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Lockdown 3.0: Indian Railways to start limited train services from today

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Indian Railways to begin passengers trains today. "We are starting passenger trains from today, Shramik special trains will continue. We have received good amount of bookings. All precautions, including social distancing will be followed," said RD Bajpai, Railways Executive Director.

Vande Baharat Mission: 177 Indian nationals arrive in Kochi from Dubai

Kochi (Kerala), May 12 (ANI): Total number of 177 Indian nationals including an infant arrived in Kochi from Dubai on May 12. The repatriation took place under the 'Vande Bharat Mission' in the view of coronavirus pandemic. The returnee will be quarantined for 14 days to prevent the spread of virus.

Study suggests terrestrial life unlikely to contaminate Mars

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): A Southwest Research Institute scientist has modelled the atmosphere of Mars to help determine that salty pockets of water present on the Red Planet are likely not habitable by life as we know it on the Earth. A team that also included scientists from Universities Space Research Association (USRA) and the University of Arkansas helped allay planetary protection concerns about contaminating potential Martian ecosystems. These results were published this month in Nature Astronomy. Due to Mars' low temperatures and extremely dry conditions, a droplet of liquid water on its surface would instantly freeze, boil or evaporate, unless the droplet had dissolved salts in it. This brine would have a lower freezing temperature and would evaporate more slowly than pure liquid water. Salts are found across Mars, so brines could form there. While pure liquid water is unstable on the Martian surface, models showed that stable brines can form and persist from the equator to hig

1230 stranded migrant workers from Mumbai arrive in Karnataka via special train

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 12 (ANI): A 'Shramik special train' carrying 1230 migrant workers from Mumbai arrived at Kalaburagi Railway station at 2:20 am, today. Thorough screenings of passengers were done at the station.

Google launches Grow with Google OnAir to offer online digital skills training

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Google on Monday launched Grow with Google OnAir that will offer online digital skills training to everyone in the US and Canada for free.Grow with Google launched in 2017 to help the Americans get the digital skills they need to succeed. Announcing the virtual programs, Director of Grow with Google, Jesse Haines, said: "Though we're no longer able to gather in person, that doesn't mean the learning has to stop." Haines further stated that topics will include 'How to manage your business remotely in times of uncertainty' and 'How to improve your resume with four practical strategies.' Also, after attending a Grow with Google OnAir workshop, attendees who are looking for more personalised help can register for a free one-on-one coaching session with a Googler.

CSIR-NAL develops Non Invasive Ventilator to treat COVID-19 patients

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 12 (ANI): A constituent of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) has developed a Non-Invasive BiPAP Ventilator in a record time of 36 days to treat COVID-19 patients in Bengaluru. According to NAL, it is a microcontroller-based precise closed-loop adaptive control system with a built-in biocompatible '3D printed manifold and coupler' with HEPA filter (Highly Efficient Particulate Air Filter). These unique features help to alleviate the fear of the virus spread.

'Airlens Minus Corona', Stanford alumnus innovate safer public disinfection to combat COVID-19

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): In order to solve the problem of disinfecting larger places, a team of AIIMS, IIT and Stanford alumnus have developed an innovative technology named "Airlens Minus Corona" The device will go to hospitals, bus stops, railway stations, shopping malls and other public places to sterilise the surfaces with water based technology which is not only cost efficient but also safer. The technology works on the basis of electrification of particles. "The charged or ionised water droplets will kill the virus by killing its proteins and hence making it inefficient," Stanford alumnus Shashi Ranjan told ANI. "Such ionised water droplets can help in the oxidation of viral proteins into non-harmful molecules. Oxidation is one of the most potent antimicrobial tools," Ranjan said. Airlens Minus Corona also got a certification from the NABL, FDA certified laboratory, sanctioning the device to be non-toxic and human safe for sanitization purposes (unlike the chemical disinfectant

Jharkhand govt launches Driver and Transport Safety Campaign to combat COVID-19

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 12 (ANI): Jharkhand govt launched Driver and Transport Safety Campaign to combat COVID-19 pandemic on May 11 in Ranchi. Minister of Department of Transport, Champai Soren was present at the event. The minister also released the "Driver Safety Guide for the Prevention of Corona Virus (COVID-19)" and distributed the Corona Safety Tool Kit among drivers and assistants at project building today. The campaign is being run by the Jharkhand State Transport Department to provide information to the vehicle owners, drivers and general public about the prevention from COVID-19. The guide issued by the department tells about the importance of maintaining social distance, washing hands regularly, using masks and sanitizing the vehicle. The objective is to spread awareness among the people. Transport Department officials and employees were also present on the occasion.

Centre of Indian Trade Unions organises blood donation camp in Tripura

Agartala (Tripura), May 12 (ANI): Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) Tripura unit organized a blood donation camp at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Tripura. The aim was to overcome the crisis of blood in blood banks due to the coronavirus pandemic. Large number of youths including women participated in the blood donation. Total confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tripura stands at 150.

Vandhe Bharat Mission: 180 Indian nationals arrive in Chennai from Malaysia

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 12 (ANI): The total number of 180 Indian nationals arrived in Chennai from Malaysia. The repatriation took place under the 'Vandhe Bharat Mission' in the view of coronavirus pandemic. The Indian nationals were tested for coronavirus infection at the airport. They we will quarantine for 14 days as per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines to prevent spread the virus. The 'Vandhe Bharat Mission' was started on May 07 to repatriate stranded Indians from aboard amid the global lockdown.

CM Hemant Soren requests Centre for tax reform to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 12 (ANI): The chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren urged the Centre for tax reform to fight COVID-19 pandemic. He said, "Our state is totally depended on Central Government for resources during the coronavirus pandemic. Centre may do some amendment in current tax policy, so that states can gather their own revenue." The Chief Minister also raised concern over the safety and security of migrant workers who are returning back to their home state amid the uncertainty. CM Soren made these statements after attending the fifth virtual meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chief Ministers over the pandemic.

Mango cultivation hit by storm in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 12 (ANI): Malihabad's farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow are now facing another hurdle due to sudden change in weather on Sunday. The mango cultivation got affected by the strong wind. Around 40% crops have been damaged in a single day. The farmers said that they are going to face huge loss. On one hand farmers are not able to sell their crop due to the coronavirus lockdown and on the other hand now, the storm has damaged the crops. Majority of the farmers here are depended on the mango crop for their livelihood.

Post COVID-19 era will bring opportunities that India must leverage: PM Modi to CMs

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 11 said that post-COVID-19 era will bring opportunities that India must leverage. Prime Minister Modi also noted that he continues to feel optimistic, when not even a single state sounded despondent and that this collective determination will make India win in its fight against COVID-19.The Prime Minister made this statement while chairing the fifth via video-conferencing meeting with Chief Ministers of all states and union territories amid the coronavirus lockdown. The ongoing lockdown is scheduled to end on May 17.

36 COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital in UP's Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), May 12 (ANI): At least 36 COVID-19 patients were discharged from Kashiram Hospital in UP's Kanpur. Hospital staff clapped for the patients while they were leaving the hospital. They were also told about the precautions to be taken and were asked to follow social distancing norms.

'Irresponsible news': Health Ministry on reports of govt mulling community-wise mapping of COVID-19 spread

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): After reports emerged which said government is mulling community-wise mapping of COVID-19 spread, the Health Ministry on May 11 called it an "irresponsible piece of news". "This is a very irresponsible piece of news. COVID-19 does not see people's caste, creed or religion," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry.

Heartwarming messages from stranded Indians as they board repatriation flight from Dhaka

Dhaka (Bangladesh), May 11 (ANI): Stranded Indians, who got stuck in different parts of Bangladesh, are going to come back to their motherland under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission. As many as 107 stranded Indians are going to be come back today from Air India's flight from Dhaka. Under Vande Bharat Mission, Indian government is evacuating its citizens stuck in different countries due to COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier today, the Home Ministry informed that around 4,000 Indians have been brought back by 23 flights under the mission.

Rural Health Pharmacies employees protest over salary hike in Punjab

Amritsar (Punjab), May 11 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown, employees of Rural Health Pharmacies on May 11 staged a protest against the Punjab government in Amritsar. They were protesting for not increasing salaries and regularising their jobs. Doctors and police have emerged as frontline warriors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Punjab has recorded 1823 confirmed cases and 31 deaths due to COVID-19 so far.

Govt rubbishes privacy concerns in Aarogya Setu, says app was designed with 'privacy-first' measure

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Chairman of Empowered Group 9 Ajay Sahni informed that the government has "worked a lot" on data privacy of Arogya Setu app users and "made sure" that user data is not compromised. "Aarogya Setu app has been downloaded in 9.8 crore smartphones so far. It will be available on Jio feature smartphones from tomorrow. We've worked a lot on data privacy of Aarogya Setu users and made sure that user data are not compromised," said Sahni.

Govt revises policy for discharging COVID-19 patients, some can go home early now

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): The Health Ministry on May 11 informed that mild/very mild/pre-symptomatic cases admitted to COVID care facility can be discharged after 10 days of symptom onset and if there is no fever for 3 days. "Discharge policy has been changed because several countries have changed their policy from test-based strategy to symptom and time-based strategy. We have also changed it based on this. As per revised policy, mild/very mild/pre-symptomatic cases admitted to COVID care facility can be discharged after 10 days of symptom onset and if there is no fever for 3 days. No need to test before discharge, home isolation advised after discharge," said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry.

4,000 Indians brought back by flights, 5 lakh migrants went hometowns via trains: Govt

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Joint Secretary in the Home Ministry, Punya Salila Srivastava, on May 11 informed about the latest development on Centre's Vande Bharat Mission under which government is bringing stranded citizens home from abroad. Briefing about the numbers, she said that around 4,000 Indians have been brought back by 23 flights under the mission. "Over 5 lakh migrant workers have been sent to their home states by 468 special trains. 101 special trains were run yesterday," said Srivastava.