Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 | Containment Plan for Large Outbreaks by MohFW
Background On 7-01- 2020, Chinese authorities identified a new strain of Coronavirus as the causative agent for the disease. The virus has
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MHA issues order to make — domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir eligible for all Government posts in the Union Territory
Union Ministry for Home Affairs (MHA) had issued an order on 01-04-2020 for adaptation and modification of State Laws specific to the
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Insurance Rules amended to cover risk on 3rd Party and Health Insurance policies pending renewal during the nationwide lockdown
G.S.R. 229 (E) .—In exercise of powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 64VB of the Insurance Act, 1938, the
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[Coronavirus] RBI announces further measures for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic
1. Extension of realisation period of export proceeds Presently value of the goods or software exports made by the exporters is required
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Adaptation of — Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 — Issued by MHA ; Domicile clause for reservation in Jobs inserted
Ministry of Home Affairs Orders – Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020. The said Order comes into force with
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MCA introduces — “Companies Fresh Start Scheme, 2020” and revised “LLP Settlement Scheme, 2020” to provide relief to law abiding companies and Limited Liability Partnerships in the wake of COVID-19
In pursuance of the Government of India’s efforts to provide relief to law abiding companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs) in the
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MHA notifies — Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Removal of Difficulties) Order, 2020
S.O. 1233(E).—WHEREAS, the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (34 of 2019) (hereinafter referred to as the principal Act) received the assent
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Breaking | President promulgates — Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020
Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020 has been promulgated to provide relaxation in the provisions of certain Acts
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Retirement of Government Servants on 31st March, 2020
In view of the unprecedented situation arising out of country-wide lockdown declared by the Government consequent to the outbreak of COVID-19, it
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COVID-19| Mahatma Gandhi NREGS wages, average increase of Rs 20
With respect to COVID 19 pandemic, Department of Rural Development, GoI in close collaboration with State Governments has taken various initiatives. Mahatma
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Nationwide Lockdown | Validity of expired Driving Licences and Vehicle Registration extended till June 30, 2020
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has extended the validity of documents like driving licenses, permits and registration that expired since
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Office of Principal Scientific Adviser issues manual on homemade masks: Masks for Curbing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus
The Of?ce of the Principal Scienti?c Advisor to the Government of India has issued a detailed manual on homemade masks : “Masks
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IBBI amends — IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 amidst the nationwide lockdown for containment of COVID-19
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons)
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Indian Stamp (Collection of Stamp-Duty through Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositories) (Second Amendment) Rules, 2020 — Notified
G.S.R. 226(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 73A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (2 of 1899), the Central Government
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Provisions of Finance Act, 2019 amending Indian Stamp Act to come into force from 1-07-2020
S.O. 1226(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 11 of the Finance Act, 2019 (7 of 2019), the Central Government hereby
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COVID-19 | Lockdown| Relaxations provided on compliances to be met by units / developers / co. developers of SEZs
In view of the sudden outbreak of COVID?19 pandemic and the nation?wide lock?down, most government offices are closed and a few involved
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COVID-19 | Government ensures Cargo flight operations for medical supplies to various parts of the country
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is coordinating with state Governments for supply of medical equipment and related essential items needed for
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COVID-19 | 11 empowered group of officers constituted by MHA under Disaster Management Act to identify problem areas and provide effective solution
The pandemic of COVID 19 has engulfed the entire world posing serious challenges for the health and economic security of millions of
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COVID-19 | To mitigate economic hardship of migrant workers, all States/UTs have been advised to create relief shelters with basic amenities
To alleviate sufferings of the people during the 21-day nationwide lockdown, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has communicated to the State/UT governments
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Govt. of West Bengal orders — Seamless movement of commodities should be ensured across West Bengal
Whereas free movement of all commodities via seaport, land port, railways and air has been allowed by Government of India. This also
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