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Bihar's 'Mango Man' names new variety 'Lockdown'

Bhagalpur (Bihar), May 13 (ANI): Ashok Kumar Choudhary, a horticulturist also known as Bihar's Mango Man, has developed a new hybrid variety of Jardalu mango. With the prevailing situation Ashok Choudhary named the new variety 'Lockdown'. He has developed new variety with cross grafting method at his farm in Bhagalpur.

Lockdown 3.0: Train passengers coming from Patna screened at NDLS

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A passenger train from Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, Patna (Bihar) reached New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), a day after services resumed. "Was stuck there for two months, I am happy to be back now," said a passenger. Thorough health screening was also conducted by authorities at the station. Services of 15 pairs of special air-conditioned trains have been restarted by Indian Railways amid lockdown.

Lockdown 3.0: Train from Ahmedabad arrives in Delhi, passengers thank Indian Railways

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A day after Indian Railways resumed its services for selected routes, train carrying passengers from Sabarmati railway station reached New Delhi on May 13. "I really wanted to come back; I was stuck for 2 months. It was a great journey," a passenger told ANI. Another passenger from Ahmedabad also thanked Indian Railways and Modi government for resuming services. Indian Railways started services of limited passenger trains with guidelines amid COVID-19 lockdown.

Vande Bharat Mission: Flight carrying over 170 Indians from Dubai arrives in Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 13 (ANI): Special Air India flight carrying over 170 Indians from Dubai arrived in Mangaluru in the early hours of May 13 under Vande Bharat Mission. Keeping in mind the coronavirus spread, thorough screening of each passenger was done at airport. Government of India started operation Vande Bharat Mission to bring back over 14,000 stranded Indians via 64 relief flights.

COVID-19: Indore Police launches song to aware masses

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 13 (ANI): Indore Police launched an inspirational song on COVID-19 pandemic. 'Geet Hum Gayenge, Corona Ko Hareyenge' programme was organised in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on May 12. Indore cops played patriotic instrumental music on police band. Their main aim is to spread awareness about coronavirus among masses. There are total 3785 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 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

PM Modi's package will increase economic activities across India: Goa CM

Panaji (Goa), May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on May 12, the Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "I think the economic package of Rs 20 lakh crores that has been announced by PM Modi will increase economic activities across the country. I would like to thank him on behalf of the people of Goa." Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

Will see around 4% growth if PM Modi's package is pumped into economy: ASSOCHAM

Bengaluru, May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12, the Secretary General of 'The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India' (ASSOCHAM), Deepak Sood spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "With this announcement, we can very clearly say the estimations of 0-1% growth are now defeated and we are very clear that if all this money is pumped into the economy we should see 2-3% or 4% growth as we move along and as early as March of next year." "ASSOCHAM had reasoned with the Indian industry, the government and had made this request about a month and a half back for a package of US$ 200-300 Billion. We are delighted that we were able to foresee this and we are glad that it's in alignment with the Indian thinking," ASSOCHAM Secretary-General added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

COVID-19: Potters facing hardship in Varanasi amid lockdown

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), May 13 (ANI): Potters are facing problem in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi amid coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown has affected their means of livelihood badly in past 1.5 months. Families of potters are going through difficult phase in their lives as the sale of pottery items have completely declined. There are total 3573 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 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

Too little sleep can mean more asthma attacks in adults

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A good night's sleep is crucial to good health and can also be necessary for Asthma patients, suggests a new study. A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) reveals that too little sleep, and occasionally too much sleep, can negatively impact adults with asthma.

COVID-19: Special train leaves from Delhi for Bengaluru amid lockdown 3.0

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A special train left from Delhi for Karnataka's Bengaluru on May 12 amid coronavirus pandemic. Indian Railways has resumed services of special air-conditioned trains from May 12 amid lockdown 3.0. Circles are also being made at railway station to ensure social distancing norms being followed among all the passengers. There are total 7233 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Embarkation, health screening of passengers taking place at Kerala's Kochi Port

Kochi (Kerala), May 13 (ANI): Around 202 Indian nationals including 23 women and three children onboard INS Magar amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12. The process of embarkation and health screening is taking place for all the passengers. It was deployed by Indian Navy as part of Operation Samudra Setu from Maldives and it reached at Kochi Port in Kerala. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India Express flight from Singapore arrives in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), May 13 (ANI): Air India Express flight landed at Cochin International Airport with 135 passengers and 3 infants from Singapore. The flight had a stop in Bangalore. Public Relations Department of Kerala Government shared the information. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

Will become super economic power: Nitin Gadkari on PM Modi's package

Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12, the Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "Industry can never forget this support given by the PM to small industries, cottage industries and rural industries. Over 11 crore workers, who work in these, have been given relief." "We will become a super economic power, come out of this crisis and walk towards development," Gadkari added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India Express flight from Qatar lands in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), May 13 (ANI): Air India Express flight from Doha in Qatar landed at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Repatriation process of stranded Indian nationals from abroad is underway. Indian citizens are being evacuated from across the globe under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

Vande Bharat Mission: 2nd flight from Bangladesh arrives in Srinagar with medical students

Srinagar (JandK), May 13 (ANI): A second flight landed in Srinagar with around 169 medical students from Bangladesh. The students were stranded in Bangladesh after the lockdown was imposed in wake of coronavirus outbreak. All students expressed their gratitude towards the Government of India for evacuating them. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission. While speaking to ANI, the DC of Srinagar, Dr Shahid Choudhary said, "Around 700 students were in Bangladesh and today second flight came with 169 students. Tomorrow, another flight is scheduled and 169 more students will come in that. We had already requested for fourth flight and have made good facilities for students in the quarantine centers inside hotels. Their test and sampling will also be conducted here and 14 days quarantine is mandatory as it was an international travel. Once their test results will come then we will send them to their homes

FICCI on PM Modi's package

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12, the Secretary General of FICCI, Dilip Chenoy spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "PM's announcement of the Rs 20 Lakh crore package in his address to the nation was very significant. What he said about it covering all sections of society, all sectors of industry and really looking for a self-reliant India was a very positive message." "We all need to collaborate and work together to make that happen and make Indian economy revive again," FICCI's Secretary General added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

Instagram rolls out new feature to support small scale businesses

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Photo and video-sharing social networking application Instagram has announced a new feature to help small businesses that are badly affected due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Facebook-owned company launched a 'Support Small Business' sticker in stories so that a user could see the small scale business around them. "Today we're launching a "Support Small Business" sticker in stories so you can show love to your favorite small businesses," Instagram tweeted. "Use it and your photo or video will be added to a shared story where friends can see which businesses you support," it added.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India flight carrying 225 passengers arrives in Mumbai from Malaysia

Mumbai, May 13 (ANI): Air India special flight carrying 225 passengers arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport of Mumbai from Malaysia. The repatriation flight Air India AI-1377 came on May 13 from Kuala Lumpur. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

PHIA Foundation donates PPEs kits worth Rs 1.5 crore to Jharkhand for COVID-19 fight

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 12 (ANI): Partnering Hope into Action (PHIA) Foundation donated PPEs kit worth over Rs 1.5 crore to Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on May 12. Medical safety kits donated by PHIA in the war against coronavirus will help the state government to control the spread of the deadly virus. On this occasion, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude towards PHIA.

Watch: INS Magar with 202 Indian nationals enters Kochi harbor

Kochi (Kerala), May 12 (ANI): On May 12th, INS Magar of Indian Navy which is carrying 202 Indian nationals entered Kochi harbour in Kerala as part of Operation Samudra Setu. SNC (Southern Naval Command) ships were seen welcoming them to Kochi harbour. INS Magar had left Male on May 10 and among the returnees are 24 women and a patient suffering leg fracture. Indian Navy launched 'Operation Samudra Setu' to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas.