Coronavirus lockdown | E-commerce firms can’t supply non-essential goods, says Indian government
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | E-commerce firms can’t supply non-essential goods, says Indian government

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday clarified that supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce companies will remain prohibited during the lockdown. The Ministry also issued guidelines for the movement of migrant labourers living in relief camps to their workplace, within the boundaries of a State, in areas where the lockdown will be relaxed from April 20. Commerce and Railway Minister Piyush Goyal tweeted that he was grateful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the clarification that “e-commerce companies can only supply essential goods during the lockdown”. Standard Operating Procedures The Standard Operating Procedures for stranded migrant labourers issued on Sunday said that due to the spread of COVlD-19 virus, workers employed in industry, agriculture, construction and other sectors have moved from their respective places of work and are housed in relief camps run by State governments. Full coverage | Lockdown displaces lakhs of migrants “In the event that a group of migrants who wish to return to their places of work within the State where they are presently located they would be screened and those who are asymptomatic would be transported to their respective places of work,” the MHA said.

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Firms see Covid as top risk
3 years ago

Firms see Covid as top risk

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Covid-19 has emerged as the number one risk among the various risk factors disclosed by companies launching their initial public offerings, according to their red herring prospectus. Be it equity or debt offerings that recently hit the primary market or are in the pipeline, companies across the sectors are disclosing the ways in which Covid-19 could have a material …

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not
3 years, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till 19 July with more relaxations; check what's allowed & what's not

Firstpost  

The state authorities have now allowed restaurants, tea shops, bakeries, roadside shops and snack shops to operate with 50 percent capacity till 9 pm The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state till 19 July along with further relaxations of restrictions which will come into effect at 6 am on Monday. Lockdown in Tamil Nadu …

Maharashtra Lockdown: Covid Restrictions Relaxed in These Districts, Check Full List Here
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra Lockdown: Covid Restrictions Relaxed in These Districts, Check Full List Here

News 18  

The Maharashtra government has announced various exemptions from Covid-based restrictions depending on positivity rates and oxygen bed availability in various districts. According to the latest guidelines issued under the Uddhav Thackeray-led MVA government’s ‘Break the Chain’ initiative, establishments or shops involved in providing essential commodities should remain open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. in municipal corporations or states with …

Bihar extends COVID-19 lockdown till 1 June; shops selling essential items will be open between 6 and 10 am
3 years, 7 months ago

Bihar extends COVID-19 lockdown till 1 June; shops selling essential items will be open between 6 and 10 am

Firstpost  

Since April 2021, when the second COVID-19 wave hit, over four lakh cases and 2,000 deaths have been reported in the state Patna: The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Monday extended till 1 June the COVID-induced lockdown that has been in force for nearly a month and was to be effective till Tuesday. Hence, a decision has been taken …

Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Survey finds majority in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions in Maharashtra

The Hindu  

A survey with more than 18,000 responses from citizens residing in 30 districts of Maharashtra shows that the majority are in favour of continuing lockdown restrictions, but with permission for home deliveries to minimise consumer inconvenience and business disruption, not only of essentials but of other goods as well. The survey was conducted online by LocalCircles, one of the leading …

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown

News 18  

Amazon and Flipkart have suspended delivery of non-essential items across Delhi, a day after CM Arvind Kejriwal announced lockdown to curb the spread of rising COVID-19 cases in the state. The development comes days after the two companies suspended delivery of non-essential goods in Mumbai, following a similar coronavirus-related lockdown announced by the Maharashtra government. In a statement to Gadgets …

2020 Recap: How India survived COVID-19 pandemic - a series of lockdowns, unlocks
4 years ago

2020 Recap: How India survived COVID-19 pandemic - a series of lockdowns, unlocks

India TV News  

The year 2020 began with the fight against coronavirus, and it came with one of the most impactful changes in all our lives - the lockdown. On April 14, Prime Minister Modi announced the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3 Phase 2 Commonly referred to as Lockdown 2.0, this period came in with a conditional relaxation promised after April …

Resilient supply chains as a pandemic lesson
4 years ago

Resilient supply chains as a pandemic lesson

The Hindu  

A key lesson learnt by the world during the COVID-19 pandemic has been the importance of creating resilient supply chains that can withstand disruptions and ensure reliability for the global economy. For many Japanese companies, global performance and profits are linked to manufacturing facilities and supply chains in China. For instance, the pandemic caused a breakdown in global supply chains …

Coronavirus in India: Shops shut, transport off roads as lockdown enforced in West Bengal
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Shops shut, transport off roads as lockdown enforced in West Bengal

India Today  

Life came to a near standstill across West Bengal on Thursday as the state was put under a complete lockdown to break the chain of rapidly rising COVID-19 cases. All shops were shut and all modes of transport went off the road as part of the state government's plan to clamp restrictions two days a week. The death toll in …

Coronavirus | Maharashtra extends lockdown till July 31
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Maharashtra extends lockdown till July 31

The Hindu  

The Maharashtra government on Monday extended its lockdown till July 31, without providing any further relaxations in urban areas amid mounting cases of COVID-19 in the State. Coronavirus, June 29 updates | State Helpline numbers for COVID-19 Chief Secretary Ajoy Mehta issued the new guidelines a day after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said he won’t be lifting restrictions after June …

Coronavirus pandemic shows need to shift India’s focus to poor, report says
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic shows need to shift India’s focus to poor, report says

Live Mint  

The vulnerability of the Indian economy exposed by Covid-19 emphasizes the need for an economic model that brings people at the bottom of the pyramid to the fore, according to a report released on Thursday. India needs to reorient its economic structure to make it much more people-centric and inclusive, think tanks the Council on Energy, Environment and Water, and …

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 …

Webinar on challenges before job industry as coronavirus becomes new normal
4 years, 7 months ago

Webinar on challenges before job industry as coronavirus becomes new normal

India Today  

Coronavirus and work culture will definitely be different post lockdown. Therefore, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Department of Liberal Arts will host an online conference for Employees and Human Resource Professionals tomorrow on May 30, 2020, on the topic ‘Employee Engagement and Welfare In the New Normal of Work-From-Home, Post Covid-19.’ The event is open to the public. Speaking about …

Indian economy to contract 5 pc in FY21: S&P assumes COVID-19 peak by third quarter
4 years, 7 months ago

Indian economy to contract 5 pc in FY21: S&P assumes COVID-19 peak by third quarter

India TV News  

S&P Global Ratings on Thursday said the Indian economy will shrink by 5 per cent in the current fiscal as it joined a chorus of international agencies that are forecasting a contraction in growth rate due to coronavirus lockdown halting economic activity. Stating that COVID-19 has not yet been contained in India, the rating agency in a statement said the …

Coronavirus Lockdown: CAIT urges govt to reconsider economic package, says traders let down by exclusion
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Lockdown: CAIT urges govt to reconsider economic package, says traders let down by exclusion

Firstpost  

Industry body CAIT has urged the government to reconsider the economic package and announce measures to support traders, saying the community feels let down for exclusion from the Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus to aid the economy reeling from the COVID-19 crisis Noida : Industry body CAIT has urged the government to reconsider the economic package and announce measures to …

COVID-19 lockdown in India extended till 31 May; schools, colleges to remain shut; inter-state travel allowed if both govts agree
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 lockdown in India extended till 31 May; schools, colleges to remain shut; inter-state travel allowed if both govts agree

Firstpost  

The Centre allowed inter- and intra-state movement of public vehicles with conditions and reopening of all shops except those in malls and COVID-19 containment zones New Delhi: The Centre on Sunday allowed inter- and intra-state movement of public vehicles with conditions and reopening of all shops except those in malls and COVID-19 containment zones as it extended the nationwide lockdown …

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 | Madras High Court directs Centre to disclose number of migrant labourers who died on the way to their home States
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Madras High Court directs Centre to disclose number of migrant labourers who died on the way to their home States

The Hindu  

“One cannot control his/her tears after seeing the pathetic condition of migrant labourers shown in the media for the past one month. It is nothing but a human tragedy,” the Madras High Court has said and called for a report from the Centre on the number of migrant labourers who had died on their way to their home States during …

Provide income support, restore jobs
4 years, 7 months ago

Provide income support, restore jobs

The Hindu  

Following the adage, “never waste a crisis”, the government of Uttar Pradesh, last week, introduced an ordinance that has scrapped most labour laws for three years — ostensibly for creating jobs and for attracting factories exiting China following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus. In fact there is little evidence to suggest that amendment of key labour laws by Rajasthan …

Coronavirus Lockdown In India HIGHLIGHTS: With 1,606 New COVID-19 Cases Maharashtra's Tally Mounts To 30,706
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Lockdown In India HIGHLIGHTS: With 1,606 New COVID-19 Cases Maharashtra's Tally Mounts To 30,706

ABP News  

Coronavirus Lockdown in India HIGHLIGHTS | The problem of the movement of migrant labourers seems to be only aggravating in India, particularly after the recent accidents with them in about a week's time. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman completed all the three phases of her press conference, as she detailed out the third tranche of government's economic package focussing on agriculture …

Gadkari tells retailers to learn 'art of living' with coronavirus
4 years, 7 months ago

Gadkari tells retailers to learn 'art of living' with coronavirus

India TV News  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday suggested retailers to learn the "art of living" with the coronavirus pandemic while assuring them to look into their demands for MSME status. The minister also assured the retailers to look into their demands of financial aid from the government, which he would put forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala …

Coronavirus in India: How life can change after lockdown
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus in India: How life can change after lockdown

India Today  

For about one and a half months, the Centre has halted travel by air, metro rail and inter-state buses across India to slow the spread of coronavirus. Most companies engaged in providing services like air travel, retail, food & beverages and hotels are expected to cut down their offerings in initial months as they follow social distancing norms and slash …

Coronavirus lockdown | How can inter-State workers be protected?
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | How can inter-State workers be protected?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On Friday, May 8, 16 migrant labourers who were trying to return to Madhya Pradesh, their home State, on foot were killed when a goods train ran over them between Jalna and Aurangabad districts in Maharashtra. Coronavirus lockdown | Weary migrant workers lug crashed hopes en route their homes What are the beneficial provisions for inter-State …

Coronavirus lockdown | With no work or food, workers brave the long march home from Uttar Pradesh
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | With no work or food, workers brave the long march home from Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu  

Mungeli is more than 700 km away from the Uttar Pradesh capital. A construction worker staying in a slum colony in Lucknow’s Gomti Nagar area, Lalaram has been out of work since the lockdown began in late March. Since no bus or train services are operational to Chhattisgarh, the family is attempting the journey on foot, like several other migrant …

Coronavirus lockdown | Centre urges unions to convince labour to stay, return to work
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Centre urges unions to convince labour to stay, return to work

The Hindu  

Labour and Employment Minister Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Wednesday urged trade union leaders to convince workers to return to work, even as he skirted the concerns raised by them about the non-payment of wages during the ongoing lockdown, union officials said. Addressing a meeting via videoconferencing with representatives of central trade unions to discuss labour welfare measures during the ongoing …

Coronavirus lockdown update: TVS Motor Company commences manufacturing operations in India
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown update: TVS Motor Company commences manufacturing operations in India

India Today  

TVS Motor Company has commenced manufacturing operations in India, across its factories located in Hosur, Mysuru and Nalagarh. According to TVS Motor Company, it has undertaken "exhaustive" measures to ensure safety of the employees at all the manufacturing facilities with "appropriate social distancing and highest standards of hygiene". In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, TVS Motor Company had suspended …

Lockdown 3.0: From laptops to apparels, people place orders online for non-essential items; staff crunch may delay deliveries
4 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown 3.0: From laptops to apparels, people place orders online for non-essential items; staff crunch may delay deliveries

Firstpost  

From laptops to apparels, people logged on to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Paytm Mall and Snapdeal on Monday to place orders for non-essential items New Delhi: From laptops to apparels, people logged on to e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Paytm Mall and Snapdeal on Monday to place orders for non-essential items but lack of adequate manpower amid the lockdown could delay …

Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu Cabinet eases lockdown norms in large parts of State
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Tamil Nadu Cabinet eases lockdown norms in large parts of State

The Hindu  

A day after the Central government extended the country-wide lockdown till May 17, the State Cabinet decided to follow suit. Easing of curbs: The Cabinet permitted following activities in areas outside the containment zones falling under the jurisdiction of Greater Chennai Police: Resumption of construction activity, road works, opening of SEZs, EOU or Export Units Firms can function with minimum …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Amazon says India business most affected due to the COVID-19 lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Amazon says India business most affected due to the COVID-19 lockdown

Firstpost  

Announcing its Q1 results for 2020, Amazon said that it would be spending $4 billion in COVID-19 related expenses during its Q2. The global e-commerce giant said that due to the nationwide lockdown it had to cut back on a lot of offerings in India and only deliver essential goods. “I think the biggest impact internationally has been in India …

India coronavirus lockdown extended by two weeks with some easing
4 years, 8 months ago

India coronavirus lockdown extended by two weeks with some easing

Al Jazeera  

World’s biggest lockdown extended with ‘considerable relaxations’ in lower-risk areas marked as green and orange zones. The Indian government has extended the world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown by two weeks starting May 4, but with some easing of restrictions. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday said in a statement in view of “significant gains in the COVID-19 situation,” areas with …

Coronavirus: India extends limited lockdown till May 17, tally climbs to 35,365
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus: India extends limited lockdown till May 17, tally climbs to 35,365

India Today  

The nationwide lockdown in India has been extended till May 17. Schools, colleges and other educational and training/coaching institutions will remain shut Hospitality services, including hotels and restaurants to remain closed Places of large public gatherings, such as cinema halls, malls, gymnasiums, sports complexes etc cannot resume operations Any kind of social, political, cultural and other kinds of gatherings are …

Liquidity needed to stave job losses: Industry leaders on post-coronavirus economy
4 years, 8 months ago

Liquidity needed to stave job losses: Industry leaders on post-coronavirus economy

India Today  

The global economy is staring at an unprecedented crisis in the form of the aftermath of the novel coronavirus outbreak. Retail: "It will take 4-6 months for disposable income to come back," Arvind Ltd's Executive Director Kulin Lalbhai says on the question of discretionary spending in India. "The government can also consider employment support for blue-collar retail employees," Lalbhai says. …

Time for action to make India global manufacturing hub in post-coronavirus world: Industry experts
4 years, 8 months ago

Time for action to make India global manufacturing hub in post-coronavirus world: Industry experts

Firstpost  

India can be the destination of choice for global manufacturing in the post-COVID 19 world if it gets its acts together with the right policies as a lot of things are going for the country, say industry experts Bengaluru: India can be the destination of choice for global manufacturing in the post-COVID 19 world if it gets its acts together …

Coronavirus India Roundup, April 25: Growth rate down to 6%, non-essential shops can be opened with conditions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus India Roundup, April 25: Growth rate down to 6%, non-essential shops can be opened with conditions

Firstpost  

According to the latest estimates by the Health Ministry, India now has over 24,942 cases of COVID-19 and 779 people have lost their lives. Centre allows non-essential shops to open, with conditions In a Friday night notification, the central government said that all shops within residential areas will now be allowed to open. Decreasing COVID-19 growth rate The Union Health …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka, allowing functioning of IT and IT-enabled services, courier operations
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Lockdown norms partially relaxed in Karnataka, allowing functioning of IT and IT-enabled services, courier operations

Firstpost  

The Karnataka government has partially relaxed COVID-19 lockdown norms in the state allowing IT and IT-enabled services to operate with essential minimum staff and also certain construction activities, manufacturing of packaging materials, courier services Bengaluru: The Karnataka government has partially relaxed COVID-19 lockdown norms in the state allowing IT and IT-enabled services to operate with essential minimum staff and also …

Coronavirus lockdown | Most sectors will be open by May 3, says Principal Economic Adviser
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Most sectors will be open by May 3, says Principal Economic Adviser

The Hindu  

The process of “unwinding” the lockdown imposed to contain COVID-19 has already begun, and most sectors of the economy will be open by May 3, Principal Economic Adviser Sanjeev Sanyal told members of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry via a video-conference call. Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India |State-wise tracker for coronavirus cases, deaths and testing …

Coronavirus in India: Delhi's MSME sector left to fend for itself
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Delhi's MSME sector left to fend for itself

India Today  

The lockdown that was implemented on March 24 due to the Coronavirus has acted as a double whammy for businesses in India. Thousands of factories are closed in Delhi's usually vibrant Okhla Industrial Area. Naresh Chandna, the owner of Petro Pec Company, adds that the cost of a closed factory ends up into several lakhs of rupees, with maintenance costs …

MHA tells e-commerce companies supply of non-essential goods will remain prohibited during coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

MHA tells e-commerce companies supply of non-essential goods will remain prohibited during coronavirus lockdown

Firstpost  

The supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce companies will remain prohibited during the countrywide lockdown New Delhi: The supply of non-essential goods by e-commerce companies will remain prohibited during the countrywide lockdown, said the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday. The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal also welcomed the decision saying that the move will create …

Coronavirus lockdown severely disrupted supply chains: Niti Aayog CEO
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown severely disrupted supply chains: Niti Aayog CEO

The Hindu  

The coronavirus lockdown has massively disrupted India’s supply chain, Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Saturday. Also participating in the session, World Bank Country Director Junaid Kamal Ahmad said for developing countries, it is important that the State changes the way it works. In the long run, we have to ensure that remote working is beneficial for all.” NASSCOM …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Appliances, electronics industry seek nod from local authorities to restart production
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Appliances, electronics industry seek nod from local authorities to restart production

Firstpost  

Home appliances and consumer electronics manufacturers said they are gearing up to resume production and are in talks with local authorities for permission to operate factories which are located within or near city municipal limits New Delhi: Home appliances and consumer electronics manufacturers said they are gearing up to resume production and are in talks with local authorities for permission …

Coronavirus lockdown: Palghar industries asked to prepare for operations
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown: Palghar industries asked to prepare for operations

India TV News  

The district administration of Palghar in Maharashtra on Friday asked industries in the area to be prepared to start operations, in keeping with the directives issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. In a letter, collector Dr Kailas Shinde asked the industries in the rural parts of the district to keep things in order in case they are asked to …

Lockdown 2.0 guidelines: Industry backs move, calls for reopening export sectors from 20 April
4 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown 2.0 guidelines: Industry backs move, calls for reopening export sectors from 20 April

Firstpost  

India Inc on Wednesday backed the government’s move to allow industrial units located in rural areas to function from 20 April, and said it will ensure preventive measures for Covid-19 while restarting economic activities New Delhi: India Inc on Wednesday backed the government’s move to allow industrial units located in rural areas to function from 20 April, and said it …

Coronavirus lockdown guidelines | Industries operating in rural areas to reopen on April 20
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown guidelines | Industries operating in rural areas to reopen on April 20

The Hindu  

Wearing face covers and masks is now compulsory in public places and workplaces, spitting in public is a punishable offence and selling liquor, gutka and tobacco is strictly prohibited. All industries operating in rural areas and the government’s flagship rural jobs scheme will also be allowed to reopen from April 20 if they follow social distancing norms and other safeguards …

Coronavirus lockdown extended in India: Full list of new rules, guidelines and restrictions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown extended in India: Full list of new rules, guidelines and restrictions

India Today  

The government on Wednesday issued a fresh set of guidelines as India entered the second phase of a nationwide lockdown meant to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus. Also, before allowing these select additional activities, states/ UTs/ district administrations shall ensure that all preparatory arrangements with regard to the Standard Operating Procedures for social distancing in offices, workplaces, factories …

A narrowing window: The Hindu Editorial on extension of India coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

A narrowing window: The Hindu Editorial on extension of India coronavirus lockdown

The Hindu  

It appeared inevitable, and the Centre has accepted the view of several States to extend the national lockdown for the novel coronavirus until May 3. While announcing the extension, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of incentivising areas that avert a spike in cases — over 10,000 nationally — through rigorous enforcement of the restrictions. Although the Home Ministry’s original 21-day …

Coronavirus | Workers face heat, hunger as lockdown is extended
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Workers face heat, hunger as lockdown is extended

The Hindu  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the countrywide lockdown by another 19 days, there is only one question resonating among the 300-odd construction workers living in sheds in the shadow of under-construction luxury apartments near the Noida Expressway: why couldn’t the government arrange transport for them to return to their homes? The least they could have done …

Coronavirus lockdown extended till 3 May; Modi urges people to look after senior citizens, poor, asks businesses to not downsize staff
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown extended till 3 May; Modi urges people to look after senior citizens, poor, asks businesses to not downsize staff

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till 3 May in his address to the nation on the last day of the 21-day lockdown that was announced on 25 March to stem the spread of coronavirus Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of the nationwide lockdown till 3 May in his address to the nation …

Coronavirus Outbreak: One crore job cuts likely in textile industry without govt support, says CMAI
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: One crore job cuts likely in textile industry without govt support, says CMAI

Firstpost  

There could be as many as one crore job cuts in the textiles sector, which has been severely hit by the ongoing lockdown, if there is no support and revival package from the government, according to apparel industry body Clothing Manufacturers Association of India New Delhi: There could be as many as one crore job cuts in the textiles sector, …

Coronavirus lockdown | Flight of migrant labour a deep concern for post lockdown revival: Nitin Gadkari
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Flight of migrant labour a deep concern for post lockdown revival: Nitin Gadkari

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Micro, Medium and Smallscale Enterprises Nitin Gadkari said the flight of migrant labour from cities was a serious issue in any post lockdown plan for economic revival but added that it would be up to the State governments to evolve guidelines to allow their return. Speaking to The Hindu in a videoconference from his Nagpur residence, Mr. …

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