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Despite ease in COVID-19 restrictions, young athletes struggling to make e
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 21 (ANI): Coronavirus crisis in the country has had a dire impact on the young sportspersons, especially those from underprivileged families as they are finding it hard not just to continue their sport but even to earn their livelihoods.
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Lockdown hits livelihoods of Bengaluru vendors
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka), [India], July 18 (ANI): Vendors in Bengaluru are finding it hard to earn a livelihood as the state government has allowed the sale of products only for a few hours each day. The lockdown imposed by the Karnataka government on July 14 will continue till July 22.
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Beijing says ban on apps will affect employment of local Indian workers, C
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Expressing serious concern over India banning 59 Chinese apps, China on Tuesday said that the move will not only affect the employment of local Indian workers who support these apps, but also the interests of Indian users and the employment and livelihood
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Livelihoods of over 55 million domestic workers at risk due to Covid-19: I
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], June 17 (ANI): Nearly three-quarters of domestic workers around the world -- more than 55 million people -- are at significant risk of losing their jobs and income due to lockdown and lack of effective social security coverage, according to new estimates by the Internat
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Punjab CM writes to PM, seeks fiscal aid of Rs 80,845 crore
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 15 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking fiscal aid to the tune of Rs 80,845 crore from Centre, along with non-fiscal assistance on various counts to secure livelihoods of the people.
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India and Myanmar explore collaboration opportunities in women entrepreneu
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 13 (ANI/NewsVoir): Creating a roadmap for exploring opportunities for collaboration between Indian and Myanmar to empower women entrepreneurs and generate sustainable livelihoods for women was discussed at a webinar organized by the FICCI Ladies Organization (FLO).
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CII outlines 10-point roadmap to target inclusive and sustainable growth
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 4 (ANI): The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has laid out a 10-point roadmap to revive growth and navigate the challenges of loss of lives and livelihoods posed by the global pandemic COVID-19 that has forced countries across the world to reset their growth pat
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KTR urges Smriti Irani to work together with state to protect livelihoods
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 11 (ANI): In a letter to Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani, Telangana Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister KT Rama Rao has urged for cooperation to protect livelihoods of people in textile industry.
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Javadekar rubbishes opposition's allegations on Centre's handling of COVID
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 2 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on Saturday dismissed the Opposition allegations on Centre's initiatives to control coronavirus epidemic in the country, saying the government is more interested in saving the lives and livelihoo
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Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihood: ILO
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 1 (ANI): The continued sharp decline in working hours globally due to COVID-19 outbreak means that 1.6 billion workers in the informal economy -- that is nearly half of the global workforce -- stand in immediate danger of having their livelihoods destroyed, the Inte
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COVID-19: Irish PM Leo Varadkar sends special message to his ancestral vil
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Dublin [Ireland], April 21 (ANI): In a special video message, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar has urged the people of India to remain optimistic in the fight against coronavirus and assured solidarity during the difficult times, not only affecting the health but also the economy and liv
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Modi govt taking necessary steps to help economy cope with COVID-19 crisis
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 17 (ANI): BJP National President JP Nadda on Friday stated that the Narendra Modi government is taking all necessary steps to help the economy cope with the COVID-19 crisis. He added that Reserve Bank of India's announcements today on providing liquidity and improvi
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