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Simpler methods of saliva test being employed for coronavirus testing

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Several simpler methods apart from nasopharyngeal swab technique are being used to conduct coronavirus testing that may help flatten the transmission curve in order to prevent a sharp spike in cases. One such test is at-Home COVID-19 Saliva Test which is simpler as well as for those who may not be able to go to one of the drive-up testing sites. While the conventional testing procedure follows the procedure of nasopharyngeal swabs, the new test developed by Andrew Brooks requires the suspect to only spit inside a cup. Unlike the conventional testing procedures, the saliva tests can be performed by people at home and sent them to Rutgers clinical genomics laboratory via mail. The results of the test can be ascertained within 48 hours.

'Happy to come back to my place': Passenger after reaching Bhubaneswar via special train

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 16 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Delhi has reached Bhubaneswar Railway Station amid coronavirus pandemic. The train carrying 670 passengers came to Bhubaneswar on May 15. The passengers were screened and stamped for home quarantine, with indelible ink, after reaching at the railway station. Indian Railways has resumed services of special air-conditioned trains from May 12 amid lockdown 3.0. While speaking to ANI, one of the passengers said, "I am very happy to come back to my own place. The arrangement is very good at the Bhubaneswar Railway Station." There are total 611 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Odisha. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

Lockdown 3.0: Construction work restarts at Zoological Park in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 16 (ANI): The construction work got restarted at Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Garden in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur amid coronavirus pandemic. The work was started during lockdown 3.0 with certain government restrictions. There are total 3902 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

NGO conducts sanitization drive at Amritsar airport amid COVID-19

Amritsar (Punjab), May 16 (ANI): An NGO conducted sanitization work at Sri Guru Ramdass Jee International Airport in Punjab's Amritsar. 'Jai Ho Club' organised the sanitization drive in Amritsar on May 15 amid coronavirus pandemic. They are working free of cost in order to serve the humanity amid lockdown 3.0. There are total 1935 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Punjab. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

Jharkhand CM demands airplanes from centre to expedite return of migrant labourers

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 15 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on May 15 said he has asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to permit airplanes to bring back state's migrant labourers amid coronavirus lockdown. Meanwhile, Soren also visited the construction site of Urban Planning Institute to inspect the development process.

COVID-19: Labourers, factories need immediate help, says NITI Aayog's Ramesh Chand

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog member Ramesh Chand said the labourers and factories need immediate help that have been hit the most by the coronavirus-induced lockdown. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Today, the situation is such that production in all sectors except agriculture has come to a halt since 1.5 months. If you ask the farmers today, they will also say that labourers and factories that are closed, are suffering the most and need immediate help."

Golden Temple illuminated to celebrate 'Guru Gaddi Diwas' amid lockdown

Amritsar (Punjab), May 15 (ANI): On the occasion of Guru Gaddi Diwas of Guru Hargobind Sahib, Punjab's Golden Temple illuminated in Amritsar on May 15. Guru Hargobind Sahib is the sixth Sikh guru. However, very few devotees visited the temple as the country in under extended lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

125 arrested over violent clashes in WB's Telinipara: Hooghly DCP

Hooghly (West Bengal), May 15 (ANI): While speaking to media persons, Subrata Gangopadhyay, DCP Headquarters, Chandannagar, Hooghly on Telinipara incident said, "Situation in Telinipara now under control. We have arrested 125 people and recovered bombs in good numbers. Investigation is underway. A woman has also been arrested for posting objectionable video on social media." Earlier, clashes had erupted in Telinipara after members of a community were allegedly taunted as "corona" by some people belonging to another group.

COVID-19: Kolkata bus drivers, conductors wear PPEs to ensure safe travel

Kolkata, May 15 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus, drivers and conductors wore Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) while operating buses in Kolkata. State Transport buses are plying with a capacity of 20 passengers amid COVID-19 lockdown. The steps have been taken as precautionary measures to combat the virus. Country is under extended lockdown till May 17.

FM Sitharaman's package for herbal cultivation will boost 'Namami Gange' project: UP CM

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath said that herbal cultivation along the banks of river Ganga will strengthen the economy. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Our aim behind 'Namami Gange' has been to encourage activities that boost economy along with faith. And today, Central Government has announced a package for herbal cultivation along the banks of river Ganga." On May 15, Central government announced package for herbal cultivation.

Pregnant migrant labourer delivers child in SDM's car amid lockdown

Barwani (Madhya Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): A pregnant migrant labourer delivered a baby boy in Barwani SDM's car on May 14. She started experiencing labour pain when doctors came to screen workers who came from Gujarat. One of the doctors said, "We had gone to screen workers came from Gujarat when a woman started experiencing labour pain. We were just on hospital gate, when she delivered the baby in car. Both mother and child are healthy."

'It's like a daily soap': Chhattisgarh CM on Sitharaman's economic announcements

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), May 15 (ANI): "Picture abhi baki hai mere dost", this is what Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said when asked about his opinion on central government's 20 lakh crore package. While speaking to ANI, Baghel said, "When Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 20 lakh crore economic package, we all thought that it will be announced in a very clear manner. But for last three days, Nirmala ji and Anurag ji's serial has been going on. They both are explaining about each section daily in Hindi and English, but I feel no one is understanding it. I feel it would be better to say anything when this serial is over." He further said, "Picture abhi baki hai mere dost."

FM Sitharaman announces Rs 15,000 crore 'Animal Husbandry Infra Development Fund'

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 15 announced Rs 15,000 crores fund for Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development. She said, "Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund of Rs 15,000 crores will be set up." Finance Minister unveiled the third tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12.

DMRC ready to run metro, centre to take final call: Delhi Transport Minister

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Transport Minister of Delhi, Kailash Gahlot, on May 15 said the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is ready to run the metro but final decision will be taken by the central government. While speaking to ANI, he said, "The decision will be of the Centre, while DMRC is ready to run the metro. On every station, there will be thermal checking, proper sanitisation and usage of currency will not be encouraged. If there will be congestion at some stations, the entry of people will be stopped. Only main stations will be opened so that we can put our complete manpower there."

Govt announces Rs 20,000 crore scheme for development of marine, inland fisheries

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur on May 12 announced Rs 20,000 crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Adding on it, he further said, "55 lakh people expected to get employment from this program."

Govt not even giving 2% of GDP in name of economic package: Anand Sharma

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Congress leader Anand Sharma on May 15 said the central government is not even giving 2% of the GDP in name of economic package to mitigate effects of COVID-19 pandemic. While speaking to ANI, Sharma said, "We have to make clear distinction between fiscal stimulus, economic package and easing of liquidity. 95% of what we are seeing is easing of liquidity. It would be economic package if there was cash or income support for those who lost wages and livelihood. It has not come from Government. The actual transfer of funds so far or outgo of cash from the Government is less than 1 lakh crore as of today. What is going out is not even 2% of the GDP. There is no 10% of GDP that we are giving."

Govt to bring in law which will enable farmers to sell produce at attractive prices

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 15 announced that a central law will be formulated to provide adequate choices to the farmers to sell produce at an attractive price. She said, "A central law will be formulated to provide adequate choices to the farmers to sell produce at an attractive price, barrier-free interstate trade and framework for e-trading of agricultural produce.

94-year-old Maharashtra woman gets warm send-off after defeating coronavirus

Sangli (Maharashtra), May 15 (ANI): A 94-year-old woman from Sangli district of Maharashtra has won battle against coronavirus. She discharged from the hospital on May 14. The staffs of the hospital were accorded a warm send-off. Meanwhile, the total number of cases in Maharashtra stands at 27,524 which include 1019 deaths so far.

FM Sitharaman announces Rs 1 lakh crore Agri-Infra fund for farm gate infrastructure

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 15 said the government will immediately create a Rs 1 lakh crore Agri-Infrastructure Fund for farm gate infrastructure for farmers. Finance Minister unveiled the third tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May12.

BJP playing politics, NOC already given for 110 trains: Jharkhand CM on Piyush Goyal's allegations

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 15 (ANI): After Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal made a statement that Jharkhand government is not giving nod for enough trains to ferry migrant trains, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said Central government is playing politics over it and also said that NOC (No Objection Certificate) for 110 trains have been already given. While speaking to ANI, Soren said, "It has become the habit of BJP and centre to play politics over everything. Jharkhand government has given NOC for 110 trains. Around 50 trains have brought back around 60,000-70,000 migrant workers so far. Jharkhand was the first state that brought back the labourers. Lakhs of migrant workers are walking on foot but Central government doesn't have any mechanism to send them to their homes. The central government is just playing politics over the issue."