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Heaviest Oxygen Express carrying 225MT oxygen leaves from Jamnagar to Delhi

Jamnagar (Gujarat), May 10 (ANI): Another Oxygen Express carrying liquid medical oxygen containers to reach Delhi amid oxygen crisis in the national capital. So far it is the heaviest Oxygen Express as it carries 225 MT of liquid oxygen. Oxygen Express in an initiative by Indian Railways to transport liquid oxygen to the states in need in this fight against pandemic.

COVID: IAF airlifts oxygen containers from Singapore, Bangkok to Bengal

Bangkok (Thailand) / Singapore, May 07 (ANI): India continued to battle against 2nd wave of COVID-19 and amid it, Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76 airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore to Panagarh Air Base in West Bengal. Similarly, IAF's C-17 aircraft has airlifted 4 cryogenic oxygen containers from Bangkok to Panagarh Air base. The requirement of medical oxygen has soared in the country amid COVID crisis.

Flight carrying medical supplies from Netherlands arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): A flight carrying medical supplies arrived in the national capital from Netherlands on May 07. It is the first shipment from Netherlands that carried 449 ventilators, 100 oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies. "Over the coming days, remaining medical equipment would be shipped. Value this support from our friend," tweeted MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

COVID aid from Switzerland arrives in India

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): A flight carrying medical supplies from Switzerland arrived in India on May 07. The shipment included 600 oxygen concentrators, 50 ventilators, and other medical supplies. Switzerland is among several countries that sent several emergency COVID-19 relief shipments to India during the tough time of COVID-19.

133 test COVID positive at Assam's tea estate

Dibrugarh (Assam), May 07 (ANI): Zaloni Tea Estate in Dibrugarh in Assam shut down now after 133 people tested positive for COVID-19 here. Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh, Pallav Gopal Jha said, "133 cases were detected at Zaloni Tea Estate till yesterday, all patients are asymptomatic. Tea estate has been declared as containment zone."

CM Kejriwal reviews newly installed oxygen plant at Delhi hospital

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Health Minister Satyendar Jain visited Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital on May 06 where an Oxygen Plant has been installed. "This is a 330 litres Oxygen Plant. This has the capacity to fill 50-60 cylinders daily. If supplied through a pipeline, it can cater to 33 patients for 24 hours. This will help the hospital. This is a 200-bed hospital," CM told ANI. Delhi has recorded 335 deaths, 19,133 new infections and 20,028 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

Russia approves Sputnik's single-shot vaccine

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): Russia on May 06 approved Sputnik Light, the single-dose vaccine against COVID-19. According to the information on Sputnik V's twitter handle, the single-dose vaccine has 79.4% overall efficacy against coronavirus, and is a "reliable pandemic fighter". Sputnik V, which is approved in 64 countries with a total population of over 3.2 billion people, has already started arriving in India for emergency use.

COVID -19: People rush to the airport before international flights halt

Kathmandu (Nepal), May 6 (ANI): Due to the surge in COVID cases and fatalities in Nepal, a cabinet meeting decided the closure of International Flights starting from Wednesday. Serpentine lines were seen outside the terminal of International Airport. On Wednesday, Tribhuwan International Airport remained packed with travelers before closure. Police personnel were seen requesting people to maintain social distancing. Nepal has announced to produce RT-PCR report before boarding the flight.

Strict 'Janta Curfew' in MP till May 15: CM Shivraj

Bhopal (MP), May 06 (ANI): To break the chain of transmission of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on May 06 announced a strict lockdown (Janta Curfew) in the state till May 15. "To break the chain of transmission of corona in the state we have to completely shut everything till May 15, strict 'Janta Curfew'. We can't shut things for too long but with more than 18 % positivity we can't remain open," said CM Shivraj.

Around 280 jail inmates to be released on parole due to COVID from Meerut jail

Meerut (UP), May 06 (ANI): In view of COVID-19, around 280 jail inmates will be released on bail or parole from Meerut Jail. Inmates above 45-60 years of age have also been vaccinated. "Around 280 jail inmates to be released on bail or parole, in view of COVID. Regular sanitisation conducted in jail premises. The jail inmates are served immunity boosting 'kadha'. Inmates above 45 and 60 years of age have been vaccinated," said Senior Jail Superintendent of Meerut District Jail, BD Pandey.

50 oxygen beds set up in Noida

Noida (UP), May 06 (ANI): In an effort to beat coronavirus and increase the treatment, Noida authority set up 50-bed makeshift COVID-19 hospital in the region. All 50 beds are supported with supply of medical oxygen. The facility is likely to go functional by May 08.

All options get discussed: Govt on nationwide lockdown

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Replying to a question whether a nationwide lockdown is the only solution amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, NITI Aayog member Doctor VK Paul on May 05 said, "If anything more is required those options are always being discussed. There's already a guideline to states to impose restrictions to suppress chain of transmission."

Reminds me of partition days: JP Nadda on Bengal violence

Kolkata, May 05 (ANI): BJP President JP Nadda, while condemning the post-poll violence in West Bengal, said that the brutal incidents reminded him of the partition days. "I condemn the brutal killings which have taken place after the results. We also stand by the people of Bengal and all citizens residing in Bengal with whom such incidents took place. This makes me remember the partition days," said Nadda

COVID: Australia gifts 1056 ventilators, 43 oxygen concentrators to India

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): A special cargo with 1056 ventilators and 43 oxygen concentrators arrived from Australia to India on May 05. Arindam Bagchi, official spokesperson, the Ministry of External Affairs expressed gratitude to Australia for this gesture and said it would further strengthen comprehensive strategic partnership between India and Australia.

Mamata's silence on Bengal violence for 36 hrs speaks of her involvement: Nadda

Kolkata, May 05 (ANI): BJP president JP Nadda alleged West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's involvement in post-poll violence and said her silence for 36 hours is in itself is a proof. "The manner in which massacre and brutal killings took place and the manner in which the acting CM stayed silent for 36 hours speaks of her involvement. Mamata ji's silence speaks about her involvement and she starts her third term with blood on her hands," said Nadda.

COVID-19 not spreading through animals, it's human to human transmission: Govt

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Government on May 05 clarified that this COVID-19 is not spreading through animals, it's human to human transmission. First such incident reported in India that 8 Asiatic lions at Hyderabad zoo tested COVID positive.

Mamata accuses BJP of fanning violence in Bengal through 'old videos'

Kolkata, May 05 (ANI): As West Bengal is witnessing political violence in parts of the state soon after assembly election results were announced, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the incidents of violence, and said such incidents cannot be tolerated. She, however, blamed the BJP for these incidents, saying there is "more disturbance" in place where the opposition party has won. "No such incident can be tolerated. There is more disturbance in places where BJP has won. BJP is circulating about fake incidents through old videos. My appeal to all political parties is to stop this. You all have done a lot during elections. Bengal is a place of unity,"

Oxygen Express train carrying liquid medical oxygen arrives Delhi

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): An Oxygen Express train carrying tankers of liquid medical oxygen reached Delhi on May 05. The train arrived from Jamnagar's Hapa at 2 am in the national capital. Delhi received 244 tonnes more oxygen in which 103.6 MT liquid oxygen. The train had 5 tankers.

At least 1 oxygen plant will be set up in each district in coming 3 months: DRDO Chairman

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy on May 04 said through PM Cares Fund, 500 oxygen plants will be established in various districts, at least one plant will be set up in each district in the coming three months. "Through PM Cares Fund we've ordered 380 plants from Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Trident Pneumatics Pvt. Ltd and 120 plants from CSIR industries. The first 5 plants will be established in Delhi of them two are being installed at AIIMSandRML Hospital," he said.

1 lakh inoculated so far in 18-44 age groups: Rajesh Tope

Mumbai, May 04 (ANI): Speaking on COVID-19 situation in Maharashtra, State Health Minister Rajesh Tope on May 04 said, "Few centres were closed yesterday due to doses' shortage. Got 9 lakh vials today, to last for 2-3 days. 1 lakh inoculated so far in 18-44 age groups. Order placed for 18.5 lakh vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin).