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CM Gehlot directs officials to strengthen quarantine system at rural level

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 15 (ANI): While discussing the quarantine arrangements with the Collectors, District and Sub Divisional level officers through video conference, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the quarantine system will have to be given special attention to maintain the success been achieved so far in controlling the COVID-19. "Cases of COVID-19 were coming up in the cities till now. To ensure, this infection does not spread to the villages, it is very important to strengthen the quarantine system," he added. CM directed the officials that there should be no inconvenience to migrants and at the same time there should be adequate arrangements for monitoring the people kept in the quarantine. During the meeting Chief Minister said that officers and employees at district and panchayat should make the quarantine system smooth at the rural level. He further said that the people coming by train should be screened at the railway station itself and arrangements should be made

Vande Bharat Mission: 121 Indians land in Hyderabad from USA

Hyderabad, May 16 (ANI): Air India special flight carrying 121 Indian passengers returned to Hyderabad from Newark (USA) on May 16. The special flight landed at 3:14 am today. India began phased repatriation of its citizens stranded abroad from May 7 under Vande Bharat Mission.

BRO starts road construction work in J and K amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rajouri (J and K), May 16 (ANI): Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has started the development work on Rajouri-Buddhal and Kandi road amid COVID-19 lockdown. Jobs were provided around 500 labourers in the newly formed union territory. BRO conducted thermal screening of the labourers before they start their work. Sanitisation is being done to contain the spread of COVID-19.

It's unfortunate, CM's directions not being taken seriously by officers: Mayawati on Auraiya incident

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati on May 16 expressed her condolences to the bereaved families of migrant labourers who killed in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya road accident. She said it's unfortunate that Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directions are not being taken seriously by officers because of which a big accident occurred in Auraiya. She said, "Y'day CM said that labourers who come to UP or pass through state, officers will make arrangements for their food, transit and shelter. It's unfortunate that CM's directions are not being taken seriously by officers because of which a big accident occurred in Auraiya: Mayawati." "I demand Chief Minister to take action against the officers who didn't fulfill their responsibilities. Families of those who were killed or injured in this accident should be provided financial assistance," she added. At least 24 labourers were killed and several injured after the truck they were travelling in, collided with another tr

Passengers reached New Delhi Railway Station from Ahmedabad by special train

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Ahmedabad arrived at New Delhi Railway Station on May 16. Adequate arrangements have been made for the passengers at the station premises. Passengers were medically screened at the station premises after deboarding train. One of the passengers expresses her happiness after her arrival and said, "I am very happy due to the train service. I was stuck in Ahmedabad. My children are waiting outside for me. Meeting them after 2 months"

Delhi's Gazipur Mandi reopens today after 2 COVID-19 cases reported from marketplace

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown, wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Delhi's Gazipur reopens after 2 days on May 16. The market was closed for sanitization after secretary and deputy secretary of the market tested positive for COVID-19. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in national capital stands at 8470, which includes 115 deaths so far.

24 labourers killed, several injured after 2 trucks collide in UP's Auraiya

Auraiya (Uttar Pradesh), May 16 (ANI): At least 24 labourers were killed and several injured after the truck they were travelling in, collided with another truck in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya on May 16. The injured have been shifted to hospital. "24 people were brought dead, 22 have been admitted and 15 have been referred to Saifai PGI. They were going to Bihar and Jharkhand from Rajasthan," said Archana Srivastava, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Auraiya.

Coronavirus themed graffitis in UP's Aligarh alert locals to 'Stay Home' amid lockdown

Aligarh (UP), May 16 (ANI): Aligarh Municipal Corporation made street graffitis to spread awareness on COVID-19. They appealed to people to 'Stay Home, Stay Safe' through the road arts. The nation is under lockdown amid coronavirus scare. Total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in UP crossed 3902 on May 16 which includes 88 deaths.

COVID-19: Clash erupts between two groups in MP's Bhind, 1 dead

Bhind (Madhya Pradesh), May 16 (ANI): A clash erupted between two groups in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind amid coronavirus pandemic on May 15. The clash occurred over scanning of a man who returned from a hotspot zone of Delhi. One person has been declared dead and atleast two people got injured during clash. One critically injured has been referred to a hospital in Gwalior for medical treatment. The incident took place in Prem Nagar area of Bhind. More details are awaited and probe is underway in this regard. There are total 4426 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

COVID-19: 'Shramik special train' carrying 980 passengers departs from Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), May 16 (ANI): A 'Shramik special train' carrying around 980 passengers departed from Punjab's Amritsar on May 15 amid coronavirus lockdown. The passengers will reach West Bengal's Howrah on May 16. The passengers were screened before they boarded the train. There are total 1935 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Punjab. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Leh District Administration evacuates stranded people amid lockdown 3.0

Leh (Ladakh), May 16 (ANI): Amidst nationwide COVID-19 lockdown, the district administration of Leh has evacuated stranded people. They evacuated students, pilgrims from different parts on May 15. All the passengers were screened at Khaltsi screening point. Circles are also being made to ensure social distancing norms being followed among all the passengers. All the vehicles were also sanitised keeping in mind the hygiene factor. There are total 43 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ladakh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

Former K'taka minister booked for lockdown violation, calls it politically motivated

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 16 (ANI): Former Karnataka minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil and 22 others have been charged under section 188 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) for violating section 144 of CrPC by conducting a meeting at a convention hall in Sulpeth town on May 13. While speaking to ANI in Karnataka's Kalaburagi on May 15, Dr Sharan Prakash Patil said, "It is politically motivated, officer who filed case was forced by MLA. As elected representatives, we are going in our constituencies, listening to people as they are apprehensive about return of migrants." "We had not conducted any meeting," he added.

Facebook group video chat 'Messenger Rooms' is now available globally

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Facebook has now rolled out its group video chat 'Messenger Rooms' globally. It allows free video calls with up to 50 people with no time limit. The product is a more feature-rich and the rooms can be made either through the main Facebook app or through the dedicated Messenger one. The new feature allows one to set limits on who can join or can make it public to anyone with the link even if they don't have a Facebook account. "You can start and share rooms on Facebook through News Feed, Groups and Events, so it's easy for you to drop by whenever you want," The Verge quoted Stan Chudnovsky, Facebook's vice president of Messenger, as saying.

Simpler methods of saliva test being employed for coronavirus testing

New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): Several simpler methods apart from nasopharyngeal swab technique are being used to conduct coronavirus testing that may help flatten the transmission curve in order to prevent a sharp spike in cases. One such test is at-Home COVID-19 Saliva Test which is simpler as well as for those who may not be able to go to one of the drive-up testing sites. While the conventional testing procedure follows the procedure of nasopharyngeal swabs, the new test developed by Andrew Brooks requires the suspect to only spit inside a cup. Unlike the conventional testing procedures, the saliva tests can be performed by people at home and sent them to Rutgers clinical genomics laboratory via mail. The results of the test can be ascertained within 48 hours.

'Happy to come back to my place': Passenger after reaching Bhubaneswar via special train

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 16 (ANI): A special train carrying passengers from Delhi has reached Bhubaneswar Railway Station amid coronavirus pandemic. The train carrying 670 passengers came to Bhubaneswar on May 15. The passengers were screened and stamped for home quarantine, with indelible ink, after reaching at the railway station. 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, "I am very happy to come back to my own place. The arrangement is very good at the Bhubaneswar Railway Station." There are total 611 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Odisha. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

Lockdown 3.0: Construction work restarts at Zoological Park in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 16 (ANI): The construction work got restarted at Shaheed Ashfaqullah Khan Zoological Garden in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur amid coronavirus pandemic. The work was started during lockdown 3.0 with certain government restrictions. There are total 3902 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 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

NGO conducts sanitization drive at Amritsar airport amid COVID-19

Amritsar (Punjab), May 16 (ANI): An NGO conducted sanitization work at Sri Guru Ramdass Jee International Airport in Punjab's Amritsar. 'Jai Ho Club' organised the sanitization drive in Amritsar on May 15 amid coronavirus pandemic. They are working free of cost in order to serve the humanity amid lockdown 3.0. There are total 1935 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Punjab. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 51,401 with 2649 deaths in India.

Jharkhand CM demands airplanes from centre to expedite return of migrant labourers

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 15 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on May 15 said he has asked Union Home Minister Amit Shah to permit airplanes to bring back state's migrant labourers amid coronavirus lockdown. Meanwhile, Soren also visited the construction site of Urban Planning Institute to inspect the development process.

COVID-19: Labourers, factories need immediate help, says NITI Aayog's Ramesh Chand

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog member Ramesh Chand said the labourers and factories need immediate help that have been hit the most by the coronavirus-induced lockdown. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Today, the situation is such that production in all sectors except agriculture has come to a halt since 1.5 months. If you ask the farmers today, they will also say that labourers and factories that are closed, are suffering the most and need immediate help."

Golden Temple illuminated to celebrate 'Guru Gaddi Diwas' amid lockdown

Amritsar (Punjab), May 15 (ANI): On the occasion of Guru Gaddi Diwas of Guru Hargobind Sahib, Punjab's Golden Temple illuminated in Amritsar on May 15. Guru Hargobind Sahib is the sixth Sikh guru. However, very few devotees visited the temple as the country in under extended lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.