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COVID-19: UP announces assistance number '18001805145' for people experiencing symptoms

Lucknow (UP), May 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on May 16 informed about the helpline number 18001805145 for people experiencing cough, fever, breathlessness. "Our experts will give you advice that if you need to stay at home or get yourself tested," said Prasad.

5 liquor smugglers arrested in AP's Chittoor

Chittoor (AP), May 16 (ANI): Chittoor Police during vehicle checking on May 15 caught five persons who were trying to smuggle liquor from Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. Police found five persons travelling in an SUV carrying 7 full bottles, 3 half bottles and 120 quarter bottles of liquor. FIR has been registered, further investigation is underway.

Fire breaks out at car workshop in Kerala's Kozhikode

Kozhikode (Kerala), May 16 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a car workshop in Kerala's Kozhikode on May 16. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

People stand in long queues to get liquor in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), May 16 (ANI): People were seen standing in long queues outside a government-run TASMAC (liquor) shop in Rameswaram on May 16. State govt allowed reopening of government-run liquor shops from May 16 from 10 am till 5 pm. The shop vendors have to follow the token system to sell liquor.

Return of health workers to North-eastern states is problematic: AMRI Hospital CEO

Kolkata, May 16 (ANI): Kolkata's AMRI Hospital CEO Rupak Barua raised concerns on returning of health staffs who belong to North eastern states. "Northeast govt particularly Manipur and Tripura have asked their health workers working in different states to return to their native states amid COVID-19 lockdown. This is a major problem here because we are quite dependent on them," said Barua.

Migrant workers head to UP on cycles from Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 16 (ANI): Determined to reach their homes, migrant workers began their treacherous journey from Nagpur. They aim to reach their native villages in Uttar Pradesh. Migrant workers started the journey after running out of options due to lack of resources. A worker on his way to Basti (UP) said, "We want to reach our homes. We had applied on portal for train but it is still in waiting".

Coolers installed at Jodhpur zoo to provide relief to animals

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 16 (ANI): Amidst rising temperature, coolers have been installed in Machiya Park in Rajasthan's Jodhpur in order to provide relief to animals. To help the animals beat the heat, water is also sprinkled on them on a regular basis. "We sprinkle water in their enclosures and have installed coolers to make the summer bearable for animals here," said Dr Shravan Singh, caretaker.

Rahul Gandhi requests PM Modi to reconsider economic package

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Reacting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic announcements of Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 16 said that today our poor people need money, I am requesting PM Modi that he should reconsider this package. "He should consider direct bank transfer, MGNREGA for 200 days and money to farmers directly, as these people are our future," he added.

UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma requests migrant workers to be patient

Lucknow (UP), May 16 (ANI): At least 24 labourers were killed after truck they were travelling in, collided with another truck on May 16. Speaking on this incident, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma requested migrant workers to be patient as government is making all arrangements to ferry migrant workers to their native place. "This is very unfortunate and heart wrenching incident, I would like to request migrant workers to be patient as the government is making all arrangements to ferry them to their native place. 200 buses have been provided to the DM so that those migrant labourers can travel safely. Both SHOs of the border have been suspended. SP and ASP of Agra and Mathura zones have been asked an explanation. Chief Minister has announced the sum of Rs 2 lakh to the family of deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured," said Sharma on Auraiya accident.

Kirit Somaiya demands immediate army deployment in Mumbai's Shivaji Nagar

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): BJP's Maharashtra Vice-President Kirit Somaiya demanded immediate army deployment in Mumbai's Shivaji Nagar claiming a crowd gathered at Govandi Road No. 2 around 8 pm on May 15. "1000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Shivaji Nagar area in last 15 days, still such huge crowd. Maharashtra govt has called 20 companies of Central Armed Forces, why are they not using them? I demand immediate army deployment in areas like Shivaji Nagar," said Somaiya.

Special train carrying passengers reached New Delhi Railway Station from Mumbai

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Mumbai arrived at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) on May 16. All passengers were screened after they reached the railway station, as per guidelines by the government. "My journey was nice. Social distancing was maintained in the train," a passenger said.

People keep their belongings to reserve spot in liquor shop in TN's Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), May 16 (ANI): People put their belongings outside liquor shop to mark their places after State Government allowed reopening of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) shops. The shop vendors have to follow the token system to sell liquor. Only 500 tokens will be issued to a vendor every day.

CM Gehlot directs officials to strengthen quarantine system at rural level

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 15 (ANI): While discussing the quarantine arrangements with the Collectors, District and Sub Divisional level officers through video conference, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the quarantine system will have to be given special attention to maintain the success been achieved so far in controlling the COVID-19. "Cases of COVID-19 were coming up in the cities till now. To ensure, this infection does not spread to the villages, it is very important to strengthen the quarantine system," he added. CM directed the officials that there should be no inconvenience to migrants and at the same time there should be adequate arrangements for monitoring the people kept in the quarantine. During the meeting Chief Minister said that officers and employees at district and panchayat should make the quarantine system smooth at the rural level. He further said that the people coming by train should be screened at the railway station itself and arrangements should be made

Vande Bharat Mission: 121 Indians land in Hyderabad from USA

Hyderabad, May 16 (ANI): Air India special flight carrying 121 Indian passengers returned to Hyderabad from Newark (USA) on May 16. The special flight landed at 3:14 am today. India began phased repatriation of its citizens stranded abroad from May 7 under Vande Bharat Mission.

BRO starts road construction work in J and K amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rajouri (J and K), May 16 (ANI): Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started the development work on Rajouri-Buddhal and Kandi road amid COVID-19 lockdown. Jobs were provided around 500 labourers in the newly formed union territory. BRO conducted thermal screening of the labourers before they start their work. Sanitisation is being done to contain the spread of COVID-19.

It's unfortunate, CM's directions not being taken seriously by officers: Mayawati on Auraiya incident

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on May 16 expressed her condolences to the bereaved families of migrant labourers who killed in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya road accident. She said it's unfortunate that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directions are not being taken seriously by officers because of which a big accident occurred in Auraiya. She said, "Y'day CM said that labourers who come to UP or pass through state, officers will make arrangements for their food, transit and shelter. It's unfortunate that CM's directions are not being taken seriously by officers because of which a big accident occurred in Auraiya: Mayawati." "I demand Chief Minister to take action against the officers who didn't fulfill their responsibilities. Families of those who were killed or injured in this accident should be provided financial assistance," she added. At least 24 labourers were killed and several injured after the truck they were travelling in, collided with another tr

Passengers reached New Delhi Railway Station from Ahmedabad by special train

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Ahmedabad arrived at New Delhi Railway Station on May 16. Adequate arrangements have been made for the passengers at the station premises. Passengers were medically screened at the station premises after deboarding train. One of the passengers expresses her happiness after her arrival and said, "I am very happy due to the train service. I was stuck in Ahmedabad. My children are waiting outside for me. Meeting them after 2 months"

Delhi's Gazipur Mandi reopens today after 2 COVID-19 cases reported from marketplace

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown, wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Delhi's Gazipur reopens after 2 days on May 16. The market was closed for sanitization after secretary and deputy secretary of the market tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in national capital stands at 8470, which includes 115 deaths so far.

24 labourers killed, several injured after 2 trucks collide in UP's Auraiya

Auraiya (Uttar Pradesh), May 16 (ANI): At least 24 labourers were killed and several injured after the truck they were travelling in, collided with another truck in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya on May 16. The injured have been shifted to hospital. "24 people were brought dead, 22 have been admitted and 15 have been referred to Saifai PGI. They were going to Bihar and Jharkhand from Rajasthan," said Archana Srivastava, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Auraiya.

Coronavirus themed graffitis in UP's Aligarh alert locals to 'Stay Home' amid lockdown

Aligarh (UP), May 16 (ANI): Aligarh Municipal Corporation made street graffitis to spread awareness on COVID-19. They appealed to people to 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' through the road arts. The nation is under lockdown amid coronavirus scare. Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UP crossed 3902 on May 16 which includes 88 deaths.