The Dhaka Times Desk The President, Prime Minister and MPs of India have decided to take a 30 percent salary cut to prevent the economic disaster caused by the deadly corona virus. Next year they will take 30 percent less than their current salary.
Indian media NDTV reported that Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and other governors have decided to take 30 percent less than their current salary for the next one year.
Similarly, all members of Parliament have also decided to take a 30 percent cut in their salaries. These funds will go to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund. The Government of India took such a decision in the cabinet meeting on Monday.
In addition, the decision to suspend the MP fund for the next 2 years was also taken in the meeting of the country's cabinet. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar told the country's news media NDTV that Tk 7,900 crore of that fund will also go to the Prime Minister's fund.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged everyone to prepare for this long fight against Corona in the Cabinet meeting.
Note that along with the world, the corona virus is also increasing in India. 4 thousand 414 people have been infected in the country. 118 people died.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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