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More than double the monthly average of 30 LMT New Delhi, April 30 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Food Corporation of India (FCI) moved 60 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) food grains in the month of April 2020 surpassing the highest ever single month movement of 38 LMT achieved during March 2014 by 57%. This is more than two times the normal …

New Delhi, April 30 (Punjab Post Bureau) – In the current scenario of lockdown announced by the Govt. to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and other disruptions, the businesses and enterprises are not able to function normally and are facing liquidity / cash crunch to pay their statutory dues even though they are retaining the employees on their rolls. …

New Delhi, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.                       The Union Minister for Health …

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the passing away of versatile actor Irrfan Khan.           “Irrfan Khan’s demise is a loss to the world of cinema and theatre. He will be remembered for his versatile performances across different mediums. My thoughts are with his family, friends and admirers. May his soul rest in peace”, the …

Says, Power of ‘WE’ and social distancing key to the fight against COVID-19 New Delhi, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – “I value Lions Club members having made appreciable contribution in our fight against COVID-19, especially through PM CARES contribution, equipments, sanitizers food, PPE kits and N95 masks etc. for hospitals,” Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family …

New Delhi, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Suresh N. Patel took oath as Vigilance Commissioner today. Following social distancing norms, he was administered the oath of office by Shri Sanjay Kothari, Central Vigilance Commissioner on video link.  The swearing in ceremony was attended by Sharad Kumar Vigilance Commissioner, Secretary and other senior officers of the Commission.       …

Includes Migrant Labourer in the country, in wake of COVID -19 Pandemic New Delhi, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – As a result of lockdown restrictions to fight COVID-19, migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons are stranded at different places in the country. Now, the Centre has permitted the movement of these stranded persons by road.  They would …

New Delhi, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Healthcare workers at hospitals are risking COVID-19 infection while taking care of those infected by it 24/7. Perhaps the level of risk may get reduced hereafter with the help of a new friend, HCARD. The robotic device HCARD, in short for Hospital Care Assistive Robotic Device, can help frontline healthcare workers in …

New Delhi, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – More than one crore face masks have been made by various Self-Help Groups across the country. It shows relentless effort, positive energy and united resolve of SHGs to fight Covid-19 under DAY-NULM flagship scheme of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.             At the core of this proud moment …

Union FPI Minister urges industry members to come forward to procure food grains New Delhi, April 29 (Punjab Post Bureau) – Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal chaired a video conference with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) and its members to discuss the current outlook of food processing industry and requirements of …