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COVID-19: PM Modi interacts with Bill Gates via video conferencing

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Bill Gates via video conferencing on May 14. The dignitaries discussed global response to COVID-19. They also discussed about the importance of global coordination on scientific innovation and RandD to combat COVID-19 pandemic. PM Modi underlined the conscious approach that the India has adopted in its fight against the health crisis-an approach based on ensuring public engagement through appropriate messaging. He appreciated health related work being done by Gates Foundation not only in India but also in many other parts of world, including for coordinating global response to COVID-19.

Google adding tab grouping feature to Chrome

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Search engine giant Google is adding a new tab grouping feature to Chrome, the company announced on Wednesday. If you want to try the feature now, Google says it's available in the latest Chrome Beta and will be rolling out more broadly to the desktop versions of Chrome next week, The Verge reported. The user can make a group by right-clicking on one tab and assigning it a custom name and colour. Then, they'll see the colour of the group under all of the tabs included in the group. The netizen can also drag tabs from group to group if they want to change how it is organised.

Several states aren't giving permission for 'shramik special' trains which pains me: Railways Minister

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 14 amid COVID-19 outbreak, the Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal spoke on 'shramik special' trains. He said, "It pains me that several states such as West Bengal, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are not giving enough permission for 'shramik special' trains to enter their states." "West Bengal first gave permission for only two trains, but after Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote to state Chief Minister then announcement was made that eight more trains will be allowed. But until today (May 14) afternoon, only 5 out of those 8 trains were allowed by the WB government," Piyush Goyal added. "I once again appeal to West Bengal Government, instead of allowing 105 trains in 30 days, please give permission for 105 trains every day. We will send back all the migrant labourers of WB who want to go back home," the Railways Minister further stated.

COVID-19: Financial measures announced by FM Sitharaman will boost economy, says Railways Minister

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 14 amid COVID-19 outbreak, the Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal spoke on economic relief package. He said, "I think all measures announced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 14 will give a big boost to the economy and help us bring back economy on track." "It will help different segments of society to make a fresh start and get back their work into fast track lane once again," the Railways Minister added.

COVID-19: Migrant workers walk on foot in MP to reach home town

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): A group of migrant workers was seen walking on foot in Madhya Pradesh amid coronavirus pandemic. They were walking towards their homes amid lockdown 3.0. Migrant workers were walking despite harsh summer in order to reach to their native places. While speaking to ANI, one of the migrant workers said, "We started walking from Indore day before yesterday, there is no vehicle. We are going to Chhindwara." There are total 4173 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 49,219 with 2549 deaths in India.

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

Hyderabad (Telangana), May 15 (ANI): Air India Express special flight landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Telangana's Hyderabad. The flight carrying around 117 passengers came from Kuala Lumpur. Repatriation flight Air India AI 1385 came at around 10:12 pm on May 14. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission. There are total 1367 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Telangana. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 49,219 with 2549 deaths in India.

Vande Bharat Mission: 1st flight in Odisha lands from Dubai

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 15 (ANI): Air India Express special flight landed at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on May 14. The flight carrying around 149 passengers came at around 09:15 pm from Dubai. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission. While speaking to ANI, one of the passengers said, "I am from Odisha and stay in Cuttack district. We went to Dubai and got stuck over there. I am very happy and want to thank Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and Dharmendra Pradhan." There are total 538 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 49,219 with 2549 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Govt to launch affordable rental housing scheme for migrant workers

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Central government to launch affordable rental housing scheme for migrant workers or urban poor in the view of coronavirus pandemic. While addressing a press conference on May 14, Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Government to launch a scheme for affordable rental housing for migrant workers/urban poor to provide ease of living by converting government funded housing in cities into Affordable Rental Housing Complexes (ARHC) under PPP mode through concessionaire."

'One Nation One Ration Card' will ensure national portability by Mar 2021: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 14 announced that "One Nation One Ration Card" will be implemented and will cover 67 crore beneficiaries in 23 states covering 83% of PDS (Public Distribution System) population will be covered by national portability by August 2020.

COVID-19: 7,200 new self-help groups formed in last two months, says FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Union Finance Minster, Nirmala Sitharaman on May 14 informed that 7,200 new self-help groups (SHGs) for urban poor (including migrant workers) have been formed during COVID-19 critical period, in last two months. "12,000 self-help groups (SHGs) have produced more than 3 crore masks and 1.2 lakh litres of sanitisers during COVID-19 period. 7,200 new SHGs for urban poor (including migrant workers) have been formed during the last two months," said Sitharaman.

Govt actively enrolling returnee migrant workers in MNREGA: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): While briefing the economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Day 2 in Delhi said, "We have already generated 14.62 crore person-days of work till 13th May, which is 40-50% more persons enrolled as compared to last May. Migrant workers who are going back to their states are being actively enrolled in MNREGA." Finance Minister unveiled the first tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore on May 13.

FM Sitharaman announces Rs 5,000 crore special credit for supporting 50 lakh street vendors

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Nirmala Sitharaman on May 14 announced relief measures for street vendors who have been hit hard by the COVID-19 lockdown. Sitharaman said the government will start a special credit line worth Rs 5,000 crore which will benefit about 50 lakh street vendors who had to shut their shops since the imposition of coroanvirus-induced lockdown.

Rs 30,000 crore emergency fund through NABARD, 3 crore farmers to benefit: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 14 announced that Rs 30,000 crores additional emergency working capital funding through National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) will be given and is expected to benefit 3 crore farmers. Finance Minister unveiled the second tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore COVID-19 economic package on May 14.

COVID-19: Govt extends affordable housing scheme for middle class to Mar 2021

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on May 17 said government extended the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS), used under affordable housing scheme, for middle income group up to March 2021. "Government to extend the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for middle income group (annual income Rs 6-18 lakhs) up to March 2021; 2.5 lakh middle income families to benefit during 2020-21," she said.

Gujarat resumes work on infrastructure projects after relaxations in COVID-19 lockdown

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 14 (ANI): Gujarat government has resumed work on infrastructure development projects after some relaxations in coronavirus lockdown. Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat, Nitin Patel, informed, "After government announced relaxations, Public Works Department (PWD) of state government started its projects across the state. Over 300 projects, worth Rs 9,000-10,000 crore, of Roads and Buildings Department have started. Main road from Gandhinagar to Ahmedabad is being turned into a 6-lane highway." Gujarat has so far recorded over 9000 confirmed cases of coronavirus, and is the second worst-affected state after Maharashtra.

Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visits National Centre for Disease Control

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on May 14 visited National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). NCDC is India's premier institute for research in epidemiology and communicable disease control. "ICMR and NCDC have developed 500 labs in the country to test Covid-19. Today we are going to complete 2 million tests," Vardhan said.

Contingency plan should be completed with highest priority: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 14 (ANI): While reviewing the drinking water supply in the state, Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot said that district collector and Water Supply Department officials should ensure proper supply of drinking water in the state. For this, RO, hand pump and tubewell maintenance, repair and expansion of pipelines, supply from tanker and other works should be expedited. He also instructed officials to prepare an advance plan for the districts where there is a need to transport drinking water and approvals pending for hand pumps and tube wells should be released immediately. Chief Minister Gehlot instructed all the district collectors to complete the work of the contingency plan with top priority for better drinking water supply in summer. He said that the district collector should take suggestions from MPs-MLAs, other public representatives and prepare a plan according to local needs.CM directed the officers to set up a special team to speed up the pending p

Gopal Baglay appointed as Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

Colombo (Sri Lanka), May 14 (ANI): Gopal Baglay was appointed as India's new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. He presented his credentials to Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a ceremony held through video-conferencing. Newly-appointed Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka said, "Use of technology (presenting credentials to Sri Lankan President via video conferencing) to overcome challenges is in line with leadership of India, of Prime Minister Modi. I am very fortunate to be India's High Commissioner in Sri Lanka."

Trials for 4 AYUSH formulations against COVID-19 to start within a week

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): The AYUSH Ministry and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are working together on validating four formulations against COVID-19 and the trials will start within one week. AYUSH Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said that AYUSH and CSIR collaboration has a larger perspective. "This is once in a lifetime opportunity. This type of study never happened in our country. These four candidates are -- Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu (Mulethi), Guduchi + Pippali (Giloy) and AYUSH -64, which was invented for the treatment of malaria and its repurposing is going on," he said. "So, we are doing two types of stimulus studies as profile access on the high-risk population for Ashwagandha. We have also planned a competitive study between Hydroxychloroquine and Ashwagandha," he added.

'Market associations suggested odd-even basis': CM Kejriwal on post-lockdown relaxations

New Delhi, May 14 (ANI): Informing about the suggestions that Delhi government received on post lockdown relaxations, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that market associations suggested that market can be opened on odd-even basis. "We have received a lot of suggestions from many market associations and most of them have said market and market complexes should be opened. They said they can be opened on odd-even basis, half shops one day and half shops another. The suggestions will be discussed at 4 pm today in the meeting of State Disaster Management Authority and Lieutenant Governor. After that we will send a proposal on how much relaxations should be given in Delhi, to the Central Government," said CM Kejriwal.