With the coronavirus outbreak, Vishwa Hindu Parishad postpones the shifting of Ram Lalla idol to a make shift temple. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will now gift photographs of Ram Lalla, the model of the proposed Ram temple and one of Maharishi Valmiki who wrote the Ramayana to all Hindu families across 2.85 lakh villages in the country. The families who will receive these gifts are those who have contributed Re 1.25 and a brick at the peak of the temple movement. The photographs will be delivered at the doorstep of the families by VHP cadres. VHP national spokesperson, Vinod…
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Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan said on Wednesday that he was planning to convert the building that used to be his house into a medical facility. “Doctors from MNM can provide medical assistance to the poor. We are ready to provide the service if the government gives us permission,” he tweeted. Mr. Haasan had earlier also brought out two short videos to create awareness about COVID-19 and appealed to people to practise social distancing, as well as other necessary precautions. In a tweet Haasan said with the help of doctors in his party Makkal Needhi Maiam…
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi shall participate in G20 virtual summit tomorrow to discuss on the issues related to Corona virus. “The G20 has an important global role to play in addressing the COVID 19 pandemic. I look forward to productive discussions tomorrow at the G20 virtual summit, being coordinated by the Saudi G20 Presidency,” PM said in a tweet. https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1242804117191311361?s=20 Leaders will strategies on ways to mitigate the global economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, along with other matters, at the ‘Extraordinary Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit’, the report said. The summit will follow a “Virtual G20 Sherpa” meeting…
The nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday to contain the quickly spreading novel coronavirus is legally based on the Disaster Management Act, 2005. This law, among others, provides the legal framework for the restrictions on movement, action against rumour-mongering and to get access to emergency funds. The Disaster Management Act provides the administrative framework to take measures to deal with such incidents and allows the government to access funds set up for this purpose. Disaster Management Act defines a disaster as “a catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man-made causes,…
Chef Floyd Cardoz died on Wednesday at Mountainside Medical Centre in New Jersey as a result of complications from coronavirus. He was 59. The Top Chef Masters winner was first admitted to the hospital with a fever last Wednesday, and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. At the time, he posted an update on his Instagram page, saying he sought medical help as a “precautionary measure.” “Sincere apologies everyone. I am sorry for causing undue panic around my earlier post. I was feeling feverish and hence as a precautionary measure, admitted myself into hospital in New York,” he wrote, adding he…
Prince Charles has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The Duke of Cornwall is displaying mild symptoms, according to a Clarence House spokesperson. “He has been displaying mild symptoms but otherwise remains in good health and has been working from home throughout the last few days as usual,” the spokesperson said. The spokesperson further revealed that the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, was also tested but she has not contracted the virus. https://twitter.com/ParveenKaswan/status/1237952257313796102?s=20 “The Duchess of Cornwall has also been tested but does not have the virus. In accordance with Government and medical advice, the Prince and the Duchess…
In the wake of nationwide lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “watershed moment” in the battle against coronavirus, Former Union Finance Minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday said the PM was the commander and the people “foot soldiers”. Suggesting a 10-point response plan to help people deal with the lockdown, Mr Chidambaram called for transferring money in the bank accounts of the poor and the marginalised and a three-month cut in taxes on all essential goods and services from April 1. “The prime minister’s announcement yesterday of a nationwide 21-day lockdown is a watershed moment…
Three days into the lockdown in Delhi, the national capital reported five fresh cases of coronavirus, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today. The fresh cases surfaced after nearly two days of lull. Last evening, Mr Kejriwal had said no new patient had come “in the last 40 hours”. “Of the 30 patients, some patients have gone home. There are only 23 patients now,” he had said. Given the high number of cases in the capital — one person had died earlier — the Chief Minister and Lieutenant-Governor Anil Baijal had declared a complete lockdown in Delhi. Last evening, Prime Minister…
In the wake of the 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to call off its shakhas – gathering of volunteers – to help curb the spread of COVID-19. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has asked the volunteers to abide by the social distancing norms and hold prayers while remaining within their homes. He said in this grim situation the RSS will continue in its endeavour to educate people and character building of individuals. Wishing people on the Hindu new year on Wednesday, Bhagwat said, “The country is in a 21-day lockdown. This…
With 519 confirmed cases, India goes into 21-day lockdown to save the lives of 1.5billion population. India is the second-most populated country in the world. The restrictions came into force at midnight local time (18:30 GMT) and will be enforced for 21 days. “There will be a total ban on venturing out of your homes,” Mr Modi said in a televised address. He appealed for people not to panic – but crowds quickly mobbed stores in the capital, Delhi, and other cities. The new measures follow a sharp increase in cases in recent days. There have been 519 confirmed cases…