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Covid-19: J&K records 12th death; total cases reach 1,121

Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir today witnessed the highest ever surge in the Covid-19 cases since the outbreak of pandemic in the UT as 108 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours while one more person lost his life due to the disease.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the Union Territory has reached 1,121 with the total death toll being at 12.

Of the total positive cases, 22 were reported from Jammu division and 86 from Kashmir division.

The deceased was identified as a resident of Chadoora area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district, officials stated, adding that he succumbed at SKIMS Soura hospital in Srinagar after testing positive for the virus.

They officials further added that out of the new 108 cases, 17 belong to Anantnag, 3 to Srinagar, 47 to Kulgam, 2 are from Baramullah, 12 from Kupwara, 5 from Budgam, 10 from Kathua and 12 from Ramban.

They further added that 51 people were tested positive at Army’s Command Hospital Udhampur, 27 at SKIMS, 17 at CD hospital and the rest at Private Lab Srinagar.

As per the officials figures, 162 positive cases including one death and 28 recoveries are from Anantnag, 156 including four deaths and 84 recoveries are from Srinagar, 125 including one death and 135 recoveries are from Bandipora, 119 including 6 recoveries are from Kulgam, 118 including 80 recoveries are from Baramulla, 107 including 64 recoveries are from Shopian,  97 including 48 recoveries are from Kupwara, 57 including 28 recoveries are from Budgam, 23 including 14 recoveries are from Ganderbal and 15 including 5 recoveries are from Pulwama.

In Jammu division, 39 including 27 recoveries and one death are from Jammu district , 24 including one death and 19 recoveries are from Udhampur, 31 including one recovery are from Kuthua, 11 including 6 recoveries from Samba, 18 including 1 recovery from Ramban, 5 including four recoveries from Rajouri, 3 including one recovery from Reasi and one who has already recovered is from Kishtwar.

As per the daily information bulletin, 1,09,092 persons in Jammu and Kashmir are under observation while 29,243 people have been kept under home quarantine. Besides that, 567 people are placed under hospital isolation while 107 persons are under hospital quarantine.

According to the bulletin, 65,049 persons have completed their surveillance period and 14,114 persons are under home surveillance. So far results of 76,191 samples have been made available.

COVID-19 cases exceed 39,000 in Pakistan; 847 dead

COVID-19: Pakistan imposes mini-lockdown in Islamabad

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of positive coronavirus in Pakistan has increased by more than 1,000 cases, taking the overall tally to 39,473 with at least 847 fatalities recorded so far.

Looking at the breakdown of cases, Sindh province has reported 15,590 coronavirus cases, highest among all the provinces, while Punjab has 14,201 positive cases.

On the other hand, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa has recorded 5,678 cases, Balochistan is at 2,457, Gilgit-Baltistan at 518, Islamabad at 921 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is at 108 cases so far, according to Geo News.

Meanwhile, the first domestic flight, post lockdown, destined for Karachi has taken off from the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore.

In addition to this, Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the situation is under control across the country, warning in the same vein that the number of cases will inevitably rise.

J&K: Cop shot dead in militant attack in Kulgam

Abid Bashir

Jammu (NVI): A Jammu and Kashmir cop was shot dead by militants in Kulgam district of South Kashmir, officials said.

The officials said that Head Constable, Muhammad Amin, was posted at a check point at Frisal area of Yaripora in Kulgam when militants first lobbed a grenade and then opened fire indiscriminately.

“Amin received multiple bullet injuries and was immediately rushed to a hospital, but was declared brought dead by the hospital administration,” a police official said.

The official also added that soon after the incident, a massive manhunt was launched in the area to nab the attackers. Joint teams of security forces have sealed a vast area in Frisal, Yaripora and all the check points have been alerted to trace the militants, who fled the scene after the attack.

Italy to allow unrestricted travel to and from abroad from June 3

New Delhi (NVI): Italy’s government today said that it will allow travel to and from abroad from June 3, as it moves to unwind one of the world’s most rigid coronavirus lockdowns.

This is a key step in the country’s effort to revive the economy after more than two months of lockdown.

According to the decree approved by Italy’s Cabinet, travel within the country will also be allowed from the same day.

However, restrictions on movement within regions will end earlier on May 18. The statement also states that local and state governments can curb travel in certain areas if there is a spike in new infections.

Although, some regions urged the Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, to roll back the restrictions sooner, but Conte has pushed for a gradual rollback of restrictions to prevent a second wave.

The regions can reactivate all sectors of the economy that might still be shuttered, so long as safety protocols are followed. National health authorities will monitor the situation to make sure infections are kept in check, the decree said.

Italy was the first European country to impose nationwide restrictions in March, only sanctioning an initial relaxation of the rules on May 4, when it allowed factories and parks to reopen.

So far, more than 31,600 Italians have died of COVID-19 since the outbreak came to light on February 21, the third-highest death toll in the world after that of the United States and Britain.

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

Abid Bashir

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

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.

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