Ministry of Finance Posted On: 20 APR 2020 9:20PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman attended the 5th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors of New Development Bank through video-conference in New Delhi today. The NDB was established by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in 2014. The […]
Detail Question and Answers on COVID-19 for Public
What is corona virus Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently, […]
Telephone Conversation between PM and President of the Republic of South Africa then to President of Egypt
Prime Minister’s Office Posted On: 17 APR 2020 8:56PM by PIB Delhi Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa. The two leaders exchanged views about the domestic, regional and global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. They discussed the steps being […]
India Post delivers hope and essential items in far flung areas
Ministry of Communications Sh. Ravi Shankar Prasad instructs postal department to focus on those in urgent need of food items India Post delivers hope and essential items in far flung areas Posted On: 18 APR 2020 5:02PM by PIB Delhi The Postal Department during this time of Covid-19 crisis, has risen to the occasion in […]
To ensure enough availability of foodgrains for Public Distribution system ( PDS), Railways loads food grains double the amount what was done last year
Ministry of Railways More than 1500 rakes and more than 4.2 Million Tonnes of foodgrains loaded during the lockdown period from 25th March to 17th April 2020 compared to 2.31 million tonnes last year in same period Indian Railways making all efforts to ensure that farm products like foodgrains are picked up on time and […]
Indian Railways introduces innovative ideas and registers record landmarks freight movement during COVID-19 lockdown
Ministry of Railways Annapoorna Trains from North and Jai Kisan Special from South mark the beginning of long distance super heavy fast special Freight trains. Almost 5000 tons and more than 80 rakes long long haul loaded foodgrain trains run fast to connect the nation More than 3.2 Million Tonnes of food grains have been […]
274 flights operated under Lifeline Udan to transport essential medical supplies across the country
Ministry of Civil Aviation Posted On: 18 APR 2020 1:09PM by PIB Delhi ‘Lifeline Udan’ flights are being operated by MoCA to transport essential medical cargo to remote parts of the country to support India’s war against COVID-19. 274 flights have been operated under Lifeline Udan by Air India, Alliance Air, IAF and private carriers.175 of these […]
Government amends the extant FDI policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic
Ministry of Commerce & Industry Posted On: 18 APR 2020 3:58PM by PIB Delhi The Government of India has reviewed the extant Foreign Direct Investment(FDI) policy for curbing opportunistic takeovers/acquisitions of Indian companies due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and amended para 3.1.1 of extant FDI policy as contained in Consolidated FDI Policy, 2017. Department […]
As a relief to MSMEs, I-T refunds worth Rs 5,204 Crore issued in last 10 days: CBDT
Ministry of Finance Posted On: 17 APR 2020 9:10PM by PIB Delhi The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) today said that Income tax refunds to nearly 8.2 lakh small businesses (proprietors, firms, corporate and trusts) worth Rs 5,204 Crore have been issued since 8th April 2020. These income tax refunds would help MSMEs to […]
Committed to help GST taxpayers in COVID-19 situations: CBIC
Ministry of Finance Posted On: 17 APR 2020 9:12PM by PIB Delhi The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said that it is fully committed to help the GST taxpayers in the present COVID-19 situation. Since 30th March 2020, CBIC has processed 12,923 refund applications involving claims worth Rs 5,575 Crore, while in the […]