RBI Says 159 Districts in 25 States Saw Decline in Fixed Deposits Due to Covid-19 Crunch: Report
3 years, 6 months ago

RBI Says 159 Districts in 25 States Saw Decline in Fixed Deposits Due to Covid-19 Crunch: Report

News 18  

According to the latest report by the Reserve Bank of India 159 districts in 25 states saw a decline in term deposits from January to March. City-based UCO Bank said it is offering 30 basis points or 0.30 per cent higher rate on fixed deposits of 999 days for applicants who have received at least one dose of a Covid vaccine. Central Bank of India had also recently launched the Immune India Deposit Scheme with an additional interest rate of 25 basis points above the applicable card rate for those who have been vaccinated. Centre last month announced Rs 10 lakh fixed deposit, free health insurance and education for children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian/adoptive parents due to covid-19.

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Over half of PM CARES for Children scheme applications for COVID orphans rejected
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Over half of PM CARES for Children scheme applications for COVID orphans rejected

The Hindu  

About 51% of the applications received under the PM CARES for Children scheme for COVID orphans has been rejected, according to officials. Launched at the peak of COVID-19 cases in India on May 29, 2021, the PM CARES for Children Scheme aims to support children who lost their parents, a legal guardian, adoptive parents, or a surviving parent to the …

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget
2 years, 2 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu  

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

Over 34 lakh eligible adolescents given second dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt
2 years, 11 months ago

Over 34 lakh eligible adolescents given second dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said 65 per cent of the adolescents in the 15-18 age group nationwide have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. With the administration of more than 55 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 168.47 crore as per provisional reports till 7 am. …

Over 40 lakh 15-18 children given COVID-19 vaccine doses on first day
3 years ago

Over 40 lakh 15-18 children given COVID-19 vaccine doses on first day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As India gears up to contain a new Covid-19 surge stoked by the highly infectious Omicron variant, over 40 lakh children in the 15-18 age group got their first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Monday. Over 40 lakhs between 15-18 age received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on the first day of vaccination drive for …

India opens vaccination for teens aged 15 to 18 as Covid cases rise
3 years ago

India opens vaccination for teens aged 15 to 18 as Covid cases rise

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 Indian health authorities Monday began …

Covid-19: 21,235 families in Delhi received ₹50,000 one-time financial aid, says AAP minister
3 years ago

Covid-19: 21,235 families in Delhi received ₹50,000 one-time financial aid, says AAP minister

Hindustan Times  

As many as 21,235 families, in which a member has lost their life to Covid-19, have been provided with a one-time financial assistance of ₹50,000, Delhi’s social welfare minister Rajendra Pal Gautam said on Monday. Earlier this year, the Delhi government introduced the "Mukhyamantri COVID-19 Pariwar Aarthik Sahayata Yojana", aimed at giving a one-time financial aid of ₹50,000 to the …

Covid update: At 39,097, India reports marginal rise in daily cases; 546 deaths in 24 hours
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid update: At 39,097, India reports marginal rise in daily cases; 546 deaths in 24 hours

Live Mint  

As many as 39,097 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative caseload to 3,13,32,159, said the Union health ministry on Saturday. Three states -- Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh -- have administered more than 1 crore cumulative doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Union health minister Mansukh …

Free Covid-19 vaccination for adults in India from today: All you need to know
3 years, 6 months ago

Free Covid-19 vaccination for adults in India from today: All you need to know

India Today  

Free coronavirus vaccines will be made available to states for vaccination of all above the age of 18 from today, as per the announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Saying that a new stage in fight against corona begins today, Union Minister Amit Shah said, “The PM made an important decision that from June 21 people who are 18 yrs …

Maharashtra govt to formulate education, financial schemes for Covid-19 orphans
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra govt to formulate education, financial schemes for Covid-19 orphans

India Today  

Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Yashomati Thakur on Monday said that apart from providing financial support to children who lost their parents due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the state is now formulating schemes for their education and other daily needs. The minister said the state government is committed to providing all kinds of support to children orphaned by the …

Rajasthan govt offers ₹1 lakh lump sum amount for kids orphaned due to COVID
3 years, 6 months ago

Rajasthan govt offers ₹1 lakh lump sum amount for kids orphaned due to COVID

Live Mint  

Rajasthan government on Saturday announced to pay a lumpsum of ₹1 lakh and a monthly stipend of ₹2,500 to all children orphaned due to COVID till they are 18 years of age. The state government announced that the benefit is offered under 'Mukhyamantri Corona Bal Kalyan Yojana' An ex gratia of ₹1 lakh and a pension of ₹1,500 a month …

Got COVID-19 Vaccine? You May Get Higher Interest Rates On Bank FDs
3 years, 7 months ago

Got COVID-19 Vaccine? You May Get Higher Interest Rates On Bank FDs

News 18  

In an effort to motivate the eligible people to get vaccinated against COVID-19, some government-owned banks have announced higher interest rates on fixed deposits for those who have got the jabs. The banks have announced higher interest rates on FDs to all those who will show their vaccination certificates. Kolkata-based UCO Bank is offering 30 basis points higher interest rates …

Maharashtra: Covid-19 orphans to get Rs 5 lakh in FD, monthly aid
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra: Covid-19 orphans to get Rs 5 lakh in FD, monthly aid

India Today  

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced that fixed deposits of Rs five lakh will be made in the name of children who have lost one or both parents to Covid-19. If relatives come forward to take care of the child, they will also be given a grant from the Child Care Scheme of the Department of Women and Child Development. …

Jharkhand CM writes to PM seeking free COVID vaccine for 18-44 age group
3 years, 7 months ago

Jharkhand CM writes to PM seeking free COVID vaccine for 18-44 age group

India TV News  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking free COVID jabs for the 18-44 age group, saying the state was unable to incur nearly Rs 1,100 crore on it due to stressed resources. "The financial burden on the state for vaccination of the age cohort of 18-44 years is likely to be more than Rs …

Bihar govt announces ₹1,500/month to children who lost parents to Covid
3 years, 7 months ago

Bihar govt announces ₹1,500/month to children who lost parents to Covid

Live Mint  

The Bihar government announced financial aid of ₹1,500 per month to children who lost either of their parents due to Covid-19 under 'Bal Sahayata Yojana' on Sunday. For instance, the Haryana government said it would give a monthly amount of ₹2,500 per child as financial aid to the families taking care of these orphaned children. The Gujarat government, under the …

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic

Firstpost  

Kerala extended shutdown in the state till 9 June but withdrew ’triple lockdown’ in Malapppuram whereas Andhra Pradesh decided to extend and intensify restrictions in Tirupati and its entire Chittoor district till 15 June Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced welfare measures for children who lost their parents to COVID-19, including ensuring a corpus of Rs 10 lakh when …

Govt to provide Rs 4,500 cr booster to Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech for ramping up Covid vaccine production
3 years, 8 months ago

Govt to provide Rs 4,500 cr booster to Serum Institute, Bharat Biotech for ramping up Covid vaccine production

India TV News  

Looking to ramp up supplies ahead of the opening of Covid-19 vaccination to all citizens over 18 years of age, the government has approved a payment of about Rs 4,500 crore as advance to vaccine makers like Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech against future supplies, sources said. SII will supply 200 million doses and Bharat Biotech is to …

Get Covid-19 vaccine to get higher interest rate on this scheme of Central Bank of India
3 years, 8 months ago

Get Covid-19 vaccine to get higher interest rate on this scheme of Central Bank of India

India TV News  

Central Bank of India has launched a special deposit scheme wherein it will offer higher interest rate to depositors who have received Covid-19 jabs. The new scheme -- Immune India Deposit Scheme has has a maturity of 1,111 days. The bank will an additional interest rate of 25 basis points to depositors who get vaccinated. On the vaccination front, the …

Central Bank of India is Now Offering Special Deposit Scheme With Better Rates if You're Vaccinated
3 years, 8 months ago

Central Bank of India is Now Offering Special Deposit Scheme With Better Rates if You're Vaccinated

News 18  

In order to encourage people to get Covid-19 vaccines, the state-run Central Bank of India has launched a special deposit scheme offering an additional interest rate of 25 basis points above the applicable card rate for those who get vaccinated. The public-sector bank has also been campaigning in support of following Covid-19 safety norms of social distancing and wearing face …

News18 Afternoon Digest: India Sees 72,330 New Covid-19 Cases in 24 Hrs, Govt Rolls Back Small Savings Rate Cut Within Hours
3 years, 9 months ago

News18 Afternoon Digest: India Sees 72,330 New Covid-19 Cases in 24 Hrs, Govt Rolls Back Small Savings Rate Cut Within Hours

News 18  

India Sees 72,330 New Cases in 24 Hrs; Maharashtra Health Min Urges People Above 45 to Get Jabbed as Vaccination Opens for Them India reported 72,330 new Covid-19 cases, 40,382 discharges, and 459 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry. ‘Issued by Oversight’: Govt Rolls Back Small Savings Rate Cut Within Hours, Interest to be …

Approval of Vaccine Lends Strength to Optimism, India Witnessing V-shaped Recovery: FinMin Report
4 years ago

Approval of Vaccine Lends Strength to Optimism, India Witnessing V-shaped Recovery: FinMin Report

News 18  

Approval of the long-awaited COVID-19 vaccine provides strength to the optimism on health and economic fronts, the Finance Ministry said in its monthly economic report. “The effective management of COVID-19 spread despite the festive season and onset of the winter season, combined with sustained improvement in high-frequency indicators and V-shaped recovery along with easing of lockdown restrictions distinguish Indian economy …

Maharashtra: state hospitals urge MBBS students to serve COVID patients
4 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra: state hospitals urge MBBS students to serve COVID patients

Op India  

Desperate times call for desperate measures. As the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government faces severe flak for its handling of the coronavirus situation in the state, the municipal hospitals in Mumbai have now issued circulars requesting 2nd and 3rd MBBS students to return to campus for COVID-19 duty. Colleges attached with state-run hospitals urge medical students to join as COVID warrior …

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 …

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