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Students return to Patna from Kota by special train

Patna (Bihar), May 05 (ANI): Special trains from Rajasthan's Kota, carrying stranded students reached Patna on May 5. These students were stranded in Kota after nationwide lockdown was imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus. Recently, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) allowed the states to ferry migrant labourers, students and tourists in special trains.

Hyderabad International Airport gearing up for post COVID-19 lockdown operations

Hyderabad, May 05 (ANI): Rajiv Gandhi International Airport which serves Hyderabad is gearing up for the post lockdown operations. As social distancing has emerged as one of the lethal weapons to counter pandemic, the airport administration has also taken care of it. The chairs in airport have been marked to maintain social distancing. Squares have been made on the floor at check-in counters. From sanitization stations to thermal checking, the Hyderabad airport is ready to serve the passengers after lockdown.

193 Pakistani nationals return via Attari-Wagah border

Amritsar (Punjab), May 05 (ANI): 193 stranded Pakistani citizens were repatriated via Attari-Wagah border. Pakistan High Commission expressed pleasure on their return. Several people from several countries were stranded in India after the announcement of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Govt. incompetence takes a toll on businessmen amid lockdown in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit, (POK), May 05 (ANI): Administrative incompetence of Gilgit Baltistan government has once again been exposed as people in this illegally occupied region are facing severe problems due to the discriminatory and unprofessional conduct of the authorities amid a growing pandemic of Covid-19. While one section of society is brazenly disregarding the social distancing and other mandatory lockdown norms, small businessmen and daily wagers are being tackled with an iron fist. Women activists have urged the government to waive off their loans as the situation has become grim amid the lockdown. There are no earnings and the interests on loans they acquired for their businesses are increasing every day. Gilgit Baltistan, an illegally occupied region with a population of around 2 million has registered 364 Corona cases. The government which takes decisions at whims and fancies of Islamabad hasn't been ordering enough testing per day. And with negligent authorities in place, the region mig

64 flights to bring stranded Indians from 12 countries: Civil Aviation Minister

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Reviewing the situation of stranded Indians in foreign countries, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed that 64 flights will be operated in the first week to bring stranded people from different countries during May 7 to May 13. "The 64 flights include-UAE- 10 flights, Qatar- 2, Saudi Arabia- 5, UK- 7, Singapore- 5, United States-7, Philippines- 5, Bangladesh- 7, Bahrain - 2, Malaysia-7, Kuwait-5, and Oman-2," said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Lockdown 3.0: 310 NRIs fly back to UK from Amritsar airport

Amritsar (Punjab), May 05 (ANI): Special arrangements were made at Amritsar airport to facilitate travel of 310 NRIs to UK on May 05. Thorough screening was conducted at the airport keeping in mind the coronavirus situation. UK had announced 7 additional charter flights to bring stranded British travellers from Amritsar amid pandemic. "We are going to London. We thank British govt and Modi govt both for the arrangements," said an NRI at Amritsar airport.

India registers highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Reviewing coronavirus situation in the country, Health Ministry informed that India saw the highest single-day spike so far, with 3,900 new cases and 195 deaths in last 24 hours. "Total number of positive cases of COVID-19 is 46,433. In last 24 hours there have been 3,900 new cases, 195 deaths and 1,020 people have recovered. The recovery rate is 27.41%," said Lav Aggarwal. "We persuaded certain states as we were not receiving reports of cases/deaths on time from them, after which the cases have been reported and we have seen spike in death cases today," he further informed.

CM Shivraj Chouhan resumes 'Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana'

Bhopal (MP), May 05 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on May 5 resumed Jan Kalyan Sambal Yojana. Scheme was halted by the previous Kamal Nath-led government. Scheme aims to help unorganized sector workers who live below poverty line.

Need to ensure smooth running of non-COVID healthcare services: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Speaking about the importance of non-COVID-19 healthcare services, Health Ministry informed that they will also ensure people continue to receive such services at both government and private facilities. "We also need to ensure that people continue to receive non-COVID19 healthcare services at both government and private facilities. Services for critically ill patients should also run smoothly," said Lav Agarwal, Health Ministry Joint Secretary.

JEE Main exam from July 18-23, NEET exam on July 26, informs HRD Minister

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal informed that IIT-JEE (Main) examination will be held from July 18 to 23 and NEET examination will be on July 26. "IIT-JEE (Main) examination will be held on 18, 20, 21, 22, and 23 July respectively. IIT-JEE Advance exam to be held on August, date will be announced later. NEET exam will be held on 26th July. Decision will be taken soon on the pending Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 10th and 12th board exams," said Pokhriyal.

COVID-19: Rajnath Singh chairs review meeting with NCC Directorates via video-conferencing

New Delhi, May 05(ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 05 reviewed contribution of 17 NCC Directorates in India's fight against COVID-19 via video conferencing. Rajnath Singh said, "NCC cadets played a significant role in assisting civilian administration by performing various tasks. I congratulate NCC for their positive role and contribution."

COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan chairs meeting over vector-borne diseases with Delhi Health Minister and other officials

New Delhi, May 05(ANI): Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan chaired a review meeting with officials of Delhi Govt and city's municipal corporation over preparedness for Dengue, Chikungunya, Malaria diseases. Dr Harsh Vardhan said, "It is important to take measures to control these vector-borne diseases, as everyone is concentrating towards COVID-19 pandemic, we might get careless towards these diseases."

Shastri Bhawan office of Department of Legal Affairs sealed after official tested positive of COVID-19

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Shastri Bhawan office of Department of Legal Affairs sealed after an official tested positive of coronavirus on May 01. He had last visited his office on April 23. As a precautionary measure, no one will be allowed to enter the building till further orders.

Lockdown 3.0: Locals say no issue with 70% tax on liquor as it's a donation for country

New Delhi, May 05(ANI): Amid relaxation in lockdown 3.0, people formed long queues outside a liquor stores in national capital. Delhi Government on May 04 imposed a "Special Corona Fee" of 70% tax on Maximum Retail Price of the liquor. A man outside a liquor shop in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi said, "I am here since 6 am. Shop was supposed to open at 9 am but police arrived at 8:55 am...who will be responsible if something untoward happens here? We've no issue with 70% tax it's like a donation from us to country".

COVID-19: Comparison between hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir is not right at this moment, says CSIR

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Director General Shekhar C Mande said that it is very difficult to compare the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir as of now. "Comparison between hydroxychloroquine and remdesivir is not right because we do not know the efficacy of both of them till now. Which one is better can only be ascertained after trials," said Dr Mande.

Last rites of late Major Anuj Sood performed at his native place in Panchkula

Panchkula (Haryana), May 05 (ANI): Last rites of late Major Anuj Sood was performed in Haryana's Panchkula on May 05. He lost his life in action during the Handwara encounter on May 02. Wrapped in tricolour, the fallen soldier's body was brought to his native place on May 05 by Indian armed forces. Major Sood was accorded with full state honour during his cremation ceremony.

CM Yogi holds COVID-19 review meeting in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), May 05 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed meeting with chairpersons of Team-11 on COVID-19 pandemic in Lucknow on May 05. Lockdown 3.0 began from May 04 with considerable relaxations issued by MHA. The Team-11 has been given task to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Total number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh has jumped to 2766, including 50 deaths.

Over 50,000 migrant workers brought back in UP in last 3 days: CM Yogi

Lucknow (UP), May 05 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath informed that in last three days more than 50,000 migrant workers have been brought back in Uttar Pradesh. In the first phase in March, between 27th and 29th, we brought back more than 6.5 lakhs migrant workers and made arrangements for their treatment and food. In the second phase, in the last 3 days, more than 50,000 migrant workers have been brought back: UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

CM Yogi slams opposition leaders for politicising on coronavirus pandemic

Lucknow (UP), May 05 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on May 05 slammed opposition for politicising on dreadful coronavirus pandemic. "For the first time during the pandemic, a big relief package was announced under the 'Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana'. Earlier, those who use to rule, were extracting money from the welfare schemes of the poor during their tenure. Now this money is reaching directly into the accounts of the poor," said Adityanath.

Handwara encounter: Wreath laying ceremony of 3 CRPF personnel held in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), May 05(ANI): Last respects were paid to CRPF's Ashwani Kumar Yadav, C Chandrasekar and Santosh Kumar Mishra in Srinagar on May 5. The jawans lost their lives in the terrorist attack on CRPF patrol party in J-K's Handwara, J-K on May 04. Security personnel chanted "Shaheed Ashwani Kumar Yadav amar rahein, Shaheed C Chandrasekar amar rahein, Shaheed Santosh Kumar Mishra amar rahein", as they paid their last respects to the three CRPF personnel.