Coronavirus | Congress president Sonia Gandhi bats for construction industry workers in letter to PM Modi
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Congress president Sonia Gandhi bats for construction industry workers in letter to PM Modi

The Hindu  

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to roll out emergency welfare measures for construction industry workers because of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown, the party said on Tuesday. In her letter, dated March 23, Ms. Gandhi pointed out to the Prime Minister that the construction industry employed over 44 million people, and the workers should be given wage support. The Congress chief also wrote to the Chief Ministers of the party-ruled States to help the construction industry workers. Pointing out that several countries, most notably Canada, have announced wage subsidy as part of its COVID-19 Economic Response Plan, Ms. Gandhi said, “I request you to consider advising the State Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Boards to roll out emergency welfare measures, particularly wage support, to construction workers who are in distress”.

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PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?

Firstpost  

India in recent days has witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases. Let’s take a closer look: COVID cases spike According to Union Health Ministry data, India registered 1,134 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, while active cases surged to 7,026. COVID review meet: PM stresses on wearing masks, testing as cases spike According to data, the daily positivity rate was 1.09 …

‘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 …

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 …

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Announces Rs 5,000 Aid To Workers Amid Ban On Construction Work
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Announces Rs 5,000 Aid To Workers Amid Ban On Construction Work

ABP News  

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday directed Labour Minister Manish Sisodia to provide Rs 5,000 each as financial aid to labourers due to a pollution-related ban on construction activities in the city. I have directed Labour Minister, Sh Manish Sisodia, to give Rs 5000 pm as financial support to each construction worker during this period, when construction …

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.

Congress, AAP incited migrant workers to flout COVID-19 lockdown norms: PM Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

Congress, AAP incited migrant workers to flout COVID-19 lockdown norms: PM Modi

Op India  

PM Modi on Monday slammed Congress, AAP and other opposition parties for instigating migrant workers from UP, Bihar to flout lockdown norms and head back to their native places amidst a raging coronavirus outbreak. “At a time when countries around the world, the WHO, and the scientists were asking people to stay put, Congress in Maharashtra provided free tickets to …

PM Modi hits out at Rahul Gandhi for calling industrialists 'Covid variant'
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi hits out at Rahul Gandhi for calling industrialists 'Covid variant'

India Today  

Taking a veiled dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi said, "What did he say that industrialists are a variant of Covid? — Rahul Gandhi February 2, 2022 'You let coronavirus spread & cause chaos, 'hadd kar di' Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress, saying that the party let coronavirus spread and caused …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Bihar: Names of PM Modi, Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Chopra feature in list of Covid vaccinated people
3 years, 1 month ago

Bihar: Names of PM Modi, Amit Shah, Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Chopra feature in list of Covid vaccinated people

India TV News  

A large scale forgery was discovered at a common health centre in Karpi block of Arwal district in Bihar where the health department uploaded the names of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Sonia Gandhi and actor Priyanka Chopra in the list of beneficiaries who have taken the second dose of Covid vaccines. He said …

PM Modi lauds health workers involved in COVID-19 vaccination
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi lauds health workers involved in COVID-19 vaccination

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded health workers who went to different heights to successfully carry out the nation's vaccination drive. He was responding to a tweet by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya who had posted a video of health workers carrying the vaccines and navigating a tough terrain and said their contribution in keeping the country safe will be …

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, says lack of strategy led to Covid surge, 'lockdown inevitable'
3 years, 8 months ago

Rahul Gandhi writes to PM Modi, says lack of strategy led to Covid surge, 'lockdown inevitable'

India Today  

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit out at the Centre, saying its lack of a clear vaccination strategy has placed India in a dangerous position. Slamming the government over its vaccination strategy, Rahul Gandhi said, “Your government’s lack of a clear and coherent Covid and vaccination strategy, as well as its hubris …

Govt's failures made lockdown almost inevitable: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi
3 years, 8 months ago

Govt's failures made lockdown almost inevitable: Rahul Gandhi to PM Modi

India Today  

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit out at the Centre, saying its lack of a clear vaccination strategy has placed India in a dangerous position. "Your government’s lack of a clear and coherent Covid and vaccination strategy, as well as its hubris in declaring premature victory as the virus was exponentially spreading, …

'Full lockdown': Rahul Gandhi's suggestion to flatten Covid-19 curve
3 years, 8 months ago

'Full lockdown': Rahul Gandhi's suggestion to flatten Covid-19 curve

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the Modi government over its alleged mismanagement on Covid-19. The only way to stop the spread of Corona now is a full lockdown- with the protection of NYAY for the vulnerable sections," Gandhi said in a tweet. Gandhi has been pushing for the implementation of the party's proposed Nyuntam Aay Yojana providing …

Coronavirus | Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government on high price of vaccines
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Rahul Gandhi slams Modi government on high price of vaccines

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday targeted the Narendra Modi government over ‘high’ vaccine prices and said while the system ensured profits for Mr. Modi’s friends, it failed the citizens. Separately, the party demanded that either Health Minister Harsh Vardhan resigns on his own or be dismissed for claiming that “ the situation this year was better compared with …

Coronavirus | Government controlled truth, not pandemic, says Rahul Gandhi
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Government controlled truth, not pandemic, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that though the Narendra Modi government had failed to contain the pandemic it had managed to control “the truth of the pandemic” by manipulating the data regarding COVID-19. Speaking to the The Hindu, former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said the Centre failed to make State governments stakeholders in the fight …

Modi warns of coronavirus ‘storm’ overwhelming India
3 years, 8 months ago

Modi warns of coronavirus ‘storm’ overwhelming India

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says authorities are racing to boost oxygen supplies as Delhi authorities warn of impending shortage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the country faces a coronavirus “storm” overwhelming its health system, as authorities in New Delhi said the Indian capital’s hospitals would start running out of medical oxygen by Wednesday. Modi said the federal government …

Rahul Gandhi laments Centre's 'arrogance' over not heeding to good suggestions
3 years, 9 months ago

Rahul Gandhi laments Centre's 'arrogance' over not heeding to good suggestions

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday called for giving money into the hands of common people during the second wave of coronavirus. Rahul Gandhi, however, also lamented that the "arrogant central government" was allergic to good suggestions. "The failed policies of the central government has led to a terrible second wave of coronavirus and migrant labourers are forced to migrate …

PM Modi chairs high-level meet to review COVID-19 situation as cases surge
3 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet to review COVID-19 situation as cases surge

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the COVID-19 situation and vaccination exercise in the country amid an "alarming rate of growth" in infections and deaths, with 10 states contributing to more than 91 percent of them. Modi directed that central teams consisting of public health specialists be sent to Maharashtra, Punjab and Chhattisgarh, where the situation was of serious …

COVID-19 pandemic will force 1.8 crore Indians to find a new occupation by 2030, says McKinsey report
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic will force 1.8 crore Indians to find a new occupation by 2030, says McKinsey report

Firstpost  

Mumbai: COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on labour markets, and as much as 18 million Indian workers will be forced to switch to a newer occupation by 2030 because of the pandemic, a report said on Friday. The impact will be “disproportionately” felt on low-wage workers in retail, food services, hospitality, and office administration, the report by McKinsey Global …

COVID-19 pandemic will force 18 million Indians to find a new occupation by 2030: Report
3 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 pandemic will force 18 million Indians to find a new occupation by 2030: Report

India TV News  

COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on labour markets, and as much as 18 million Indian workers will be forced to switch to a newer occupation by 2030 because of the pandemic, a report said on Friday. The impact will be "disproportionately" felt on low-wage workers in retail, food services, hospitality, and office administration, the report by McKinsey Global Institute, …

Lockdown over but coronavirus still here, says Narendra Modi in speech; PM urges caution during Navratri, Durga Puja
4 years, 2 months ago

Lockdown over but coronavirus still here, says Narendra Modi in speech; PM urges caution during Navratri, Durga Puja

Firstpost  

Acknowledging that the country has come a long way in the fight against the pandemic since the ‘Janata Curfew’ in March, Modi said that India has been more successful in saving the lives of its citizens than more prosperous countries. “We must keep in mind that the lockdown is over but the coronavirus is still there,” the prime minister said. …

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Govt Will Make Covid Vaccine Accessible to Everyone As Soon As It Is Produced, Says PM
4 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi Speech Highlights: Govt Will Make Covid Vaccine Accessible to Everyone As Soon As It Is Produced, Says PM

News 18  

In his address to the nation on Tuesday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to practice caution and restraint as the festive season kicks in. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate.” – “Today, the recovery rate in the country is good. The fatality rate …

Historic fall in GDP, rampant job loss because PM Modi is helping only his friends: Rahul Gandhi
4 years, 4 months ago

Historic fall in GDP, rampant job loss because PM Modi is helping only his friends: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

India has suffered a historic fall in the GDP and crores of jobs have been lost in the past few months because the Narendra Modi government is helping only a few friends of the Prime Minister, alleged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday. In a video message posted on his Twitter handle, Rahul Gandhi appealed to the people to make …

Unemployment Rate in India Rose to 8.4% in August 2020: CMIE
4 years, 4 months ago

Unemployment Rate in India Rose to 8.4% in August 2020: CMIE

The Quint  

Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in the country and the nationwide lockdown implemented by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, millions of lives and livelihoods have come under threat. The informal labour force has been effectively rendered jobless and for many, their survival is based on the government's flagship jobs scheme, MGNREGA, under which every household is entitled to at …

India reeling under 'Modi-made disasters': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over state of economy, rising COVID-19 cases
4 years, 4 months ago

India reeling under 'Modi-made disasters': Rahul Gandhi attacks PM over state of economy, rising COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

The Congress leader’s remarks comes after official data showed on Monday that the country’s economy suffered its worst slump on record in April-June, with the GDP contracting by 23.9% New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the state of the economy, rise in COVID-19 cases, and “external aggression” at borders, alleging …

Around 12.2 crore people lost their jobs: How Covid-19 will change job prospects and hiring in India
4 years, 4 months ago

Around 12.2 crore people lost their jobs: How Covid-19 will change job prospects and hiring in India

India Today  

Even though there are several countries that have been hit a lot harder by Covid-19 than India, somehow India’s unemployment rate has skyrocketed to a staggering 27.1% since the beginning of the lockdown, especially in metropolitan cities. An estimated 12.2 crore people have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The pandemic-affected sectors are: Food service Travel Retail Door …

Reality check: How coronavirus crushed dreams of millions in rural India
4 years, 4 months ago

Reality check: How coronavirus crushed dreams of millions in rural India

India Today  

Until late March, Ashish Kumar was helping to make plastic boxes for Ferrero Rocher praline chocolates and the plastic spoons tucked inside Kinder Joy eggs to scoop out the milky sweet cream inside. Kumar is one of around 131,000 people who local officials estimate returned from working around India to Gonda, the district in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh …

Rahul Gandhi questions Centre's priorities, says Modi govt busy toppling govts amid coronavirus pandemic
4 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi questions Centre's priorities, says Modi govt busy toppling govts amid coronavirus pandemic

India Today  

Launching a scathing attack on the central government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday questioned the Narendra Modi-led government over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Taking to Twitter, Rahul Gandhi raised questions over priorities of the Modi government amid the fight against coronavirus pandemic. Accusing the Centre of trying to topple state governments in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in …

Is India doing a good job in fighting coronavirus?
4 years, 5 months ago

Is India doing a good job in fighting coronavirus?

India Today  

Politics in the time of coronavirus -- from rallies to press conferences to now an all-out Twitter war has broken out between the Congress and the BJP. Taking a dig at the Modi government, Rahul Gandhi had earlier listed the alleged attempt to topple his party's government in Rajasthan and the "Namaste Trump" event as among the Centre's "achievements" in …

Coronavirus | Rahul Gandhi says governments trying to manage perceptions about the pandemic
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Rahul Gandhi says governments trying to manage perceptions about the pandemic

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said governments were trying to “manage the perceptions” and give a sense that the COVID-19 pandemic “is not as bad as it is”. In a conversation with four Indian nurses working in New Zealand, Australia, the U.K. and India, Mr. Gandhi asserted that it was important to accept and face the problem to …

This is what failed lockdown looks like: Rahul Gandhi compares coronavirus cases in India with other countries
4 years, 7 months ago

This is what failed lockdown looks like: Rahul Gandhi compares coronavirus cases in India with other countries

India Today  

Former President of the Indian National Congress and incumbent Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Wayanad in Kerala, Rahul Gandhi took to micro-blogging website Twitter on Friday to criticise the Central government's nationwide lockdown aimed at containing the spread of the novel coronavirus. In his tweet, Rahul Gandhi included a graph comparing the total number of confirmed cases of infection …

‘India should have looked at Covid-19 response in East’: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi
4 years, 7 months ago

‘India should have looked at Covid-19 response in East’: Rajiv Bajaj to Rahul Gandhi

Hindustan Times  

Industrialist Rajiv Bajaj said on Thursday that India made a mistake by looking at the western world while preparing its response to the coronavirus crisis - in this case a lockdown. Industrialist Rajiv Bajaj in conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday. We looked at the US, France, Italy, the UK etc.This is not a right benchmark in any …

Congress releases 15-min clip of Rahul Gandhi's interaction with migrant labourers, seeks grant of Rs 7,500 each for 13-cr needy families
4 years, 7 months ago

Congress releases 15-min clip of Rahul Gandhi's interaction with migrant labourers, seeks grant of Rs 7,500 each for 13-cr needy families

Firstpost  

Congress released a documentary on Saturday, highlighting the plight of migrant workers stranded in various parts of the country amid the lockdown imposed to combat the coronavirus outbreak Congress released a documentary on Saturday, highlighting the plight of migrant workers stranded in various parts of the country amid the lockdown imposed to combat the coronavirus outbreak. In an almost 16-minute …

Coronavirus | Opposition demands a ‘true stimulus’
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Opposition demands a ‘true stimulus’

The Hindu  

Leaders of 22 Opposition parties on Friday accused the Union government of “unabashedly usurping the power of the State governments” during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Congress president Sonia Gandhi alleging that the spirit of “federalism” had been forgotten as all power is now concentrated in the Prime Minister’s Office. The parties put up a charter of 11 demands, including a …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Coronavirus | Govt. insensitive to sufferings of migrant workers: Opposition
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Govt. insensitive to sufferings of migrant workers: Opposition

The Hindu  

The Opposition parties on Thursday panned the announcements made by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for migrant workers calling out the government for being insensitive towards the sufferings of those who are trudging back hundreds of kilometres to return to their homes. Citing Ms. Sitharaman’s announcement that migrant workers will be provided with jobs under the Mahatama Gandhi National Rural Employment …

Coronavirus lockdown | Parties protest against labour law dilution
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Parties protest against labour law dilution

The Hindu  

Leaders of eight political parties on Wednesday held a protest at the Communist Party of India headquarters here against dilution of labour laws in a few BJP-ruled States. Leave alone suspending labour laws, there shouldn’t be any dilution and the Prime Minister should fulfil his promise of protecting jobs” CPI general secretary Sitaram Yechury said. “In the name of fighting …

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 cases in India cross 70,000-mark; deaths near 2,300. Check state-wise list
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus cases in India cross 70,000-mark; deaths near 2,300. Check state-wise list

India TV News  

Coronavirus India cases have crossed 70,000-mark taking positive patients toll to 70,756 including 2,293 deaths and 22,455 recovered, according to the health ministry's figures released on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday interacted with chief ministers to decide further roadmap for lockdown and its exit strategy via video conferencing. Map of India showing state-wise list of coronavirus cases Image …

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 …

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 lockdown | PM Modi to interact with CMs with focus on economy
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | PM Modi to interact with CMs with focus on economy

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with Chief Ministers of all States through a video-conference on Monday afternoon, the Prime Minister's Office said in a tweet on Sunday. “PM @narendramodi to hold the 5th meeting via video-conference with state Chief Ministers tomorrow afternoon at 3 PM,”said a tweet of the PMO. In the past couple of days, a few Congress …

Coronavirus | PM should talk to CMs as a colleague, says Rahul Gandhi
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | PM should talk to CMs as a colleague, says Rahul Gandhi

The Hindu  

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was a ‘deadly disease only for one or two per cent of the population’ and asserted that India would ‘lose the battle against it if everything was decided by the Prime Minister’s Office ’. He asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to talk to the Chief Ministers in preparing …

Coronavirus | Congress launches helpline for Uttar Pradesh migrant workers
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Congress launches helpline for Uttar Pradesh migrant workers

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday launched a helpline to help the stranded migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh even as the political slugfest continued over charging train fares from the migrant workers who are being ferried by Shramik Specials. In a series of tweets, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, who is party in charge of U.P., said the government needed to …

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 Outbreak: Rahul Gandhi to discuss economy, COVID-19 crisis with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee today
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Rahul Gandhi to discuss economy, COVID-19 crisis with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee today

Firstpost  

The first such dialogue was held last week when Rahul Gandhi discussed the coronavirus pandemic and its economic implications with former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan. New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s dialogue with Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee on dealing with the economic fallout of the COVID-19 crisis will be aired today as part of his series of …

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 cases in India cross 37,000-mark; over 1,200 deaths. Check state-wise list
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus cases in India cross 37,000-mark; over 1,200 deaths. Check state-wise list

India TV News  

India coronavirus cases have crossed 37,000-mark taking positive patients toll to 37,336 including 1,218 deaths while 9,951 patients have recovered, according to the health ministry's figures released on Saturday. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the resultant lockdown, PM Modi has deliberated on how the labour force can propel India's growth and reviewed the performance of the aviation and power sectors, …

16 CMs, one stage, one topic: Here's what chief ministers said on coronavirus at E-Agenda Aaj Tak
4 years, 8 months ago

16 CMs, one stage, one topic: Here's what chief ministers said on coronavirus at E-Agenda Aaj Tak

India Today  

India’s battle against the novel coronavirus is being fought at multiple levels. Here’s what the chief ministers said on the topic: Uttar Pradesh: On the migrant crisis, CM Yogi Adityanath said that the state government has successfully brought back 15,000 students from Kota in Rajasthan. Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan said apart from bringing stranded people back, the state …

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