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Relief package will become basis to give India economic quantum jump: JP Nadda

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda on May 13 said that the Rs 20 lakh crore economic relief package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 12, is a 'historical' and it will become the basis to give India an economic quantum jump. He said, "Poor people, labourers, and medium and small industries of the country have been given special consideration in this package. Middle class has also been given consideration, this package is historical and will become the basis to give India an economic quantum jump."

South Central Railway opens 'barest minimum' reservation counters in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 13 (ANI): The South Central Railway (SCR) opened "barest minimum" reservation counters in Hyderabad. Earlier, Ministry of Railway announced that "barest minimum" reservation counters shall be opened at railway stations for 15 pairs of trains. These reservations counters are opened at stations from where trains will be originate/terminate or stoppage station enroute, for six categories of ticket holders including High Official Requisition holders.

Passengers delighted with 'good journey' on Howrah-New Delhi special train

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Special train carrying passengers from Howrah arrived in New Delhi railway station on May 13 on 2nd day of resumption of train services. One of the passengers said, "The journey was good. Proper arrangements were made and social distancing was also followed". Indian Railways started services of limited passenger trains with guidelines amid COVID-19 lockdown. Services of 15 pairs of special air-conditioned trains have been restarted.

COVID-19: 2858 people recovered in Delhi so far, says Health Minister Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Reviewing coronavirus situation in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed about the numbers in national capital. "346 people have been cured/discharged taking the total number of recovered cases to 2858," said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. "It is advised to follow social distancing norms, use sanitizers and wear masks to avoid getting infected," he added.

Lockdown 3.0: NRIs arrive at Amritsar airport to fly back to UK

Amritsar (Punjab), May 11 (ANI): Non-resident Indians arrived at Amritsar airport to fly back to UK on May 13. Special arrangements were made at Amritsar airport to facilitate their travel. NRIs thanked British government for the initiative amid coronavirus situation. UK had announced several charter flights to bring stranded British citizens from Amritsar amid pandemic.

Jain monk welcomed by massive crowd amid lockdown in MP's Sagar

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), May 13 (ANI): Crowd gathered on street to welcome Jain monk amid lockdown in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar. "Directions have been given to investigate and take action against organizers if social distancing norms and section-144 were violated," said Sagar ASP Praveen Bhuria.

Elephant owners in Kerala suffer due to lockdown

Kozhikode (Kerala), May 13 (ANI): Coronavirus lockdown in the country has badly affected lives of elephant keepers and mahouts in Kozhikode. Expressing unhappiness over ongoing lockdown, owners said lack of resources has made it difficult to look after elephants. With existing lockdown, their main source of earnings through temple festivals has also come to halt. Due to lack of work, they are finding it difficult to feed the elephants.

Vande Bharat Mission: Flight from Singapore carrying over 40 Indians arrives in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 13 (ANI): Special Air India flight carrying over 40 Indians from Singapore arrived in Bengaluru under Vande Bharat Mission. Proper arrangements were made at Kempegowda Airport in view of coronavirus situation. Government of India started operation Vande Bharat Mission to bring back over 14,000 stranded Indians via 64 relief flights.

Bihar's 'Mango Man' names new variety 'Lockdown'

Bhagalpur (Bihar), May 13 (ANI): Ashok Kumar Choudhary, a horticulturist also known as Bihar's Mango Man, has developed a new hybrid variety of Jardalu mango. With the prevailing situation Ashok Choudhary named the new variety 'Lockdown'. He has developed new variety with cross grafting method at his farm in Bhagalpur.

Lockdown 3.0: Train passengers coming from Patna screened at NDLS

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A passenger train from Rajendra Nagar Terminal railway station, Patna (Bihar) reached New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS), a day after services resumed. "Was stuck there for two months, I am happy to be back now," said a passenger. Thorough health screening was also conducted by authorities at the station. Services of 15 pairs of special air-conditioned trains have been restarted by Indian Railways amid lockdown.

Lockdown 3.0: Train from Ahmedabad arrives in Delhi, passengers thank Indian Railways

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A day after Indian Railways resumed its services for selected routes, train carrying passengers from Sabarmati railway station reached New Delhi on May 13. "I really wanted to come back; I was stuck for 2 months. It was a great journey," a passenger told ANI. Another passenger from Ahmedabad also thanked Indian Railways and Modi government for resuming services. Indian Railways started services of limited passenger trains with guidelines amid COVID-19 lockdown.

Vande Bharat Mission: Flight carrying over 170 Indians from Dubai arrives in Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 13 (ANI): Special Air India flight carrying over 170 Indians from Dubai arrived in Mangaluru in the early hours of May 13 under Vande Bharat Mission. Keeping in mind the coronavirus spread, thorough screening of each passenger was done at airport. Government of India started operation Vande Bharat Mission to bring back over 14,000 stranded Indians via 64 relief flights.

COVID-19: Indore Police launches song to aware masses

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 13 (ANI): Indore Police launched an inspirational song on COVID-19 pandemic. 'Geet Hum Gayenge, Corona Ko Hareyenge' programme was organised in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on May 12. Indore cops played patriotic instrumental music on police band. Their main aim is to spread awareness about coronavirus among masses. There are total 3785 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 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

PM Modi's package will increase economic activities across India: Goa CM

Panaji (Goa), May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on May 12, the Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "I think the economic package of Rs 20 lakh crores that has been announced by PM Modi will increase economic activities across the country. I would like to thank him on behalf of the people of Goa." Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

Will see around 4% growth if PM Modi's package is pumped into economy: ASSOCHAM

Bengaluru, May 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12, the Secretary General of 'The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India' (ASSOCHAM), Deepak Sood spoke on economic package announced by PM Narendra Modi. He said, "With this announcement, we can very clearly say the estimations of 0-1% growth are now defeated and we are very clear that if all this money is pumped into the economy we should see 2-3% or 4% growth as we move along and as early as March of next year." "ASSOCHAM had reasoned with the Indian industry, the government and had made this request about a month and a half back for a package of US$ 200-300 Billion. We are delighted that we were able to foresee this and we are glad that it's in alignment with the Indian thinking," ASSOCHAM Secretary-General added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 20 lakh crore special economic package on Tuesday for India to be 'self reliant' and deal with COVID-19.

COVID-19: Potters facing hardship in Varanasi amid lockdown

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), May 13 (ANI): Potters are facing problem in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi amid coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 outbreak and lockdown has affected their means of livelihood badly in past 1.5 months. Families of potters are going through difficult phase in their lives as the sale of pottery items have completely declined. There are total 3573 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 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

Too little sleep can mean more asthma attacks in adults

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A good night's sleep is crucial to good health and can also be necessary for Asthma patients, suggests a new study. A new article in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) reveals that too little sleep, and occasionally too much sleep, can negatively impact adults with asthma.

COVID-19: Special train leaves from Delhi for Bengaluru amid lockdown 3.0

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): A special train left from Delhi for Karnataka's Bengaluru on May 12 amid coronavirus pandemic. Indian Railways has resumed services of special air-conditioned trains from May 12 amid lockdown 3.0. Circles are also being made at railway station to ensure social distancing norms being followed among all the passengers. There are total 7233 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 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Embarkation, health screening of passengers taking place at Kerala's Kochi Port

Kochi (Kerala), May 13 (ANI): Around 202 Indian nationals including 23 women and three children onboard INS Magar amid coronavirus pandemic on May 12. The process of embarkation and health screening is taking place for all the passengers. It was deployed by Indian Navy as part of Operation Samudra Setu from Maldives and it reached at Kochi Port in Kerala. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 46,008 with 2293 deaths in India.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India Express flight from Singapore arrives in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), May 13 (ANI): Air India Express flight landed at Cochin International Airport with 135 passengers and 3 infants from Singapore. The flight had a stop in Bangalore. Public Relations Department of Kerala Government shared the information. The stranded Indian nationals across the globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.