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Former Uttarakhand minister Navprabhat expresses concern over stranded people in different states

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 07 (ANI): Former Uttarakhand minister Navprabhat expressed concerns over stranded people in different parts of the country. "Lockdown norms must be followed. I also want to bring in notice to government that several people from Uttarakhand are also stranded in different areas and they want to come back," said Navprabhat.

COVID-19: Stranded Indians to fly back home from UAE

Abu Dhabi (UAE)/ Dubai (UAE), May 07 (ANI): Repatriation flight of Air India Express is all set to fly back to India. The flights will mark the start of repatriation process to bring stranded Indians home. Thorough scanning is being done also being done at Dubai airport in view of coronavirus situation. "I am very pleased that the process of repatriation of overseas Indians is beginning today from United Arab Emirates (UAE), a place where we have the largest diaspora of Indians in the world," said Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to UAE. "I thank all the authorities, I am very happy as I am going back home during my pregnancy period," said a stranded Indian.

COVID-19 likely to peak in June-July: AIIMS-Delhi Director

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): Delhi All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria said that as per the modelling data and the way India's COVID-19 cases are increasing, it is likely that peak can come in June and July. "According to modelling data and the way our cases are increasing, it is likely that peak can come in June and July. But there are many variables and with time only we will know how much they are effective and the effect of extending the lockdown," said Guleria on COVID-19 pandemic.

51,371 stranded migrants have reached UP so far: State Home Dept

Lucknow (UP), May 07 (ANI): Reviewing the situation of stranded migrants, Additional Chief Secretary Home Awanish K Awasthi informed that around 51,371 have reached UP so far. "Today 43 trains have arrived in the state carrying migrant laborers. With the help of these trains, 51,371 workers arrived from different states. Today, 13 more trains will come before 12 pm, about 15,500-15,600 laborers will come. We have given permission for about 43 trains," said Additional Chief Secretary Home Awanish K Awasthi.

Security forces launched 27 operations, eliminated 64 terrorists since January, 2020: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed that Jammu and Kashmir security forces launched 27 operations and eliminated 64 terrorists since January, 2020. "Security forces launched 27 operations and eliminated 64 terrorists since January this year in Jammu and Kashmir. 25 active terrorists were arrested," said IGP Kashmir.

Arms and ammunition recovered from hideout in Assam

Guwahati (Assam), May 07 (ANI): 37 Assam Rifles 'C' Coy on May 07 busted hideout in Assam's Guwahati. Security forces recovered high-value arms and ammunition during an ongoing search operation. Further details are awaited.

Rose cultivation becomes difficult for farmers amid lockdown in MP's Jabalpur

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Rose cultivation becomes difficult for farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur amid coronavirus pandemic. Flower farmers are facing problems due to lockdown and lack of labourers. Their businesses have slumped amid COVID-19 lockdown. While speaking to ANI, one of the farmers, Nawal said, "We could not get labourers and items like pesticides, so plants are getting damaged. I have suffered loss of Rs 4-4.5 lakhs. It will take three months for plants to recover." There are total 3138 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.

8 died in Vizag gas leak mishap, investigation underway: Andhra Pradesh DGP

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Amaravati on May 07, the DGP of Andhra Pradesh, Damodar Goutam Sawang spoke on Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy. He said, "8 persons have died till now in the gas leak mishap. Right now gas has been neutralized. One of the antidotes is drinking a lot of water. Around 800 were shifted to hospital, many have been discharged. Investigation will be carried out to see how this happened." "Gas leak is an accident. They were strictly following all the protocols. Investigation is underway. Forensic teams are also being sent to the spot," Andhra Pradesh DGP added.

Watch: INS Jalashwa enters Maldives to bring back stranded Indians

Onboard, May 07(ANI): High Commission of India in Maldives informed that the INS Jalashwa entered the Male port for the first phase under Operation Samudra Setu to repatriate Indians from Maldives.

Andhra gas leak: Around 800-1000 people admitted in hospital, says NDRF DG

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 07, the DG of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SN Pradhan spoke on Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy. He said, "This incident was reported by the local population at around 02:30 am late in the night. They faced throat and skin related issues with some toxic smell. NDRF was informed at 05:00-05:30 am in the morning. They reached within half an hour and started the operation." "Gas leakage has died down and most of the operation is now limited to evacuation and treatment of people in the hospital. 800-1000 people were admitted to the hospital," NDRF DG added.

Migrant workers walk on Mumbai-Nashik highway, demand arrangements to go back home

Mumbai, May 07(ANI): Amid lockdown 3.0, migrant workers are walking on Mumbai-Nashik highway towards their native places from Mumbai. One of the migrants, Preeti Kumari, who is going to her home in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur said, "I don't have money. How will I feed my child here? We have to walk, we don't have any other option." Another migrant worker said that bus drivers are asking for us Rs 2-3 lakh for 25-30 people.

Clinical trials of Ayush medicines to begin today: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on COVID-19 situation in the country said that clinical trials of Ayush medicines like Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu, Guduchi Pippali, Ayush-64 on health workers and those working in high risk areas has begun from May 07.

CM Yogi holds review meeting amid COVID-19 pandemic in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held review meeting in Lucknow on May 07. The meeting was conducted amid COVID-19 pandemic with chairpersons of 11 committees. There are total 2998 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 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.

LG Polymers industry should be responsible for Andhra gas leak mishap: Industries Minister Reddy

Hyderabad, May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Hyderabad on May 07, the Minister of Industries and Commerce in Andhra Pradesh government, Mekapati Goutham Reddy spoke on Visakhapatnam gas leakage tragedy. He said, "After gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately. Local administration was informed. Gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form. But, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas." "Company managing this has to be responsible for gas leak mishap. They will have to come and explain us exactly what all protocols were followed, and what all were not followed. Accordingly, criminal action will be taken against them," Industries Minister added.

We have to learn to live with COVID-19: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on COVID-19 situation in state informed that the total number of positive cases in Delhi stands at 5532. He said, "The total number of positive cases in Delhi stands at 5532, of which 428 cases were reported yesterday. Total 12 patients are on ventilators. The doubling rate of COVID-19 in Delhi is 11 days now." He also said that now the people have to learn to live with COVID-19.

Visakhapatnam DC visits hospital to meet patients affected by gas leak

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): The District Collector (DC) of Visakhapatnam, V Vinay Chand visited hospital where people affected by Vizag gas leak are being treated. He met patients at King George Hospital of Visakhapatnam. There have been seven casualties so far in the gas leak tragedy. The incident took place at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village of Visakhapatnam.

MK Stalin holds protest against opening of state-run liquor shops in Chennai

Chennai (TN), May 07(ANI): DMK Chief MK Stalin held protest outside his residence in Chennai against State Government's decision to allow opening of state-run liquor shops from May 07. The liquor stores are opened across the state except in COVID-19 containment zones. The state has so far reported 4058 COVID-19 cases along with 33 deaths.

Youth Akali Dal offers free milk to people outside liquor store in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 07(ANI): Disappointed by state government's decision of opening liquor shops, free milk supply was organised by Youth Akali Dal members outside a liquor shop in Ludhiana. He said, "Mandir, Masjid are closed and liquor stores are open, what can be worse than this. Punjab is known for milk, curd and butter not for drugs. They made promises to remove all forms of drugs from Punjab and on the other hand they open up liquor stores." He said through this initiative, we are giving free milk to everyone.

TASMAC wine shops reopened amid lockdown 3.0, police take precautions to avoid chaos

Pamban/Chennai/Madurai (Tamil Nadu), May 07(ANI): Amid lockdown 3.0 and followed relaxations, government-run TASMAC wine shops were reopened from May 07. To avoid overcrowding and chaos, police has taken multiple precautionary measures. Barricades were put up outside wine shops in Pamban to avoid the chaos. Strict checking of vehicles was underway by police in Chennai's Vandalur. Policemen were seen on duty in Madurai's Periyar Bus stand too.

Gas has been neutralized, FIR registered: Visakhapatnam CP on Andhra gas leak incident

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the Police Commissioner of Visakhapatnam City, Rajeev Kumar Meena said, "Gas has been neutralized. NDRF team has reached the spot. Maximum impact was in about 1-1.5 kms but smell was till 2-2.5 kms. 100-120 people have been shifted to hospital. Total three persons have died in the incident. An FIR has been registered." A chemical gas leakage has been reported in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on May 07. The incident took place at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village of Visakhapatnam. According to the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), 3 persons, including one child were declared dead due to the chemical gas leakage. People were being taken to hospital after they complained of burning sensation in eyes and breathing difficulties. Police, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot. More details are awaited in this regard.