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

Abid Bashir

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.

COVID cases in India climb to 85,940, death toll at 2,752

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in India has risen to 85,940 while the death toll due to the virus has gone up to 2,752, according to the Union Health Ministry.

In the past 24 hours, 3,787 fresh COVID-19 infections and 105 more deaths were reported.

At least 30,152 patients have been cured of the virus or discharged, the ministry said.

Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state with 29,100 coronavirus cases and 1,068 deaths.

The other worst affected states are Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

The death toll in the national capital surged to 123. While another 3,528 patients in Delhi have recovered so far, healthy ministry data shows.

More than 2 million people have been tested for coronavirus so far, according to the ministry.

Meanwhile, the Delhi government has suggested to the Centre that buses, metro rail, autos and taxis be allowed to operate with strict social distancing norms after May 17.

Onset of Monsoon over Kerala likely to be on Jun 5 this year: IMD

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New Delhi (NVI): This year, the onset of southwest monsoon over Kerala is likely to be slightly delayed as compared to normal date of onset of 1st June, the India Meteorological Department said today.

The monsoon onset over Kerala this year is likely to be on 5th June with a model error of ± 4 days, IMD said.

The advance of the southwest monsoon over Indian main land is marked by monsoon onset over Kerala and is an important indicator characterizing the transition from hot and dry season to a rainy season, the Ministry of Earth Science said, while giving the background of the weather phenomenon.

As the monsoon progresses northward, relief from scorching summer temperatures is experienced over the areas. Southwest monsoon sets over Kerala on 1st June with a standard deviation of about 7 days, it said.

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has been issuing operational forecasts for the date of monsoon onset over Kerala from 2005 onwards. An indigenously developed state of the art statistical model with a model error of ± 4 days is used for the purpose, the Ministry added.

The 6 Predictors used in the models are; i) Minimum Temperatures over North-west India, ii) Pre monsoon rainfall peak over south Peninsula, iii) Outgoing Long wave Radiation (OLR) over south China Sea, (iv) Lower tropospheric zonal wind over southeast Indian Ocean, (v) upper tropospheric zonal wind over the east equatorial Indian Ocean, and (vi) Outgoing Long wave Radiation (OLR) over the south-west Pacific region.

IMD’s operational forecasts of the date of monsoon onset over Kerala during the past 15 years (2005-2019) were proved to be correct except in 2015, the Ministry said.

WhatsApp launches ‘check it before you share it’ campaign

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New Delhi (NVI): To flatten the misinformation curve and prevent spread of rumours through messaging, WhatsApp today launched a new campaign called ‘check it before you share it’.

The campaign is meant to serve as a simple reminder to always double-check facts before forwarding. This is another step in the company’s multi-year campaign to address rumours.

“WhatsApp continues to serve as a crucial lifeline for people across India during the COVID-19 pandemic. People rely on WhatsApp to communicate with their friends and loved ones, often isolated and separated across long distances. During this time, 90% of messages sent are between two people and we have seen a significant increase in the amount of voice and video calling across India,” the company said in a statement.

Amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, WhatsApp aims to empower people with simple ways of getting accurate and credible information.

The company had last month announced the MyGov helpline to verify covid-19 related information and posts.

To promote the MyGov helpline, the WhatsApp campaign conveys the precautionary measures that people should take to prevent the spread of COVID-19 like to cough in elbows, stay home, wash your hands, avoid touching your face, and to keep social distancing. People will be able to see these ads on Facebook and Instagram, and message the helpline with just one tap, the company said.

“WhatsApp takes the safety of its users very seriously. People across the country are relying on WhatsApp to talk to their loved ones, doctors, teachers and businesses during  this challenging time. Our priority is to empower people to directly connect with health officials and government agencies to rely on these credible sources to receive verified updates during the pandemic. This campaign helps convey our collective responsibility and the need to always verify before sharing information.” said Shivnath Thukral, India Head of Public Policy for WhatsApp.

“WhatsApp has taken proactive steps to support MyGov in its endeavour to ensure that people have access to accurate and verified information. Through partnerships with various stakeholders and institutions, together we are making credible information available to everyone. We can all play a part in flattening the misinformation curve, and it all starts with being mindful of the information we choose to share with our communities and loved ones,” said Abhishek Singh, CEO MyGov and President & CEO, National e-Governance Division.

“Right information about Dos and Don’ts also helps in driving behavioral change, so very vital in dealing with this pandemic. We urge people to rely on the MyGov helpline and reach out for timely and reliable health information,” he added.

J&K: Over 1000 Covid cases; GMC Srinagar gatekeeper among 30 more positive

Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir crossed 1000-mark today as 30 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the Union Territory.

With this, the overall tally of cases in the UT now stands at 1013.

Among the fresh cases is a gatekeeper of Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar and two non-locals. Officials said that all 30 cases were tested positive in Kashmir division.

According to the daily media bulletin, out of 1,013 positive cases, 489 are Positive, 513 have recovered and 11 have died.

28 more COVID-19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals of Kashmir Division.

The bulletin further said that out of 70,306 test results available, 69,293 samples have tested as negative till May 15.

Providing district-wise breakup, the bulletin said that Bandipora has 135 positive cases (including 1 reported today) with 12 active cases, 122 recovered (including 5 recoveries today), 1 death; Srinagar has 153 positive cases (including 11 reported today) with 65 active, 84 recovered, 4 deaths; Anantnag district has 145 positive cases with 118 active, 26 recovered (including 3 recoveries today), 1 death; Baramulla has 116 positive cases (including 6 reported today) with 46 active, 67 recovered (including 10 recoveries today), 3 deaths.

Shopian has 107 positive cases with 44 active cases, 63 recovered (including 3 reported today); Kupwara has 85 positive cases (including 2 reported today) with 37 active, 48 recovered (including 03 recoveries today); Budgam has 52 positive cases with 31 active and 21 recovered cases (including 3 recoveries today); Ganderbal has 23 positive cases with 9 active cases and 14 recoveries; Kulgam has 72 positive cases with 66 active and  6 recoveries; Pulwama reported 15 positive cases (including 1 cases reported today) with 10 active, 5 recovered (including 1 reported today).

In Jammu region, district Jammu has 39 positive cases (including 1 new case reported today) with 12 active cases and 26 recoveries and 1 death; Udhampur has 24 positive cases (including 1 reported today) with 4 active cases, 19 recovered and 1 death; Samba has 11 positive cases with 7 active and 4 recoveries; Rajouri has 5 positive cases (including 1 case reported today) with 1 active positive case and 4 recovered.

Kathua has 21 positive cases (including 4 cases reported today) with 20 active cases and 1 recovered; Kishtwar had only 1 positive case who has recovered; Ramban has 6 positive cases (including 2 reported today) with 5 active and 1 recovered while Reasi has 3 positive cases with 2 active cases and 1 recovered .

The bulletin said that the breakup represents districts from which the patients have been traced or are ordinarily residing.

As per the bulletin, the public has been informed that “people of all ages can be infected by the novel coronavirus.”

“The elderly people and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable towards severe illness with the virus. WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene,” it said.

“The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by maintaining physical distance of at least 2 meters from others and frequently cleaning your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water,” the Advisory added.

 

The Advisory also urged people not to step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hygiene and frequent handwashing with soap and water.”

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