Delhi’s coronavirus case tally inched closer to one lakh-mark on Sunday after 2,244 cases were reported in the last 24 hours. The cumulative tally for national capital reached 99,444, while 63 deaths were recorded, pushing the total death toll to 3,067. … [Read more...] about News updates from Hindustan Times: Delhi’s coronavirus cases crosses 99K-mark and all the latest news
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Assam crosses 10,000-mark, over 21,000 cases in Karnataka: Covid-19 state tally
In another sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, India has reported 24,850 fresh infections in the last 24 hours, taking the national Covid-19 tally to 673,165. As per the latest data shared by the Ministry of Health, 409,082 people have recovered from the deadly contagion across the country - over 60% of the total infections in the country. The Covid-19 death toll in India stands at 19,268. … [Read more...] about Assam crosses 10,000-mark, over 21,000 cases in Karnataka: Covid-19 state tally
India should focus on 15 items of imports to achieve self-reliance: Assocham
NEW DELHI: Industry body Assocham has identified 15 large import items for ramping up the country's domestic capacity to achieve the objective of Aatmanirbhar Bharat or self-reliant India in 2-3 years. These items include electronics, coal, iron-steel, non-ferrous metals and vegetable oils, among others. The analysis, based on the latest data, shows that the electronics goods are the largest non-oil import segment. Despite the country being under partial lockdown, India imported electronic goods worth USD 2.8 billion only in May, 2020. "In the circumstance of the industry operating in a normal way, these imports are near about USD 5 billion a month - a huge drain on the forex which needs to be curtailed," Assocham said in a note. The chamber's Secretary General Deepak Sood said the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology's recent scheme of production - linked incentives and encouraging champions can be a game-changer if pursued vigorously. Both domestic and foreign … [Read more...] about India should focus on 15 items of imports to achieve self-reliance: Assocham
Centre approves Rs 574 crore annual plan for NH works in J-K
JAMMU: The central government has approved an annual plan worth Rs 574.16 crore for national highway works in Jammu and Kashmir for 2020-21, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. The major works incorporated in the approved annual plan included construction of 3.23 km three fly-overs in Srinagar on NH-44 (Jammu-Srinagar highway) at Bemina, Sanatnagar and Nowgam with Rs 220.68 crore, the spokesman said. Quoting a communication from the Centre, he said the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has asked for preparation of estimates for the proposed works in the approved annual plan, incorporating the technical parameters and designs as per IRC codal provisions or latest circulars of the ministry, and submission to it for consideration. The other works incorporated in the approved annual plan included expressway, four laning, construction of 6 km 3rd bypass on NH-444 Shopian bypass with Rs 120 crore, and construction of 13.60 km bypasses in Pulwama and Kulgam with Rs 62.98 … [Read more...] about Centre approves Rs 574 crore annual plan for NH works in J-K
Coronavirus cases surge in Delhi jails, authorities come up with action plan
Dr Jugal Kishore, head of the department of community medicine at Safdarjung hospital, said, “Since jails are crowded places and inmates stay in congested spaces, the Covid-19 virus can spread faster in such places. But at the same time, the virus can also be contained faster if the preventive measures and guidelines are strictly implemented, as these are confined places and every activity can be monitored and regulated.” … [Read more...] about Coronavirus cases surge in Delhi jails, authorities come up with action plan
