's coronavirus tally crosses 3.3 lakh, focus on ramping up testing, treatment, infrastructure
4 years, 6 months ago

India's coronavirus tally crosses 3.3 lakh, focus on ramping up testing, treatment, infrastructure

India Today  

India's Covid-19 tally rose further on Monday to cross 3.3 lakh and the death toll surpassed 9,500 even as the central and state governments stepped up their focus on ramping up testing capabilities and availability of beds for treating those infected with the dreaded virus infection. Nearly 5,000 tests per day are estimated to be done at present in Delhi, …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Confirmed cases in Bihar reach 6,475, toll rises to 36; senior police officer tests positive in Uttar Pradesh
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Confirmed cases in Bihar reach 6,475, toll rises to 36; senior police officer tests positive in Uttar Pradesh

Firstpost  

6:53 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update Plea in SC raises concern over safety of health care workers A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court raising concern over the safety of healthcare workers, including nurses and paramedical staffs, and has sought directions to authorities to provide proper protection kits to those working in COVID-19 …

Coronavirus lockdown | Union Home Ministry blames ‘fake news’ for migrant workers gathering at bus stations
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Union Home Ministry blames ‘fake news’ for migrant workers gathering at bus stations

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has blamed “fake media reports” and “misinformation” for the March 28 incident in Delhi when thousands of migrant workers and their families gathered at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border. This gathering occurred due to fake media reports that 1,000 buses for travel of stranded migrants to their home State have been arranged and would be available …

Coronavirus | Rush to ease lockdown curbs, migrants’ return led to spike in cases in Bengal, say doctors
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Rush to ease lockdown curbs, migrants’ return led to spike in cases in Bengal, say doctors

The Hindu  

Bengal registered as many as 1,802 COVID-19 cases in last five days, with the tally rising to 7,303 in the State in an alarming spike in 5,501 infections recorded in two months up to May 31, when the government called for easing lockdown curbs. Senior doctors at State-run hospitals said “unplanned relaxation of lockdown norms” and return of migrants in …

With nearly 10K coronavirus cases in 24 hours, health agencies find the going tough
4 years, 7 months ago

With nearly 10K coronavirus cases in 24 hours, health agencies find the going tough

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Another day another high: Close to 10,000 novel coronavirus cases and 300 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours raising alarm bells among health agencies. There were 9851 fresh cases and 273 deaths reported till Friday morning by health ministry taking the total tally of cases to 1, 26, 770 and deaths to 9, 851. …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Delhi AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand tests positive, say reports; confirmed cases reach 23,645 in National Capital
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Delhi AAP MLA Raaj Kumar Anand tests positive, say reports; confirmed cases reach 23,645 in National Capital

Firstpost  

9:15 AM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Updates SFI seeks intervention in SC suo motu case to highlight plight of migrant workers, stranded students A plea seeking intervention in a case relating to suo motu cognisance of problems faced by migrant labourers stranded in different parts of the country after the COVID-19 lockdown has been filed in …

Coronavirus lockdown | 26 lakh migrant workers in halfway houses, says official data
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | 26 lakh migrant workers in halfway houses, says official data

The Hindu  

The Chief Labour Commissioner’s office has counted over 26 lakh migrant workers stranded across the country, of which 10% are in relief camps or shelter homes, while 43% are in situ at workplaces and 46% are in other clusters. On April 8, even as the first wave of workers was leaving the cities due to the lockdown, CLC Rajan Verma …

International Labour Organisation opens up on India's migrant crisis; shares 3-pillars of response | Exclusive
4 years, 7 months ago

International Labour Organisation opens up on India's migrant crisis; shares 3-pillars of response | Exclusive

India TV News  

The coronavirus outbreak has caused major disruptions in life as we know it. "Both Central and State Governments have taken initiatives to offer income support in the form of cash benefits, advance pensions, social protection support through the provision of food rations, wage protection, shelter and food for vulnerable populations, and access to health services. She further went on to …

India cautiously opens up even as coronavirus cases rise
4 years, 7 months ago

India cautiously opens up even as coronavirus cases rise

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — More states opened up and crowds of commuters trickled onto the roads in many of India’s cities on Monday as a three-phase plan to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown began despite an upward trend in new infections. In Prayagraj, a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, hundreds of Hindu devotees took a dip in the sacred …

Coronavirus lockdown | Too many aspirants for MGNREGS jobs
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Too many aspirants for MGNREGS jobs

The Hindu  

As the COVID-19 induced reverse migration has brought many families to their native places in the northern districts of Karnataka, the onus is now on creating more person days under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme. We have clocked 90,000 person days per day till May 26,” said zilla panchayat chief executive officer K.V. Navalgund Taluk Panchayat executive …

Tamil Nadu extends coronavirus lockdown till June 30 but with more relaxations
4 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu extends coronavirus lockdown till June 30 but with more relaxations

Live Mint  

A day after the Centre announced lockdown exit plan 'Unlock 1', the Tamil Nadu government today extended the lockdown till June 30. Chief Minister K Palaniswami, however, allowed partially opening up of public transport services. Pubic transport will resume with reduced services from June 1, but buses will not be operated in Chennai, Kancheepurm, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet districts having the …

Documenting the story of India’s migrant distress | Analysis
4 years, 7 months ago

Documenting the story of India’s migrant distress | Analysis

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the lockdown began, stories of migrant workers have haunted the country. Many workers escaped the serfdom of villages and flocked to cities only to be forced to restart work in villages now Earlier in the lockdown, one of us noticed two children who lived on the construction site next door. Why did the migrant workers make the punishing …

In Tamil Nadu, NGOs and volunteers pave way for migrant workers as govt machinery struggles to cope with COVID-19 crisis
4 years, 7 months ago

In Tamil Nadu, NGOs and volunteers pave way for migrant workers as govt machinery struggles to cope with COVID-19 crisis

Firstpost  

From arranging dry ration, medicines, soaps and water to helping migrant workers with online railway booking, volunteers in Tamil Nadu have provided unrelenting support since day one While Tamil Nadu has been struggling to cope up with the mounting coronavirus cases, a parallel humanitarian crisis has been emerging on the street due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown. As for the shelters …

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 count rises to 17,728 with 646 new cases, death toll at 127
4 years, 7 months ago

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 count rises to 17,728 with 646 new cases, death toll at 127

Live Mint  

With 646 fresh coronavirus cases in the state in the last 24 hours, Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 count increased to 17,728 today, state health department said. Of the new cases reported, 35 patients were returnees from Maharashtra followed by three from Telangana and other states who were tested positive in the state. Apart from that, a total of 9,342 patients have …

Coronavirus: Migrant movement creates fresh spike in Covid cases in India, tally reaches 1.45 lakh
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus: Migrant movement creates fresh spike in Covid cases in India, tally reaches 1.45 lakh

India Today  

The nationwide tally of Covid-19 cases crossed 1.45 lakh on Tuesday with states like Bihar, West Bengal, Assam and Odisha reporting a significant rise in their numbers amid the large-scale return of migrant workers from other states. Fresh spike in cases due to migrant movement Several states have been attributing the increase in their tallies to the arrival of people …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Rajasthan reports highest single-day spike in cases as 242 more test positive; case count climbs to 5,202, toll touches 131
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Rajasthan reports highest single-day spike in cases as 242 more test positive; case count climbs to 5,202, toll touches 131

Firstpost  

11:52 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates Uttar Pradesh Police stops migrants at state border Hundreds of migrants were stopped on Sunday by police in border districts of Uttar Pradesh from travelling to their native places by unauthorised vehicles and on foot during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, leading to protests in some areas, reports PTI.Chief Minister …

Coronavirus lockdown | Congress indulging in theatrics over migrant workers, says Nirmala Sitharaman
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Congress indulging in theatrics over migrant workers, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Lashing out at the Congress’s criticism of the government over the plight of migrant workers, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday accused the party of indulging in “dramebaazi” or theatrics in sitting with workers on the roads rather than directing the State governments to work with the Centre to send more migrants home by train. On Saturday, Congress leader …

Coronavirus May 17 Highlights: Maharashtra Records Biggest Daily Increase in Cases, Tamil Nadu Tally Crosses 11,000
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus May 17 Highlights: Maharashtra Records Biggest Daily Increase in Cases, Tamil Nadu Tally Crosses 11,000

News 18  

Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Maharashtra on Sunday recorded the highest daily spike of 2,347 COVID-19 cases, taking the state tally to 33053 cases, a health official said. Kerala has reported 14 new coronavirus disease cases on Sunday, taking the overall tally of active cases in the state to 101, said state health minister KK Shailaja on Sunday said while sounding …

Coronavirus package | Will migrant workers benefit from the Centre’s measures?
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus package | Will migrant workers benefit from the Centre’s measures?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In her second tranche of COVID-19 relief package announcements, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the steps taken by the government for migrants and farmers during the national lockdown, including free ration for stranded workers. Acknowledging the significance of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme during the pandemic, she said it had helped provide jobs …

Coronavirus lockdown | 8 lakh MT more grains allocated to States for migrant workers
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | 8 lakh MT more grains allocated to States for migrant workers

The Hindu  

The Union government had issued orders for allocation of nearly eight lakh metric tonnes of additional food grains to the States and Union Territories, which would distribute it to eight crore migrant workers and their families, Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Saturday. Addressing a press briefing through videoconference, he said: “If the …

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