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TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure of Lazy Lagoon Road for Railroad Maintenance

Frankford --

DelDOT announces to motorists that Maryland and Delaware Railroad will be replacing, resurfacing and performing general maintenance on their crossing at Lazy Lagoon Road between US 113 and Pepper Road.

The road closure will begin at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020, pending weather.

Detour Routes:

Eastbound: Lazy Lagoon Road to US 113 to Delaware Avenue to Pepper Road and return to Lazy Lagoon Road. [More]




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TRAFFIC ALERT - Route 48/Lancaster Pike, Route 141 to Union Street Pedestrian Accessible Route and Pavement Project to Begin

Wilmington --

The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) announces to motorists that this project will begin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Motorists can anticipate daytime lane and shoulder closure on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Route 48/Lancaster Pike and Lancaster Avenue.

This project will improve the Pedestrian Accessible Route (PAR) and sidewalk connections along Lancaster Pike from West Court Drive to DuPont Road. [More]




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Additional Safety Measures to Ensure Social Distancing on Buses to Protect Customers & Bus Operators

Starting Thursday, April 2, DART will limit the number of passengers allowed on each bus at any given time, based on bus seating capacity. Passenger boardings will be through the rear door with no fare collection. Riders needing boarding assistance will be allowed to continue boarding through the front door.

 

In order to accommodate riders, DART will operate additional timing buses, as well as have additional operators on standby.

 

If you are feeling sick, please do not visit public facilities and avoid public transportation. For more information on the state's response to the Coronavirus, visit de.gov/coronavirus.




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606 Proof of Automobile Insurance

DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE: Office of the Commissioner




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COVID-19 crisis: Need social distancing for one year, says PHFI’s Dr K Srinath Reddy

Reddy spoke of how it is very difficult to catch asymptomatics, unless individuals get themselves tested on demand, or the public health authorities organise testing in a cluster.




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Largest Tech FDI: Facebook buys 9.9% stake in Reliance Jio for Rs 43,574 crore

According to Credit Suisse, Facebook's investment will accelerate Jio's digital monetisation drive wherein RIL transferred Rs 1.08 lakh crore of debt from Jio to Jio Platforms.




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Why Reliance Jio won’t be able to offer discounted services to its users – Explained

Other telcos may face the heat in the long term by the nature of partnership which over time may see their high-end subscribers moving on to Jio's network just by the brand pull of WhatsApp.




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Modi Cabinet approves new Ordinance: 7-year jail for attack on health workers

In view of the mounting attacks amid the Coronavirus outbreak, the IMA had been demanding that the government formulate a law to protect health workers.




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Firms get relief from IBC for six months, ordinance soon

While the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed borrowers a three-month repayment holiday for term loans, keeping insolvency proceedings in abeyance would be an additional breather for borrowers who may default on loan repayments thereafter.




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Unilever withdraws 2020 guidance: Hindustan Unilever may get hit too

Unilever had expected demand to pick up across its markets in H2 of 2020 with a growth of 3%. The company had lowered its guidance for 2020 in December 2019 and now its long-term guidance band for the current year too stands suspended.




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Reliance Jio’s net profit up 73% in Q4

Jio's voice volume at 876,340 million minutes registered an increase of 6% compared to the preceding quarter. Usage per customer at 771 minutes, per month registered a rise of 1.4% sequentially.




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Grand plans: Rs 53k-cr rights issue to help RIL lighten balance sheet

Conglomerate hopes to become debt-free this year




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Lockdown effect: No rules of social distancing apply here

Social media use surges; average time spent on platforms like Facebook and Instagram up by over 60%.




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How To Use Time Series Data in Advanced Analytics: Analytics Corner

For beginners, how marketers can learn to create advanced data models from time series data




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Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau to Hold Public Meetings

Newly Medicare-eligible residents encouraged to attend Welcome to Medicare: 2020 The Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB), a division of the Department of Insurance, has announced a series of Welcome to Medicare: 2020 events taking place throughout the year. More than a dozen public learning sessions will take place across the state. Participants will learn about […]




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DNREC acquires additional acreage for Fork Branch Nature Preserve

DOVER – The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control recently acquired 41 acres of land adjacent to the Fork Branch Nature Preserve in Dover. The property includes agricultural fields, wetlands and young forest, and adds to the only nature preserve within a municipal boundary in Delaware. The new acquisition is located at the […]



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Parks and Recreation
  • Delaware Open Space Program
  • Delaware State Parks
  • dnrec
  • Fork Branch Nature Preserve

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DFA Annual Meeting on March 19 is Canceled

The 2020 Delaware Forestry Association Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 19 at the Felton Fire Hall in Felton, Delaware. The event features the presentation of the 2020 "Delaware Tree Farmer of the Year Award." Cost is $27 for adults and $13.50 for children ages 6 to 12.  Details at  delawareforest.com




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Delaware Issues Guidance for Child Care Providers on Coronavirus

SMYRNA (March 14, 2020) – The State of Delaware issued guidance today to assist non-public school child care facilities with their response to the global outbreak of respiratory coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Based on advice from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Delaware Division of Public Health does not recommend closing non-public school […]



  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Department of Services for Children
  • Youth and their Families
  • Division of Public Health
  • News
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • child care
  • Coronavirus
  • coronavirus disease 2019

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Guidance on Childcare Centers

Email from Governor John Carney:   This is an uncertain time, and Delawareans have understandable questions about the potential impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their families and communities.   We’ve repeatedly heard versions of this question:  Why would the state close schools, but recommend that childcare centers remain open?   The current guidance from the Delaware Division of […]




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Governor Carney Requests Federal Assistance for Small Businesses

Governor to U.S. Small Business Administration: Make low-interest loans available to DE small businesses, nonprofits affected by COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Monday submitted an application formally requesting the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide Delaware an Economy Injury Declaration, which makes loans available to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in […]




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Delaware Secretary of Agriculture on Importance of Maintaining Food Supply Chain During State of Emergency

DOVER (March 18, 2020) – Maintaining the supply of food and fiber for our citizens, especially during times of an emergency, is of paramount importance. Our poultry industry plays a critical role in feeding our citizens and supplying an abundant, healthy source of protein. “It is extremely important that the entire vertically integrated chain of […]




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Governor Carney Announces Request for Assistance from Vendors

State requests vendors help supply products and services to assist with COVID-19 response WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday announced the State of Delaware requests assistance from vendors throughout the state in the effort to combat coronavirus (COVID-19). In response to Governor Carney’s State of Emergency Declaration, the State of Delaware received many vendor […]




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Governor Carney and DSHA Announce Housing Assistance Program

Up to $1,500 in assistance available to Delawareans struggling to pay rent or electric bills due to COVID-19 WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney and Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi on Thursday announced a new program to provide emergency housing assistance to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours, […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • Governor John Carney
  • Office of the Governor
  • Coronavirus
  • Housing

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Enjoy trout season while maintaining a safe distance from other anglers and fishing less-crowded areas

Take advantage of the early opening of the upstate trout season for adult anglers on Tuesday, March 31 to help minimize crowds.



  • Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
  • Division of Fish and Wildlife
  • anglers
  • Coronavirus
  • fishing
  • outdoors and recreation
  • permitting and regulation
  • trout
  • youth

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Governor Carney Restricts Gatherings, Requires Businesses to Strictly Comply with Social Distancing

WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney on Wednesday signed the ninth modification to his State of Emergency declaration, further limiting public gatherings and ordering essential businesses to take specific steps to enforce social distancing and fight the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID19). Governor Carney’s modified emergency order limits public gatherings to 10 people through […]




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Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) Issues Guidance Around Masks

Delawareans should wear cloth face coverings in public settings where maintaining social distancing is difficult WILMINGTON, Del. – Consistent with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), the Division of Public Health (DPH) recommended on Wednesday that Delawareans should wear cloth face coverings in public settings where social distancing measures are difficult to […]




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DOL Releases Guidance for Independent Contractors and Self-employed Seeking Unemployment Through the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act recently passed by the United States Congress and signed into law on March 27th provides unemployment assistance to independent contractors and those self-employed who have been affected by the Coronavirus.



  • Department of Labor
  • benefits
  • Coronavirus
  • Delaware Department of Labor
  • Division of Unemployment Insurance
  • unemployment insurance benefits

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DSHA Pauses Delaware Housing Assistance Program to Manage Volume, Assess Available Resources

DOVER – Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) is temporarily pausing application submissions for the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP). Pausing the program will allow DSHA to explore how resources from the federal government and others may be used in the coming weeks to continue the program and respond to the ongoing high demand for […]



  • Delaware State Housing Authority
  • News

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Reduced Driving Leads to Rebates, Reimbursements, Reduced Insurance Rates

The Delaware Department of Insurance today released a list of consumer-friendly automobile insurer actions that are being implemented due to reduced vehicle use throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. As filed with the department, these actions represent millions of dollars being returned to or saved by policyholders throughout the state. The following list may not be inclusive […]




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Ola partners with Delhi Government for free ambulance service for non-COVID cases

Ola is providing transport services for all non-COVID medical trips such as scheduled check-ups, dialysis, chemotherapy and for immediate medical needs such as injuries, amongst others.




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MG Motor converts Hector into ambulance to donate to healthcare authorities in Vadodara

The MG Hector was converted to an ambulance in a span of 10 days, and was developed and retrofitted by MG's engineering team in Halol in collaboration with Ahmedabad-based Natraj Motor Body Builders.




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No car EMIs for up to 3 months if you lose your job: Hyundai EMI Assurance Program launched

Hyundai is set to re-open dealerships under strict adherence of government directions in the COVID-19 affected areas.




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Hyundai’s 5 new car buying finance schemes explained: Low EMIs, no down payment and more

To assist customers during this difficult time, Hyundai India has devised a set of new finance schemes that may help ease their financial burden. We explain what is being offered and exactly what they entail.




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Human error cause of road accidents in 95% cases: How Advanced Driver Assistance Systems can help

Road mishaps cost India 3-5% of its gross domestic product every year. India amounts to one percent of the vehicles across the world, yet it contributes almost 6% of the road fatalities on the road.




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FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grant Opportunity

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) is seeking eligible projects to be submitted through sub-applicants



  • Delaware Emergency Management Agency

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Division of Public Health Urges At-Risk Populations to Follow CDC Guidance on Coronavirus Disease

NEW CASTLE (March 9, 2020) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) advises older Delawareans and people with severe chronic health conditions to follow guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encouraging them to “avoid crowds as much as possible” as a way to reduce their risk of contracting coronavirus […]



  • Delaware Emergency Management Agency
  • Delaware Health and Social Services
  • Division of Public Health
  • Governor John Carney
  • News
  • Office of the Governor
  • 2019 Novel Coronavirus
  • cdc
  • Coronavirus
  • COVID-19

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Govt announces financial package to ramp up coir usage; signs MoU with IIT Madras

Credit and Finance for MSMEs: MSME Ministry on Thursday announced an MoU between the Coir Board and IIT Madras for setting up a Centre of Excellence to boost the use of coir “exclusively or in combination with other natural fibres".




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Reliance JioPhone user? Soon get Aarogya Setu app on your fingertips

India, which has imposed the world’s biggest shutdown to battle the spread of the coronavirus, last month launched the Aarogya Setu (Health Bridge) app — a Bluetooth and GPS-based application which alerts users who may have come in contact with people who later test positive for COVID-19.




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More money for Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio; now, Rs 11,000 cr from US firm after Facebook, Silver Lake

RIL announced that Vista Equity Partners will investment Rs 11,367 crore in Jio Platforms, days after a mega stake sale deal with Facebook and another stake sale to Silver Lake Partners.




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Meizu HD60 ANC headphones arrive with Sony-powered noise cancellation

The Meizu HD60 ANC over-ear headphones were unveiled alongside the Meizu 17 flagships and they are a serious piece of kit. They feature active noise cancellation, of course, but there's more to them than that. Meizu HD60 ANC over-ear headphones The HD60 is Hi-Res certified, so it will deliver high-quality audio. They connect over Bluetooth 5.0 and support aptX. There's an analog plug if you want to use a 3.5mm jack too. Noise cancellation is implemented by two chips. Sony's CDX3775 handles the ANC part while a Qualcomm chip with cVc does noise reduction during...




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Our Money- Life’s backup plan: Buying life insurance policy

We are all creatures of habit and it is good to see how diligently people take backups of their work, pictures and contacts on phones among other things.




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Embedded Value: Covid-19 not covered by accident insurance

Life insurance claims to the extent of basic sum assured if policyholder dies due to infection by the corona virus is admissible.




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Health Insurance: Know how a medical insurance claim is processed

Treatment expenses can be reimbursed by insurer or customer can opt for cashless facility




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Your Queries: Mutual Funds -Balanced funds, hybrid funds can switch between equity & debt

Gold ETFs investors can exit only by selling to secondary market participants on the stock exchange.




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Health insurance: Irdai for redefining sub-limit rules in policies

Draft exposure aims to restrict proportionate deduction which would lead to, in most cases, the insured being able to get a higher percentage of the bill reimbursed by insurer




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Your Money: Covid-19: Why health insurance is critical now

Group health insurance plus personal health insurance: Higher the number of family members, higher the insurance cover.




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Life insurance: Calculating net return on your premiums

Actual return you get is not the ARR of 8% or 4% shown in the benefit illustration but net of various charges such as fund management, premium allocation, admin and mortality




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Your money: Term insurance is not just for death benefits but also for disability

The fundamental benefit of term insurance is the monetary benefit the dependents receive on the death of the insured.




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Covid-19 & your money worries: Tips to handle the impact on your finances

When it comes to surviving financial crisis, focus on what you can control and you can do rather than on what you cannot control or what is not possible to do now




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Health insurance: No health cover? Go for Arogya Sanjeevani

This new standard health insurance policy available with every general and standalone health insurer takes care of basic health needs, and is a must for first-time buyers, especially in smaller towns