With respect to COVID 19 pandemic, Department of Rural Development, GoI in close collaboration with State Governments has taken various initiatives. Mahatma Gandhi NREGS wages have been revised by Department of Rural Development, GoI with effect from 1stApril, 2020. The average national increase is Rs 20. Focus of Mahatma Gandhi NREGS may be on individual...
Validity of expired Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration Extended Till June 30
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since February 1. In an advisory to all states and Union Territories, the Ministry has asked them to treat such documents as valid till June 30.
The decision was taken to facilitate people facing difficulties...
“Masks for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus”
The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India has issued a detailed manual on homemade masks : “Masks for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus”. Quoting the World Health Organization , the manual states that “Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub...
Sony Pictures Networks India and WWE® Expand Partnership in India
Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited, (SPN) and WWE (NYSE: WWE) today announced a five-year extension with an expanded broadcast agreement that will deliver WWE’s weekly flagship programming and localized content in India and the Indian subcontinent, making SPN the...
RED FM promises to supply unlimited entertainment while you stay-at-home
93.5 RED FM, one of the largest and most awarded private radio networks, has taken up the responsibility of providing its listeners with surplus entertainment. As part of their national awareness campaign, ‘Care Karona’, RED FM has been encouraging its listeners to stay at...
Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews the sampling and testing strategy for COVID 19
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare held a meeting with senior officials of ICMR, Department of Science & Technology, Bio-technology and CSIR to review the sampling and testing strategy for COVID-19, here yesterday. There was an elaborate...
AWWA provides 3,700 food packets to the needy in Delhi Army Wives Welfare Organisation (AWWA) today handed over 2,500 food packets to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi for distribution to the needy people during lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 1,200 food packets were handed over yesterday. The food packet distribution free of charge will continue for five days. The food packets were prepared under Army’s AWWA Lunch project by families of Officers, Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks at their houses in various colonies of Delhi. One of the largest voluntary organisations in the country, the AWWA aims for the holistic development and well-being of Army Wives, including their children, rehabilitation of war widows and differently-abled children. It also takes active participation in the activities of Central and State Governments towards improving the living conditions of the poor.
Army Wives Welfare Organisation (AWWA) today handed over 2,500 food packets to the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi for distribution to the needy people during lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some 1,200 food packets were handed over yesterday. The food packet distribution free of charge will continue for five days.
The...
Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
The Empowered Group of Officers 10 constituted under the Disaster Management Act 2005 on Public Grievances and Suggestions to ensure timely implementation of COVID 19 Response Activities met on March 31, 2020 and took the following decisions to identify problem areas and delineate policy, formulate plans and strategize operations and take necessary...
National Testing Agency postpones Joint Entrance Examination (Main) April-2020
In continuation of PUBLIC NOTICE dated 18.03.2020 issued by the National Testing Agency regarding postponement of the ensuing JEE (Main) April 2020 examinations scheduled on the 5th, 7th to 9th and 11th April 2020, NTA has further notified that as of now the examination is proposed to be held in the last week of May 2020. Exact date will be announced...
Retirement of Government Servants on 31st March, 2020
In view of the unprecedented situation arising out of country-wide lockdown declared by the Government consequent to the outbreak of COVID-19, it is clarified that the central Government employees who are attaining the age of superannuation on 31st March, 2020 in terms of Fundamental Rule 56 and due to retire, shall retire from Central Government...
India’s success key to global fight against Corona virus, says Vice President
Vice-President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri M.Venkaiah Naidu has lauded the efforts of the Central and State Governments and the resolve, response and cooperation of the people leading to successful implementation of the first week of the nationwide lockdown announced...
Updates on COVID-19
The prevention, containment and management of COVID-19 in the country are being monitored at the highest level and various actions have been initiated in collaboration with the States. Hon’ble Prime Minister is regularly monitoring and reviewing the situation with top officials of the concerned Ministries/Departments and States/UTs.
Hon’ble...
Donation from Bengal Tennis Association for COVID-19
Bengal Tennis Association has decided to contribute an amount of Rupees 1 Lac to West Bengal State Emergency Relief Fund - 2020, through Bengal Olympic Association, in this moment of crisi...
Bollywood Stars praise Hotstar Specials’ latest show Special Ops
Hotstar Specials recently launched the biggest spy action thriller of 2020 - 'Special Ops'. Directed by Neeraj Pandey and Shivam Nair, this fast-paced 8-episode series is based on the role of Indian intelligence in a series of real terror attacks that India faced over the last 19 years. The show has received a great response from audiences across...
2020 LCI International Convention Canceled
The Board of Directors has voted to cancel the 2020 Lions International Convention due to concerns about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). This means that the next International Convention will be held in 2021 in Montreal, Canada.
Canceling the International...
এক অভিনব রক্তদান শিবির পরিষেবার
এক অভিনব রক্তদান শিবির সংঘটিত হলো বেলঘড়িয়া রথতলায় l এই রক্তদান শিবির চলবে রিলে সিস্টেমে একদিন পর একদিন করে দশ দিন ধরে করণা ভাইরাসে যখন দেশ রাজ্য বিশ্ব যখন আক্রান্ত সেই সময় আমাদের রাজ্যের কলকাতার মেডিকেল কলেজের ব্লাড ব্যাংক গুলো রক্তশূন্য হয়ে বসতে চলেছে এবং সেন্ট্রাল...
Extraordinary Virtual G-20 Summit
An Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit was convened on 26 March 2020 to discuss the challenges posed by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and to forge a global coordinated response. Earlier, PM had a telephonic conversation with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on this subject.
PM underscored the need to put human beings at the centre...
COVID -19 Economic Response Task Force
To deal with the economic challenges caused by the pandemic, Prime Minister announced the creation of ‘COVID-19 Economic Response Task Force’ under the Union Finance Minister. The Task Force will consult stakeholders, take feedback, on the basis of which decisions will be taken to meet the challenges. The Task Force will also ensure implementation...
PM at the helm of India’s Fight against COVID-19
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is continuing his interactions with various stakeholders in India’s fight against COVID-19.
Prime Minister interacts with over 200 people on a daily basis which includes phone calls to various State Governors, Chief Ministers, and Health...
SAARC Region comes together
Prime Minister is the first leader to have suggested for a regional consultation and discussion when he called for a video conference with the leaders of the SAARC Nations, home to significant portion of the World’s population. A meeting of the SAARC leaders under India’s...
IHRCCO Fights against Covid-19
कोरोना वायरस के लड़ाई में अपनी जान की परवाह न करते हुवे उत्तर प्रदेश के झांसी से अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मानवाधिकार एवं अपराध नियंत्रण संगठन के झांसी जिलाध्यक्ष श्री डॉ वी के निरंजन जी अपनी टीम के साथ पुलिस प्रशासन के कन्धे से कंधा मिलाकर कोरोना वायरस से लड़ने के लिये माक्स सेनेटाइजर...
Offers from Ministry of Railways
In a bid to reduce the hardships and protect the interests of contractual and outsourced staff engaged in providing services such as On Board House Keeping services (OBHS) in trains, sanitation, pantry cars, stations, offices and other commercial activities, Ministry of Railways has decided that such staff will be treated 'on duty' and be paid accordingly...
RBI's Package
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the Repo Rate by 75 basis points to 4.4% and Reverse Repo Rate by 90 basis points to 4%. This has been declared by RBI Governor Shri Shaktikanta Das in a press conference, here today (March 27, 2020). He further stated that CRR of all banks is to be reduced by 100 basis points to 3% with effect from 28 March...
Food Distribution by Lions
Lions Club of Calcutta Kankurgachhi, in association with Shivohum Balaji Seva Trust & Kolkata Police, had distributed 1500 Rotis on 27th March morning to the needy & hungry people under the guidance of Phoolbagan P.S. and in presence of our Honourable Minister, Shri Sadhan Pandey & Councillor Smt. Sunanda Guha. ...
FPAI fights against Covid-19
Family Planning Association of India (FPAI), Kolkata is fighting against COVID-19 pandemic. FPAI members are working tirelessly under the leadership of Supratip Mazumdar, Branch Manager, Kolkata.
FPAI's clinical work is appreciated and encouraged at highest levels....
PRESIDENT MEET
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind along with the Vice President of India, interacts with the Governors, Lt Governors and Administrators of all the States and Union Territories on issues related to COVID-19 at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 27.03.2020.
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কোরোনা আতঙ্কের মধ্যেই কোলকাতায় অনুষ্ঠিত হলো মুখে মাস্ক পরে ফ্যাশান শো
এতদিন করোনা ভাইরাস কবিড ১৯ বিদেশে মহামারীর থাবা বসাচ্ছে ,সে খবর পেতাম সংবাদমাধ্যমে। এখন যা আমাদের দেশেও হাজির হয়েছে। এই নেতিবাচক পরিস্থিতির মধ্যেই করোনা ভাইরাসের হাত থেকে মুক্ত থাকতে জনসচেতনতামূলক প্রচার চালাতে এক বিশেষ ফ্যাশন শো 'র ব্যবস্থা হয়।যেখানে অংশগ্রহনকারী...
Vice President appeals to Rajya Sabha MPs to contribute from MPLADS funds to combat COVID-19
The Vice President of India and Rajya Sabha Chairman, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has appealed to all Members of Parliament to contribute at least Rs. 1 crore initially from their MPLADS funds to supplement the Government’s efforts in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlighting the requirement of the enormous amount of resources-financial,...
HR Sampark connects 120 Heart – Heads – Hands at its Wellness Conclave 2020 for a Healthier and Happier Kolkata
HR Sampark, a Kolkata based Trust founded by a team of professionals with backgrounds in HR, training-coaching-mentoring, entrepreneurship, academics came together at Hotel Hindusthan International on 8th Feb with a Wellness Conclave. It was an attempt to project how physical,...
Milaap enables unity against Covid-19
The pandemic Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has infected about 4 lakhs people worldwide, killing more than 17,000.
In India, it also slowly getting out of hand, infecting hundreds. The nation is now under a lockdown for...
CCMB may soon come up with diagnostic kits for Covid-19
To combat Covid-19 pandemic, the World Health Organisation (WHO) insists that widescale “testing, testing, and testing” is the key as early diagnosis may help save lives. Aligning with the call of WHO, the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is working overtime on the development of cost-effective and accurate diagnostic kits...
SER's Transportation of Essential Commodities
In spite of countrywide lockdown and so many restrictions to prevent spread of COVID-19, South Eastern Railway has ensured the supply and transportation of essential commodities to different parts of the country by running goods trains round the clock. 74 rakes were loaded yesterday which include 15 rakes of coal as essential commodities and transported...
Comprehensive Disability Inclusive Guidelines
The Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has issued “Comprehensive Disability Inclusive Guidelines” to States and Union territories for protection and safety of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan) in light of Pandemic Covid-19 (Corona Virus). In view of the pandemic situation...
RED FM encourages ‘social distancing’ & ‘stay at home’ amid ‘Coronavirus Pandemic’
After launching a national awareness campaign ‘Care Karona’, one of the largest and most awarded private radio networks in India, 93.5 RED FM is now urging people to practice social distancing amid Coronavirus Pandemic and stay at home. RED FM has come-up with a creative rendition of its logo to emphasize on the importance of social distancing.
RED...
All operating locations of IndianOil functioning normally
All operating locations of IndianOil – bulk storage points, LPG distributorships and fuel stations – are functioning normally under the advisory of their respective State Governments/local administrations for maintaining essential services of petroleum products to the public.
The Corporation’s terminals & depots, LPG distributorships and fuel...
Hand Sanitizer Making Workshop
J.K. Protomax Pvt. Ltd., in association with Talbanda Bodai Industries Association in collaboration with Self Group Ananda Dhara under Bilkanda-1 Gram Panchayat organised a Workshop on Hand Making Sanitizer on 25 March with 25 ladies undertaking the learning procedure....
Finance Minister announces Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package
The Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Niramla Sitharaman today announced Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus. While addressing the press conference...
Distribution of Foods for Kids
On the auspicious first day of Chaitra Navratri, Kiran Tiwari Bhuwalka, President, Lions Club of Kolkata Sunshine, had distributed groceries, veggies, muri, shampoo, oil, sanitizers, cartons of eggs, etc. to ASHA DHAM (Sisters of the Cross) where more than 25 kids were...
Rosy Misra from West Bengal become favorite face on VMate App
VMate, the leading short video platform in India offers users to express themselves in the most unique way.Rosy Misra has started using VMate around 9 months ago and since then has been gaining popularity with her quirky videos. She has explored other short video making...
SER's initiative to curb Covid-19
During the lockdown to prevent spread of COVID-19, South Eastern Railway has started the process to sanitise all railway stations over its jurisdiction one by one on war footing basis. All offices of SER are also being sanitised including offices which are open for uninterrupted...
EPFO issues Directions for timely credit of monthly Pension to EPS Pensioners
EPFO is disbursing monthly pension to more than 65 Lakh pensioners every month under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995.
Due to the corona virus pandemic, lock down has been declared in various parts of the country. In order to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the pensioners on account of the prevalent situation, Central Provident...
