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Bangladesh COVID-19 tally exceeds 1.81 lakh; 2,305 dead

New Delhi (NVI): Coronavirus cases in Bangladesh exceeded 1.81 lakh after 2,686 new cases were detected in the last 24 hours.

In addition to this, 30 new deaths were reported during this period, taking the total number of Covid-19 fatalities in the country to 2,305, according to United News of Bangladesh.

The daily infection rate was today recorded at 21.86 percent in the country, while the overall rate of infection since March 8 is 19.43 percent.

So far, 88,034 people have recovered in the country after 1,628 more patients were recovered during this period.

According to the health experts, the number of corona cases started declining in Bangladesh as the country has already gone through a peak period of the first wave of Covid-19 and it braces for a potential second wave of deadlier outbreak after Eid-ul-Azha.

-CHK

Coronavirus cases surpass 2.46 lakh in Pakistan; death toll tops 5,100

COVID-19: Pakistan imposes mini-lockdown in Islamabad

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan reached 2,46,351 after detection of 2,752 new cases in the last 24 hours.

Meanwhile, the coronavirus death toll jumped to 5,123 today after 65 new fatalities were reported during this period.

Looking at the breakdown of cases, Sindh reported 1,02,368 coronavirus cases, highest among all the provinces, while Punjab has 85,991 positive cases.

On the other hand, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has recorded 29,775 cases, Balochistan is at 11,128, Gilgit-Baltistan at 1,630, Islamabad at 13,927 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is at 1,532 cases so far, according to media reports.

A total of 1,53,134 patients have recovered from the disease so far in the country.

Meanwhile, the National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) has prepared guidelines for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha when cattle markets are held across the country to sell animals for sacrifice.

The NCOC also suggested setting up of cattle markets on the outskirts of the cities for a specified time period and compulsory testing of animal handlers.

-CHK

COVID cases in Afghanistan climb to 34,366; death toll at 994

New Delhi (NVI): The coronavirus cases in Afghanistan saw a rise of 172 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number to 34,366, according to Afghan media reports.

Among the fresh cases, 139 positive cases were reported in Kabul, 10 in Balkh, 8 in Kandahar, 7 in Nimroz, 4 in Helmand, 3 in Uruzgan and 1 Faryab provinces, the Afghan Ministry of Public Health data shows.

The ministry also reported 23 fatalities and 23 new patients recovered in the last 24 hours.

At least, 21,135 people have recovered while 994 died from the respiratory disease in Afghanistan, it said.

Meanwhile, the laboratories have been consistently testing a decreased number of samples with Health Minister Ahmad Jawad Osmani declaring that the number of positive cases have decreased by up to 40 per cent since the end of May.

-RJV

Nepal COVID-19 tally hits 16,719; death toll 38

New Delhi (NVI): Nepal registered 70 new cases of coronavirus today, taking the national tally to 16,719, according to local media reports.

The country’s Ministry of Health and Population said, of the newly infected, 13 patients are from Province 1; five from Province 2; 14 from Bagmati Province.

Likewise, 16 patients are from Gandaki Province; 10 from Province 5; seven from Karnali Province; and five from Sudurpaschim Province.

In the last 24 hours, 431 people achieved recovery and were discharged form the hospitals, taking the tally of recovery cases to 8,442, the ministry said.

At present, six districts in Nepal have no active cases of coronavirus infection. Those districts are Dhankuta, Bhojpur, Solukhumbu, Mustang, Manang, and Humla.

Whereas, another six districts — Mahottari, Rautahat, Palpa, Achham, Kailali, and Bajura — have over 500 active cases of infection, as per the reports.

So far, there are 8,239 active cases of coronavirus across the country.

Meanwhile, three COVID-19 fatalities were reported today, which has taken the total death-toll from the disease to 38 in Nepal.

-RJV

Claims of COVID-19 monitoring committee formation is fake: MHA

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New Delhi (NVI): A notice, doing the rounds on social media platforms, claiming that a COVID-19 Monitoring Committee has been formed is fake, the Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said.

MHA clarified that no such committee has been set up by the Ministry and cautioned people to be aware of fake news and rumours.

MHA Spokesperson took to Twitter in this regard and wrote, “This Notice which claims that a #COVID19 Monitoring Committee has been formed is #Fake. Such a committee has not been set up by the Union Home Ministry. Beware of #FakeNews and rumours.”

The fake MHA order being circulated read, “Pursuant to the official orders received dated: Monday, May 18, 2020, of the Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, passed in the approval of Special Status Advisory Committee for COVID-19, a COVID-19 Monitoring Committee has been constituted in the MHA vide order dated: Friday, June 12, 2020.”

-RJV/CHK

Modi congratulates Singapore PM on re-election

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong.

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated Lee Hsien Loong for his re-election as the Prime Minister of Singapore for the third term.

Lee Hsien Loong, the leader of People’s Action Party (PAP), has been the Prime Minister since August 2004. He is the eldest son of the founding father of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, who ruled the country for a long period since 1965.

The ruling PAP won 83 out of 93 seats, with a reduced 61.2 percent votes against 70 percent last time, in the general elections which were seen as a sort of referendum for the government’s handling of COVID-19 situation.

The Opposition Workers’ Party showed its best result so far by bagging 10 seats.

Greeting his counterpart, PM Modi tweeted, “Congratulations to Prime Minister @leehsienloong for success in the General Elections! Best wishes to the people of Singapore for a peaceful and prosperous future.”

-CHK

World Population Day 2020 focuses on health, rights of women and girls

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New Delhi (NVI): This year, World Population Day is being observed amid the coronavirus pandemic, a global crisis that had a considerable impact on almost everyone, especially the world population and numbers.

World Population Day is observed on July 11 every year. The day is aimed to shift the focus towards the urgency and the significance of issues related to population.

The theme for this year focuses on “How to safeguard the health and rights of women and girls now” amid the coronavirus pandemic.

According to the recent research by the United Nations Population Fund, if the coronavirus lockdown continues for another 6 months and there is major disruption to health services, then 47 million women in low and middle-income countries might not have access to modern contraceptives.

Hence, this would in turn lead to 7 million unintended pregnancies. Apart from that, a rise in gender-based violence, female genital mutilation and child marriages will also be witnessed.

World Population Day was established by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 1989. It is being celebrated for over three decades now and is meant to raise awareness about solutions related to the issues of the growing population.

The day highlights the problems of overpopulation, raises awareness about the effects of overpopulation on the environment and development. It also talks about the health problems faced by child bearing women and the importance of family planning, gender equality, poverty, maternal health and human rights.

However, every year, millions of girls are subjected to practices that harm them physically and emotionally, robbing them of their right to reach their full potential.

According to the State of World Population 2020, released by UNFPA, more than 4 million girls will be subjected to female genital mutilation and 12 million forced to marry this year. Lockdowns stemming from the pandemic are expected to make matters even worse.

The UNDP also anticipated that overpopulation would become a matter of major concern in the future with the world population currently touching 7.8 billion and expected to reach 8.5 billion by 2030.

The COVID-19 pandemic affects everyone, everywhere, but it does not affect everyone equally. It is deepening existing inequalities and vulnerabilities, particularly for women and girls,” United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres said, in his statement on World Population Day.

-RJV

Next 4 months crucial, around 300 terrorists ready to infiltrate before winter: Virender Vats

Major General Virender Vats

Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): General officer Commanding (GoC) of Baramulla based Army’s 19 infantry division Major General Virender Vats today said that at least 250 to 300 terrorists are ready at the launch pads across Line of Control (LoC) waiting to infiltrate into this side in the coming months.

He also said that a major infiltration bid was foiled this morning at Nowgam sector in Kupwara district in which two terrorists were killed. From their possession Indian and Pakistani currency worth Rs 1.5 lakh was recovered, besides arms and ammunition.

Addressing a press conference at Baramulla, GoC of 19 Infantry division, Major General Vats, said that ever since India announced the August 5 decision, Pakistan is trying hard to push more and more terrorists into the valley. “The move is aimed to instigate the people which they have failed to do for long now,” he said.

He said that launch pads across LoC are fully occupied by terrorists. “As per our guess, some 250 to 300 terrorists are ready to infiltrate. Pakistan only has four months left until the snowfall starts,” the army officer said.

Speaking about today’s operation at Nowgam sector, Major said that two heavily armed terrorists were killed along the LoC in Nowgam sector of Kupwara.

Arms and ammunition recovered from the terrorists today.

“They  were trying to infiltrate in the area by cutting the anti-infiltration fence and were dressed in combat fatigues had taken the route through Pakistani posts in the area, which clearly indicates that Pakistan is pushing terrorists into this side,” the army officer said.

The timely action ensured the killing of two heavily armed militants and in addition to the food and medicines the army has recovered around 1.5 lakh Indian and Pakistani currency. “To rule out the presence of any other terrorist in the area, mopping operation is on,” he said.

He added that the Indian Army remains fully committed to maintain the sanctity of LoC and any suspicious movement will get similar or appropriate response.

Talking about today’s recovery and their possible attempt of carrying out a Fidayeen attack in the valley, Vats said that two AK 47 riffles, 350 rounds including the arms and ammunition and some electronic switches were recovered.

-CHK

State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

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New Delhi (NVI): India registered the highest single-day spike of 27,114 coronavirus cases in last 24 hours and crossed the 8 lakh-mark today, taking the total number of cases to 8,20,916, according to Union Health Ministry data.

The death toll has climbed to 22,123 with 519 new fatalities being recorded since yesterday.

In worst-hit Maharashtra, the COVID-19 cases increased to 2,38,461, followed by Delhi with 1,09,140 cases, and Tamil Nadu with 1,30,261 cases.

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 156

Andhra Pradesh- 25,422

Arunachal Pradesh- 335

Assam- 14,600

Bihar- 14,575

Chandigarh- 539

Chhattisgarh- 3,767

Dadar Nagar Haveli & Diu – 297

Delhi- 1,09,140

Gujarat- 40,069

Goa- 2,251

Haryana– 19,934

Himachal Pradesh- 1,171

Jammu and Kashmir- 9,888

Jharkhand- 3,419

Karnataka- 33,418

Kerala- 6,950

Ladakh- 1,064

Madhya Pradesh- 16,657

Maharashtra- 2,38,461

Manipur- 1,582

Meghalaya- 207

Mizoram- 226

Nagaland- 732

Odisha- 11,956

Puducherry- 1,272

Punjab- 7,357

Rajasthan- 23,174

Sikkim- 134

Tamil Nadu- 1,30,261

Telangana- 32,224

Tripura- 1,918

Uttarakhand- 3,373

Uttar Pradesh- 33,700

West Bengal – 27,109

State/UT wise total death toll:

Andhra Pradesh- 292

Arunachal Pradesh- 2

Assam- 27

Bihar- 119

Chandigarh- 7

Chhattisgarh- 17

Delhi- 3,300

Goa- 9

Gujarat- 2,022

Haryana- 290

Himachal Pradesh- 11

Jammu and Kashmir- 159

Jharkhand- 23

Karnataka- 543

Kerala- 27

Ladakh- 1

Madhya Pradesh- 638

Maharashtra- 9,893

Meghalaya- 2

Odisha- 56

Puducherry- 17

Punjab- 187

Rajasthan- 497

Tamil Nadu- 1,829

Telangana- 339

Tripura- 1

Uttar Pradesh- 889

Uttarakhand- 46

West Bengal- 880

A total of 5,15,386 people have been cured or discharged. Total active cases stand at 2,83,407.

-CHK

Odisha: Haridaspur-Paradip Railway line to be operational in a fortnight

Haridaspur-Paradip Railway line

Subrat Kumar Sarangi

New Delhi (NVI): The long awaited dream project of Haridaspur-Paradip Railway line in Odisha will be operational in 10 to 15 days, said BJP vice-president, Baijayant Panda.

The Haridaspur-Paradip project is not only a dream project for the people of Kendrapara district but also satisfying for Baijaynt Panda. It will now bring Kendrapara on railway map and the railway line will connect the three districts of Jajpur, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur.

“It is a major project for the coastal Odisha as it will connect three districts – Jajpur, Kendrapara and Jagatsinghpur. Personally, it is very satisfying as I have worked hard for the project during my term as MP and after that as well,” said Baijayant Panda in a message shared on social media.

According to the sources, as many as 31 bridges, 174 minor bridges and 9 stations have been constructed on the 82km-long project which has been constructed at an estimated cost of over Rs 2,000 crore.

The main aim of the project is to facilitate movement of freight, export of finished products of steel plants and coal from Paradip to industries. It will also benefit major industries and mining belt from Jajpur and Keonjhar districts using the railway line.

After lot of discussions the project was approved in 1996, after 13 years from the date of approval the project had not materialised and by that time Baijayant Panda became the MP of Kendrapara and it was stocked up for only environmental clearance of 2,000 acres of land including forest land of 4 to 5 acres.

Panda also reviewed the project several times and held discussions with the Railway Ministry too and finally environmental clearance was approved with the support of state government, railway agencies. In addition to this, land acquisition hurdle was also cleared and the work was started in 2013.

Panda also took special initiatives to review the infrastructure project in every quarter and followed up at every level from New Delhi to Bhubaneswar.

Initially, goods trains are likely to roll down the line and subsequently passenger train services will be launched, Panda said.

-RJV

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