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Modi govt must grant states a package of Rs 1 lakh crore: Gehlot

01 May 2020 08:26 AM IST

Amid speculations of lockdown extension, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot spoke to The Daily Guardian on his thoughts on the issue and if an extension is the need of the hour. The CM also batted for partial resumption of commercial activities and demanded financial assistance from the Centre. Q. In

ILO predicts half of world’s workforce may lose jobs in pandemic

01 May 2020 08:23 AM IST

Even as there is no clarity as to when the economy will start functioning full throttle, there are now warning signals that it needs to do so soon. The International Labour Organization (ILO) came out with its report raising red flag about the kind of widespread unemployment the global economy

Bollywood’s ‘forever romantic’ hero bids adieu at 67

01 May 2020 08:20 AM IST

Two days. Two big losses for Bollywood. First it was Irrfan Khan, one of the finest actors of his generation, who crossed over to “the magical side of life”. And on Thursday morning, Rishi Kapoor, the “forever romantic hero” who took up some of the most challenging roles during his

RSS reaches out to provide food and relief, organises blood donation camp

01 May 2020 08:10 AM IST

The coronavirus outbreak has not only caused havoc in the country but also worldwide. On the one hand, despite all efforts to control the virus, the situation could not be brought under control. On the other, due to the nationwide lockdown, the economy has taken a bit hit, which is

Fighting corona like a Hero

01 May 2020 08:07 AM IST

Hero Group chairman Sunil Munjal spoke to The Daily Guardian on several issues from extending the lockdown to reviving the economy post Covid-19 pandemic.

Bihar urges Centre to run special trains to get stranded migrants back

01 May 2020 08:05 AM IST

Following to the relaxation given by the Central government, facilitating movement of the stranded people across the country back to their native places, the Bihar government is in a fix. It has expressed its helplessness in bringing back over 27 lakh people who are stranded in various parts of the

VILLAGE CHECKS

01 May 2020 07:55 AM IST

Amid grave concerns expressed by various DCs on several Covid-infected people coming in from outside the state in recent days, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered villagelevel quarantine in designated buildings, while issuing strict instructions for compulsory institutional quarantine, for both positive and negative cases, of all those

Time to reward performing states

01 May 2020 07:55 AM IST

With barely 72 hours to know if the lockdown would be lifted or not, the nation is at a crossroads, weighing between freedom and assured life. The easy way out seems to be going to the basics. Let the lifting of lockdown be result-centric. Let it be like an exam

Indian workers left stranded in Gulf countries

01 May 2020 07:40 AM IST

In case of coronavirus deaths the bodies of migrants are stuck in these countries due to stringent lockdown regulations.

Livelihoods at stake for workers under lockdown

01 May 2020 07:32 AM IST

A 46-year-old Reeyaz Mohammed paddles his empty cart through the deserted streets of Patna, in hope of some meagre job. As the Covid-19 pandemic has forced everyone to stay indoors, it is people like Reeyaz who are the worst hit. Since 24 March, businesses have shut down, construction sites have

‘Northeast has done well in fighting Covid’

01 May 2020 07:25 AM IST

Ranjit Barthakur, Chairman FICCI, North East Advisory Council, and CEO of Rajasthan Royals, talks about how coronavirus has impacted India, especially the Northeast, and whether the IPL will be played this year. Q: What is the situation in Maharashtra, and also in your home state of Assam and the Northeast?

Punjab govt resumes work on Shahpurkandi DAM project

01 May 2020 07:20 AM IST

The construction work on the prestigious Shahpurkandi dam project has been resumed by the Punjab government, after due assessment on the ground with respect to labour availability at the site and Covid-19 safety precautions. The work, which had been suspended due to the nationwide lockdown, resumed in the presence of