Tag: Lockdown
'Two India's, One Struggles For Survival Other Play Antakshari'
In a reference to the present situation arising out of the coronavirus lockdown, which has led to the exodus of migrant labourers, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said there were two types of people in the country, one was at home and the other was struggling to reach home. ....
Within 20 Days, Despite Lockdown In Iran, 1,142 Indians Returned: Centre To SC
The Centre on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court it has already facilitated the return of 1,142 Indians; 787 pilgrims, 219 students, 136 others "under intense operational constraints after restrictions were instituted for public health reasons in Iran, where it was difficult to organize transport, accommodation and other logistics". ....
Congress Stands With Nation To Fight Coronavirus: Manmohan Singh
Congress' Former India Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday reiterated that the congress party stood with the nation to take on the coronavirus threat amid a 21-day nationwide lockdown.....
PM Modi Boosts Citizen Moral Amid Lockdown, Tasks Them To Light It Up On Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday once again reached out to the nation amid the Lockdown to spread a message of positivity, community and strength and he urged each one to light up a candle or diya on April 5 at 9 p.m. for nine minutes to dispel the darkness and gloom brought by the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus.....
Prashant Kishor Calls For Well-thought Plan To Combat Coronavirus
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to light candles on Sunday at 9 p.m. for nine minutes amid the nationwide coronavirus lockdown, election strategist Prashant Kishor called for a well-thought-out plan and response to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. ....
UP Government Cancels Bank Holidays In Lockdown Period
The Yogi Adityanath government has cancelled bank holidays on Mahavir Jayanti (April 6) and Good Friday (April 10).....
Kamal Haasan Pens Open Letter Criticisng PM Modi's Lockdown Decision
Actor-filmmaker-politician Kamal Haasan has written an open letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the decision to impose a 21-day national lockdown, in a bid to battle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, was a wrong one.....
No Decision On Lockdown: GOM Led By Rajnath On Coronavirus
Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday chaired a group of ministers meeting to decide the plan of action by the Centre on coronavirus. The meeting took place at Rajnath Singh's residence. However, there was no decision taken on whether to end the lockdown on April 14 or extend it, in the meeting, say sources who attended the GOM.....
Lockdown Extension: PM Modi's Meeting With Parties Hold Answer
In what may hold many answers to possibility of an extension of the ongoing nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding a meeting with Parliamentary floor leaders of different parties this Wednesday morning. However, there is unlikely to be any immediate announcement, before April 11, say sources.....
Crowds At UP Banks As Lockdown Extension Appears Possible
With newspapers and television channels announcing the possibility of the national lockdown being extended, people, on Wednesday, started rushing to the banks that witnessed substantial crowds.....
