(PTI) The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to impose a fine of Rs 2,000 on those violating the home quarantine norms for COVID-19 in the state. In an order issued on Wednesday, the state health department also said that in case of violation of the norms for the second time, the person would be shifted from home to a quarantine centre. According to the central government’s guidelines, people should be home-quarantined in mild and pre-symptomatic COVID-19 cases. An undertaking is also taken in suspected COVID-19 cases that the person would follow the home quarantine norms, it said. “A fine of Rs 2,000 would…
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(AU) पाकिस्तान से आए टिड्डी दल ने देश के कई राज्यों की मुसीबत बढ़ा दी हैं। देश के नौ राज्यों पर टिड्डियों का खतरा मंडरा रहा है। इनमें राजस्थान, पंजाब, हरियाणा, मध्यप्रदेश, गुजरात, महाराष्ट्र, छत्तीसगढ़, तमिलनाडु और पश्चिम बंगाल जैसे राज्य शामिल हैं। हालांकि, राज्य सरकार ने इनसे निपटने के लिए कमर कस ली है। साथ ही प्रशासन और किसान भी अलर्ट पर हैं। टिड्डियों के इन दलों को मानसून से पहले तक खत्म करने की तैयारी है, क्योंकि उस समय खरीफ की फसल तैयार होगी और ये उसको भारी नुकसान पहुंचा सकते हैं। केंद्र सरकार के टिड्डी चेतावनी संगठन (एलडब्ल्यूओ) ने…
(PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised on the need to enhance consumer satisfaction while increasing operational efficiency and improving financial sustainability of the power sector. Reviewing the work of Power, and New and Renewable Energy ministries on Wednesday evening, Modi pointed out that the problems in the power sector, especially of electricity distribution segment, vary across regions and states. “Instead of looking for a one-size-fits-all solution, the ministry should put in place state-specific solutions to incentivise each state to improve its performance,” an official statement issued on Thursday said. During the review, policy initiatives including revised tariff policy and the…
Catch Exclusive Interview of Financial and Economic expert Mr. Sunil Damania over Corona Crisis by Managing Editor of Khabar India Amit Bhanot. Mr. Damania candidly answered all the queries related to the impact of COVID-19 on Indian economy, Benefit of the Rs. 20 Lacs Crore package to various sectors, Strategy for common investors to safeguard their savings particularly in Mutual Funds and equity, what common man should do to tackle this crisis and above all how our life is going to change by this pandemic? Sunil Damania, a chartered accountant, has 30 years of rich experience tracking Indian as well…
As the onslaught of coronavirus pandemic continues at the global level, world economy has really gone for a toss. Indian economy is also not an exception to it and is really reeling under the pressure of lower demand owing to incessant lockdowns and exodus of migrant laborers, who are really the backbone of Indian economic establishments. PM Narendra Modi too has the right assessment about the gravity of the situation and didn’t miss a day to announce one of the biggest stimulus packages across the globe to give the much needed boost to Indian economy, specially the MSME and agriculture…
(HT) The number of corona virus cases in the country crossed the 52,000-mark on Thursday with 52,952 total cases. According to the latest figures updated by the Ministry of Health, there are 35,902 active corona virus cases in the country, 15,266 patients have been cured or discharged while 1,783 people have died from the deadly contagion across the country. Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra breached the 16,000-mark. With 16,758 cases, the state continues to lead the national corona virus tally. The state has recorded 651 deaths so far while 3,094 patients have recovered. The number of corona virus cases near the 7,000-mark in…
(Hindustan) आंध्र प्रदेश में एक केमिकल प्लांट से जहरीली गैस के रिसाव होने खबर है। विशाखापट्टनम के आरएस वेंकटपुरम गांव में एलजी पॉलिमर इंडस्ट्री प्लांट में केमिकल गैस के लीक होने से करीब 8 लोगों की मौत हो गई। वहीं, इस जहरीली गैस से करीब 1000 से अधिक लोग बीमार हो चुके हैं। गैस के रिसाव के बाद पूरे इलाके को खाली कराया जा रहा है। हाालंकि, आंध्र प्रदेश के डीजीपी गौतम सवांग ने जहरीली गैस के रिसाव से 6 मौतों की पुष्टि की है, मगर अपुष्ट रिपोर्ट में 8 लोगों के मरने की बात बताई जा रही है। समाचार एजेंसी…
(PTI) Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot decided on Wednesday to seal all interstate boundaries of Rajasthan to prevent any unauthorised entry of persons. Holding a high-level meeting late on Wednesday night, Gehlot directed the officials to seal the border with immediate effect and regulate the interstate boundaries so that those who have permission from the state government could enter. Gehlot said there had been an unprecedented increase in the number of novel coronavirus cases in many states of the country in the past few days. “It has been decided to seal the borders with the possibility of people in large numbers entering without…
(Hindustan) कोरोना वायरस के संकट के चलते उद्योगों के आगे आई समस्या के कारण उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने श्रम अधिनियम में तीन साल तक छूट प्रदान की है। इसे कैबिनेट ने बुधवार को अपनी मंजूरी दे दी है। यह छूट अस्थाई होगी। अस्थाई छूट के लिए अध्यादेश 2020 के मसौदे को कैबिनेट ने मंजूरी दी है। प्रेस कांफ्रेंस में यह जानकारी देते हुए श्रम मंत्री स्वामी प्रसाद मौर्य ने बताया कि श्रमिकों की समस्या के लिए जिन इकाइयों के कार्यालय बंद पड़े हैं, उन्हें खोलने के लिए यह छूट दी गई है ताकि बाहर से जो प्रवासी श्रमिक प्रदेश में लाए…
(PTI) Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) has awarded a Rs 300 crore refinery expansion project to thyssenkrupp’s plant engineering business. “Under the order, thyssenkrupp will provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for various units of a refinery located in Numaligarh in northeastern India,” thyssenkrupp said in a statement. NRL, based in Assam, is expanding its refining capacity from 3 million tonne to 9 million tonne. The project is expected to be completed by 2024. “We are delighted to partner with our customer Numaligarh Refinery, as it invests in its future expansion. This is another lighthouse project, which fits in with our aspiration…