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406 new positive cases, 13 deaths reported in 24 hours: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Reviewing coronavirus situation in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed about the numbers. "13 deaths and 406 new positive cases were reported in Delhi in 24 hours till midnight y'day, taking the total number of cases to 7639 and deaths to 86. 383 people have been cured/discharged taking the total number of recovered cases to 2512," said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain."The doubling rate in Delhi is 11 days now. The doubling rate had once reached 3 or 4 days. If the doubling rate reaches 18, 20 or 25, then we will be more comfortable," he further added.

COVID-19: Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM to simplify MGNREGA and to amend tax system

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 12 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren attended the 5th meeting on COVID-19 via video-conferencing with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking on this, CM Soren said that in a short span, he urged prime minister to simplify MGNREGA and amend tax system. "I put all my points that we need to take more steps to help the workers, simplify MGNREGA wages, amend the tax system, help increase the wealth collection power of the state, keep employment and save lives of people. It is true that the economic situation of the country is not in a good condition. In this situation, our state is completely dependent on Centre," said Soren.

Lockdown 3.0: CM Kejriwal asks Delhiites to send their suggestions on what they want post May 17

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked Delhiites to suggest what they want post May 17. "I want to ask the people of Delhi to send their suggestions on what they want post May17. You can send in your suggestions by 5pm tomorrow on the number 1031, WhatsApp no. 8800007722 or e-mail at delhicm.suggestions@gmail.com," said Kejriwal.

COVID-19: Preparations underway at Sabarmati railway station ahead of passengers' departure to New Delhi

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 12 (ANI): Sabarmati railway station is being sanitised ahead of the arrival of passengers to board a special train from here for New Delhi at 6:20 pm on May 12. Circles are being made at the station to ensure social distancing being followed among passengers. Indian Railways has started services of limited passenger trains from today onwards.

Equity indices fall, Maruti top loser as Nifty auto skids 2.8 percent

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded lower during early hours on Tuesday tracking weakness in Asian markets as investors became anxious about the second wave of coronavirus infections in China. At 10:15 am, the BSE S-P Sensex was down by 561 points or 1.78 per cent at 31,000 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 169 points or 1.83 per cent at 9,070. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the negative zone with Nifty auto down by 2.8 per cent, private bank by 2.5 per cent, PSU bank by 2.4 per cent and metal by 1.9 per cent. Among stocks, shares of the country's largest car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki tumbled by 4.4 per cent to Rs 4,718.95 per unit. Eicher Motors and Hero MotoCorp skidded by 2.9 per cent each. Metal majors Tata Steel lost by 3.7 per cent and JSW Steel by 3.4 per cent while home finance major HDFC dropped by 3.9 per cent and private sector lender HDFC Bank by 3.3 per cent. However, those which gained were UPL, Vedanta, NTPC and Titan. M

Watch: INS Kesari reaches Maldives' Male to discharge 580 tonnes of essential food items

Male (Maldives), May 12 (ANI): Indian Naval Ship Kesari reached Male port in Maldives, the first destination under Mission Sagar. It will discharge 580 tonnes of essential food items as a gift from people of India to the people of Maldives.

Lockdown 3.0: Vegetable production continues at J-K's 'Mini Punjab' Budgam

Budgam (J-K), May 12 (ANI): Farmers continue vegetable production in Budgam district to feed the locals. Farmers are also ensuring supply of vegetables to other districts amid third phase of lockdown. One of the farmers said, "Budgam is known as mini Punjab. We are practicing high standards of hygiene on the field and also ensuring supply of vegetables to other districts".

Lockdown 3.0: Passengers express happiness over resumption of train services

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Indian Railways started limited train services from May 12. People arrived at New Delhi railway station to board the trains. Heavy security has been deployed outside the station to ensure social distancing norms are being followed. "I am from Bhopal, I was doing job at Manesar and was stuck here due to lockdown. I booked my ticket online and I am going home today," said a passenger. Another passenger said, "I am really happy, it was very difficult to get ticket, but now finally I am going home".

Dehradun Municipal Corporation takes precautionary measures to combat COVID-19

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 12 (ANI): In order to intensify sanitation work, Dehradun Municipal Corporation undertook spraying of disinfectants in various parts of city on May 12. Authorities are taking up efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus in lockdown 3.0. A total of 68 confirmed cases have been registered so far in Uttarakhand.

9 months pregnant nurse in Karnataka serves patients dedicatedly amid COVID-19 crisis

Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 12 (ANI): Health care workers across the country are working selflessly round the clock to curtail coronavirus disease. A praise worthy example has recently came to light where a nine-month pregnant nurse in Karnataka is working hard. Roopa Parveen, who hails from Gajanur village travels to Thirthahalli taluk daily to attend patients at Jayachamarajendra Government Hospital. She has also earned praises from Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. "The taluk hospital is surrounded by many villages, people need our service. My seniors had asked me to take leave but I want to serve the people. I work six hours a day. CM called me up and appreciated my dedication, he also suggested me to rest," said Roopa Parveen Rao.

Surat textile industry bears the brunt of coronavirus lockdown

Surat (Gujarat), May 12 (ANI): India's lockdown has brought several businesses to standstill. In a recent example, textile industry in Surat has incurred huge losses due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown. Jitubhai Vakharia, President, South Gujarat Textile Processors' Association said, "An estimated loss of Rs 1000 crores may be incurred as the lockdown is expected to extend".

Vande Bharat Mission: Over 130 students from Manila arrive at Ahmedabad airport

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 12 (ANI): Special flight carrying over 130 students from Manila, Philippines landed at Ahmedabad airport on May 12. Proper arrangements have been made at airport in view of coronavirus situation. Government of India started operation Vande Bharat Mission to bring back over 14,000 stranded Indians via 64 relief flights.

Lockdown 3.0: Indian Railways to start limited train services from today

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Indian Railways to begin passengers trains today. "We are starting passenger trains from today, Shramik special trains will continue. We have received good amount of bookings. All precautions, including social distancing will be followed," said RD Bajpai, Railways Executive Director.

Vande Baharat Mission: 177 Indian nationals arrive in Kochi from Dubai

Kochi (Kerala), May 12 (ANI): Total number of 177 Indian nationals including an infant arrived in Kochi from Dubai on May 12. The repatriation took place under the 'Vande Bharat Mission' in the view of coronavirus pandemic. The returnee will be quarantined for 14 days to prevent the spread of virus.

Study suggests terrestrial life unlikely to contaminate Mars

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): A Southwest Research Institute scientist has modelled the atmosphere of Mars to help determine that salty pockets of water present on the Red Planet are likely not habitable by life as we know it on the Earth. A team that also included scientists from Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and the University of Arkansas helped allay planetary protection concerns about contaminating potential Martian ecosystems. These results were published this month in Nature Astronomy. Due to Mars' low temperatures and extremely dry conditions, a droplet of liquid water on its surface would instantly freeze, boil or evaporate, unless the droplet had dissolved salts in it. This brine would have a lower freezing temperature and would evaporate more slowly than pure liquid water. Salts are found across Mars, so brines could form there. While pure liquid water is unstable on the Martian surface, models showed that stable brines can form and persist from the equator to hig

1230 stranded migrant workers from Mumbai arrive in Karnataka via special train

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 12 (ANI): A 'Shramik special train' carrying 1230 migrant workers from Mumbai arrived at Kalaburagi Railway station at 2:20 am, today. Thorough screenings of passengers were done at the station.

Google launches Grow with Google OnAir to offer online digital skills training

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Google on Monday launched Grow with Google OnAir that will offer online digital skills training to everyone in the US and Canada for free.Grow with Google launched in 2017 to help the Americans get the digital skills they need to succeed. Announcing the virtual programs, Director of Grow with Google, Jesse Haines, said: "Though we're no longer able to gather in person, that doesn't mean the learning has to stop." Haines further stated that topics will include 'How to manage your business remotely in times of uncertainty' and 'How to improve your resume with four practical strategies.' Also, after attending a Grow with Google OnAir workshop, attendees who are looking for more personalised help can register for a free one-on-one coaching session with a Googler.

CSIR-NAL develops Non Invasive Ventilator to treat COVID-19 patients

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 12 (ANI): A constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has developed a Non-Invasive BiPAP Ventilator in a record time of 36 days to treat COVID-19 patients in Bengaluru. According to NAL, it is a microcontroller-based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible '3D printed manifold and coupler' with HEPA filter (Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter). These unique features help to alleviate the fear of the virus spread.

'Airlens Minus Corona', Stanford alumnus innovate safer public disinfection to combat COVID-19

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): In order to solve the problem of disinfecting larger places, a team of AIIMS, IIT and Stanford alumnus have developed an innovative technology named "Airlens Minus Corona" The device will go to hospitals, bus stops, railway stations, shopping malls and other public places to sterilise the surfaces with water based technology which is not only cost efficient but also safer. The technology works on the basis of electrification of particles. "The charged or ionised water droplets will kill the virus by killing its proteins and hence making it inefficient," Stanford alumnus Shashi Ranjan told ANI. "Such ionised water droplets can help in the oxidation of viral proteins into non-harmful molecules. Oxidation is one of the most potent antimicrobial tools," Ranjan said. Airlens Minus Corona also got a certification from the NABL, FDA certified laboratory, sanctioning the device to be non-toxic and human safe for sanitization purposes (unlike the chemical disinfectant

Jharkhand govt launches Driver and Transport Safety Campaign to combat COVID-19

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 12 (ANI): Jharkhand govt launched Driver and Transport Safety Campaign to combat COVID-19 pandemic on May 11 in Ranchi. Minister of Department of Transport, Champai Soren was present at the event. The minister also released the "Driver Safety Guide for the Prevention of Corona Virus (COVID-19)" and distributed the Corona Safety Tool Kit among drivers and assistants at project building today. The campaign is being run by the Jharkhand State Transport Department to provide information to the vehicle owners, drivers and general public about the prevention from COVID-19. The guide issued by the department tells about the importance of maintaining social distance, washing hands regularly, using masks and sanitizing the vehicle. The objective is to spread awareness among the people. Transport Department officials and employees were also present on the occasion.