India needs to give importance to economy, continue fighting COVID-19: PM Modi during meet with CMs

Hinting that a phase wise exit from lockdown was on the cards, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that the country needs to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID -19. The Prime Minister’s remarks came during his interaction with Chief Ministers of all states via video conferencing to […]

In meet with PM, Meghalaya moots extension of lockdown beyond May 3

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has mooted the idea for the extension of lockdown beyond May 3. The Chief Minister’s suggestion came during the video conference of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Ministers over the COVID-19 situation in the country. Sangma took to social media to state that he has proposed for the extension of […]

Bill Gates writes to PM Modi, commends his leadership in dealing with COVID-19

Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership in dealing with COVID-19 pandemic by adopting several measures including lockdown and increasing health expenditure to strengthen the health system response. “We commend your leadership and the proactive measures you and your government have taken to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 […]

On World Earth Day, PM gives a shout-out to frontline workers in COVID-19 battle

On the occasion of World Earth Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people to work towards a cleaner, healthier and more prosperous planet. PM Modi also gave a shout-out to all those working at the forefront to defeat COVID-19. “On International Day of Mother Earth, we all express gratitude to our planet for the […]

Govt issues revised guidelines for COVID-19 lockdown till May 3

A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of lockdown till May 3, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued consolidated revised guidelines on measures to be taken by Ministries and Departments of Government of India, state and Union Territory governments and authorities for the containment of COVID-19. In the second phase […]

‘Respect COVID-19 warriors, take care of elders’: PM Modi lists 7 points, seeks nation’s support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation on Tuesday, mentioned seven major points and sought people’s support towards achieving those principles. “If we continue to be patient and follow rules, we will be able to defeat even a pandemic like COVID-19. With this faith and trust, I seek your support for seven things,” Prime […]

BREAKING | Nationwide lockdown extended till May 3: PM Modi

India will remain under lockdown till May 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Tuesday. During his address to the Nation, PM Modi announced that the 21-day lockdown, which was slated to end today, has been extended till May 3. #COVID19 | Lockdown will be extended across India till May 3: PM Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/6m1eiz6Jwg […]

PM Modi to address nation at 10 AM tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 10 AM on April 14, the last day of the ongoing nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. “Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 10 AM on 14th April 2020,” PMO India tweeted. In his last address to the nation on March 24, the Prime Minister had […]

India’s count of COVID-19 cases continues to surge, PM shifts his motto to ‘Jaan bhi, jahan bhi’

As total coronavirus cases in India on Saturday crossed 7,500, Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a shift in tackling the pandemic from his earlier motto of ‘Jaan hai toh jahaan hai’ to ‘Jaan bhi, jahan bhi’ or from “the world exists if life exists” to “life as well as the world.” The Prime Minister’s thrust […]