Covid-19 lockdown necessary but implementation unplanned, says Sonia Gandhi
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown necessary but implementation unplanned, says Sonia Gandhi

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said the 21-day countrywide lockdown was necessary to contain the spread of novel coronavirus outbreak, but the implementation of the measure by the Union government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been unplanned. “The 21-day national lockdown may have been necessary but the unplanned manner in which it has been implemented has caused chaos and pain in the lives of millions of migrant workers all over India.It has been heart-breaking to see lakhs of people walking for hundreds of kilometres towards their villages without food or shelter,” Gandhi said while addressing the first-ever virtual meeting of the party's apex decision making body – Congress Working Committee. This is the most effective way to combat it…The onus lies on governments to ensure that the spread of infection and casualties are not caused owing to lack of infrastructure or preparedness,” Gandhi said, adding that the union government should make public data on availability of medical supplies, designated hospitals, number of beds, quarantine and testing facilities. The CWC virtual meeting was attended by former prime minister Manmohan Singh, Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, former union minister P Chidambaram, among others.

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COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

Need to break cycle of panic, not let COVID fatigue diminish efforts on pandemic preparedness: Mandaviya
1 year, 8 months ago

Need to break cycle of panic, not let COVID fatigue diminish efforts on pandemic preparedness: Mandaviya

The Hindu  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on April 18 stressed collectively breaking the cycle of panic and not letting pandemic fatigue diminish the country's efforts of preparedness against the coronavirus situation. In his keynote address at the concluding session of the second G20 Health Working Group Meeting, he said India's G20 Presidency plans to continue the momentum brought during Italy and …

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness
1 year, 8 months ago

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness

The Hindu  

The better part of management is preparedness. On April 12, a total of 7,830 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data, possibly the highest in over 200 days. However, health systems can scarcely afford to be under prepared, especially considering the recent traumatic experience of a raging pandemic taking a huge toll. …

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared
1 year, 9 months ago

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management. In the meeting with state health ministers and principal and additional chief secretaries held virtually, Mandaviya stressed on identifying emergency hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness and severe acute …

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18

News 18  

It’s been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020, and the impact of the virus has been far-reaching and unexpected. However, just when a government panel made an announcement in October 2020 that the pandemic had peaked and could be brought under control by February 2021, the country was hit by the largest …

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil
1 year, 9 months ago

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the coronavirus disease and Influenza situation in the country where he stressed the need to follow Covid-appropriate behavior and maintain respiratory hygiene. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the covid situation amid rise in cases in the country and to take stock of …

Centre should issue mandatory COVID protocols, all must follow: AAP over 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'
2 years ago

Centre should issue mandatory COVID protocols, all must follow: AAP over 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'

The Hindu  

The Centre should issue "mandatory" protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and everyone, be it a political party or someone taking out a march must follow them, the Aam Aadmi Party's national spokesperson Raghav Chadha said on Saturday in a veiled reference to the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', led by Rahul Gandhi. When asked for his Party's stand on …

‘Can't see Corona, where is it?’: Congress minister on Mandaviya’s letter to Rahul
2 years ago

‘Can't see Corona, where is it?’: Congress minister on Mandaviya’s letter to Rahul

Hindustan Times  

As the Centre has stepped up surveillance and asked the states to be alert in view of rising cases of Coronavirus in China, Congress minister Pratap Singh Khachariya on Saturday asked where Covid is as he can't see it, in the context of the health minister Mansukh Mandaviya's letter to Rahul Gandhi. Khachariya further said Mandaviya sent a letter to …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

Centre plans COVID-19 mock drill to prepare states
2 years ago

Centre plans COVID-19 mock drill to prepare states

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: States and Union territories will undertake a mock drill across all health facilities on Tuesday to ensure the operational readiness of the Covid-dedicated facilities, with a specific focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics, and human resources. During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states and UTs, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said …

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations
2 years ago

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations

Live Mint  

Covid-19 situation in China has become a source of concern for the world, with researchers predicting a rise in death toll to millions amid fears that new mutants could emerge as a new wave of infections quickly spreads throughout the vast country. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will also hold a meeting with the health ministers of states and Union …

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya holds meeting with state health ministers, advises them to be alert & prepared
2 years ago

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya holds meeting with state health ministers, advises them to be alert & prepared

India TV News  

COVID-19 UPDATE: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a virtual meeting with health ministers of states and Union territories over rising COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world. PM Modi COVID review meet : As China and some other countries witness a surge in Covid cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency, called for strict vigil …

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns

The Hindu  

Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 22 asked States to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and New Year celebrations. Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Mr. Mandaviya said the continuously evolving nature of …

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today

Live Mint  

PM Narendra Modi to review the situation related to Covid-19 and related aspects in the country at a high-level meeting today afternoon, news agency ANI reported. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. Coronavirus: Catch all the …

‘Centre is scared…’: Ashok Gehlot retorts after Health Minister's letter
2 years ago

‘Centre is scared…’: Ashok Gehlot retorts after Health Minister's letter

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government after Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya, in a letter, asked him and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to ensure proper Covid protocol is being followed during the ongoing Bharat Jodo Yatra. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi interacts with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot while leading the party's …

Sonia Gandhi tests Covid positive, PM Modi wishes speedy recovery
2 years, 7 months ago

Sonia Gandhi tests Covid positive, PM Modi wishes speedy recovery

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Sonia Gandhi has tested Covid-19 positive, party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said on Thursday. Congress president Sonia Gandhi had been meeting leaders and activists over the last week, some of whom have been found Covid positive. “Congress president, Smt Sonia Gandhi has been meeting leaders & activists over last week, some of whom have been found …

Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests Covid positive; PM Modi wishes speedy recovery
2 years, 7 months ago

Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests Covid positive; PM Modi wishes speedy recovery

India TV News  

Congress President Sonia Gandhi tested COVID-19 positive, a day later of the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate to her in the National Herald case. "Congress president Sonia Gandhi tests positive for COVID-19. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also wished a speedy recovery to Congress president Sonia Gandhi from COVID-19. The YIL promoters include Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

WHO must be reformed, India ready to play key role, says PM Modi at global Covid summit
2 years, 7 months ago

WHO must be reformed, India ready to play key role, says PM Modi at global Covid summit

India Today  

Speaking at the second global Covid summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the World Health Organisation needs to be reformed and strengthened to "build a more resilient global health security architecture". "As a responsible member of the global community, India is ready to play a key role in these efforts," PM Modi added. INDIA'S 'PEOPLE-CENTRIC' STRATEGY On …

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable
2 years, 9 months ago

DC Edit | India\'s Covid curbs to go, but caution still advisable

Deccan Chronicle  

It’s official now: India is moving out of the grip of the deadly SARS-CoV-2 virus that infected more than four crore people, officially killed more than five lakhs, and impacted the lives and livelihoods of every human being in the country in varying measures in the last two years. The low figures, the success of the vaccination project, the development …

'Covid paap': PM Modi blasts Congress for pushing migrants into chaos during pandemic
2 years, 11 months ago

'Covid paap': PM Modi blasts Congress for pushing migrants into chaos during pandemic

India TV News  

Highlights PM accused Congress of triggering a migrant crisis during the initial days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday attacked the opposition and accused the Congress party of causing a widespread coronavirus in the first wave of the pandemic. The PM accused Congress of triggering a migrant crisis during the initial days of the Covid-19 pandemic. …

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to ensure minimum damage to the livelihood of common people and economic activities as they work to contain the coronavirus, while noting that its Omicron variant is infecting people many times faster than earlier variants. PM Modi interacting with chief ministers via video conferencing on Thursday | PTI It has also …

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January

Firstpost  

Fresh curbs have been imposed in various parts of the country to check the spread of the highly transmissible virus. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting with chief ministers over the COVID-19 situation on Thursday as the number of virus infections sees a surge due to its Omicron variant. Reviewing the Covid situation at …

Health minister Mandaviya to chair Covid-19 review meeting with 5 states, 1 UT today
3 years ago

Health minister Mandaviya to chair Covid-19 review meeting with 5 states, 1 UT today

Hindustan Times  

Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya will on Monday chair a meeting to review the coronavirus disease situation in five states and one Union territory, news agency PTI reported. It comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the pandemic situation across the country on Sunday that has been worsening due to the fast-spreading Omicron variant of Covid-19. According to …

PM Modi calls for non-stop research to manage COVID-19
3 years ago

PM Modi calls for non-stop research to manage COVID-19

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while reviewing the measures being taken to counter the steep surge in COVID-19 infections, on Sunday stressed the importance of non-stop scientific research in testing, vaccines and pharmacological interventions, including genome sequencing, given that the coronavirus is evolving continuously. The Prime Minister was apprised of the steps being taken to support the States for an upgrade …

No lockdown in Delhi for now; Covid situation under control, says CM Kejriwal
3 years ago

No lockdown in Delhi for now; Covid situation under control, says CM Kejriwal

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addressed media for the first time after getting recovered from coronavirus on Sunday. "During the second wave of Covid-19 in May last year, Delhi reported more than 20,000 cases per day. Delhi used to register more than 300 deaths due to Covid-19 per day at that time, but now the daily deaths have declined to …

Delhi CM Kejriwal recovers from COVID-19; says 'won't impose lockdown if you wear masks'
3 years ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal recovers from COVID-19; says 'won't impose lockdown if you wear masks'

India TV News  

Highlights Arvind Kejriwal today said he has recovered from COVID-19 During a press conference today, he appealed to the public to wear masks The chief minister also said as of now there are no plans to impose a lockdown in Delhi Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that there is no plan to impose lockdown as of now …

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar
3 years ago

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar

Firstpost  

Talking to reporters at her office in the BMC headquarters, Pednekar suggested that citizens wear triple-layer masks while travelling in public buses and local trains Mumbai: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily COVID-19 cases in the financial capital cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government’s rules. The …

India’s New Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases jump
3 years ago

India’s New Delhi imposes weekend curfew as COVID cases jump

Al Jazeera  

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal says he has tested positive, a day after he addressed an election rally without a mask. Authorities in India’s capital, New Delhi, have ordered people to stay indoors over the coming weekends in an attempt to contain a fresh surge in COVID-19 cases. The announcement on Tuesday came as the country reported another 37,379 new COVID-19 …

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar warns of lockdown if daily Covid-19 cases go past 20,000
3 years ago

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar warns of lockdown if daily Covid-19 cases go past 20,000

India Today  

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases here cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules. The mayor said BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has been keeping a close watch on the situation, and he has already hinted about the lockdown if the Covid-19 cases in …

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation
3 years ago

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation

News 18  

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday chaired an emergency meeting of ministers, senior officials and asked district level authorities to increase testing and also impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching, the CM said, but …

'Noone Wants Lockdown': Indian-American Prof Spells Out 'Prudent' Tools to Fight 'Omi-Covid'
3 years ago

'Noone Wants Lockdown': Indian-American Prof Spells Out 'Prudent' Tools to Fight 'Omi-Covid'

News 18  

In order to avoid a lockdown havoc on the poor and economy of the country, India must choose “prudence over panic”, said Bhramar Mukherjee, researcher and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, on Thursday. Wear masks, get vaccinated, avoid large indoor gatherings and interact in well-ventilated spaces – are the three components recommended by Mukherjee for a middle …

COVID-19 pandemic not over in India, country fighting virus together, says Amit Shah
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 pandemic not over in India, country fighting virus together, says Amit Shah

Firstpost  

The home minister speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit said that the country saw a welcome change as the BJP government came to power and provided stability India saw a welcome change in 2014 as the Bharatiya Janata Party government came to power with full majority and provided stability seven years before the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Union Home Minister …

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS
3 years, 1 month ago

The Netherlands may face ‘lockdown-type measures’ to curb rising Covid cases: NOS

Dutch News  

Government advisors are recommending ‘lockdown type measures’ to combat the rise in coronavirus infections for a two week period, sources close to the Outbreak Management Team have told broadcaster NOS. The seriousness of the situation – new infections are reaching record levels – makes such measures unavoidable, the sources say. Ministers are meeting to discuss the proposals on Thursday morning, …

India handled Covid-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: Home Minister Amit Shah
3 years, 3 months ago

India handled Covid-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: Home Minister Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that India has handled the Covid-19 pandemic in the best possible manner among all countries in the world despite limited resources. Addressing the 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority here, Shah also said that the Centre is planning to roll out the 'Aapda Mitra' project in 350 districts across …

Punjab: Covid restrictions extended till September 30. Check details
3 years, 3 months ago

Punjab: Covid restrictions extended till September 30. Check details

India TV News  

Punjab Lockdown/Covid Restrictions: In view of the upcoming festival season, the Punjab government has extended the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions in the state till September 30, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh announced on Friday. Amarinder Singh also directed Chief Secretary Vini Mahajan to make joint administration-police flying squads in each district to ensure compliance at restaurants, marriage palaces, etc. Chairing a virtual …

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala CM Rules Out Complete Covid-19 Lockdown Citing 'Huge Crisis for Economy, Livelihoods'

News 18  

With the coronavirus caseload crossing 41.51 lakh, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday asked the local self government bodies in the state to intervene effectively in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and said neighbourhood committees would be formed to check the spread of the virus. Vijayan said a statewide lockdown was not an option as it would adversely …

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

Prime Minister says country must prepare for more COVID-19 cases and an end to lockdowns

ABC  

The Prime Minister has warned state and territory leaders they must not be afraid of COVID-19 cases rising once enough of the population is vaccinated against the virus. Key points: The Prime Minister says states and territories must hold to an agreement to wind down COVID-19 restrictions as more people are vaccinated The Prime Minister says states and territories must …

Vulnerable groups caught between two worlds amid lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

Vulnerable groups caught between two worlds amid lockdowns

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the catastrophic consequences of the public health system remaining largely underfunded in India. A nationwide study on three vulnerable groups during the pandemic published recently said: “Public health measures are rarely apolitical, and, as the situation in India shows, can be experienced as forms of exclusion and repression for vulnerable groups of people.” The study, …

Lifting Covid restrictions too quickly could be disastrous: WHO Director General
3 years, 7 months ago

Lifting Covid restrictions too quickly could be disastrous: WHO Director General

India TV News  

Just when India is preparing to slowly lift Corona-induced restrictions, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed concerns about its timing. Hence, lifting restrictions too quickly could be disastrous for those who are not vaccinated.” “We see a two-track pandemic. Many countries still face an extremely dangerous situation, while those with highest vaccination rates are starting to talk about ending …

COVID-19 updates: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu to ease restrictions from today; India logs 1.14 lakh cases
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu to ease restrictions from today; India logs 1.14 lakh cases

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the Telangana cabinet will meet on 8 June to take a call on the extension of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, among other issues, an official release said on Sunday With India’s COVID-19 daily case count on a steady decline, a slew of states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are slated to ease lockdown restrictions …

Staggered Work Hours, E-pass Must to Travel: Delhi Extends Curfew Till June 7 With Some Relaxations
3 years, 7 months ago

Staggered Work Hours, E-pass Must to Travel: Delhi Extends Curfew Till June 7 With Some Relaxations

News 18  

The national capital will remain under “strict lockdown” till June 7, except for construction and manufacturing units which would be allowed to resume from Monday with certain guidelines issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority. “DDMA directs to extend the curfew, on movement of individuals in the territory of NCT of Delhi, till 5 am on June 7,” said the …

Coronavirus | COVID curbs extended till June 15 in West Bengal
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | COVID curbs extended till June 15 in West Bengal

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said the COVID-19 related restrictions in the State will be extended till June 15. The Chief Minister also announced that the State Board examinations for classes XII and X will be held in the last week of July and second week of August respectively. ‘Not a lockdown’ “The COVID situation has improved …

Covid-19: 'Will relax curfew from June 1 but...', Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to people
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: 'Will relax curfew from June 1 but...', Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to people

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday posted a message on Facebook for the people of the state saying that the government will relax Covid-19 restrictions in the state beginning from June 1. Warning about the third wave of Covid-19, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the cases will flare up suddenly if people do not remain …

Don’t let your guard down, even if Covid-19 pandemic wanes: Delhi LG tells Kejriwal government
3 years, 7 months ago

Don’t let your guard down, even if Covid-19 pandemic wanes: Delhi LG tells Kejriwal government

Hindustan Times  

The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal on Wednesday said that the Delhi government should not let its guard down despite the improving Covid-19 situation in the national capital. LG Anil Baijal instructed the officials to formulate “monitorable and compressed timelines” for establishing oxygen plants in hospitals and other related infrastructure to deal with similar situations in the future. The …

Covid-19: Fifth phase of lockdown begins in Delhi as positivity rate down to 10.4%
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Fifth phase of lockdown begins in Delhi as positivity rate down to 10.4%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi on Monday began the fifth phase of a complete lockdown, which was announced last month to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease. The announcement that the lockdown is being extended was made by Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday during his visit to a Covid-19 health facility set up outside the government-run Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital in …

Stop Central Vista work, allocate funds for oxygen, vaccines: Opposition leaders to PM Modi
3 years, 7 months ago

Stop Central Vista work, allocate funds for oxygen, vaccines: Opposition leaders to PM Modi

India Today  

Twelve Opposition party leaders shot off a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to stop the construction of Central Vista in New Delhi. Among the 12 Opposition leaders who signed the letter are interim Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Nationalist Congress Party supremo Sharad Pawar, Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, West Bengal Chief Minister and …

Covid-19: Top economist says India might face 'serious livelihood crisis'
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Top economist says India might face 'serious livelihood crisis'

India Today  

India might be heading towards a “serious livelihood crisis” as the situation seems to be worse this time for the working class amid the COVID crisis and local restrictions by states already add up to something close to a nationwide lockdown, according to noted economist Jean Dreze. Read | V-shaped recovery unlikely as India’s economy faces tougher Covid test About …

Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM, urges to set up village-level Covid crisis management committees
3 years, 7 months ago

Dharmendra Pradhan writes to Odisha CM, urges to set up village-level Covid crisis management committees

India Today  

Union Steel, Petroleum, and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday urged Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to set up Covid crisis management committees at the village and Municipal ward level comprising members from all political parties for effective management of the pandemic. Briefing the Chief Minister, the Union Minister said that efforts are being taken by the Centre to …

Centre, states doing everything possible to tackle COVID crisis: Rajnath Singh
3 years, 7 months ago

Centre, states doing everything possible to tackle COVID crisis: Rajnath Singh

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said the Centre and the state governments are doing everything possible to tackle the COVID-19 crisis, while asserting that only those who perform commit mistakes. A state government press note said, "The World Health Organization lauded the efforts of the Uttar Pradesh government to contain the virus in rural areas with special reference to …

India could resist Covid-19 onslaught due to system created by Nehru-Gandhi: Shiv Sena
3 years, 8 months ago

India could resist Covid-19 onslaught due to system created by Nehru-Gandhi: Shiv Sena

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena has taken pot shots at the Bharatiya Janata Party -led Central government and said that the country was able to resist the onslaught of the Covid-19 pandemic due to the system created by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi over the decades. HT Image “Today India is able to bear the onslaught of this pandemic due to the …

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