coronavirus pandemic

Nagaland seeks Centre's intervention over poor mobile connectivity, says protests may break out

2G mobile internet services extended till April 3 in J-K

10:48 pm March 26, 2020

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday ordered the continuance of 2G mobile data services in the union territory till April 3 even as there has been a growing demand for restoration of high-speed 4G internet in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Principal Secretary, Home Department, Shaleen Kabra said the internet speed on […]

Indian-American hoteliers offer free accommodation to stranded Indian students

7:06 pm March 26, 2020

Washington: Indian-American hoteliers have come forward to rescue the stranded Indian students in the US following implementation of lockdown measures in the country in response to the rapidly-spreading coronavirus pandemic, offering them free accommodation and free meals. With the students scrambling for a roof over their heads after being asked to vacate their hostels and […]

PM Modi to chair meeting of CSIR society on Friday

Govt ensured nobody goes hungry in this crisis: BJP

6:40 pm March 26, 2020

New Delhi: The BJP on Thursday welcomed the Rs 1.7-lakh-crore relief package announced by the Union government, saying it will help the poor, farmers and other needy sections of the society when the nation is on a 21-day lockdown to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Party president J P Nadda said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has […]

J-K High Court creates fund to tackle coronavirus threat

10:39 pm March 23, 2020

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Monday created a dedicated fund to combat coronavirus pandemic and provide relief to those affected by the disease. In a full court meeting, the high court decided that the Chief Justice and all the judges of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court shall make a contribution of […]

7 killed in cyclone Yaas in Bihar;Nitish orders payment of Rs 4 lakh each compensation to their families

Nitish announces package over coronavirus lockdown

10:11 pm March 23, 2020

Patna: In view of the lockdown enforced in urban areas of the state over coronavirus pandemic, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday announced a “package” under which one month ration will be given for free to all the card holders. Three months advance pension will be given immediately to all the beneficiaries of schemes […]