Page 30 - Indian Government
Lockdown 2.0: Stranded coronavirus-positive Indians won't be evacuated
Flights to bring back Gulf migrants will take off even if lockdown is extended at a time when requests from Indians across the globe is piling up
70% plunge in viral forwarded messages globally: WhatsApp to govt
Earlier this month, WhatsApp limited the number of times a frequently forwarded message can be sent further to only one chat at a time
India Inc gets IBC breather for six months amid coronavirus outbreak
Section 7 of the Code enables financial creditors to start insolvency proceedings against a company, while section 9 gives these powers to an operational creditor
Govt pushes lending, asks banks for daily reports of loans allowed: Report
The finance ministry, in a letter dated April 17 and seen by Reuters, asked banks to furnish detailed data on new loans, including particulars on what sectors were getting them
Govt to suspend up to 1-year IBC provisions that trigger insolvency cases
The sources said an ordinance would be promulgated to suspend three sections of IBC for up to one year and a decision in this regard was taken by the Union Cabinet on Wednesday.
Govt plans another excise hike on petroleum products to offset revenue loss
No immediate hike, marginal increase likely to be implemented only after lockdown is lifted
RBI asks banks to continue with incentives on crop loans, govt to foot bill
Many farmers couldn't visit banks to pay dues on short-term crop loans in the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown and restrictions on movement of people
Covid-19: As govt offices reopen, here are guidelines by MoHFW for safety
It advised the authorities to ensure proper cleaning, sanitisation of the workplace, particularly the frequently touched surfaces
Govt allows imported drugs with residual shelf life of under 60%
Relaxes norms as cargo stuck at ports makes it difficult for consignments to be released expeditiously, subject to written request from importer
Ambuja Cement to start production from April 20, seeks approval from govt
On March 23, Ambuja Cements temporarily suspended its operations at various locations, in compliance with the direction issued by the government in view of the pandemic
Tour operators demand full refund of air tickets booked during lockdown
The nationwide lockdown to curb spreading of coronavirus infections has been extended till May 3. Initially, the lockdown, which began from May 25, was to end on April 14
Lockdown 2.0: Deputy secretaries and senior govt officials to resume work
All joint secretaries and above level officers had joined respective central government departments from Monday
Govt identifies 170 districts in India as hotspots, 207 potential hotspots
The officials said that health facilities in a buffer zone outside the containment zones will be oriented and people facing SARI and influenza-like symptoms will be tested there
A peek into the inner functioning of the Indian govt during Covid-19 crisis
PM Modi has tried to make inter-departmental functioning the new norm in GOI on several occasions; Covid-19 might just seal it
April 20 plan: Govt to meet with lenders on revival of economic activity
Action plan will have two phases: one for lockdown period when the economy activities resume, from April 20 to May 3, and the second after the lockdown period is over
Buses needed as govt frames business rules during coronavirus lockdown
Millions of migrant workers have left cities for their homes during the pandemic.
Govt guidelines on resuming work may come as a burden to companies: Experts
Rules on sanitisation, social distancing and other aspects could bump up operational costs for companies
Covid-19: Jute mills seek more relaxation to meet Rabi packaging demand
The West Bengal govt's permission to operate with 15% workforce will barely allow them to meet 15-20% of the overall demand for bags worth about Rs 1,500 cr
Key takeaways from PM Modi's lockdown extension speech
Mr Modi has warned, "In the next few days, you will see more strict actions to contain the damage. Till April 20, there will be a careful survey and evaluation
Covid-19 impact: Automobile dealers seek financial support from OEMs, govt
Former FADA President and President Automotive Skills Development Council ( ASDC) Nikunj Sanghi said OEMs have given support packages that were already due to the dealers
