Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that PDS ration cards will be made portable, allowing migrant workers to use them at any fair price shop in the country.

About 63 crore beneficiaries in 23 states covering 83% of PDS population will be covered under the national portability by August, 2020 while 100% portability will be achieved by March 2021.

The finance minister's today’s announcements targeted migrant workers, street vendors, small traders, self-employed people, small farmers.

Sitharaman on Wednesday announced measures worth ₹5.9 trillion for the MSMEs, power discoms, NBFCs, besides relief for tax payers and workers, as a part of the first tranche of ₹20 trillion bailout package committed by PM Narendra Modi.

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University of Alberta public health faculty calls plan to phase out COVID-19 restrictions ‘reckless’

COVID-19 health measures in the province, saying it could prolong the pandemic.In an open letter sent to Premier Jason Kenney and top-ranking United Conservative officials, about 25 people with varied experience in public health, infectious diseases and social epidemiology say the government is using selective data to support its desired policies. Alberta business group slams decision to eliminate COVID-19 vaccine passport program The letter comes after an announcement Tuesday from Premier Jason Kenney that detailed a phased approach to drop all COVID-19 public health measures in the province.Alberta’s vaccine passport program has now ended and masking requirements for children under 12 are to end Monday, with most remaining measures to be lifted in March.The letter also says the group is concerned the government is removing freedoms from municipalities, post-secondary institutions and school boards to make risk-informed decisions to protect public health.They say it is a “reckless” plan considering waning immunity after two vaccine doses, slow uptake for third doses and lagging vaccination of Alberta children.

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Trucker protests: Ontario declares state of emergency

Premier Doug Ford says he is declaring a state of emergency in Ontario and will enact emergency orders to end the protests that have crippled Ottawa for the last two weeks and have recently blocked the land border crossing in Windsor.

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Super Bowl 2022: Coin toss will honor women, inclusion in sports

Helmets of the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals sit in front of the Lombardi Trophy. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) INGLEWOOD - Regardless of how the coin lands on the field of SoFi Stadium Sunday afternoon, it'll be an historic moment.

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SWAT officer shot in vest in North Philadelphia, suspect in custody, sources say

Police say the SWAT team was serving a warrant when one of the officers was struck in the chest by gunfire. PHILADELPHIA - A Philadelphia police SWAT officer was taken to the hospital after sources say he was shot in his bulletproof vest in North Philadelphia while serving a warrant.The incident occurred Friday afternoon on the 100 block of West Lehigh Avenue. Police tell FOX 29 the officer was serving a drug warrant at a barbershop when he was struck in the chest by gunfire. Police say the the bullet struck his bulletproof vest.

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Denise Pierson cold case: Officials announce charges relating to 1981 murder in Delaware County

Wayne Anthony Walker (R) has been charged in connection with the murder of, Denise Marie Pierson (L), an 18 year-old who disappeared in 1981 and was found dead in 1984. (Delaware County District Attorney's Office/Pennsylvania State Police)MEDIA, Pa - Pennsylvania State Police and the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced charges in connection to the 1981 murder of Denise Pierson, on Friday afternoon. Pierson was an 18-year-old Marcus Hook resident who disappeared on April 14, 1981. Her remains were found in July 1981 and an autopsy determined the manner of death as homicide by blunt impact to the head.According to authorities, 58-year-old Wayne Anthony Walker has been charged with criminal homicide, kidnapping, conspiracy, first-degree murder, second-degree murder and third-degree murder.

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Waukesha parade attack: Darrell Brooks pleads not guilty, more charges

WAUKESHA, Wis. - A Milwaukee man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens more when he drove an SUV through a suburban Christmas parade pleaded not guilty Friday to scores of criminal charges.Darrell Brooks Jr., 39, entered the pleas to 77 charges, including six counts of homicide and multiple counts of reckless endangerment, during a court appearance that lasted less than five minutes. Brooks' attorneys filed for a change of venue in the case on Thursday, but it's not clear when that motion will be considered.

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COVID-19: Stefanson says decision to drop restrictions based on modelling data, not protests

Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson said during a press conference Friday that the decision to eliminate all COVID-19 restrictions by mid-March was based on modelling data and encouraging hospitalization trends. She added that the government “does not make decisions that are this important to Manitobans based on protests,” referring to the anti-mandate protests taking place outside the legislative building, as well as near the Canada-U.S.

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Philadelphia police, FBI searching for suspect who robbed Broad Street Prudential Bank four times

Philadelphia police and the FBI are working to find a person responsible for four robberies at the same Prudential Bank branch. PHILADELPHIA - The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department’s Violent Crimes Task Force is asking for the public’s help to identify a person who has robbed a Prudential Bank branch four times. According to police, the person robbed the Prudential Bank branch on 1722 Broad Street on Jan. 4, Jan.

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COVID-19: Saskatchewan weekly report shows 5,401 new PCR-confirmed cases

In its weekly coronavirus update, the Province of Saskatchewan said there were 384 COVID-19 patients in hospital as of Wednesday, of which 206 were incidental infections.

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Jeremy Giambi’s cause of death was suicide, coroner’s report says

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Phoenix shooting leaves 9 officers hurt, woman critically injured; barricaded suspect dead

PHOENIX - An hours-long barricade situation in south Phoenix left nine police officers injured, one woman critically injured and the suspected gunman dead early Friday morning, officials said.The incident began after a woman had reportedly been shot in a home near 54th Avenue and Elwood just after 2 a.m. on Feb.

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Massive crime spike stems from social unrest, COVID lockdowns destabilizing communities: expert

coronavirus pandemic is in large part to blame for the national surge in violent crime — not guns, an expert told Fox News Digital."We have crime because we have people," said Amy Swearer, a legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank. "Crime is a very complex subject."From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020, she said.RELATED: Stats show crime is spiking in Los Angeles"We’ve seen across the nation unprecedented spikes in homicide rates and other types of violent crime," she said.Within two weeks two women were killed in unprovoked attacks by homeless men in Los Angeles.

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Govt to help migrants in coming back when industrial activities resume: Nirmala Sitharaman

NEW DELHI : As industrial and economic activities resume with easing of restrictions amid the Covid-19 countrywide lockdown, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday that the government will make plans for migrant workers to return back to cities and towns.

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I've done the best for India Inc: Sitharaman on stimulus package

Just as India was showing initial signs of emerging from a slowdown, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman was forced to confront a totally unexpected challenge: a pandemic. The government had to redraw battle plans and impose a lockdown, which triggered an economic collapse. Over the course of last week, the finance minister has outlined the contours of a ₹20 trillion stimulus package. In an interview on Tuesday, Sitharaman defended the government’s decisions and said it will not hesitate to take more steps to support Indian businesses. Edited excerpts:

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₹15,000 crore for health related measures’: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the ... moreFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the final tranche of the economic package.

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Sitharaman’s day 5 steps: higher MNREGS outgo; privatization; no fresh IBC case

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Top-100 universities permitted to start online courses automatically by 30 May: Sitharaman

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DBT played crucial role in implementing PM Garib Kalyan Yojana, says Sitharaman

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Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE: Economic package finale keeps everyone guessing

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Industry hails structural reforms, but says liquidity boost needed

In big-bang reform measures, Centre has decided to raise the limit for FDI for defence manufacturing from 49 to 74% under the automatic route and has also allowed commercial mining of coal, whereby any party can bid for coal block and sell it in the open market

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Fourth tranche of economic package will boost job opportunities: Narendra Modi

NEW DELHI : The economic measures announced by his government on Saturday will create many business opportunities and contribute to economic transformation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

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FM Sitharaman fast tracks industrial reforms to aid growth recovery

Experts said the measures announced on Saturday were much needed industrial reforms addressing the supply side rather than being stimulus measures

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Private sector to be co-traveller in India’s space journey, says government

As India plans to rejig the economy in wake of the distress caused by the ongoing pandemic, the government said, it is looking to boost private participation in its space sector

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Union territories power discoms to be privatised: Nirmala Sitharaman

'It will lead to better services to consumers and improvement in operational and financial efficiency in distribution,' FM Nirmala Sitharaman said

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6 airports to be auctioned under public private partnership model: Nirmala Sitharaman

Restrictions on the utilisation of Indian air space will be eased so that civilian flying becomes more efficient, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said while announcing details of the ₹20 lakh crore stimulus package. "This will bring a total benefit of ₹1,000 crore per year for the aviation sector," Nirmala Sitharaman said.

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Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE Updates: FM to release 4th part of economic package

NEW DELHI : After having announced economic package and relief measures for farmers, migrant labourers, MSMEs, SMEs, NBFCs, MFIs and other categories, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will release the fourth tranche of her ₹20 lakh crore economic package today. As announced the Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier, the stimulus to revive the Indian economy hit by coronavirus is being released in several tranches. Equivalent to 10% of India's GDP, the economic package includes both fiscal and liquidity measures to make India self-reliant under the 'Aatmanirbhar Abhiyan'.

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman unveils scheme to take local produce to global markets

NEW DELHI : Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday unveiled a ₹10,000-crore scheme to support local micro food enterprises to go global.

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Centre to bring new law to reduce farmers' dependence on APMC: Sitharaman

A facilitative legal framework would be created to enable farmers for engaging with processors, aggregators, large retailers, exporters etc in a fair and transparent manner, the FM said

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Nirmala Sitharaman LIVE Updates: FM announces economic package for agriculture

NEW DELHI : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is releasing the third tranche of the ₹20 lakh crore economic package today with a focus on agriculture, fisheries and allied activities. In the previous two parts of the package, FM's focus was on MSMEs, NBFCs, MFIs, migrant workers, street vendors and small farmers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared that the package is aimed at making India self-reliant. He has also hinted at bringing in several reforms to revive the Indian economy hit by the nationwide spread of the contagious coronavirus disease and the prolonged lockdown.

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'One nation, one ration card' scheme explained in 10 points

'One nation, one ration card' scheme: Addressing the nation on the ₹20 lakh crore Covid-19 relief package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman yesterday said national portability will be achieved in the 'one nation, one ration card' scheme by March 2021 across the country. "This will be implemented by August for 67 crore beneficiaries in 23 states. 67 crore is 83% of the entire PDS system," she added.

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Migrants to get cheap housing, universal ration

The Centre made the use of ration cards portable, allowing migrants to use them at any fair price shop in the country

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₹2 trillion concessional credit to be extended to farmers through Kisan Credit Cards: Sitharaman

NEW DELHI : Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a series of measures to provide credit and relief to farmers, including a ₹2 trillion credit scheme that will cover 2.5 crore farmers not possessing Kisan Credit Cards and ₹30,000 crore additional emergency working capital funding through National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

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Right to minimum wages on govt agenda, says MoS Finance Anurag Thakur

NEW DELHI : The central government is contemplating to do away the wage disparity through the right to minimum wages, which is pending in Parliament, according to Minister of State for Finance Anurag Thakur, here on Thursday.

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₹5,000 crore special credit facility, says FM Sitharaman

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Migrants to get 5kg free foodgrain for 2 months, 1 nation, 1 ration card soon

NEW DELHI: Migrant workers will get free foodgrain supply for two months, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday. The scheme will benefit 80 million migrants who are not holding any ration or state card. They will get 5 kg of wheat or rice and 1 kg gram (chickpea or chana). The scheme will cost the centre Rs3,500 crore.

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Govt to launch affordable rental housing scheme, announces FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the second tranche of ₹20 lakh crore economic stimulus package today. Today's packages aimed at helping thousands of migrant labourers who were the worst hit by COVID-19.

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Modi’s address on economic package and lockdown 4.0 draws 193 mln TV viewers

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation this week on the ₹20 trillion stimulus package and the extension of the covid-19 lockdown drew 193 million viewers across 197 television channels, according to data from the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC).

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'One nation, one ration card' scheme by March 2021, says Nirmala Sitharaman

While announcing measures for migrant workers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today said that 100 per cent of ration cardholders will be covered in 'one nation, one ration card' scheme by March 2021. This was the second day when Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Minister of State (Finance) Anurag Thakur, addressed the media on ₹20 lakh crore Covid-19 relief package announced by PM Narendra Modi while addressing the nation on 12 May.

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Nirmala Sitharaman Press Conference LIVE Updates: FM to speak shortly

NEW DELHI : A day after announcing a set of 15 relief measures related to MSMEs, NBFCs, real estate sector, etc, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will release the second tranche of the ₹20 lakh crore economic package today.

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MSME sector to gain from measures announced by finance minister, says Gadkari

Gadkari said measures such as setting up a Fund of Funds with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore will provide equity funding support and will support MSMEs

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Sitharaman’s liquidity measures a positive for market but worries remain

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s slew of measures to inject liquidity and improve credit flow is likely to cheer markets on Thursday but analysts feel that the real impact of the policies will depend on their implementation. Equity markets are expected to rise on the measures but uncertainties around mechanisms to fund the relief package stay which may keep investors on tenterhooks.

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Will boost liquidity, empower entrepreneurs: Modi on Sitharaman's announcements

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the announcements made by the government on Wednesday to boost the economy will go a long way in addressing issues faced by businesses, especially MSMEs.

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Full text of FM Sitharaman’s press-meet on stimulus package

Here is the full text of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements during the press-meet

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FM Sitharaman announces measures to enable 'self-reliant' India: 10 things to know

FM Sitharaman today released the details of the ₹20 trillion stimulus packages to restore the health of Indian economy hit by Covid-19 pandemic. Here are the 10 things to know about the mega package

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Covid-19: Big bang economic package from PM Modi puts the country in reset mode

PM Modi announces a ₹20 trillion stimulus package to reinvigorate the economy and a new strategy to ensure that the country becomes self-reliant

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FM Sitharaman to meet PSU bank chiefs tomorrow, to review credit flow

NEW DELHI : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a review meeting with CEOs of public sector banks (PSBs) on Monday to discuss various issues, including credit offtake, as part of efforts to prop up the economy hit by the COVID-19 crisis.

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