MIB to fight ‘infodemic’ with new Twitter handle exclusively for COVID-19 updates
The account #IndiaFightsCorona has been set up under the handle @CovidnewsbyMIB.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has launched a Twitter handle for sharing all COVID-19 related updates. The account #IndiaFightsCorona has been set up under the handle @CovidnewsbyMIB.
Dear citizens,
We should not get 'infodemic' while fighting against #CoronaOutbreak.
It is important to be updated with correct information on #COVID19.
Follow @COVIDNewsbyMIB for authentic information and all updates on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).#IndiaFightsCorona pic.twitter.com/K2HDSrp5rA— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) March 31, 2020
#CoronaVirusUpdates:
— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) March 31, 2020
Check out some of the important features and time limits which get extended by Taxation and Other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020.
Via @FinMinIndia #IndiaFightsCorona #COVID19 #CoronavirusOutbreak pic.twitter.com/vV95x2hqIq
Finance Minister made specific interventions on reviewing and enhancing the IMF toolkit and further expanding the swap line network. She suggested that IMF can develop innovative and ingenious methods to meet #COVID19 related financing requirements.@FinMinIndia @PIB_India
— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) March 31, 2020
In view of #COVID19 outbreak, the @FinMinIndia issues Taxation and other Laws (Relaxation of Certain Provisions) Ordinance, 2020 on March 31, 2020. The ordinance provides extension of various time limits under the Taxation and Benami Acts: https://t.co/P4zCtP4OyL
— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) March 31, 2020
The purpose behind the handle is to ensure proper communication between the government and the citizens, and to leave no room for the spread of misinformation or ‘infodemic.’
All authentic communications from the government about the viral pandemic will be shared through the handle.
