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Veterans welcome Centre's decision to raise FDI in Defence manufacturing

NOIDA (UP)/ New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced raise in FDI from 49 percent to 74 percent in Defence manufacturing, while unveiling fourth tranche of Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Retired Army personnel welcomed the step taken by the government. Major General (Retd) SB Asthana said that the policy reforms are welcomed and these reforms will go a long way as far as the self reliance and defence production is concerned. LT General (Retd) Gurmit Singh also hailed the decision and said that it's a health sign for the defence sector.

Tihar Jail distributes food to needy

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Amid lockdown, Tihar Jail is distributing food to the needy. Underpriviledged are being served surplus food by prison authorities. Jail has also released prisoners with ailments on parole or bail amid COVID-19 spread.

Outer space missions to be open for private sector: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Centre government has allowed the private sector to use Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facilities for future projects of planetary exploration and outer space. "The private sector will be allowed to use ISRO facilities and other relevant assets to improve their capacities. Future projects for planetary exploration, outer space travel to be open for the private sector," said FM Nirmala Sitharaman, while addressing media about fourth installment of economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the view of coronavirus.

Power distribution companies to be privatised in UTs: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced privatisation of power distribution companies in Union Territories of India. "Sub-optimal performance of power distribution and supply, power departments/utilities in Union Territories will be privatized," said FM Nirmala Sitharaman. Finance Minister announced the Centre's move while briefing media on fourth tranche of economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the view of coronavirus.

449 Shramik special trains brought 5,64,000 migrants home: UP Govt

Lucknow (UP), May 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi on May 16 briefed media about total number of Shramik special trains which brought migrant workers back to the state. He said that 449 trains, most in the country, brought 5,64,000 migrant workers home.

COVID-19 cases tally reaches 4,140 in UP

Lucknow (UP), May 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on May 16 informed about the current numbers of COVID-19 patients in the state. He said, "The total number of positive cases in the state so far is 4140, a total number of 95 people in the state have died due to COVID-19, so far."

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces commercial mining in coal sector

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on May 16 unveiled fourth installment of Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. FM Sitharaman announced commercial mining in coal sector. "We are bringing in commercial mining in coal sector, government monopoly is now being removed," said the Finance Minister.

FDI raised in Defence manufacturing: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced raise in FDI of Defence manufacturing, while unveiling fourth tranche of Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "Foreign Direct Investment limit in Defence manufacturing under automatic route is being raised from 49 percent to 74 percent ," said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.'MakeInIndia' for self-reliance in defence production - we will notify a list of weapons/platforms for ban on import with year wise timelines. There will be indigenisation of imported spares," said Finance Minister.

COVID-19: UP announces assistance number '18001805145' for people experiencing symptoms

Lucknow (UP), May 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on May 16 informed about the helpline number 18001805145 for people experiencing cough, fever, breathlessness. "Our experts will give you advice that if you need to stay at home or get yourself tested," said Prasad.

5 liquor smugglers arrested in AP's Chittoor

Chittoor (AP), May 16 (ANI): Chittoor Police during vehicle checking on May 15 caught five persons who were trying to smuggle liquor from Andhra Pradesh to Tamil Nadu. Police found five persons travelling in an SUV carrying 7 full bottles, 3 half bottles and 120 quarter bottles of liquor. FIR has been registered, further investigation is underway.

Fire breaks out at car workshop in Kerala's Kozhikode

Kozhikode (Kerala), May 16 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a car workshop in Kerala's Kozhikode on May 16. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

People stand in long queues to get liquor in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), May 16 (ANI): People were seen standing in long queues outside a government-run TASMAC (liquor) shop in Rameswaram on May 16. State govt allowed reopening of government-run liquor shops from May 16 from 10 am till 5 pm. The shop vendors have to follow the token system to sell liquor.

Return of health workers to North-eastern states is problematic: AMRI Hospital CEO

Kolkata, May 16 (ANI): Kolkata's AMRI Hospital CEO Rupak Barua raised concerns on returning of health staffs who belong to North eastern states. "Northeast govt particularly Manipur and Tripura have asked their health workers working in different states to return to their native states amid COVID-19 lockdown. This is a major problem here because we are quite dependent on them," said Barua.

Migrant workers head to UP on cycles from Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 16 (ANI): Determined to reach their homes, migrant workers began their treacherous journey from Nagpur. They aim to reach their native villages in Uttar Pradesh. Migrant workers started the journey after running out of options due to lack of resources. A worker on his way to Basti (UP) said, "We want to reach our homes. We had applied on portal for train but it is still in waiting".

Coolers installed at Jodhpur zoo to provide relief to animals

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 16 (ANI): Amidst rising temperature, coolers have been installed in Machiya Park in Rajasthan's Jodhpur in order to provide relief to animals. To help the animals beat the heat, water is also sprinkled on them on a regular basis. "We sprinkle water in their enclosures and have installed coolers to make the summer bearable for animals here," said Dr Shravan Singh, caretaker.

Rahul Gandhi requests PM Modi to reconsider economic package

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Reacting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic announcements of Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on May 16 said that today our poor people need money, I am requesting PM Modi that he should reconsider this package. "He should consider direct bank transfer, MGNREGA for 200 days and money to farmers directly, as these people are our future," he added.

UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma requests migrant workers to be patient

Lucknow (UP), May 16 (ANI): At least 24 labourers were killed after truck they were travelling in, collided with another truck on May 16. Speaking on this incident, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma requested migrant workers to be patient as government is making all arrangements to ferry migrant workers to their native place. "This is very unfortunate and heart wrenching incident, I would like to request migrant workers to be patient as the government is making all arrangements to ferry them to their native place. 200 buses have been provided to the DM so that those migrant labourers can travel safely. Both SHOs of the border have been suspended. SP and ASP of Agra and Mathura zones have been asked an explanation. Chief Minister has announced the sum of Rs 2 lakh to the family of deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured," said Sharma on Auraiya accident.

Kirit Somaiya demands immediate army deployment in Mumbai's Shivaji Nagar

Mumbai, May 16 (ANI): BJP's Maharashtra Vice-President Kirit Somaiya demanded immediate army deployment in Mumbai's Shivaji Nagar claiming a crowd gathered at Govandi Road No. 2 around 8 pm on May 15. "1000 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Shivaji Nagar area in last 15 days, still such huge crowd. Maharashtra govt has called 20 companies of Central Armed Forces, why are they not using them? I demand immediate army deployment in areas like Shivaji Nagar," said Somaiya.

Special train carrying passengers reached New Delhi Railway Station from Mumbai

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Mumbai arrived at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) on May 16. All passengers were screened after they reached the railway station, as per guidelines by the government. "My journey was nice. Social distancing was maintained in the train," a passenger said.

People keep their belongings to reserve spot in liquor shop in TN's Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), May 16 (ANI): People put their belongings outside liquor shop to mark their places after State Government allowed reopening of Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) shops. The shop vendors have to follow the token system to sell liquor. Only 500 tokens will be issued to a vendor every day.