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Battling COVID-19, and government denial, in rural India Toggle share menu Advertisement Battling COVID-19, and government denial, in rural India Uttar Pradesh state authorities insist there are no shortages, but COVID-19 is clearly wreaking havoc as it spreads beyond big cities into the towns and villages. (Photo: AFP/Prakash SINGH) 08 May 2021 02:01PM (Updated: 08 May 2021 02:08PM) Share this content Bookmark MORADABAD, India: People in India s most populous state Uttar Pradesh are fighting not just a raging pandemic but also a prickly Hindu nationalist local government that many say is in denial. The state authorities, headed by a monk touted by some as a successor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, insist there are no shortages and take a dim view of those spreading fear . ....
Battling Covid, and government denial, in rural India Issued on: 08/05/2021 - 06:52 Uttar Pradesh state authorities insist there are no shortages but the virus is clearly wreaking havoc as it spreads beyond big cities into the towns and villages Prakash SINGH AFP 4 min Moradabad (India) (AFP) People in India s most populous state Uttar Pradesh are fighting not just a raging pandemic but also a prickly Hindu nationalist local government that many say is in denial. The state authorities, headed by a monk touted by some as a successor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, insist there are no shortages and take a dim view of those spreading fear . ....
MORADABAD, INDIA (AFP) - People in India s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh are fighting not just a raging pandemic but also a prickly Hindu nationalist local government that many say is in denial. The state authorities, headed by a monk touted by some as a successor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, insist there are no shortages and take a dim view of those spreading fear . But the virus is clearly wreaking havoc as it spreads beyond big cities into the towns and villages not only of Uttar Pradesh, home to 240 million people, but elsewhere in India s colossal hinterland. Mr Brijesh Pandey spends hours every day in the hot sun jostling with others for medical oxygen for his brother-in-law, who is now at home struggling to breathe. Even though his relative clearly needs hospital treatment, he was unable to get a bed because of government red tape. ....
Bhavik Vasa: CEO at Asian Revenue-based Financing Fintech GetVantage Says Startups Should Focus on Sustainable Growth We recently caught up with GetVantage, which is India and Southeast Asia’s first revenue-based financing Fintech platform. Vasa talked about the different challenges entrepreneurs face as they work on developing new products and services. Vasa explained how GetVantage‘s unique financing model allows new company owners to focus on their business instead of always worrying about how to acquire capital to grow their operations. During our conversation, Vasa revealed his firm’s plans for expansion into Southeast Asia this year. He also shared insights on the latest developments in India’s fast-evolving Fintech space. ....
‘Look into petition alleging chopping of trees by DIAL’ Updated: Updated: Take remedial action, NGT tells Forest Dept. Share Article Take remedial action, NGT tells Forest Dept. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Delhi Forest Department to look into a plea alleging chopping trees by the Delhi International Airport Authority Limited (DIAL) and the GMR group for expansion of a runway at the Indira Gandhi International Airport. An NGT Bench directed the Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Delhi to verify the factual position and take remedial action in accordance with law after due verification. The directions came when the green panel was hearing a plea by Vivek Awasthi, seeking action against the felling of trees by DIAL and the GMR group for the expansion of a new runway at the airport. ....