Day: June 30, 2020

India’s COVID-19 tally rises to 5.66 lakh; 66 pc cases in June alone; PM says increasing ‘negligence’ by people a cause of worry

10:35 pm June 30, 2020

New Delhi: As the month-long ‘Unlock-1’ ends on Tuesday, India reported nearly 66 per cent of its COVID-19 cases in June alone, and a concerned Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people not strictly adhering to rules and precautions as they did during the lockdown was a cause of worry. India’s COVID-19 tally climbed to 5,66,840 with a […]

Vivek Oberoi turns producer with thriller ‘Iti’

5:43 pm June 30, 2020

Mumbai: Actor Vivek Oberoi on Tuesday announced that he is set to make his debut as a producer with high-concept thriller titled “Iti- Can You Solve Your Own Murder”. The whodunit thriller will be directed by Vishal Mishra, who has previously helmed on films “Coffee With D” (2017) and “Hotel Milan” (2018). “Iti” will be […]

Centre approves AIIMS for Bihar's Darbhanga

‘PMGKAY extended till November, 80 crore people to get free ration for 5 more months’: PM Modi

5:38 pm June 30, 2020

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of the key central scheme to help the poor during the coronavirus crisis. “PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) will be extended till the end of November in which free ration will be provided to the poor. The extension will cost over Rs 90 […]

ASHA workers played critical role in COVID-19 management in UP, tracked 30.43 lakh migrant returnees

5:33 pm June 30, 2020

New Delhi: In a major exercise, 1.6 lakh accredited social health activists have tracked in two phases over 30.43 lakh migrants who returned to Uttar Pradesh during the COVID-19 lockdown and assisted the state government in contact tracing and community surveillance, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The ASHAs tracked 11.24 lakh migrant returnees in the […]

CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Shell writes down oil and gas assets by $22 billion

5:25 pm June 30, 2020

London: Energy producer Royal Dutch Shell warned Tuesday it will slash the value of its assets by $22 billion to account for lower oil and gas prices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company predicted the write-down for the quarter and said it continues “to adapt to ensure the business remains resilient” in challenging times. Earlier this month, […]