Brijesh Pandey & Aditya Nair

COVID-19 VACCINE FOR ALL ABOVE 18 YEARS FROM 1 MAY

April 20, 2021

The Central government on Monday announced that coronavirus vaccine would be made available for all above the age of 18 from 1 May. While announcing a “liberalised and accelerated phase 3 strategy of Covid-19 vaccination from 1 May’, the Centre stated that the pricing, procurement, eligibility and administration of coronavirus...

QUICK STEPS NEEDED TO STOP SECOND COVID PEAK: PM TO CMS

March 18, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday interacted with the Chief Ministers of various states regarding the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in the country. The challenge of maintaining Covid appropriate behaviour in the general public was discussed in the meeting, with the CMs agreeing on the requirement of greater vigilance...

75th Independence Day will celebrate spirit of freedom struggle: PM Modi

March 9, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired the first meet of the “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, a national committee held to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence. The Prime Minister addressed the panel through video conference. Various members of the National Committee attended the meeting including Governors, Union Ministers, Chief...

This Budget is a new economic outlook for the country: Nitin Gadkari

February 2, 2021

Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari, spoke to The Daily Guardian on the day of the Union Budget about the renewed focus of the government on building infrastructure. Q: How do you see this budget for your ministry? A: Spending...

PM Modi interacts with vaccinators in Varanasi, takes ground report

January 23, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with beneficiaries and vaccinators of the Covid vaccination drive in Varanasi through video conference. He greeted all the doctors, medical staff, paramedical staff, sanitation workers and everyone else associated with the Covid-19 vaccine programme. While stating that this is the largest vaccination programme...

PM MODI RELEASES AID TO 6 LAKH BENEFICIARIES IN UP UNDER AWAAS YOJANA

January 21, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday released financial assistance to over 6 lakh beneficiaries in UP under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana–Gramin, through video conference. He also interacted with the beneficiaries, while the Union Rural Development Minister, Governor of Uttar Pradesh and Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh were also present. About...

GOVERNMENT ASKS WHATSAPP TO WITHDRAW NEW PRIVACY POLICY

January 20, 2021

T he Government of India on Tuesday asked Facebook-owned WhatsApp to withdraw the recent changes in the privacy policy of the messaging app, saying unilateral changes are not fair and acceptable. Sources in the government say that the IT Ministry raised concerns over information security of Indian WhatsApp users. The...

DYNASTIES ARE BIGGEST ENEMIES OF DEMOCRACY: PM MODI

January 13, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on “political dynasty”, calling it the biggest “enemy of democracy.” He was speaking to the nation’s youth about the importance of being entrepreneurs and leaders, during the valedictory function of the second National Youth Parliament Festival. He asked the nation’s...

VACCINE ROLLOUT FROM 16 JANUARY, PM ASKS LEADERS NOT TO JUMP QUEUE

January 12, 2021

P rime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Monday with Chief Ministers and administrators of all states and Union Territories to review the status and preparedness for Covid vaccination. “From 16 January, we are starting the world’s largest vaccination programme. Around 30 million healthcare workers and frontline workers...

NEW FARM LAWS HAVE MET FARMERS’ DECADES-LONG DEMANDS: PM MODI

November 30, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation in his monthly programme, Mann Ki Baat, and spoke on the new farm laws, which are being protested intensely by farmers in north India, especially Punjab. PM Modi said that through these laws, the decades-long demands of farmers in the country...

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