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Modi govt has taken steps for support to farmers, rural population during
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] April 2 (ANI): Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Thursday said that the central government has initiated several steps, including early payment of PM-KISAN instalment and additional funds to states under MGNREGA, in an effort to provide r
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Shoot them dead: Philippines President warns against violating lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 2 (ANI): With the country recording over 2,000 cases of coronavirus, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte asked the police and military to shoot dead those who "create trouble" during a month-long lockdown of Luzon.
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Does Sonia Gandhi want Italy-like coronavirus situation in India, asks BJP
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): After Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi termed the ongoing nationwide lockdown as 'unplanned', Telangana BJP leader NV Subhash on Thursday slammed her comments and asked whether she would like an Italy-like situation in India where over 12,00
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Nepal reports sixth positive case of coronavirus
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], April 2 (ANI): Nepal on Thursday reported the sixth positive case of coronavirus according to the Himalayan nation's Health Ministry.
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Essential commodities, vegetables airlifted to Ladakh amid COVID-19 lockdo
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Leh (Ladakh) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): An aircraft from Hindon Air Force Station carried vegetables and essential commodities to Leh in Ladakh amid the country-wide lockdown imposed in the wake of coronavirus, an Aviation Ministry official said on Thursday.
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Housing sales may fall by 35 pc in 2020 due to COVID-19, lockdowns: Anaroc
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Residential real estate sales in top seven Indian cities are likely to register an annual decline of 25 to 35 per cent this year due to major disruptions caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a new report by property brokerage firm Anarock.
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Exams for 7th, 8th standard cancelled in Karnataka amid COVID-19 lockdown
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Examinations for classes 7th and 8th in schools affiliated to Karnataka State Board have been cancelled and children will be promoted to the next standard without exams, said Suresh Kumar, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister.
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Congress must act as watchdog to protect poor during lockdown: Rahul Gandh
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday asked fellow party members to act as a 'watchdog' to ensure that the interests of the poor and vulnerable section of the society are protected during the lockdown imposed to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the coun
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Film federations join hands to support daily wage earners in industry amid
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Three film federations of India including Producers Guild of India (PGI), Indian Film & Television Producers Council (IFTPC) and Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) on Thursday announced that they will be supporting daily wage workers in the
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3 held for pelting stones at officials amid lockdown in Rampur
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Three people have been detained after a group of miscreants pelted stones at officials in Rampur's Tanda area on Wednesday. The incident occurred while the security personnel were patrolling the area to ensure that people stay in their houses duri
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COVID-19 lockdown: Trivendra Singh Rawat asks officials to help state resi
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Amid difficulties being faced by people due to the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat has ordered state authorities to provide lodging and food for the people of Uttarakhand stuck in the Delhi-NCR region.
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44 DTC bus drivers booked for carrying migrant workers in buses with 'Esse
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): Delhi Police on Wednesday registered a FIR against 44 DTC bus drivers for carrying migrant workers on buses meant for essential services on March 29.
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