Live Modi:PM Narendra Modi will address the nation on Covid-19 situation at 8.45 PM.

P.M Modi Narendra Modi will address the Nation on Fatal Covid -19 situation in India

                              

 India now has more than 2 million (20 lakh) officially recorded active cases of Covid-19, currently the second-highest number in the world after the US. 

                       

While, PM Narendra Modi will address the nation on Covid-19 situation at 8.45 PM. 

Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package has now been extended for 3 months with effect from today.

09:43 PM (IST), Apr 20

Night curfew to be imposed in Karnataka from 9pm on 21st April to 6am of 4th May.

09:41 PM (IST), Apr 20

The PM has said that lockdown should be the last option for states. But various courts in the country have given directives for lockdown. The people were hopeful that a relief package would be announced by PM for migrant workers, poor, small traders: Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik

09:07 PM (IST), Apr 20

I urge the States to consider lockdowns only as the last option and focus creating on micro containment zones: PM Modi

09:06 PM (IST), Apr 20

I call upon the youth of India to form small committees and help in Covid administration in their areas. If that happens, the govt will not have to put containment zones or lockdowns: PM Modi

09:05 PM (IST), Apr 20

While we're trying to save as many lives as possible, we're also trying to ensure economic activities remain smooth as well. The urban workforce will now benefit from the vaccination as well. We will also provide vaccination swiftly to the workers: PM Modi

09:03 PM (IST), Apr 20

From the first phase of vaccination, we've stressed to reach out to as many people as possible. The fastest 10 crore, 11 crore and 12 crore vaccine doses have been given in India: PM Modi

09:03 PM (IST), Apr 20

The pharma sector has already pumped up production of medicines. Compared to January-February this year, the production is already high and is further being increased: PM Modi

09:03 PM (IST), Apr 20

We're taking several measures to improve oxygen production and supply: PM

08:58 PM (IST), Apr 20

India with two 'made in India' vaccines started the world's largest vaccination program. Till now, more than 12 crore vaccine doses have been administered. From May 1, those above the age of 18 years can be vaccinated: PM Modi

08:55 PM (IST), Apr 20

Work is on to increase the number of beds in hospitals. In some cities, large Covid-19 dedicated hospitals are being built: PM Modi

08:52 PM (IST), Apr 20

The demand for oxygen has increased in many parts of the country. The Centre, state govt, private sector are trying to make oxygen available to all those who are in need of it. Many steps are being taken in this direction: PM Modi

08:52 PM (IST), Apr 20

The challenge is big but we have to overcome it with our resolve, courage and preparation: PM Modi

08:48 PM (IST), Apr 20

We are facing the second wave of Covid-19 now. I understand the pain you are going through and express my sympathies to the families who have lost their loved ones due to Covid: PM Modi