Prime Minister undertakes aerial survey of Cyclone Tauktae affected areas in Gujarat

aerial survey of Cyclone Tauktae

PM Modi reviews damages caused by Cyclone Tauktae (ANI) Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today visited Gujarat to review the situation arising out of Cyclone Tauktae. The Prime Minister undertook an aerial survey of the cyclone-affected areas in Una (Gir – Somnath), Jafrabad (Amreli), Mahua (Bhavnagar) in Gujarat & Diu. Thereafter, he chaired a meeting at … Read more

PM paid respect to scientists on National Technology Day

National Technology Day

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the scientists and those passionate about technology on National Technology Day. In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said: “On National Technology Day, we salute the hard work and tenacity of our scientists and those passionate about technology. We remember with pride the 1998 Pokhran Tests, … Read more

PM Condoles demise of Chaudhary Ajit Singh

Ajit Singh

Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Ajit Singh | Source: India Today The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the death of former Union Minister, Chaudhary Ajit Singh Ji. In a tweet, the Prime Minister expressed deep grief on the death of Chaudhary Ajit Singh Ji. The Prime Minister recalled his dedication to the welfare … Read more

Cabinet approves strategic disinvestment and transfer of management control in IDBI Bank Limited

IDBI Bank Limited

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its in-principle approval for strategic disinvestment along with transfer of management control in IDBI Bank Ltd. The extent of respective shareholding to be divested by GoI and LIC shall be decided at the time of structuring of the transaction in … Read more

PM reviews progress of converting Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants

Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants

Modified Nitrogen plant to generate medical Oxygen, installed by M/s. UPL Ltd. at L GRotaryHospital, Vapi(Gujarat) | Source: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Considering the requirement of medical oxygen amidst the COVID-19 pandemic situation, the Government of India explored the feasibility of the conversion of existing Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants. Various such … Read more

PM paid tribute to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his 400th Parkash Purab

400th Parkash Purab

Guru Teg Bahadur 400th Birth Anniversary: PM Modi visited Sis Ganj Gurudwara and offered prayers The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has bowed to Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji on his 400th Parkash Purab The Prime Minister said on Twitter: “On the special occasion of his 400th Parkash Purab, I bow to Sri Guru Teg … Read more

Indian Army’s preparedness & initiatives for Covid management

Covid management

Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today | Source: https://www.pib.gov.in/ India is reeling under intense pressure due to a shortage of oxygen, beds and various other necessary medical facilities in managing the COVID crisis. Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today … Read more

PM Condoles death of Shri Manoj Das

manoj das

Image of Manoj Das | Source: governorap/Instagram The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Shri Manoj Das, a noted educationist, popular columnist and prolific writer. Shri Modi said in a tweet: “Shri Manoj Das distinguished himself as a noted educationist, popular columnist and prolific writer. He made rich contributions to English … Read more

PM reviews Covid related operations by Indian Air Force

Indian Air Force

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today. He briefed the PM on the efforts being undertaken by IAF to help in the Cover-19 related situation. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria informed the Prime Minister that the IAF has ordered 24×7 readiness of the entire heavy-lift fleet and substantial numbers of … Read more

1 Lakh Portable Oxygen Concentrators to be procured from PM CARES fund

India vaccination drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned the procurement of 1 Lakh Portable Oxygen Concentrators from the PM Cares Fund The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to discuss the measures needed to improve Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) Supply for COVID management. PM instructed that these Oxygen Concentrators … Read more

PM greets people on the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti

Hanuman Jayanti

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti. In a tweet, Shri Modi said, the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti is a day to remember Lord Hanuman’s compassion and dedication. The Prime Minister sought his blessings in the fight against Corona and wished that his life and … Read more

As India’s COVID crisis worsens, leaders play the blame game while the poor suffer once again

India's COVID crisis

Migrant workers wait for trains in Mumbai after the state of Maharashtra announced new restrictions this month, including weekend lockdowns. DIVYAKANT SOLANKI/EPA India is witnessing a sharp spike in COVID-19 cases after months of declining numbers had given the country hope it had made it through the worst of the pandemic relatively unscathed. On March 1, … Read more

India’s staggering COVID crisis could have been avoided. But the government dropped its guard too soon

India COVID crisis

Caretaker of COVID Patient | Source: AP India reported 314,000 new cases of COVID-19 on April 22, the highest-ever infection tally recorded by any country on a single day. Many hospitals across the country are unable to cope with the unprecedented demand for life-saving necessities. Family members are scrambling to buy oxygen cylinders and medication … Read more

‘Tika Utsav’ is beginning of second major war against Corona: PM

Tika Utsav

Artist Sudarshan Pattnaik gives finishing touches to a sand sculpture to create awareness of ‘Tika Utsav’, a vaccine festival called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Source: PTI Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has called the ‘Tika Utsav’, vaccination festival, the beginning of the second big war against Corona and has emphasized a special focus on … Read more