Coronavirus | RIL donates ₹500 crore to PM CARES Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | RIL donates ₹500 crore to PM CARES Fund

The Hindu  

MUMBAI Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. announced a donation of ₹500 crore to PM CARES Fund in response to the call by the Prime Minister to support the nation’s fight against the Coronavirus onslaught. Mukesh Ambani, Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Limited, said, “We are confident that India will conquer the coronavirus crisis sooner rather than later. “RIL also continues its 24x7, multi-pronged, on-the-ground effort to do its bit to ensure the nation remains prepared, fed, supplied, safe, connected and motivated to fight and win against the unprecedented challenges brought upon by the Coronavirus pandemic,” said a company statement. Nita Ambani, Founder Chairperson of Reliance Foundation, said, “As the nation comes together to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, all of us at Reliance Foundation stand in solidarity with our countrymen and women, especially those on the frontlines to whom we pledge our full support.

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Reliance contributes Rs 25 crore to Uttarakhand for post-flood recovery & development
1 year, 4 months ago

Reliance contributes Rs 25 crore to Uttarakhand for post-flood recovery & development

Firstpost  

The contribution was made by Reliance Director Anant Ambani on behalf of the company to the Mukhya Mantri Rahat Kosh, or the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Reliance, through Anant Ambani, has contributed Rs 25 crore to the Uttarakhand’s Chief Minister Relief Fund to help rebuild lives affected by floods this year in the Himalayan state. In a letter to Uttarakhand …

Reliance to invest ₹75,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh in 4 years: Mukesh Ambani
1 year, 11 months ago

Reliance to invest ₹75,000 crore in Uttar Pradesh in 4 years: Mukesh Ambani

The Hindu  

Reliance Industries Ltd will invest ₹75,000 crore in rolling out 5G mobile telephone services, expanding retail network and setting up renewable energy capacity in Uttar Pradesh in the next four years, its chairman Mukesh Ambani said on February 10. Speaking at the Uttar Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2023 here, Mr. Ambani said his group will set up 10 GigaWatts of …

PM-CARES Fund spent 36.17% of Rs 10,990 crore till March 2021: All you need to know about the fund and its expenditures
2 years, 11 months ago

PM-CARES Fund spent 36.17% of Rs 10,990 crore till March 2021: All you need to know about the fund and its expenditures

Firstpost  

The fund was created on 27 March 2020, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide relief and to ‘deal with any kind of emergency’ The PM-CARES Fund collected Rs 10,990 crore till March 2021 and spent Rs 3,976 or 36.17 per cent of the corpus, according to the audited financial statement posted on its website. Creation and Constitution …

One-third of ₹10,990 crore in PM CARES fund spent: ‘20-’21 audit
2 years, 11 months ago

One-third of ₹10,990 crore in PM CARES fund spent: ‘20-’21 audit

The Hindu  

The PM CARES Fund collected ₹10,990 crore since its inception in March 2020 until March 2021. The Fund was set up to deal with “any kind of emergency or distress situation, like posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to provide relief to the affected.” During the year, funds were disbursed for COVID vaccine purchase and testing, ventilators, hospitals, testing labs, …

'BJP Not Centred Around Family, Associated With Common Man': PM Modi at NEC Meet
3 years, 2 months ago

'BJP Not Centred Around Family, Associated With Common Man': PM Modi at NEC Meet

The Quint  

"The global tragedy of coronavirus has surrounded all of us for the past two years. For this reason, after a long gap, after about 1.5 years, the meeting of the BJP's national executive is being held," Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan said in a press conference after the meeting. But in the budget presented by the Finance Minister last time, …

India will conquer COVID crisis, economic rebound will surprise the world: Mukesh Ambani
3 years, 6 months ago

India will conquer COVID crisis, economic rebound will surprise the world: Mukesh Ambani

Live Mint  

Reliance Industries Limited chairman Mukesh Ambani said that Post COVID, India will emerge stronger, adding that India will conquer COVID crisis sooner rather than later. Addressing the shareholders on the 44th Annual General Meeting virtually for the second time in a row in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Ambani also added that post-Covid situation, India's economic rebound will surprise …

Reliance Foundation Seeks Govt Nod to Import J&J Covid Vaccine Doses for Its Workforce in India
3 years, 7 months ago

Reliance Foundation Seeks Govt Nod to Import J&J Covid Vaccine Doses for Its Workforce in India

News 18  

Reliance Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries, has sought the government’s authorisation to import 20 lakh doses of US-based Johnson and Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine for captive consumption and to inoculate its workforce pan India, sources said. In a recent communication to the Union Health Ministry, Reliance Foundation has said the imported Johnson and Johnson vaccine will …

Reliance Group among the top donors in India Inc’s COVID relief response: Read the details
3 years, 8 months ago

Reliance Group among the top donors in India Inc’s COVID relief response: Read the details

Op India  

While Congress, specifically its former president Rahul Gandhi, have a habit of vilifying the Ambanis, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd and Reliance Foundation has emerged as one of the largest donors as India Inc expands its relief efforts in blunting the second wave of the coronavirus outbreak. A report published by the IANS says that Reliance Industries Ltd and Reliance …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals players, owners, team management donate Rs 7.5 crore to help India fight Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals players, owners, team management donate Rs 7.5 crore to help India fight Covid-19

India Today  

In another show of generosity coming from IPL and its players, 2008 champions Rajasthan Royals players, owners and team management have come together to donate Rs 7.5 crore to help people in India affected by the second wave of coronavirus pandemic. The franchise in a press release revealed that its philanthropic arm Royal Rajasthan Foundation have partnered with British Asian …

IPL 2021 | Rajasthan Royals announce contribution of over $1 million for India's fight against COVID-19
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 | Rajasthan Royals announce contribution of over $1 million for India's fight against COVID-19

India TV News  

In an attempt to alleviate India's health crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Rajasthan Royals on Thursday announced a contribution of INR 7.5 crores towards Covid Relief. "Rajasthan Royals announce a contribution of over $1 million from their owners, players, and management to help with immediate support to those impacted by COVID-19. Earlier, Kolkata Knight Riders and Australia pacer Pat Cummins …

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals contributes Rs 7.5 crore towards COVID relief in India
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021: Rajasthan Royals contributes Rs 7.5 crore towards COVID relief in India

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals has contributed Rs 7.5 crore towards Covid relief to help with immediate support to people in India impacted by the surge of Covid-19 virus. Players along with the team owners and team management have come forward to raise funds and have been working along with the Rajasthan Royals' philanthropic arm Royal Rajasthan Foundation in …

Reliance Industries to start 1000-bed Covid hospital with oxygen facility in Jamnagar
3 years, 8 months ago

Reliance Industries to start 1000-bed Covid hospital with oxygen facility in Jamnagar

Op India  

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Limited will set up a 1,000-bed hospital with an oxygen supply facility in Gujarat’s Jamnagar. A 400-bed covid hospital to be made functional by next Sunday, RIL CMD Mukesh Ambani assures Chief Minister Rupani in response to Rupani’s request. Heeding to Rupani’s request, Mukesh Ambani assured him that Reliance family stands with the government in service …

Coronavirus | 6 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses sent to 76 nations, 4.5 crore doses administered in India: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | 6 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses sent to 76 nations, 4.5 crore doses administered in India: Harsh Vardhan

The Hindu  

More than 6 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been sent to 76 nations, while 4.5 crore doses have been administered to beneficiaries in the country till now, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday. “Until this morning, nearly 4.5 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been given to the people in this country. More than six crore doses have …

India invites Pakistan to virtual SAARC meet on Covid-19
3 years, 10 months ago

India invites Pakistan to virtual SAARC meet on Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

India will host a health secretary-level meet virtually with other South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation countries on Thursday to discuss the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. On March 15, 2020, during a video conference of the SAARC Heads of State, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had proposed a Coronavirus Emergency Fund for the region. Other members of the SAARC expressed their support …

India to focus on health, economy as COVID-19 surges, PM Modi says
4 years, 6 months ago

India to focus on health, economy as COVID-19 surges, PM Modi says

Live Mint  

With India now one of the world’s top three Covid-19 hotspots, the country is focused on controlling its pandemic and reviving stalled economic growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. India’s coronavirus epidemic spiraled when the nation began easing its strict and sweeping lockdown in late April in order to reverse an economic collapse that has left millions destitute. …

As India unlocks amid coronavirus outbreak, PM Modi addresses nation
4 years, 6 months ago

As India unlocks amid coronavirus outbreak, PM Modi addresses nation

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation today said that the Prime Minister Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana will be extended up to November this year where as many as 80 crore Indians will get free ration. In his address to the nation, PM Modi said that despite the number of rising coronavirus cases, India is still in …

At Covid-19 vaccine review meet, PM Modi lays down 4 principles for vaccination
4 years, 6 months ago

At Covid-19 vaccine review meet, PM Modi lays down 4 principles for vaccination

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations being undertaken for vaccination against Covid-19 as and when a vaccine is available. “The PM noted that vaccination of India’s vast and diverse population will need to factor in issues including those related to management of medical supply chains, prioritization of at-risk populations, coordination between different …

CEA K Subramanian sees V-shaped recovery if coronavirus is contained
4 years, 6 months ago

CEA K Subramanian sees V-shaped recovery if coronavirus is contained

Live Mint  

India’s top economic adviser said a V-shaped recovery for the economy is possible this year, provided a vaccine is found to contain the Covid-19 pandemic. “The recovery will happen after that uncertainty from the health side is taken care of,” Krishnamurthy Subramanian, the chief economic adviser to the finance minister, said in an interview at the Bloomberg Invest Global virtual …

PM-CARES Fund: 50,000 Made-in-India ventilators for COVID-19 treatment; Maharashtra, Delhi get most
4 years, 6 months ago

PM-CARES Fund: 50,000 Made-in-India ventilators for COVID-19 treatment; Maharashtra, Delhi get most

Live Mint  

Maharashtra and Delhi — the worst-affected states due to coronavirus pandemic in India — have received the maximum number of 'Made-in-India' ventilators from Centre which are being procured under Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund. In March, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had set up PM CARES fund where everyone can contribute to help the government fight …

Coronavirus India Update, May 15: Cases cross 80,000, call for a tobacco ban, PM-CARES Fund for vaccine development
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus India Update, May 15: Cases cross 80,000, call for a tobacco ban, PM-CARES Fund for vaccine development

Firstpost  

The caseload of COVID-19 in India has now reached 81,970. Ban sale of tobacco products: Health Minister appeals to states and UTs Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has requested all state and union territory governments to ban the sale of all tobacco products to reduce spitting in public places and stop the spread of COVID-19 as well as for …

Coronavirus | PM CARES makes first allocations
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | PM CARES makes first allocations

The Hindu  

The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund, better known as PM CARES, will allocate ₹3,100 crore to COVID-19 relief, including funds for ventilators, migrant workers and vaccine development, according to an official statement from the Prime Minister's Office on May 13 evening. In order to augment the health infrastructure needed to tackle the pandemic, the PM …

Coronavirus package | Nirmala Sitharaman announces major stimulus package for MSMEs
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus package | Nirmala Sitharaman announces major stimulus package for MSMEs

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced a ₹3 lakh crore collateral free loan scheme for businesses, especially micro, small and medium enterprises, as part of a ₹20-lakh-crore economic stimulus package to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Srivastava estimated that the measures announced on Wednesday amounted to ₹5.94 lakh crore, which include both liquidity financing measures and credit guarantees, …

Coronavirus lockdown | Narendra Modi announces ₹20-lakh-crore economic stimulus package
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Narendra Modi announces ₹20-lakh-crore economic stimulus package

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said a new-look Lockdown 4.0 beyond May 17 was in the offing, while announcing an economic stimulus package for ₹20-lakh-crore, with a clearly defined leap towards economic reforms that will, in his words, lead to Atmanirbhar Bharat, or a self-reliant, resilient India. ‘Relook at systems’ Addressing the nation on television, Mr. Modi said the …

Coronavirus | Congress to wait for fine print of ₹20 lakh crore financial package
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Congress to wait for fine print of ₹20 lakh crore financial package

The Hindu  

Moments after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a financial package along with the extension of lockdown in a new form on Tuesday, the Congress said it would wait for the details for a detailed response but slammed Mr. Modi for the ‘lack of empathy’ towards migrant workers. Full coverage on coronavirus While Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said the nation …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Centre releases Rs 6,195 crore to 14 states as additional resources to fight virus’ impact; Kerala gets Rs 1,276 crore
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Centre releases Rs 6,195 crore to 14 states as additional resources to fight virus’ impact; Kerala gets Rs 1,276 crore

Firstpost  

The government on Monday released Rs 6,195.08 crore to 14 states as the second equated monthly instalment of the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant New Delhi: The government on Monday released Rs 6,195.08 crore to 14 states as the second equated monthly instalment of the Post Devolution Revenue Deficit Grant as recommended by the Finance Commission. The grant had been …

Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi calls for self-reliance to achieve global leadership after Covid-19 crisis
4 years, 7 months ago

Atmanirbhar Bharat: PM Modi calls for self-reliance to achieve global leadership after Covid-19 crisis

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for achieving self-reliance to fight and win the war against the novel coronavirus outbreak. Addressing the nation for the fifth time since March, the prime minister said that India has the potential to not just win the Covid-19 battle but also emerge as a global leader after this. Giving an example of India …

India’s Modi announces $270bn coronavirus package: Live updates
4 years, 7 months ago

India’s Modi announces $270bn coronavirus package: Live updates

Al Jazeera  

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveils a $270bn stimulus package to boost the country’s battered economy after a weeks-long lockdown to curb the coronavirus pandemic. 19:50 GMT – Pence to ‘keep distance’ from Trump: White House US Vice President Mike Pence, whose press secretary tested positive for coronavirus, has decided to “keep his distance” from President Donald Trump for a …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: 20-day-old infant among six deaths reported in Rajasthan today; COVID-19 cases rise to 2,772 with 106 new infections
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: 20-day-old infant among six deaths reported in Rajasthan today; COVID-19 cases rise to 2,772 with 106 new infections

Firstpost  

11:58 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus in India Latest Updates Centre focused on ensuring welfare of workers, says prime minister Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting to discuss strategies as well structural reforms in the financial sector in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. At the meeting attended by the Finance Minister, HOme Minister and senior officials, …

Coronavirus | PM holds meeting to discuss strategies to attract more foreign investments, boost economy
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | PM holds meeting to discuss strategies to attract more foreign investments, boost economy

The Hindu  

New DelhiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a “comprehensive” meeting to discuss strategies to attract more foreign investments into India as well as promote local investments to boost the economy against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. An official statement said various strategies to bring investments into India on a fast-track mode and to promote Indian domestic sectors were …

Coronavirus Pandemic: RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani to forego salary, board members to take pay cut
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Pandemic: RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani to forego salary, board members to take pay cut

Firstpost  

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani will forego his salary in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that has gripped the nation and forced a lockdown in the country until 3 May New Delhi: With coronavirus lockdown hitting businesses hard, India’’s largest company Reliance Industries has decided to cut the salary of most of its employees by 10 to 50 percent …

Coronavirus Pandemic: RBI employees contribute Rs 7.30 cr to PM-CARES Fund
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Pandemic: RBI employees contribute Rs 7.30 cr to PM-CARES Fund

Firstpost  

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday said its employees have decided to contribute a salary of one or more days totalling Rs 7.30 crore towards the PM-CARES Fund Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday said its employees have decided to contribute a salary of one or more days totalling Rs 7.30 crore towards the PM-CARES Fund. To …

Coronavirus | Biggest message from COVID-19 is that India must be self-reliant, says Modi
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Biggest message from COVID-19 is that India must be self-reliant, says Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the biggest message arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic was for India to be self-reliant and self-sufficient for the majority of its needs, and that this was necessary for the country if it faced such a crisis again. He was addressing a video conference of sarpanches from across the country on Panchayati …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hyundai Motor India donates Rs 7 cr to PM CARES Fund
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hyundai Motor India donates Rs 7 cr to PM CARES Fund

Firstpost  

Hyundai Motor India on Monday said it has donated Rs 7 crore to the PM CARES Fund to fight the Covid-19 crisis New Delhi: Hyundai Motor India on Monday said it has donated Rs 7 crore to the PM CARES Fund to fight the Covid-19 crisis. “Our contribution to the PM CARES Fund stands testament to solidarity we hold with …

Coronavirus lockdown | Maharashtra seeks ₹10,000 crore for 5 months
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Maharashtra seeks ₹10,000 crore for 5 months

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Ajit Pawar on Friday sent an SOS to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the Centre to rescue Maharashtra from an economic mess as a result of the lockdown following the novel coronavirus outbreak. The Centre should provide an economic subsidy of ₹10,000 crore each for the next five months, increase the cap on fiscal …

Coronavirus | Russian arms firm to donate $2 million to PM CARES Fund
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Russian arms firm to donate $2 million to PM CARES Fund

The Hindu  

In a first such donation of its kind, Russia’s State-owned defence exports company Rosoboronexport has committed $2million to the newly set up ‘PM CARES Fund’, diplomatic and government sources confirmed. “Contributions to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund and the Chief Minister's Relief Fund from NRIs, PIOs and international entities such as foundations would, however, be welcome," the MEA spokesperson had …

Why Modi govt needs to finance coronavirus-hit India afresh
4 years, 8 months ago

Why Modi govt needs to finance coronavirus-hit India afresh

India Today  

India has extended the nationwide coronavirus lockdown by another three weeks. News agency PTI cited a report by Centrum Institutional Research - an investment banking and wealth management firm - saying that the coronavirus lockdown may have cost the Indian economy Rs 7-8 lakh crore. Simply put, India could have added Rs 7.5 lakh crore to its GDP from March …

REC Ltd. leads fight against COVID-19, donates Rs 150 crore to PM CARES-Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

REC Ltd. leads fight against COVID-19, donates Rs 150 crore to PM CARES-Fund

India TV News  

The REC Ltd is reaching out to thousands of people in this crucial time of COVID-19. REC Ltd. has distributed cooked foods, rations, utility packets, masks, sanitizers and even providing shelters to over 36,500 daily wagers and their families and has also donated Rs 150 crore to the Prime Minister Citizen Assistance & Relief in Emergency Situations to support India’s …

Coronavirus outbreak: Ola Group pledges Rs 8 crore to fight Covid-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Ola Group pledges Rs 8 crore to fight Covid-19 pandemic

India Today  

Ola Group, which operates ride-hailing platform Ola, has pledged a sum of Rs 8 crore for the relief efforts as India battles the Covid-19 pandemic. Of the total amount, Rs 5 crore will go to the PM-CARES Fund, while Rs 3 crore will be contributed to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund of different states. "We salute the relentless efforts of …

Modi’s ‘PM CARES’ coronavirus fund slammed as donations pour in
4 years, 9 months ago

Modi’s ‘PM CARES’ coronavirus fund slammed as donations pour in

Al Jazeera  

Indian leader faces backlash for creating a new relief fund when about $500m is lying unspent in an old one. Modi launched the “PM CARES” fund last month to provide relief to those affected by the coronavirus pandemic that has infected more than 5,000 people in India, and killed 149 so far. ‘Over and above’ The new PM CARES fund …

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund

The Hindu  

India’s cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has donated Rs 59 lakh to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Sportstar understands that the former India captain has donated Rs 35 lakh to the PM Cares fund and Rs 24 lakh to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. Read: 'Don't mind playing IPL in empty stadiums' His son, Rohan, revealed that the donated amount corresponds …

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Gavaskar donates a lakh each for his 35 international hundreds to PM Cares fund

The Hindu  

India’s cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has donated Rs 59 lakh to fight the Coronavirus pandemic. Sportstar understands that the former India captain has donated Rs 35 lakh to the PM Cares fund and Rs 24 lakh to the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. With the country coming to a standstill due to the viral outbreak, several sportsmen, including current and …

Prepare plans for containing economic impact of COVID-19 on war footing: PM Modi to ministers
4 years, 9 months ago

Prepare plans for containing economic impact of COVID-19 on war footing: PM Modi to ministers

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked Union ministers to prepare a plan for their respective ministries to contain the economic impact of COVID-19 on war footing, while asserting that this crisis is an opportunity to boost the 'Make-in-India' initiative and reduce dependence on other countries. Each ministry should identify 10 key decisions and 10 priority areas of focus once …

Arjun Kapoor donates to help people affected by coronavirus: We need to do our bit
4 years, 9 months ago

Arjun Kapoor donates to help people affected by coronavirus: We need to do our bit

India Today  

Arjun Kapoor is the latest to join the bandwagon of celebrities donating to help people affected by the novel coronavirus. The actor on Monday announced that he has donated to a number of charity funds, including PM-CARES Fund and Maharashtra CM's Relief Fund, to help the government and other stakeholders fight the pandemic. In a statement, Arjun revealed that he …

COVID-19: 28 institutions, depts under HRD Ministry donate over Rs 38 cr to PM-CARES fund
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19: 28 institutions, depts under HRD Ministry donate over Rs 38 cr to PM-CARES fund

The Hindu  

Twenty-eight institutions, departments and various autonomous bodies under the HRD Ministry have contributed over Rs 38 crore to the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation Fund to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ had donated his one month salary and ₹1 crore from the MPLADS fund. “Twenty-eight different institutions, autonomous organisations and departments …

Coronavirus: IOA to donate Rs 71 lakh to PM-CARES fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: IOA to donate Rs 71 lakh to PM-CARES fund

The Hindu  

The Indian Olympic Association has helped raise Rs 71 lakh through donations from its state affiliates and National Sports Federations as contribution towards the country’s fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. “IOA is deeply grateful to its NSFs and state associations and other federation and bodies for extending their support and humble contributions towards the cause of our nation’s fight against …

Coronavirus Outbreak: India's top-level executives lead by example; donate entire salaries
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: India's top-level executives lead by example; donate entire salaries

Firstpost  

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit businesses and the global economy, Indian businesses have put its best foot forward to solve this crisis and has come together like never before As the coronavirus pandemic continues to hit businesses and the global economy, Indian businesses have put its best foot forward to solve this crisis and has come together like …

Nandamuri Balakrishna donates Rs 1.25 crore to coronavirus relief efforts. Chiranjeevi thanks him
4 years, 9 months ago

Nandamuri Balakrishna donates Rs 1.25 crore to coronavirus relief efforts. Chiranjeevi thanks him

India Today  

Tollywood celebrities including Chiranjeevi, Jr NTR, Mahesh Babu and Allu Arjun have pledged monetary support to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana CM's Relief Funds to fight the war against the novel coronavirus pandemic. Recently, Balayya has donated Rs 50 lakh each to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Chief Minister's Relief Fund to help them fight the coronavirus. The Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy …

Coronavirus: KKR to contribute to PM-Cares fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: KKR to contribute to PM-Cares fund

The Hindu  

Indian Premier League franchise, Kolkata Knight Riders, has committed to contributing to the PM-Cares fund to fight the battle against the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement issued on Thursday, the franchise, which is co-owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla, has announced several initiatives to help the government in this times of crisis. The franchise along with …

Shah Rukh Khan contributes to PM-Cares, other Covid-19 relief funds: ‘This is a start’
4 years, 9 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan contributes to PM-Cares, other Covid-19 relief funds: ‘This is a start’

Hindustan Times  

Shah Rukh Khan is doing his bit to help the government in its efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic. His companies - Kolkata Knight Riders, Red Chillies Entertainment, Meer Foundation and Red Chillies VFX - are contributing to a number of relief funds, including the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations fund and Maharashtra chief minister’s relief …

Fact-check: India is not accepting 'foreign aid' to fight Coronavirus through PM CARES Fund
4 years, 9 months ago

Fact-check: India is not accepting 'foreign aid' to fight Coronavirus through PM CARES Fund

Op India  

It is the bane of India that propagandists and their lies are not quarantined even during a pandemic. — Suhasini Haidar April 1, 2020 Haider wrote that according to her ‘sources’, India has taken a decision to accept foreign donations to the PM Fund and that those contributions will be accepted due to the unexpected and far larger proportions of …

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