PM Narendra Modi holds meeting with Chief Ministers on the current #COVID19 situation
"A challenging situation is emerging again. I request you all to give your suggestions to tackle the COVID19 situation", says PM Modi
We need to fight the second surge in cases. Many states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab have crossed first wave of peak in COVID19 cases. This is a serious concern. People have become complacent. In most States administration has also become relaxed: PM
There is a need to work on war footing again to fight #COVID19. Despite all the challenges, we have a better experience, resources & a vaccine: PM Modi
We need to fight the second surge in cases. Many states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab have crossed first wave of peak in #COVID19 cases. This is a serious concern. People have become complacent. In most States administration has also become relaxed: PM
I appeal to you all to stress on COVID19 testing. Our target is to do 70% RT-PCR tests. Let the number of positive cases come high, but do maximum testing. Proper sample collection is very important, it can be checked through proper governance: PM Modi during meeting with CMs
#COVID19 tracing and tracking is the way to curb the spread of COVID19 infection: PM Modi during a meeting with CMs
We must concentrate on micro-containment zones. In places where night curfew has been imposed, I would urge to use the word 'Corona Curfew', to continue alertness about coronavirus. It will be better to start curfew timing from 9pm or 10pm till 5am or 6am: PM Modi
During our discussion, we raised the issue of mortality rate, we have to make sure it remains as low as possible. We should have comprehensive data about patients illnesses etc. this will help save their lives: PM Modi to CMs
Once again we need to raise awareness about the importance of wearing a mask and following COVID19 safety protocols: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in meeting with CMs
The meeting of Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray along with his Cabinet colleagues and Leader of the Opposition has concluded.
Nana Patole, state Congress chief who attended the meeting with Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said that, if a lockdown is required to done, some relief has to be extended to the daily wage workers, small and medium traders who will be affected in a major way
11th round India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on 09 April. The two sides had a detailed exchange of views for the resolution of the remaining issues related to disengagement along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh: Defence Ministry
Two sides agreed on need to resolve outstanding issues in an expeditious manner in accordance with existing agreements&protocols. It was highlighted that completion of disengagement in other areas would pave way for 2 sides to consider de-escalation of forces...:Defence Ministry
...&ensure restoration of peace&enable progress in bilateral relations.2 sides agreed that it was important to take guidance from consensus of their leaders,continue their communication&work towards a mutually acceptable resolution of remaining issues at earliest:Defence Ministry
After a wait for decades, the 'mahayagya' of 'ashol poribortan' has started in Bengal. This 'mahayagya' will teach a lesson to appeasers: PM Narendra Modi in Krishnanagar.
The Netherlands is very grateful for the air-bubble agreement between our two countries, facilitating the repatriation of many Dutch and EU-citizens back to Europe, and Indian citizens back to India: MEA
Investment flows b/w 2 countries made the Netherlands the 3rd largest FDI investor in India & India the 4th largest FDI investor in the Netherlands, in the year 2019-20: MEA
PMs of both countries noted Indo-Dutch partnerships in field of water are strong, diverse, mutually beneficial & cover areas like tackling river water pollution including river Ganga, delta management, promoting water management, water quality issues&wastewater recycling,etc: MEA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a Virtual Summit with the Prime Minister of Netherlands, Mark Rutte
I appreciate your govt's efforts to support Dutch investors who faced challenges last year during the first wave of the COVID19 pandemic. Your support helped ensure the continuation of trade between our countries even in those difficult times: Netherlands PM Mark Rutte
We applaud India for the 'Vaccine Maitri' program. We also congratulate India on its election as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. In our view, India is an obvious candidate for a permanent seat of an expanded council: Netherlands PM Mark Rutte
US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry's visit was in the run-up to summit on climate, convened by the US on April 23-24 virtually. At invitation of President Biden, PM Narendra Modi will participate in summit along with other world leaders: Arindam Bagchi, MEA spox
Supply of Made in India vaccines would continue, taking into account our domestic requirements. There is no ban on the export of vaccines: Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson
During conversation b/w External Affairs Minister & Paraguay's Foreign Minister, a request for vaccines was raised by Paraguay side. EAM responded positively to this request. Subsequently, a shipment of Made in India vaccines was sent to Paraguay. No third party was involved: MEA