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Say No to ‘Toxic Governance’: Arrest air pollution, not activists and protesters: NACEJ
The Delhi NCR Pollution crisis needs firm, well-implemented policy shifts and institutional action against prime causes of pollution, not citizens: Restore Fundamental Right to Breathe, says a nationwide alliance dedicated to the battle for a cleaner environment and against climate change.
Sexism in the time of Corona: How the “Corona Dayan” took over social media
The term “dayan” refers to “witch” and on coming into popular use may harm women, especially in rural areas
Covid-19: Assam FT members donate to relief efforts, but stipulate funds not be used for ‘jehadis’
Donors write to Health Minister giving details of donations, but also highlight how their pay hasn’t been increased since 2015
BJP MLA violates lockdown, invites 100 people to birthday bash
Ironically, the MLA educated the villagers on how social distancing was vital to beat Covid-19
Mumbai Police: Social media admins will be held responsible for objectionable content
The Mumbai Police has issued an order in this regard asking admins to moderate content on groups, those found violating norms will be booked
Food prices surge, farm sector suffers as supply and transportation hit amid Covid-19
Farmers are dumping produce, only key staples available in steady supply during the outbreak
India braces for a possible extension of an altered lockdown
PM will hold meeting via video conferencing with state CMs today, some states have already ordered an extended lockdown
Bombay HC puts District legal Authorities to work to ensure the marginalised get relief
The court directed that representations be made to Collectors by those who are in need of relief from government
Ground Report Assam: Covid-19 leads to mass starvation as water-starved farm lands run dry
Tracts of farmlands cultivated by the small farmer growing tomatoes, chili, brinjal, lemons and watermelons are shriveling up due to water supply being cut during Assam’s lock down, even while the urban poor are forced to buy vegetables at exorbitant prices; dealers in curd and cheese are in dire straits; the question then is, who is profiteering from the COVID 19 lock down?
Assam records first Covid-19 death from Hailakandi district
As India grapples with 6825 confirmed cases of coronavirus, the state of Assam has witnessed its first death due to the infection.
Daughter runs campaign to raise money for PPEs for mother’s hospital
Aru Bharitya’s mother is a general surgeon at SMS hospital Jaipur, which is facing a shortage of PPEs
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