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TN Rains: V K Sasikala Distributes Relief Materials In Chennai
Relief materials were distributed by former Secretary General of AIADMK V.K. Sasikala, to rain-affected areas of Koyambedu in Chennai. Earlier this month, Sasikala spoke with party officials at an event, and said that the AIADMK regime must regain power in Tamil Nadu. Besides, the IMD stated that moderate rain and thunderstorms could be expected… read-more
Tags: AIADMK, VK Sasikala, chennai rains, DMK, Relief Package
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Health Ministry Releases Rs 1,300 Cr Covid Relief Package For Northeast
The health ministry under the Covid relief package will dispense a fund of Rs 1,300 to the Northeast to combat pandemics. The announcement was made by the Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on August 17. "The fund will also be utilized to speed up the vaccination drive by the states in the region. The government of India is committed to providing enough vaccines to the states," Mandaviya said.
Tags: Covid-19, Relief Package, Union Health Ministry, Northeast
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Prez Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill Gets US Congress Nod
In a huge win for American President Joe Biden, the US Congress on March 10 approved the $1.9-trillion COVID-19 relief bill. The largest US rescue bill was passed by the House of Representatives by a 220-211 vote. However, no republican voted in favor of the bill. Biden called it a "historic victory for the American people". The bill would cover vaccine distribution, stimulus checks of up to $1,400 to most Americans, and numerous unemployment… read-more
Tags: Relief Package, Joe BIden, covid 19, Democrats
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Prez Biden's $1.9 Trillion Relief Plan Receives Nod From US Senate
Despite the opposition from every Republican senator, the US Senate on March 6 finally approved President Joe Biden's $1.9tn relief plan with a 50-49 tally. Aimed at easing economic crisis deepened by COVID-19, the plan has allocated $49bn and $14bn for expanded COVID-19 testing and vaccine distribution respectively. Additionally, most Americans would receive one time transfer of $1400 through cheques. Now the bill have to secure approval… read-more
Tags: United States, Joe BIden (1841, Coronavirus, Relief Package, Senate
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J&K To Receive Economic Fund of Rs 1350 Crore; 50% Concession on Electricity and Water
Lietuanant General of Jammu & Kashmir Manoj Sinha, announced a relief package of Rs 1350 Crore for the Union Territory. Pertaining to the package, a concession of 50% over the amount of electricity and water bills over a year is provided. Sinha also confirmed that upto March 2021, stamp duty has been exempted for all borrowers. "This economic package is historic in terms of volume and reach," he added.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, Tourism, J&K Lieutenant Governor, Relief Package
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