New Delhi: The Director-General of Civil Aviation has decided to extend the ban on international flights for another month. The ban was due to end on the 31st of this month.
The decision was taken because the spread of covid has not diminished, including in foreign countries. The ban on international flights to and from India has been extended till August 31.
At the same time, there are no restrictions on special services that are part of the Air Bubble Agreement.
With the fuel price soaring above Rs 100, the demand for electric cars that can travel 50 kmph per kilometer is on the rise. With the increase in demand, the company has decided to launch a new model that can cover 220 km on a single charge.
Despite stiff competition from other private companies, distributors have no objection to the efficiency of Kerala Automobiles’ e-Auto, which is best suited to the climate and geography of Kerala.
Kerala Automobiles Limited is preparing to take legal action against the e-autos of Kerala Automobiles with the help of some media campaigns.
Thiruvananthapuram: The state government has extended a helping hand to those affected by the second wave of covid. 5600 crore special package announced. The new package is for retailers, industrialists, and farmers alike. For loans of Rs 2 lakh or less, the government will pay up to 4% interest for six months. Covid plans to lend up to 90 percent to companies that manufacture defense products. This also applies to the small business, healthcare, and tourism sectors.
For loans of Rs 2 lakh or less, the government will pay up to 4% interest for six months. The rent for the rooms rented by the government was waived from July to December 31st. The building tax for small businesses has been waived until December.
Concessions will be given for loans taken from state financial institutions. A moratorium has been declared till next July on borrowers from the Kerala Financial Corporation. KFC grants interest relief KFC has slashed interest rates on loans from 9.5 percent to 8 percent and high-interest rates from 12 percent to 10.5 percent.
1700 crore pension will be given to Onam in August. There is an Onam kit of Rs 526 crore. 5650 crore financial plan has been announced. There will also be a reduction in electricity fixed charges. During the meeting with the banks, issues related to the moratorium were raised. Announcing the package, Finance Minister KN Balagopal said many of the Centre’s plans have not materialized.
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Thiruvananthapuram: The state government has ensured the quality of food items in the Onam kit, Food Minister GR Anil said. This year’s Onam kit consists of 15 food items and cloth bags. In addition to the semia or cheese, cashews, cardamom, and ghee required for the kheer, the kit contains 1 kg of sugar, half a liter of coconut oil, and 1 kg of atta. Food Minister GR Anil said that the stock has been instructed not to include old stock and quality has been ensured. He added that Onam markets will be started in 10 district centers next month. Onam kit distribution will start on Saturday. All categories of cardholders will get a kit of 15 items through ration shops. The minister said that for Onam, one liter will be given to the priority sections and half a liter of kerosene to other sections.
Kits will be distributed in order of priority of ration cards. Yellow cardholders will receive the kits on the 31st. Kits will be distributed on August 2 and 3 for the pink card from August 4 to 7, for the blue card from August 9 to 12, and for the white card from August 13 to 16.
Thiruvananthapuram: New lockdown concessions have been announced in the state. Permission was granted to open photo studios. The studios were opened to take photos as exams, including NEET, approached. In addition, seed and fertilizer shops have been declared as essential services.
Meanwhile, the re-emergence of Covid in the state is a cause for concern. The central team returns to assess the Covid expansion. Kerala accounts for more than 50 percent of the daily reported cases in the country. A team consisting of contagious experts will arrive in Kerala. The Union Home Ministry representatives have also decided to meet the Chief Secretaries of Kerala and Maharashtra.
The government has decided to start Onam markets in the state from August 10. In the case of Covid, the concession was announced for the Onam market for 5 days focusing on the constituencies. The Onam kit will be distributed from July 31. The kit is available to all categories of cardholders through ration shops. The kit includes cardamom, ghee, nuts, dried calories, and jaggery. Onam markets will follow the Covid protocol.
New Delhi: The United States has provided financial assistance to India to support the Covid defense. The agreement is to provide $ 250 million in aid to India. The two countries also agreed to work together to fight terrorism. The United States has made it clear that military intervention is not the answer to the Afghan problem. India has called for a democratic solution to Afghanistan.
The agreement was reached during a meeting between US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Foreign Minister S Jayasankar. The meeting also discussed the operation of the Indo-Pacific Quad Alliance and visa waivers. Earlier, Anthony Blinken had met Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser. “Indians and Americans believe in human dignity, equality, law, fundamental freedoms, and religious freedom, and the goal is deep cooperation with India,” Blinkon said. This is Anthony Blink’s first trip since Joe Biden came to power.
Srinagar: At least 16 people have been killed in floods in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu following heavy rains. 21 people are missing. The search for them continues. The village of Honsar in Jammu’s Kishtwar district was devastated by the floods. In addition, heavy rains lashed two places in Kargil, Ladakh.
Roads damaged by landslides in Himachal Pradesh. Nine bodies found in Himachal 7 people are missing. Seven people were killed in Udaipur and two in Chamba. Four people, including a tourist from Delhi and a power department official, went missing in the Kullu district. Rescue work is continuing.
Washington: Strong earthquake in Alaska. The US Geological Survey said the quake measured 8.2 on the Richter scale.
The epicenter was reported 96 kilometers southeast of Alaska, at a depth of 46.7 kilometers. The earthquake struck at 10.15 pm local time on Wednesday. Following this, a tsunami alert was issued in Alaska.
Kolkata: Covid restrictions in West Bengal have been extended till August 15. Extended with concessions. Restrictions imposed under the Disaster Management Act 2005, the West Bengal Epidemic, and the Covid Regulations 2020 were earlier announced till July 30. Under the concessions, the government has allowed indoor events with 50 percent of the people.
Traffic is strictly prohibited between 9 pm and 5 am. People should not go out at this time. But health, emergency services, and essential goods services are exempt from night restrictions. The government has asked all district administrations, police commissioners, and local authorities to strictly follow the instructions.
