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Rs 30,000 crore emergency fund through NABARD, 3 crore farmers to benefit: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 14 announced that Rs 30,000 crores additional emergency working capital funding through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will be given and is expected to benefit 3 crore farmers. Finance Minister unveiled the second tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package on May 14.

COVID-19: Govt extends affordable housing scheme for middle class to Mar 2021

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 said government extended the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), used under affordable housing scheme, for middle income group up to March 2021. "Government to extend the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for middle income group (annual income Rs 6-18 lakhs) up to March 2021; 2.5 lakh middle income families to benefit during 2020-21," she said.

Gujarat resumes work on infrastructure projects after relaxations in COVID-19 lockdown

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 14 (ANI): Gujarat government has resumed work on infrastructure development projects after some relaxations in coronavirus lockdown. Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Nitin Patel, informed, "After government announced relaxations, Public Works Department (PWD) of state government started its projects across the state. Over 300 projects, worth Rs 9,000-10,000 crore, of Roads and Buildings Department have started. Main road from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad is being turned into a 6-lane highway." Gujarat has so far recorded over 9000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and is the second worst-affected state after Maharashtra.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visits National Centre for Disease Control

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on May 14 visited National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). NCDC is India's premier institute for research in epidemiology and communicable disease control. "ICMR and NCDC have developed 500 labs in the country to test Covid-19. Today we are going to complete 2 million tests," Vardhan said.

Contingency plan should be completed with highest priority: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 14 (ANI): While reviewing the drinking water supply in the state, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot said that district collector and Water Supply Department officials should ensure proper supply of drinking water in the state. For this, RO, hand pump and tubewell maintenance, repair and expansion of pipelines, supply from tanker and other works should be expedited. He also instructed officials to prepare an advance plan for the districts where there is a need to transport drinking water and approvals pending for hand pumps and tube wells should be released immediately. Chief Minister Gehlot instructed all the district collectors to complete the work of the contingency plan with top priority for better drinking water supply in summer. He said that the district collector should take suggestions from MPs-MLAs, other public representatives and prepare a plan according to local needs.CM directed the officers to set up a special team to speed up the pending p

Gopal Baglay appointed as Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

Colombo (Sri Lanka), May 14 (ANI): Gopal Baglay was appointed as India's new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. He presented his credentials to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a ceremony held through video-conferencing. Newly-appointed Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka said, "Use of technology (presenting credentials to Sri Lankan President via video conferencing) to overcome challenges is in line with leadership of India, of Prime Minister Modi. I am very fortunate to be India's High Commissioner in Sri Lanka."

Trials for 4 AYUSH formulations against COVID-19 to start within a week

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The AYUSH Ministry and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are working together on validating four formulations against COVID-19 and the trials will start within one week. AYUSH Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that AYUSH and CSIR collaboration has a larger perspective. "This is once in a lifetime opportunity. This type of study never happened in our country. These four candidates are -- Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu (Mulethi), Guduchi + Pippali (Giloy) and AYUSH -64, which was invented for the treatment of malaria and its repurposing is going on," he said. "So, we are doing two types of stimulus studies as profile access on the high-risk population for Ashwagandha. We have also planned a competitive study between Hydroxychloroquine and Ashwagandha," he added.

'Market associations suggested odd-even basis': CM Kejriwal on post-lockdown relaxations

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Informing about the suggestions that Delhi government received on post lockdown relaxations, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that market associations suggested that market can be opened on odd-even basis. "We have received a lot of suggestions from many market associations and most of them have said market and market complexes should be opened. They said they can be opened on odd-even basis, half shops one day and half shops another. The suggestions will be discussed at 4 pm today in the meeting of State Disaster Management Authority and Lieutenant Governor. After that we will send a proposal on how much relaxations should be given in Delhi, to the Central Government," said CM Kejriwal.

Indian national in US gives big shout out to Indian govt for 'Vande Bharat Mission'

San Francisco (US), May 14 (ANI): Indian nationals arrived at San Francisco airport to fly back to home. "I would like to give a big shout out to all the officials who have been working tirelessly day and night to bring us back. Thank you, PM Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar," said a passenger who will board repatriation flight from San Francisco to Delhi. Indian Government had started operation Vande Bharat Mission to bring back over 14,000 stranded Indians via 64 relief flights.

INS Jalashwa arrives in Male for embarkation of Indian citizens

Male (Maldives), May 14 (ANI): INS Jalashwa arrived in Male, Maldives for embarkation of Indian citizens on May 14. Naval ship will commence 2nd repatriation journey from Male to Kochi (Kerala) on May 15 from the Maldives as part of Operation Samudra Setu, informed High Commission of India in Maldives.

Migrants gather at Chandigarh ISBT for screening

Chandigarh, May 14 (ANI): Migrant workers gathered at Chandigarh Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) on May 14. All the workers will be screened before boarding the buses to the railway station. They will then leave for their native states on Shramik Special trains. Indian Railways cancelled all tickets till June 30. However, all special trains and Shramik Special train to ply as usual.

Leopard spotted resting on Hyderabad road

Hyderabad, May 14 (ANI): A leopard was spotted resting in middle of the road in Hyderabad. Motorists informed the police after spotting the leopard. Vehicular movement came to a halt. Sightings of wild animals in urban landscapes have increased after lockdown. Forest officials rushed to the spot and rescued the wild cat.

Lockdown 3.0: Special trains arrive in Bengaluru, Delhi

Bengaluru, New Delhi May 14 (ANI): A special train, carrying passengers from Delhi, arrived at Bengaluru City railway station on May 14. All the passengers were screened after they reached the railway station, as per the guidelines by the government. Buses were parked outside Bengaluru City railway station to move passengers to either hotels or institutional quarantine facilities, depending on the option exercised. Meanwhile, train from Mumbai arrived at NDLS. Passengers expressed gratitude to Indian Railways.

Special trains from Delhi arrive in Mumbai, Ahmedabad

Mumbai/ Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 14 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from arrived at Mumbai Central Railway Station on May 14. Passengers were medically screened at the station premises after deboarding train. First special train from Delhi also arrived at Sabarmati Railway Station.

Ludhiana cycle industry encouraged after stimulus package announcement

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 14 (ANI): Cycle industries are hoping to gain momentum after the announcement of stimulus package. Industry is gradually resuming operations after relaxations in coronavirus lockdown. There has been demand of relief package for upgradation of machinery. PM Modi on May 12 announced package of Rs 20 lakh crore to boost the economy.

Dehradun-based scientist develops 'No Contact' hand sanitizer machine

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 14 (ANI): Using masks, sanitizers, gloves has become integral part of lives during ongoing COVID pandemic. While sanitizing hands is important, touching dispenser could also invite virus. Keeping in mind the rapid spread, this Dehradun based scientist developed a unique machine. Ensuring no room for infection, machine works with pedal.

Kerala family finds massive 50-kg jackfruit in backyard, applies for Guinness Record

Kollam (Kerala), May 14 (ANI): A family in Kerala's Kollam woke up to a surprise. They found a gigantic jackfruit growing in their backyard. It weighs 51.4 kg approximately. Kollam family has now applied for Guinness World Records. The previous set record for heaviest jackfruit stands at 42.7 kg.

Dibrugarh Railway Station ready to receive returnees via special train

Dibrugarh (Assam), May 14 (ANI): Dibrugarh district administration has taken adequate measures in view of coronavirus situation. Special train from New Delhi will arrive at Dibrugarh Railway Station shortly. Medical screening camp has been set up at the railway station. Indian Railways resumed services of 15 pairs of trains on May 12.

MSME is driving force in providing employment: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said that MSME is a strong force of the country and has a huge contribution in generating employment. "MSME Sector is considered a strong force of the country. It has a huge contribution in providing employment. The package of 3.7 lakh crore has been given for those industries," said Minister Javadekar.

FM's announcement to give wings to Indian economy post COVID-19 world: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the economic package and steps announced under it, saying that first series of announcements will give wings to the Indian economy post COVID-19 world. "I welcome the announcements of the Finance Minister who has given wings to PM Modi's vision for a self-reliant India and has provided the threshold in the first series of announcements will give wings to the Indian economy, to set the economy on the path of growth and revive economic activity in the post COVID-19 world," said Goyal while talking to ANI.