Politics
Jairam Ramesh Objects to Clearance Given to Projects by Environment Ministry Panels During Lockdown
Ramesh wrote to Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar raising his concerns and strong disapproval over the matter and may raise the issue at the next meeting of the parliamentary panel.
Previous Kamal Nath Govt Busy with IIFA Events at Onset of Covid-19 Outbreak: Indore MP
MP Shankar Lalwani said the Congress government was preparing for two IIFA events, one in Bhopal and the other in Indore, instead of taking steps to prevent an outbreak.
Congress Seeks Judicial Probe Into Use of Dhaman-1 Ventilators in Gujarat, Says Not Certified by DCGI
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said almost six weeks after Dhaman-1 ventilators were installed at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on April 4, doctors there sought more ventilators claiming these machines were faulty.
60-year-old Woman Arrested for Post on Vizag Gas Leak Incident in Andhra, Gets Bail; TDP Cries Foul
The woman in her social media account raised 20 questions such as why there were no arrests in the case and why the government allowed the leftover Styrene to be sent back to South Korea.
Congress Asks BJP to Show Govt Order on Footing 85% Train Fare for Migrants
Congress leader Sachin Sawant said the Central government was actually charging more fare from migrant labourers travelling in Shramik Special trains.
Isn't India Self-reliant at Present? Sena on Centre's Rs 20 Lakh Cr Economic Package
Wondering how Rs 20 lakh crore, as announced in the central package, will be raised, the Sena said an "environment needs to be created where industrialists, trade and business sectors will be encouraged to invest".
Akhilesh Yadav Says People Unimpressed by PM Modi's Promise of Financial Package
Akhilesh Yadav termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package as just 'jumla'.
Probe 2 Covid-19 Isolation Ward Deaths: Goa Congress to CM
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should make public the autopsy reports of all those who died of respiratory ailments since March 1 this year and clear doubts of people.
Maha Legislative Council Polls: CM Uddhav Thackeray Declares Assets Worth Rs 143 Crore, Has No Car
In his maiden poll affidavit submitted before EC, Thackeray said there are 23 police complaints against him of which 14 are for either publication of "defamatory" content or cartoons in 'Saamana' and its sister concern.
Centre Proposing to Do Away with Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, Alleges Congress
Congress said Parliament should assert itself and called upon the Centre and the states to jointly formulate an action plan to ensure safe return of migrants to their homes
Sharad Pawar Requests PM Modi for Smooth Repatriation of Migrant Workers Amid Lockdown
Pawar spoke over phone to Railways Minister Piyush Goyal and Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on the issue of repatriation of migrant workers to their home states during the lokdown period.
Don't Play 'Petty Politics' over Shramik Special Trains: Railway Union to Sonia Gandhi
In a letter to Gandhi, the Railways' largest union of workers said travelling during the coronavirus pandemic is dangerous but railway staffers are making it possible through their hard work.
Vizag Gas Leak: PM Modi Takes Stock of Situation, Assures All Help to Andhra CM
The prime minister also chaired a meeting of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) to assess the situation.
Centre's Decision to Charge NRIs to Return from Covid-affected Countries 'Inhuman': Cong Leader Venugopal
Venugopal said it was due to protests by a large number of expatriates and their relatives as well as the general public over the past few days that the central government took the decision to bring back Indian citizens from abroad.
West Bengal Depriving People of Central Scheme Benefits Despite Covid-19 Crisis, Says Dilip Ghosh
The state can provide free treatment to the underprivileged without burdening its exchequer if it signs up for the Centre's Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Ghosh noted.
Railway SOP for Shramik Special Trains Asking States to Collect Fare for Services Draws Flak
In the SOP, the railways said the responsibility for food, security, health scanning, providing tickets to the stranded will be with the state from which the train is originating.