Thursday, April 30, 2020

Trade unions flay DA freeze

The State government’s decision on freezing dearness allowance and suspending encashment of earned leave has drawn flak from trade unions. The State g
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No income now and future uncertain for these people

Life at the Sri Lankan refugee camp in Koodal Nagar is gloomy
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One dies in Karnataka, A.P. grapples with spread

People stranded abroad to be flown back to Bengaluru, Tamil Nadu sees spike in cases
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‘So what?’: President Bolsonaro asks as Brazil’s COVID-19 death toll soars

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro came under new criticism for his remarks on the soaring deaths.
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Indian-Americans have been extraordinary source of strength during pandemic: Ambassador Sandhu

Applauding them for their sense of community service and duty, Mr. Sandhu said they have gone above and beyond in extending a helping hand to those who need.
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Morning Digest: Only 30 lakh found work under rural jobs scheme in April; inter-State movement of stranded people cleared, and more

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China cancels annual Boao forum due to coronavirus

The annual conference, initially scheduled for March 24-27, was postponed in early March due to the COVID-19 outbreak, which first emerged late last year in China.
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Nearly half of global workforce at risk of losing livelihoods due to COVID: ILO

More than 430 million enterprises in hard-hit sectors such as retail and manufacturing risk “serious disruption”, the UN agency added.
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Indian-American Congressman seeks refugee status for Afghan Sikhs, Hindus

According to USCIRF, both the communities experience systemic religious discrimination.
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Watch towers erected to check transportation of people in freight carriers

PHOTO MOORTHYTIRUCHI: Watch towers have been established by the Tiruchi Rural Police at the district borders and at toll plazas along different nation
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Parcel train to cover delta region

The Nagercoil-bound daily special parcel train being operated since April 9 to transport various commodities in view of the lockdown will run via the
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Prices of tomato and brinjal drop

The prices of tomato and brinjal have come down in Tiruchi market.One kg of tomato was sold at ₹12 in the grocery and retail stores on Wednesday. The
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Muslims unperturbed over prayers at home

‘One will be more focused on prayers’
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Economic potential of ‘kadukkai’ not being realised

Elders in the Malayalee tribal community on Pachamalai Hills lament that the younger generation is not tapping the economic potential of kadukkai (har
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Goldsmiths struggling to make ends meet

Rise in prices of gold has not changed the plight of thousands of goldsmiths living at Palakkarai in the city.The last 40 days of lockdown has forced
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Coronavirus | 35 U.S. states release formal opening plans

More than 61,000 Americans have lost their lives due to coronavirus and over 10 lakhs have tested positive with COVID 19; the highest for any country in the world.
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White House briefly follows Twitter accounts of host country during presidential visit, says official on ‘unfollowing’ PM Modi

The official was responding to a question on the reasons for the White House ‘following’ and then ‘unfollowing’ the Twitter handles of President Kovind, PM Modi, the PMO and other Indian officials.
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Cabinet’s advice binding on Governor: experts

He can seek clarification if there is acceptable material against a decision, says Justice Sathasivam
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Coronavirus | Rajasthan launches mission to save people in high-risk groups from COVID-19

Focus on the elderly, people suffering from high blood pressure, cancer, heart and pulmonary diseases
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Irrfan Khan, a versatile actor: Rahul Gandhi

Tributes for Irrfan Khan poured in as several Congress leaders took to twitter on Wednesday to pay their homage.“I’m sorry to hear about the passing o
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Coronavirus lockdown | Three migrant workers return to Ganjam from Surat on cycles

‘We felt to cycle all the way back was our only way out of Surat’
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Prime Minister Modi greets Hasina on Ramadan, discusses pandemic situation

Both leaders satisfied at continuation of supply of essential items across the border
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Right to access Internet not a fundamental right, J&K tells SC

Right to access the Internet is not a fundamental right. Free speech and expression, including the fundamental right to trade, business and occupation
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