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In the wake of Preventive Measures of the Government of India to contain the spread of Covid-19, and to encourage people to #StayIn and #StayHome, the National Book Trust of HRD Ministry, in its efforts to encourage people to read books while at home
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday and discussed issues including those pertaining to health, medicine, humanitarian issues, and global economy, amid coronavirus pandemic.
The Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Niramla Sitharaman today announced Rs 1.70 Lakh Crore relief package under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus. While addressing the press conference here today, Smt. Sitharaman said “Today’s measures are intended at reaching out to the poorest of the poor, with food and money in hands, so that they do not face difficulties in buying essential supplies and meeting essential needs.”
Through one day of Janata-Curfew, India proved that at the time of crisis befalling our nation, at the time of crisis befalling humanity, how each and every Indian comes together to put forth united efforts to deal with it.
India has sent medical aids to Italy which has now become the new global epicentre of the pandemic. The medical consignment includes masks and medical equipment.
During such a pandemic, only one mantra can take us through – ‘Hum Swasth, toh Jag Swasth’, that is the world will be healthy, if we stay healthy. In a situation like this, where there is no known cure for the disease, it is imperative that we stay healthy. Patience is an essential virtue to avoid this disease and keep oneself healthy. And how does one practice patience? By staying away from crowds and gatherings, avoiding leaving your homes. This is called ‘Social Distancing’ nowadays and is critical in these times of the global corona pandemic.
In just three years, Yogi Adityanath, through his strong leadership and vision has placed Uttar Pradesh on a development path that no one had ever thought of. He has been taking decisions with all firmness that is in the best interests of the people of his state.
“Our efforts on 22 March, our self-restraint, there will be a symbol of determination to perform duty in the national interest,” Modi said and added, “The success of Janata-curfew on 22 March, its experiences will also prepare us for the challenges to come.”
Kwatra, who is the 25th Indian envoy to the Himalayan nation, presented his credentials to Nepal President Bidya Devi Bhandari on March 5 at a special ceremony held at Rastrapati Bhawan.
These schools will be built under the India-Nepal Development Partnership program at a total estimated cost of 73.96 million Nepali Rupees. The new infrastructure will be used by Shree Malikarjun Higher Secondary School at Dhap in Darchula district and Baidyanath Devnarayan Public Higher Secondary School at Tulsiyahi in Dhanusha district.
