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Donald Trump may reconsider & suspend H-1B visas & other Visas

News Desk June 13, 2020

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in the US due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend

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India now sixth worst-hit nation by COVID-19, surpasses Italy with an infection tally of 2,36,657

News Desk June 6, 2020

New Delhi, June 6. India went past Italy to become the sixth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic with the country registering a record single-day spike of 9,887 cases which pushed the nationwide tally to 2,36,657 India’s death toll due to COVID-19 rose to?6,642 with a record increase of 294 deaths in the 24 hours […]

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WHO welcomes crucial new funding for vaccines

News Desk June 6, 2020

WHO welcomes funding commitments made at the Global Vaccine Summit, hosted virtually by the UK government on 4th June. The Summit is Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance’s third pledging conference and follows the successful Berlin summit in January 2015. The new pledges will enable Gavi to protect the next generation and reduce disease inequality by reaching […]

Health

Odisha CM urges to follow strict guidelines & maintain social distancing, says June month is key.

News Desk June 6, 2020

As Odisha continues to battle an upsurge in Covid numbers, and increasing local cases becoming a cause of serious concern, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday yet again called upon the people to stay indoors and follow guidelines to prevent spread of the virus. In his address to the people of the State, the Chief […]

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Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is a prescription medicine & is not to be used without medical advice. Do not test Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) without medical guide – Health Ministry

News Desk May 26, 2020

State governments in India may soon release campaigns in the print and electronic media to inform the general public about the possible side-effects of potential Covid-19 drugs, if taken without prescription. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has written to the health secretaries of all states and union territories to spread awareness about the […]

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Health Ministry ensures total safety measures in quality of PPEs through stringent protocols.

News Desk May 26, 2020

There are some reports in a section of the media expressing concern about the quality of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) coveralls. The products under reference have no relevance to the procurement being made by the Central Government. HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), the procuring agency of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is procuring PPE […]

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COVID-19 impact on economy in Singapore. Economy to shrink 4%-7% in 2020

News Desk May 26, 2020

SINGAPORE — Singapore could be heading for its worst recession on record as the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Tuesday (May 26) further downgraded its growth forecast, expecting the economy to contract by between 4 and 7 per cent in 2020. This is the second downgrade in two months, from an initial contraction […]

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Center reviews relief and restoration work in West Bengal in view of cyclone Amphan

News Desk May 26, 2020

Centre on Monday reviewed the progress of relief and restoration work in the areas of West Bengal affected by cyclone Amphan. The National Crisis Management Committee, NCMC under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba met again for the fourth time. Gauba advised that complete power connectivity, telecom service and drinking water supplies need to […]

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Record 6,977 new COVID-19 cases in India in last 24 hours; death toll climbs to 4,021

News Desk May 26, 2020

New Delhi, May 25 . India registered biggest single day spike of COVID-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day on Monday with 6,977 new infections, reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country’s tally to 1,38,845, while the death toll rose to 4,021, according to the Union Health Ministry. A total 154 deaths were […]

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Govt rolls out packages for farmers & migrant workers. Govt says measures will empower the poor, migrant workers and farmers by ensuring credit facilities, food and social security for them.

News Desk May 15, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the second tranche of economic stimulus package will be for the benefit of migrant workers, street vendors and small farmers At a press conference, she said 3 crore marginal farmers have already availed Rs 4 lakh crore of loans on concessional rates Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on […]