NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises

States are mandated to develop and implement 'heat HAPs' for prevention of heat-induced diseases. But most do not go beyond standard advisory on heat prevention. IMAGE: Women covering themselves......

Earthquake Safety: Do's & Don'ts

Earthquake Safety: Do's & Don'tsHow to stay safe when an earthquake strikes.Source:...

35 cr pilgrims may attend Maha Kumbh Mela: UP govt

Uttar Pradesh chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh has said that 35 crore pilgrims are expected to attend the Maha Kumbh Mela taking place in the vicinity of Sangam - the confluence of rivers Ganga,......

45 specialists to join Modi govt in major lateral entry push

Forty-five specialists will soon be joining key posts of joint secretaries, directors and deputy secretaries in different central ministries as part of the Modi government's ambitious plan to......

RBI may extend moratorium on repayment of loans: Report

The report said the moratorium for three more months will imply that companies need not pay till August 31, 2020, and this means that there is almost minimal possibility of companies being able to......

'Companies can't sack employees during lockdown'

'During the lockdown if you terminate your employee, then you will face action under the NDMA.''This will be the first time something like this will happen in the history of India.' IMAGE: An......

GSK withdraws sale of Zinetac after health alert

GSK is continuing with investigations into the potential source of the NDMA, which is a known environmental contaminant and found in water and foods, including meats, dairy products, and......

Pak may soon grant MFN status to India

Pakistani industry on Friday expressed hope that Islamabad would soon grant the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to India as the formalities on the matter have already been completed. "All the......