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FM Sitharaman gives break-up of Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 announced the details of all five tranches under stimulus package of Rs 20 lakh crore announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The overall stimulus package under the Atmanirbhar (self-reliant) Bharat amounts to Rs 20,97,053 crore," said FM Sitharaman after giving the break-up.

Op Samudra Setu: INS Jalashwa arrives at Kochi port from Male

Kochi (Kerala), May 17 (ANI): INS Jalashwa arrived at Kochi port from Male carrying 588 Indian nationals. Disembarkation process began after INS Jalashwa was docked. Naval ship anchored off Male on May 14 for second phase of repatriation operation.

Top universities permitted to automatically start online courses: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 while announcing fifth and final tranche of stimulus package, said that top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th May 2020. She said, "Technology-driven education to be the focus- PM eVIDYa programme for multi-mode access to digital/online education to be launched immediately. Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30th May 2020."

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India's special flight arrives in Hyderabad from Chicago

Hyderabad (Telangana), May 17 (ANI): An Air India special flight landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad. The flight carrying around 168 passengers came from Chicago. It was the ninth evacuation flight of Air India which came via Delhi on May 17. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to home country under Vande Bharat Mission.

85% cost of Shramik Special trains borne by Centre: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference on stimulus package in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 said that 85% cost of Shramik Special trains for migrant workers was borne by the Central government. She said, "Shramik special trains were started when it was possible for workers to move, states were requested to bring workers to stations, 85% cost was borne by the Central government."

Additional Rs 40,000 crore allocated for MGNREGA to boost employment

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 while unveiling fifth and final tranche of stimulus package, announced additional allocation of Rs 40,000 crore for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to boost employment. "The government will now allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crores to MGNREGS to provide employment boost," said FM Sitharaman.

Migrant workers create ruckus in Saharanpur, demand special trains

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Migrant workers gathered on Saharanpur-Ambala highway in large numbers on May 17. They created ruckus at the highway and demanded a special train to return to Bihar. Police officials and Rapid Action Force (RAF) were deployed at the site in order to maintain the law and order situation in Saharanpur. There are total 4057 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 53,035 with 2752 deaths in India. While speaking to ANI, the Divisional Commissioner of Saharanpur, Sanjay Kumar said, "We are sending them by buses till Bihar border. We are also coordinating with different district authorities there for their return."

Noida Police distribute biscuits to migrant workers gathered at Noida-Delhi border

Noida (UP), May 17 (ANI): Migrant workers gathered at Noida-Delhi border in large numbers amid coronavirus lockdown on May 17. Noida Police distributed biscuit packets to the workers. After the Auraiya accident, Uttar Pradesh government has ordered its district magistrates to arrange buses for migrant workers. They are not allowed to go to their native places on foot.

FM Sitharaman gives beneficiary statistics under PM Garib Kalyan package

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday while unveiling the last and final tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package, announced by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12, announced figures of people benefitted through different schemes under PM Garib Kalyan package. She said, "One-time transfer of Rs 2,000 has reached 8.19 crore farmers, total amount Rs 16,394 crore. NSAP beneficiaries got Rs 1,405 crore in first instalment and Rs 1,402 crore in second instalment, target of Rs 3,000 crore nearly achieved." "20 crore Jan Dhan account holding women got Rs 10,025 crores. 2.2 crore building and construction workers got Rs 3,950 crores. 6.81 crore people got free LPG cylinders and12 lakh EPFO holders got online withdrawal of advance," she added.

Dehradun administration using grassroot approach for surveillance in containment zones

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), May 17 (ANI): Dehradun district administration is doing community surveillance with the help grassroot workers amid coronavirus pandemic. Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers, Anganwadi workers and government teachers are deputed to conduct daily door-to-door health surveillance of citizens in COVID-19 containment zones. They are conducting surveillance in Shiva Enclave and Awas Vikas colony of Uttarakhand's Rishikesh. While speaking to ANI, the District Magistrate of Dehradun, Dr Ashish Kumar Srivastava said, "The health status of residents of containment areas is monitored regularly. During house-to-house survey, we see if anyone has symptoms of cough, fever, etc. and their travel history. This helps us analyze their health status better." There are total 82 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttarakhand. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 53,035 with 2752 deaths in India.

COVID-19: CM Adityanath holds meeting with 'Team-11'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with 'Team-11' over COVID-19 situation in the state. UP Additional Chief Secretary Avinash Awasthi and other officials attended the meeting. Team-11 was constituted by CM Yogi to combat coronavirus efficiently. Total number of COVID-19 cases in UP stands at 4057, which includes 225 deaths so far.

Passengers coming from Ahmedabad thank Railways for safe journey

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Ahmedabad arrived at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) on May 17. All passengers were screened after they reached the railway station, as per guidelines by the government. "We arrived here safely. I thanks railway for these arrangements," a passengers said. "We are very thankful to the railway department who has arranged all these things," another passenger said.

Migrant workers travel in trucks to reach their home states from Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 17 (ANI): Migrant workers continue to travel by trucks to reach to their home states. Labourers hopped in a truck from Maharashtra's Nagpur on May 17 amid lockdown. While speaking to ANI, one of the labourers said, "Since the start of lockdown we have faced a number of problems. We wear masks all the time but maintaining social distancing is difficult while travelling like this." Collision between two trucks had claimed lives of 24 migrant workers in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya on May 16.

Amphan likely to make landfall on May 20 as very severe storm: IMD Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 17 (ANI): While speaking to media on May 17, the Director of IMD Bhubaneswar, HR Biswas spoke on Cyclone Amphan. He said, "Cyclone Amphan is likely to make landfall in between Sagar Islands (West Bengal) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) during the afternoon or evening of May 20 as a very severe cyclonic storm."

Cyclone Amphan: NDRF teams deployed in Odisha

Bhadrak (Odisha), May 17 (ANI): Teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed ahead of Cyclone Amphan, which is likely to make landfall in between Sagar Islands (West Bengal) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) on May 20. The teams are gearing up for rescue and relief operation. 10 teams are deployed in Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Puri, Jagatsinghpur, Jajpur and Mayurbhanj. Seven teams are at 3rd NDRF BN Mundali in Cuttack. Odisha government has urged Central Government to suspend Shramik Special trains passing through its coastal area due to cyclone.

Migrant workers await transport at Delhi-UP Border to reach their native places

Delhi-UP Border, May 17 (ANI): Migrant workers gathered at Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border in large numbers on May 17. After the Auraiya accident, Uttar Pradesh government has ordered its district magistrates to arrange buses for migrant workers who are found walking on foot. They are heading towards their native places in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. Migrant workers are walking despite heat conditions in order to reach to their native places. While speaking to ANI, the police official said,

5 injured after bus hits electricity pole in Bihar's Danapur

Patna (Bihar), May 17 (ANI): Around five people got injured after an intoxicated bus driver hit bus into high voltage wire pole. The incident took place in Danapur town of Patna on May 16. The injured have been sent to hospital for medical treatment. The bus driver ran away from spot after the accident occurred. The investigation is underway and more details are awaited in this regard.

'Journey was comfortable, hygienic': Passenger after reaching Delhi via special train

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Jammu Tawi Railway Station (Jammu and Kashmir) has reached the national capital. The train arrived at New Delhi Railway Station on May 17 amid coronavirus pandemic. All passengers were screened on their arrival at the railway station as per government guidelines. Indian Railways has resumed services of special air-conditioned trains from May 12 amid lockdown 3.0. While speaking to ANI, one of the passengers said, "The journey was completely comfortable. Everything was clean and hygienic. Social distancing was also maintained in the train." There are total 8895 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 53,035 with 2752 deaths in India.

Yellow taxis of Kolkata gear up to resume services

Kolkata, May 17 (ANI): To curb the spread of COVID-19, Yellow Taxi Association is getting geared up by making special arrangements for the safety of passengers. They are using plastic shield covers to separate row of driver and passenger

AMPHAN: Odisha requests Centre to cancel Shramik Special trains in coastal areas

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bhubaneswar, the Special Relief Commissioner of Odisha, Pradeep Kumar Jena spoke on cyclonic storm 'AMPHAN'. He said, "Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur and Ganjam may be affected due to the cyclonic storm. The Chief Secretary has requested Union Cabinet Secretary to consider suspending 'Shramik Special' trains from May 18 for three days in the coastal areas.c Odisha government has urged Central Government to suspend Shramik Special trains passing through its coastal area due to cyclone.