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PM remembers Savarkar on birth anniv

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New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today paid tributes to the freedom fighter Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, popularly known as Veer Savarkar, on his 137th birth anniversary.

Taking to twitter, PM Modi wrote, “On his Jayanti, I bow to the courageous Veer Savarkar. We remember him for his bravery, motivating several others to join the freedom struggle and emphasis on social reform.”

He also shared a video of one of his “Mann ki Baat” radio programme from 2018 in which he had referred to Savarkar.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also paid tributes to the freedom fighter and tweeted, “Savarkar envisioned a casteless India and started one of the most powerful social reform movements against untouchability.”

Savarkar was born on this day in 1883. Veer Savarkar earned the nickname “Veer” at the age of 12 when he led students against a group of Muslims, who had attacked his village.

He was an independence activist, politician, lawyer, writer, and the formulator of the Hindutva philosophy.

India’s COVID tally crosses 1.58 lakh; death toll 4,531

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in India now stands at 1,58,333, with 4,531 deaths due to the pandemic, Union Health Ministry said.

At least 6,566 new cases of coronavirus and 194 deaths have been reported in India in the last 24 hours.

In the worst-hit Maharashtra, the COVID-19 cases climbed to 56,948, followed by Tamil Nadu with 18,549 cases, and Gujarat with 15,257 cases.

Maharashtra has also reported the highest number of fatalities at 1,897, followed by 938 in Gujarat and 313 in Madhya Pradesh.

The coronavirus cases in Delhi have increased to 15,257 with 303 deaths reported so far, according to the Health Ministry data.

Other states with high virus cases are Rajasthan (7,703), Madhya Pradesh (7,261), and Uttar Pradesh (6,991).

The rise in cases comes amid easing of lockdown relaxations and the restarting of one-third of all domestic flights.

So far, number of active cases stands at 86,110 and 67,692 people have been cured/discharged.

The health ministry said that the recovery rate has improved further to cross 42 per cent.

Meanwhile, Telangana government has decided to open all shops except those in malls in Hyderabad from today.

J&K records highest single-day spike with 162 new Covid-19 cases

Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory today recorded the highest single-day spike of Covid-19 cases, as 162 people tested positive for the virus, taking the UT’s tally to 1,921.

Earlier in the day, the J&K reported two deaths due to coronavirus, taking the death toll in the UT to 26. 23 have died in Kashmir and 3 in Jammu.

Officials said that among new 162 cases, 32 were tested positive at SKIMS, 89 at CD hospital, 18 at Army’s command hospital, Udhampur and rest at other private labs.

Among 162 new cases, 124 belong to Kashmir division while 38 are from Jammu division, officials said. They said that the total number of positive cases in Kashmir division has reached 1,535 including 759 recoveries, while the total number of positive cases in Jammu has reached 386 including 95 recoveries.

They said that the total number of active cases in Jammu and Kashmir is 1,041 including 753 from Kashmir and 288 from Jammu.

Cases tested positive in J&K today include 4 from Anantnag, 27 from Kulgam, 20 from Srinagar, 2 from Budgam, 26 from Kupwara, 12 from Shopian, 10 from Baramulla, 2 from Bandipora and 21 from Pulwama in Kashmir division while 38 from Jammu include 11 each from Udhampur and Poonch, 4 from Jammu district, 3 each from Kathua, Samba and Reasi, 2 from Rajouri and one from Ramban.

As per the daily information bulletin, 146,152 persons in Jammu and Kashmir are under observation while 31,919 persons have been kept under home quarantine. Apart from that, 1,041 persons are in hospital isolation while 57 persons are under hospital quarantine.

According to the bulletin, 77,266 persons have completed the surveillance period and 35,843 persons are under home surveillance.

So far, results of 145,162 samples are available out of which 143,241 samples tested negative. Among positive cases, 1041 are active, 854 have recovered and 26 have died.

1,633 stranded migrants leave for Chhattisgarh from J&K’s Samba

Jammu (NVI): Over 1,633 stranded migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were sent to Katra today by the Samba district administration in Jammu and Kashmir for their onward journey to their home state.

The migrant labourers stranded in different parts of the UT were sent in a fleet of 55 buses from three different dispatching points in the district, officials said.

Deputy Commissioner, Samba Rohit Khajuria said that breakfast, tea and snacks were provided to the stranded people while packaged food and water was provided to them for travel.

Assistant Road Transport Officer, Rehana Tabassum and Assistant Labour Commissioner, Samba Amil Khateeb oversaw the complete process of dispatching of the interstate migrants, the J&K government said in a release.

The UT administration said that more such efforts shall be taken in the coming days to ensure smooth and proper transit of interstate migrants.

Covid lockdown: Territorial Army officers help sex workers, transgenders in Mumbai

Mumbai (NVI): The nationwide lockdown induced by Covid-19 outbreak has affected the lives of thousands of people across the country, especially in Mumbai, which has been one of the worst-hit areas due to the pandemic.

The most affected are commercial sex workers, transgenders, daily wagers hailing from the overpopulated slum areas in the commercial capital, and the diligent frontline workers.

In an attempt to support such vulnerable groups in Mumbai, three decorated officers of the Indian Territorial Army today distribute ration and hygiene kits to these people with the help of Mumbai Police.

The distribution of kits successfully took place with the assistance of the Additional Commissioner Central Region, Veeresh Prabhu (IPS).

Essential kits were arranged and sponsored by NASSCOM Foundation, the social arm of the IT-BPM industry body, working towards the goal of social transformation.

The noble initiative was undertaken by Shaurya Chakra winner Major Pradeep Arya (Indian Revenue Services), Captain Neil Shaji, VSM (Vishisht Seva Medal) and Major Sanjay Raole to aid the vulnerable groups who lost their livelihood due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The TA officers distributed these kits in the streets of Kamathipura and Falkland regions of Mumbai, home to innumerable sex workers and transgenders. This community is particularly hard-hit as their source of income is incurred daily.

“With the support and assistance of Mumbai Police and partnered NGOs, we were able to swiftly implement the first stage of this course. The distribution of the necessary kits began on Friday, 22nd May and is to continue among other sectors and regions of Mumbai. Catering to the basic needs, each kit will contain not only groceries but also hygiene products. We aim to distribute 4500 ration kits and 4500 hygiene kits in the first stage.” said Captain Neil Shaji.

Additionally, these assorted essential kits will also be distributed to similar regions of Sion-Agripada, Cotton green, Charni Road and Kandivali.

“Our aim with this initiative is to support the vulnerable people and encourage them to stay home and not step outside to buy essentials. I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is complex, more so during these trying times” said Major Pradeep Arya.

These kits contain 5 kg of wheat flour, 5 kg of rice, 2 kg of tur dal, 200 gms of turmeric powder, and chilli powder. Along with the ration kit, 3 soaps, 2 washing cloth soap, hand wash and sanitary napkin are also being distributed as part of the hygiene kit.

“On behalf of the entire team, we are thankful to everyone who contributed in every way possible no matter how big or small. A large number of livelihoods are affected by the lockdown, so as our duty we will continue to work towards the relief for the vulnerable groups in the days to come,” said Major Sanjay Raole.

The officers received the support of NGOs like Prerna Foundation, Apne Aap Collective, Rescue Foundation for their work with the Community Sex Workers and Arju Foundation for their assistance with the transgenders communities.

L&T delivers critical equipment to clients across globe during lockdown

New Delhi (NVI): Engineering and construction major Larsen and Toubro (L&T) today said that it has delivered critical nuclear power plant equipment to clients in countries like UAE, Oman, China and France, despite a challenging situation arising due to the Covid-induced lockdown.

During the worldwide lockdown situation, L&T ensured that critical reactors, coke drums and sub-assemblies of the Nuclear Fusion reactor were supplied to various clients across the globe, the company said in a statement.

“During the lockdown, our young engineers quickly adapted to new normal and ensured uninterrupted customer service following all safety precautions,” said, Anil V Parab, Executive Vice President and Head, L&T Heavy Engineering.

The company has also thanked the Indian government authorities for providing special permissions to carry these challenging dispatches. “The customer appreciation once again proves L&T Heavy Engineering’s unparalleled manufacturing excellence to promote honorable PM’s vision of ‘Make in India’,” Parab said.

“Final consignment of four ARDS Reactors for Refinery modernization project for clean, environment friendly fuels to ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), Abu Dhabi were delivered,” the company said in a statement.

The final 4 Coke Drums part of package of critical Hydrocracking Reactors for DUQM Refinery in Sultanate of Oman & two Ethylene Oxide Reactors for LPCL Petrochemical Complex in China were delivered on time, it said.

The sub-assemblies for International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) France were delivered on an urgent basis during the lockdown to ensure uninterrupted assembly of Cryostat in Reactor pit in southern France.

Apart from this, L&T Heavy Engineering has delivered key assemblies towards realising full fusion power, by manufacturing the world’s largest high-vacuum pressure chamber Cryostat and In Wall Shields for $25 billion multinational ITER project, the company said.

L&T Heavy Engineering has three manufacturing facilities — Hazira (Surat), Powai (Mumbai) and Vadodara. The Heavy engineering business of L&T supplies technology-intensive equipment and systems to global customers in refinery, oil & gas, petrochemicals, fertilisers and nuclear power industries.

J&K records 2 fresh corona deaths, toll climbs to 26

Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir today recorded two Covid-19 deaths within a span of two hours in Srinagar and Anantnag district of south Kashmir, taking the total number of fatalities due to coronavirus to 26, health officials said.

They said that a 55-year-old man from Srinagar, who was tested positive for Covid-19 few days ago, died due to cardiac arrest at Chest Diseases Hospital this afternoon after his condition deteriorated.

Dr Salim Khan, nodal officer for Covid-19 at Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar said that the deceased had undergone a crucial surgery on May 5. “The patient was kept in Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) of SMHS hospital and later shifted to Chest Diseases hospital after testing positive,” the doctor said.

He said that the patient was improving but all of a sudden his condition deteriorated this afternoon after which he suffered cardiac arrest and died. The second death took place in Sarnal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A doctor said that the deceased was 80-year-old and was tested positive for the deadly virus. He also had a history of pneumonia and other ailments.

With two fresh deaths, J&K’s Covid death tally has mounted to 26 of which 23 have been reported from Kashmir and 3 from Jammu region. Health officials said that the bodies of the deceased were sent to their native areas– Fateh Kadal in Srinagar and Sarnal in Anantnag– where their family members were informed to follow the Covid protocols. Only a few close relatives will offer the funeral prayers and take part in burial while wearing Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), they said.

Nepal reports 114 new coronavirus cases, total climbs to 886

New Delhi (NVI): 114 new positive Covid-19 cases have been reported from Nepal, taking the toll in the Himalayan nation to 886, according to local media reports.

The country’s Ministry of Health and Population said, this is the first time more than 100 cases have been listed in a single day.

According to ministry, new cases were seen districts, including Baglung, Rautahat, Jhapa, Makawanpur, Saptari, Mahottari, Bara, Rautahat, Siraha, Dhanusha, Banke, Kapilvastu, Arghakhanchi, Gulmi, Rupandehi, Kailali, Achham, Syangja and Surkhet districts.

As many as 35 people have tested positive in Rautahat district today.

Likewise, Jhapa reported 17 news cases today. Dang reported 15 new cases, Baglung 6, Bara 8, Saptari 11, Surkhet 15, Banke 16, Siraha 2, and Rukum East 3.

So far, 47 districts have witnessed the transmission of COVID-19. As many as 103 cases have been detected in seven districts of Province 1, 324 cases have been seen in eight districts of Province 2, and 39 cases in 11 districts of Bagmati Province.

Similarly, 13 cases have been reported in four districts of Gandaki Province, 365 cases in nine districts of Province 5, 25 cases in three districts of Karnali Province, and 17 cases in five districts of Sudurpaschim Province.

Meanwhile, 28 people have been discharged from various health facilities across the country taking the total number of recoveries to 183.

At present, a total of four people have died of coronavirus in Nepal.

J&K: Horse put under ‘home quarantine’, owner’s test results awaited

A caretaker feeding the horse under quarantine at Darra area of Thanamandi, Rajouri (Photo via arrangement).

Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): A horse, which is under ‘home quarantine’ in Rajouri district of Jammu since yesterday after traveling to the red zone in Kashmir’s Shopian, was examined by a team of veterinary experts today and found asymptomatic, even as the local administration has decided to wait for the Covid-19 test results of its owner.

Speaking exclusively to NVI, Tehsildar of Thanamandi, Rajouri, Anjuman Anjum Khatak said that he invited a team of veterinary experts to medically examine the horse, who reached Thanamandi area along with his owner late last evening. “The horse was thoroughly examined by a team of doctors who checked his body temperature, tongue, nose feet and skin, etc. They found the horse asymptomatic with no signs of any disease etc,” Khattak said.

He said that the horse is in a cattle shed at Darra area of Thanamandi, the native village of his owner. “The owner of the horse is in an administrative quarantine and his samples were taken immediately after his arrival. The results are expected in a day or two,” the Tehsildar said.

He, however, said that the team of doctors who examined the horse reiterated that the caretakers of the horse should wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while taking care of the animal especially while feeding grass or water to the animal.

“This is a rare case since the outbreak of pandemic in J&K,” the Tehsildar said. He said that the veterinary doctors who examined the horse stressed that a distance must be maintained between caretakers and the animal until the report of his owner comes.

“We will not take any chance even though a majority of veterinary experts are sure that a horse can’t be a potential carrier of the virus. But they maintained that if the owner’s test result comes positive for Covid-19, there may be a possibility that the virus may be present on the skin and hair of horse too as he was also travelling along with his owner from Kashmir’s Shopian district,” the Tehsildar said.

The person along with his horse traveled through Mughal Road from the Shopian district of south Kashmir and reached Thanamandi, Rajouri district of Jammu late last evening. The owner was sent to administrative quarantine while the horse was sent to “home quarantine” at a cattle shed where there is no other animal present.

Bangladesh COVID-19 tally exceeds 38,000; 544 dead

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New Delhi (NVI): The total number of deaths from coronavirus in Bangladesh has reached 544 after 22 more people lost their lives in the last 24 hours, according to United News of Bangladesh.

The total number of coronavirus infections rose to 38,292 after 1,541 new infections were reported during this period.

COVID-19 infection rate for Wednesday has been recorded at 19.22 percent in the country.

In the last 24 hours, 346 coronavirus patients made full recovery, raising the number of total recoveries to 7,925 total.

In addition to this, Bangladesh government is likely to decide tomorrow over the extension of general holidays as the period of the ongoing holidays to combat the spread of coronavirus will expire on May 30.

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