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Nepal: 2 more test positive for Covid-19, tally at 278

New Delhi (NVI): Two new persons have been tested positive for coronavirus in Nepal, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 278, local media reports said.

According to the Ministry of Health and Population, a 52-year-old man from Mahottari and a 26-year-old man from Kavre tested positive for the virus.

The health condition of all patients is normal and they are in contact with health officials, the ministry added.

Earlier today, nine cases were confirmed in Kapilvastu, Bardiya, Siraha, Parsa, Sarlahi and Chitwan.

With the authorities expediting testing, more cases are being reported from across the country.

Among the total infected persons, 224 are males while 54 are females.

So far, 36 patients have been cured or discharged.

PM greets people on Sikkim Day

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today greeted the people of Sikkim on their Statehood Day, saying Sikkim has enriched India’s progress in many sectors.

PM Modi took to twitter and said, “Greetings on Sikkim’s Statehood Day. Home to talented and compassionate people, Sikkim has enriched national progress in many sectors.

“Sikkim’s progress in areas like organic farming has been admired all over. Praying for Sikkim’s progress in the years to come,” PM added.

On this day, in 1975, Sikkim transitioned to become the 22nd state of the country from being a monarchy earlier.

14 lakh stranded people ferried home by trains in 15 days: Railways

New Delhi (NVI): More than 14 lakh stranded people have been transported to their home states by Shramik Special trains till May 15 midnight, the Ministry of Railways said.

A total 1,074 Shramik Special trains have been operationalised from various states across the country in just 15 days.

Indian Railways had decided to operate the ‘Shramik Special’ trains subsequent to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order regarding the movement of migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places.

More than 2 lakh people have been ferried per day during the last 3 days, it said. In days to come, it is expected to be scaled up to 3 lakh passengers per day, the railways said.

These 1,074 Shramik Special trains originated from various states like Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala, Goa, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar.

The Shramik Special trains terminated in various states like Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhatisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Mizoram, Odisha, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal.

Railways also said, proper screening of passengers is ensured before boarding the train. During the journey, passengers are given free meals and water.

J&K govt seeks evacuation of UT residents from Oman, Dubai, Iran

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Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir government today requested the Foreign Secretary, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, to seek evacuation of UT residents stranded in Oman, Dubai and Iran.

The letter written by J&K Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam reads that the Union Territory government has received requests from its residents stranded in Oman, Dubai and Iran for their early evacuation.

“Their prolonged stay abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic has made these stranded people restless and fearful of catching the disease in a foreign country,” the letter reads. “They are also desirous of celebrating Eid festival, on May 25, in Jammu and Kashmir.”

It further states that, “I would, therefore, request your personal intervention in prioritizing the evacuation of residents of Jammu and Kashmir stranded in Oman, Dubai and Iran.”

B V R Subrahmanyam further said that as part of the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’, J&K students stranded in Bangladesh are being evacuated to Srinagar. “This step has been greatly appreciated by the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.

J&K: LeT militant module busted, 5 arrested in Budgam

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Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir police today busted Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) module and a hideout in the Budgam district of Kashmir. Five militant associates were also arrested.

Police in a statement said, “Acting on a reliable information, Budgam Police, 53 RR Army and 153 BN CRPF during a search operation, arrested one top militant associate of LeT namely Zahoor Wani from Arizal village under Khansaib Police Station.”

The statement further said that following his disclosure, a hideout was also discovered which was used by militants to take shelter.

“From the hideout various incriminating materials, arms and ammunition were also recovered. During further investigation, four other militant associates namely, Younis Mir, Aslam Sheikh, Parwaiz Sheikh and Rehman Lone, all residents of Khansaib, were also nabbed,” the statement read.

Police said those arrested were involved in providing logistical support and shelter to LeT militants.

This group has been active in the area since past few months, according to the police’s statement.

In this regard, a case under relevant provisions of law has been registered in Khansaib Police Station and further investigations have been taken up.

 

Indian Navy ship departs from Male for Kochi with 588 stranded Indians

New Delhi (NVI): Indian Naval Ship Jalashwa has started from Male in the Maldives for Kochi in Kerala, carrying back home 588 Indians who were stranded in the island-nation due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

This is the second phase of Indian Navy’s Operation ‘Samudra Setu’ to bring home its citizens from foreign shores by sea.

Those on board INS Jalashwa include six pregnant women and 21 children.

“Braving rain and winds gusting to 30-40 knots at Male, the ship staff ensured completion of all formalities for the manifested passengers while observing safety and medical protocols at all times,” said a press release issued by the Navy.

Earlier on May 12, in the first phase of ‘Operation Samudra Setu’, INS Jalashwa had brought 698 Indians from the Maldives to Kochi.

The INS Jalashwa has capacity to accommodate 1,000 people and is equipped with extensive medical facilities, including four operation theatres, and a 12-bed ward facility.

PM condoles death of 24 migrants

New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to the 24 migrant workers who lost their lives in a road accident in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh today morning.

PM Modi tweeted in this regard in Hindi and stated, “The road accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya is extremely tragic. The government is promptly involved in the relief work. I express my condolences to the families of those killed in this accident, as well as wish the injured a speedy recovery.”

At least 24 migrant labourers were killed and several others were injured after the trailer truck they were travelling in to get home, collided with a DCM van in the Auriya district, around 200 km from Lucknow.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also took to his twitter handle and tweeted, “The death of migrant workers in a road accident in Auraiya district is unfortunate and sad, my condolences to the bereaved families of the dead. Instructions have also been given to provide all possible relief to the victims, to provide proper treatment to the injured, and to promptly investigate the accident.”

State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

New Delhi (NVI): After the first confirmed coronavirus case in India, which was reported in the state of Kerala on January 30, the virus has tightened its grip across the country, with Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh being the most affected states.

The country has now entered the last week of the third phase of the nationwide lockdown that is slated to end on May 17. The total number of confirmed cases have been reported at 85,940 with 2,752 deaths so far, according to the Union Health Ministry.

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 33

Andhra Pradesh- 2,307

Arunachal Pradesh- 1

Assam- 90

Bihar- 1,018

Chandigarh- 191

Chhattisgarh- 66

Dadar Nagar Haveli- 1

Delhi- 8,895

Gujarat- 9,931

Goa- 15

Haryana– 818

Himachal Pradesh- 76

Jammu and Kashmir- 1,013

Jharkhand- 203

Karnataka- 1,056

Kerala- 576

Ladakh- 43

Madhya Pradesh- 4,595

Maharashtra- 29,100

Manipur- 3

Meghalaya- 13

Mizoram- 1

Odisha- 672

Puducherry- 13

Punjab- 1,935

Rajasthan- 4,727

Tamil Nadu- 10,108

Telangana- 1,454

Tripura- 156

Uttarakhand- 82

Uttar Pradesh- 4,057

West Bengal – 2,461

State/UT wise total death toll:

Andhra Pradesh- 48

Assam- 1

Bihar- 7

Chandigarh- 3

Delhi- 123

Gujarat- 606

Haryana- 11

Himachal Pradesh- 3

Jammu and Kashmir- 11

Jharkhand- 3

Karnataka- 35

Kerala- 4

Madhya Pradesh- 239

Maharashtra- 1,068

Meghalaya- 1

Odisha- 3

Puducherry- 1

Punjab- 32

Rajasthan- 125

Tamil Nadu- 71

Telangana- 34

Uttar Pradesh- 95

Uttarakhand- 1

West Bengal- 225

A total of 30,153 people have been cured or discharged from hospitals in India. There are around 53,035 active cases currently, according to the Health Ministry.

Health Ministry issues fresh guidelines on rational use of PPEs

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New Delhi (NVI): The Union Health Ministry has issued fresh guidelines on the rational use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers in non-COVID-19 areas.

According to the ministry, the guidelines are not just to ensure usage, but to also create awareness that all healthcare workers working in hospitals, which are not dealing with the COVID-19 cases, do not require the PPE kits.

The guidelines have divided health workers under various categories depending on the kind of the department they work in.

The departments which have been identified include Out Patient Department, In-patient department, emergency services etc.

According to the guidelines, the healthcare workers have been identified according to the risk factor they face, i.e., whether the kind of work they are carrying out falls under high risk, mild risk or low risk.

The ministry has divided the kind of PPE equipment needed for each worker depending on the risk.

The PPEs are to be used based on the risk profile of the health care worker.

These PPE kits are recommended to healthcare workers dealing with the management of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) patients and those with severe illness.

Meanwhile, activities such as driving an ambulance, kitchen services and those involved in the transportation of dead bodies have been identified as low risk and only need a triple-layer medical mask, and latex examination gloves.

However, the guidelines said standard precaution has to be followed at all times.

Global coronavirus cases surge past 4.5 million

US sees highest single-day spike in Covid cases

New Delhi (NVI): More than 4.5 million people have been infected by coronavirus worldwide, with over 307,000 deaths reported, according to Johns Hopkins University tally.

More than 1.63 million patients have recovered from the deadly disease globally.

In the US, more than 1.44 million COVID-19 cases have been recorded with at least 87,000 deaths.

The number of deaths in the US is projected to exceed 100,000 by June 1, according to media reports.

With more than 2,62,000 infections, Russia now has more confirmed coronavirus cases than any country other than the US.

The UK accounts for the second highest COVID-19 related deaths worldwide at 34,078.

Spain, which is also among the worst-hit countries, will ease some coronavirus related restrictions.

Italy will allow international travel to and from the country starting June 3.

Meanwhile, the United States government plans to stockpile hundreds of millions of doses of coronavirus vaccines that are currently under development, as per media reports.

In Mexico, confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 45,032, according to the health ministry.

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