Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Rajasthan reports highest single-day spike in cases as 242 more test positive; case count climbs to 5,202, toll touches 131

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Updates

Uttar Pradesh Police stops migrants at state border

Hundreds of migrants were stopped on Sunday by police in border districts of Uttar Pradesh from travelling to their native places by unauthorised vehicles and on foot during the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, leading to protests in some areas, reports PTI.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had on Saturday directed district authorities not to allow migrants to travel by unsafe means and to ensure that they are transported in buses after 26 workers who were returning to their homes died in a truck-trailer collision in Auraiya.

On Jhansi-Shivpuri border, police stopped trucks and other private vehicles ferrying migrants on Saturday night leading to protests. Senior officials reached the spot and at 2 AM it was decided that the people will be allowed to proceed further after undergoing screening for coronavirus symptoms, according to Divisional Commissioner, Jhansi divison,  Subhash Chandra Sharma.

Coronavirus in Odisha Latest Updates

Person arrested for chain snatching tests positive in Odisha, police station vacated

The Puri district administration on Sunday vacated the Kumbharpada police station after a person arrested in a snatching case tested positive for COVID-19, officials told PTI. The police station was sanitised and about 30 personnel, including the inspector in-charge, were lodged at a hotel as a precautionary measure, they said. The administration said COVID-19 test of all the personnel posted at the police station will be conducted.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates

Pune reports 223 new infections

With 223 new detections, the number   of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra’s Pune district mounted to 4,018 on Sunday and that of fatalities to 206 with 11 more people succumbing to the viral infection, PTI quotes a Health official as saying

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Updates

Goa now has 22 coronavirus positive cases

The tally of COVID-19 patients in Goa reached 22 after nine such cases were reported on Sunday, PTI quotes a health department official as saying. Six of the total number of patients are passengers of the Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram Express train, who tested positive in the last 24 hours, the official said. “All the 22 patients have been admitted to a specially-designated COVID-19 hospital in Margao town,” he said..

On May 1, Goa had been declared as green zone after all the seven COVID-19 patients previously found in the state recovered. However, the coastal state has witnessed a spurt in the number of cases over the last few days.

Rajasthan reports 242 new cases

Rajasthan reports 242 new cases, taking tally to 5202.

#CoronaUpdates #Rajasthan

Total #COVID19 Cases: 242
Cumulative Positive: 5202
Patients Recovered: 3055
Patients Discharged: 2655
Active Cases: 2016
Migrants Positive: 460
Total Deaths: 131 pic.twitter.com/TnOGs48ORL

— PIB in Rajasthan (@PIBJaipur) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Updates

Rajasthan extends lockdown till 31 May

The Rajasthan govt has extended lockdown in the state till 31 May, reports ANI. The development comes after the MHA announced extension in nationwide lockdown till 31 May and issued fresh guidelines with more relaxations.

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Himachal Pradesh issues order for implementing lockdown guidelines

With extension of lockdown up to 31 May, new guidelines issued by MHA will be applicable based on risk profiling of districts into Red/Green&Orange zones with restrictions imposed, said an order issued by the Himachal Pradesh government. Curfew hours will be notified by District Magistrates from time to time, it further added.

With extension of lockdown up to 31st May, new guidelines issued by MHA will be applicable based on risk profiling of districts into Red/Green&Orange zones with restrictions imposed. Curfew hours will be notified by District Magistrates from time to time: Himachal Pradesh Govt pic.twitter.com/BC9u5LzuDe

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat to implement lockdown guidelines from Tuesday, says Vijay Rupani

Gujarat will be divided into containment and non-containment zones, and economic activities will be allowed in non-containment zones in the state during the extended lockdown period as the per the Centre’s guidelines, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said on Sunday. He said a meeting of all district officials will be held for notifying containment zones and the fourth phase of the lockdown will be implemented from Tuesday.“All industrial and commercial activities will be allowed in non-containment zones, be it Ahmedabad city or Surat or Vadodara, as per directions of the Ministry of Home Affairs,” Rupani said after chairing a high-level meeting with state ministers and officials.

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Health ministry lists parameters for demarcating red, orange, green zones

The Union Health Ministry on Sunday listed parameters such as active COVID-19 cases, doubling and fatality rates and cases per lakh population, for the states and UTs to follow while categorising areas into red, orange or green zones. It also issued guidelines for delineation of coronavirus containment and buffer zones and outlined the actions that have to be implemented in those areas to break the chain of transmission. In a letter to the states and Union Territories, Health Secretary Preeti Sudan said states may categorise districts or municipal corporations into hotspots, red, orange and green zones. They, however, may also choose to categorise sub-division, ward or any other appropriate administrative unit into the colour-coded zones after detailed analysis at their end, duly taking into consideration the geographical spread of cases, contacts and their zone of influence in terms of disease spread, the ministry said. 

This comes after the Home Ministry issued guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown, giving power to the states and Union Territories to delineate red, green and orange zones as per the COVID-19 situation.

PTI

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Updates

Six more test positive in Jharkhand

Six more people, including two Mumbai returnees, tested positive for COVID-19 in Jharkhand on Sunday, taking the total number of coronavirus infection cases in the state to 223, health officials said. Two persons recently returned from Mumbai to Ramgarh​ and were detected to be COVID-19 positive. The four other cases were reported from Deoghar, Ranchi, Hazaribag and Lohardaga districts. Health officials said 88 of the total 223 cases were migrants. The state now has 107 active cases and they are from 14 of the 24 districts of Jharkhand. So far, 113 patients have recovered from the disease and discharged from hospitals while three persons had died of the infection since its outbreak in the state capital on March 31.

PTI

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Cabinet secretary asks states to cooperate in running special trains for migrant workers

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba during a video conference requested states to cooperate in running more Shramik Special trains to facilitate the movement of migrant workers. Chairman of  Railway Board who was also present in the video conference assured that more special trains can be started if the states provide quick clearances. During the interaction, state governemnts requested that make DM and SPs responsible for safety and well being of migrant labour.Those found walking to be escorted to camps and their movement by Shramik special trains to be facilitated

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Ahmedbad municipal commissioner Vijay Nehra transferred

According to an order issued by the Gujarat government, Ahmedabad municipal commissionerVijay Nehra  has been transferred as commissioner of rural development and secretary to govt (rural development), reports the Times of India . Mukesh Kumar has been appointed as the new municipal commissioner of Ahmedabad.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Updates

Lockdown restrictions to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till 19 May

The government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered that the lockdown guidelines issued on 3 May shall continue to remain valid till 19 May.

Govt of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered that the lockdown guidelines issued by govt on 3rd May shall continue to remain valid in J&K till 19th May, 2020 pic.twitter.com/ZzB0ivbZoE

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Updates

Madhya Pradesh reports 187 fresh cases, five more deaths

Madhya Pradesh reports 187 new infections, total rises to 4,977, according to a bulletin issued by the state health department. State also reports five deaths, pushing toll to 248. 2,403 patients have recovered till date and the number of active cases in the state stands at 2,326.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Ahmedabad reports 276 new cases, 31 deaths

Ahmedabad records 276 new COVID-19 cases with 31 deaths, taking case count to 8,420 and fatalities to 524, PTI quotes a health official.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Updates

Gujarat cases up by 391 to 11,380, toll reaches 659

Gujarat on Sunday recorded 391 new COVID-19 cases and 34 deaths, taking the total case count to 11,380 and the number of fatalities to 659, a Health

official said. Simultaneously, a total of 191 patients were discharged from hospitals, taking the total number of recovered patients to 4,499 so far, she said. “Gujarat has now achieved recovery rate of 39.53 percent,” said Principal Secretary (Health) Jayanti Ravi. Of the 6,222 active cases, 38 are on ventilator, she said.

Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates

Curfew in Himachal Pradesh extended till 31 May

Curfew in Himachal Pradesh to continue till May 31, announces Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.

PTI

Coronavirus in Telangana Latest Updates

Telangana reports 42 new cases in past day

Telangana has reported 42 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 1,551. In total, 992 people have been discharged and 34 have died.The number of active cases presently stands at 525.

Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Updates

75,000 stranded labourers brought back to state, says Chhattisgarh CM

ANI quoted Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel as saying that around 75000 labourers who were stranded in other states have been brought back to the state. Of these, 16000 were brought by trains and the rest by road. Baghel also said, “As per the arrangements that have been made, trains can run only after the agreement between 2 states,this is causing the delays.”

Coronavirus in India Latest Updates

Passport Seva Kendras to be reopened in red zones

The MEA has announced that Passport Seva Kendras will open in red zones, except hotpots, News18 reported.

Coronavirus in Mumbai Latest Updates

1,571 cases, 38 deaths reported in past 24 hours in Mumbai

According to the BMC’s figures released on Sunday evening, 1,571 COVID-19 cases and 38 deaths were reported in Mumbai on Sunday. The total number of cases in the city is now at 19967, including 5012 recovered/discharged and 734 deaths.

Coronavirus in Haryana Latest Update

Case count in Haryana reaches 910

Total 910 positive cases and 14 deaths have been reported till date in Haryana. 562 patients have been cured/discharged till now, says Haryana Health Department.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Update

Jammu and Kashmir reports 62 new infections

62 more COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir, of which 16 are from Jammu division and 46 from Kashmir division, reports ANI.Total number of cases in the Union Territory is now at 1,183, including 595 active cases, 575 recovered and 13 deaths.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Confirmed cases in Maharashtra cross 33,000

Maharashtra COVID-19 tally rises to 33,053 after 2,347 new cases recorded; death toll  climbs to 1198 after death of 63 patients, reports PTI.

Coronavirus in West  Bengal Latest Update

West Bengal reports six death, 101 new cases

Six more die of COVID-19 in West Bengal, 101  more test positive, taking number of confirmed cases to 2,677 and toll to 166, according to the bulletin released by the state health department.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi govt to announce detailed plan tomorrow: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that a detailed plan for Delhi based on the Centre’s guidelines will be announced tomorrow. “Centre’s guidelines are largely in line with the proposal sent by Delhi govt based on suggestions of lakhs of Delhiites. We have used lockdown period to prepare our healthcare system if corona cases increase but it is now time to relax the restrictions to some extent,” he said.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Delhi Metro to remain closed till 31 May

In light of the extension of lockdown issued by the government, metro services will remain closed for commuters till May 31. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) helpline services ‘155370’ will also not be available.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Dharavi reports 44 new cases

44 more Covid-19 cases have been reported in the Dharavi area of Mumbai, taking the total number of cases in the area to 1,242, including 56 deaths, ANI quotes the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation as saying.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Confused after listening to Finance Minister’s speech, says hotel and restaurant’s body

According to reports, Gurbax Singh Kohli, Vice president of the FHRAI and president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India, said that hospitality and toursim industry  was confused and in disbelief as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman;s speech made no mention of it. “The hospitality and tourism industy generates close to Rs 17 lakh crore, contributing roughly 1o percent of India’s GDP and and supports over 43 million jobs translating to over 9 percent of its total employment. Despite this knowledge, the government has chosen to completely ignore us yet again,” he said.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

Case count in Punjab climbs to 1,964

18 new  positive cases have been reported today in Punjab, taking the total positive cases to 1964. Total active cases in state rise to 536. 1366 people have been cured while 35 have died, ANI quotes the state health department as saying.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

MHA asks employers to ensure Aarogya Setu app is installed

With a view to ensuring safety in offices and workplaces, MHA has asked employers to ensure that Aarogya Setu app is installed by all employees having compatible mobile phones. District authorities have also been asked to advise individuals to install the Aarogya Setu application and regularly update their health status on the app.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Night curfew to be in place till 31 May

According to the fresh guidelines, the movement of people between 7 pm to 7 am shall not be allowed except for essential services.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Cinema halls, hotels to remain closed

All cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars and auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places, shall continue to remain closed throughout the country till May 31. Hotels should also remain losed said the MHA while adding that restaurants can remain open for home delivery. Religious and social gathering also continue to be banned and places of worhsiop shall remain closed.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Centre allows states to impose additional restrictions as required

According to the new guidelines issued by the MHA, states and Union Territories will be allowed to demarcate red, orange and green zones keeping in mind the health ministry guidelines. istrict authorities to demarcate ‘containment’ and ‘buffer’ areas within Red and Orange zones as per Union Health Ministry guidelines: MHA.Furthers, the state governments are also allowed to issue additional restrictions as deemed necessary.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Domestic, International passenger flights to remain suspended

The Ministry of Home Affairs has extended the nationwide lockdown till 31 May and issued fresh guidelines. According to the guidelines, all international and domestic flights will  continue to be banned except for medical and emergency purposes. Metro rail services and educational institutitions shall also remained closed throughout the country.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

Tamil Nadu reports 639 new cases

639 new coronavirus cases and four deaths reported in Tamil Nadu today, taking the total number of cases to 11,224. There are 6,971 active cases in the state now, toll stands at 78, ANI quotes the state health department as saying.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Nationwide lockdown extended to 31 May

The nation-wide lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic has been extended to 31 May, and detailed guidelines regarding the same will be announced soon.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Rajiv Gauba to hold virtual meeting with chief secretaries at 9 pm tonight

Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba to hold video conference with State Chief Secretaries at 9 pm today, reports ANI.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

NDMA asks states to continue lockdown till 31 May

The NDMA in exercise of powers of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 directs Centre and State government to continue the lockdown measures up to 31 May to contain the spread of COVID-19. It has also asked the NEC to issue modified guidelines keeping in mind the need to resume economic activities.

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) asks Ministries/ Departments of Government of India, State Governments and State Authorities to continue the lockdown measures up to 31st May 2020. pic.twitter.com/tn0i85kVSK

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Update

With 55 new cases, total in Karnataka rises to 1,147

Karnataka on Sunday reported 55 new coronavirus cases pushing the total number of such infections in the state to 1,147. A total of 37 persons have died due to the disease while one person died due to non-COVID causes, said the state health department in the evening bulletin. 509 persons have been discharged so far and the number of active cases stands at 600.

Evening Media Bulletin 17/05/2020@CMofKarnataka @BSYBJP @DVSadanandGowda @SureshAngadi_ @sriramulubjp @drashwathcn @BSBommai @mla_sudhakar @iaspankajpandey @Tejasvi_Surya @BBMP_MAYOR @BBMPCOMM @CCBBangalore @BlrCityPolice @KarnatakaVarthe @PIBBengaluru @KarFireDept pic.twitter.com/VVyPYyezHg

— K'taka Health Dept (@DHFWKA) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Update

Bihar reports 58 new cases

58 new cases were reported in Bihar today, of which 56 are from Patna. The total number of cases in the state climbs to1,251, ANI quotes Bihar Principal Health Secretary Sanjay Kumar as saying.

Coronavirus in Karnataka Latest Update

Karnataka extends lockdown till 19 May

Karnataka has extended lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state to 19 May, according to reports. The existing lockdown guidelines shall remain applicable during this period.

Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir Latest Update

COVID-19 toll in Jammu and Kashmir mounts to 13

 A 29-year-old woman, who had tested positive for COVID-19, died in Srinagar on Sunday, raising the death toll to 13 in Jammu and Kashmir, PTI quotes officials as saying. The woman from Habba Kadal area of Srinagar died in the afternoon at CD Hospital, nodal officer COVID-19, GMC Srinagar, Dr Salim Khan said.He said the woman was previously operated in SMHS Hospital here by ENT surgeons for Ludwig’s angina (submandibular abscess) and mediastinitis and had septic shock. “She was shifted to Surgical ICU there and tested positive for COVID-19. She was taken to CD Hospital two days back where she died today,” Khan said. With her death, the number of coronavirus-related deaths in the Union Territory has risen to 13.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

65-yr-old dies due to COVID-19 in Latur

The number of COVID-19 deaths in Latur in Maharashtra reached two after a 65-year-old man succumbed to the infection in hotspot Udgir on Sunday, reports PTI. The man was suffering from diabetes, hypertension and pneumonia and breathed his last at 12.45pm in Udgir sub- district hospital, district civil surgeon Sanjay Dhage told the news agency.  Udgir accounts for 41 of the 49 cases reported in the district.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Update

Kerala reports 14 new cases

Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 14 more persons had tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Kerala, taking the number of active cases to 101. According to News18, Two of those who tested positive today travelled from abroad and 10 people came from other states. One health worker is also among those who tested positive. So far, 497 have recovered from the viral infection in the state. 

With 14 new #COVID19 cases in Kerala today, the number of active cases in the state rises to 101 now: Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan pic.twitter.com/sBkpn6kOTw

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Goa to charge those entering state Rs.2000 for COVID-19 testing

Amid a spurt in coronavirus positive cases in Goa, the State Executive Committee (SEC) on Sunday decided to charge Rs 2,000 for COVID-19 testing per person entering the state, PTI quotes an official as saying. However, those covered under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana or under any other exempted category, like on duty government staff, will not have to pay, the spokesperson added. The number of confirmed cases in Goa has reached 16.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Measures announced today will have transformative impact of health, education sectors: Narendra Modi

“Measures and reforms announced by the FM today will have a transformative impact on our health and education sectors. They will boost entrepreneurship, help public sector units and revitalise the village economy. Reform trajectories of the states will also get an impetus,” said Prime Minister Narendra Modi hours after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the fifth and last tranche of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic relief package.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

20 lakh migrants have registered to travel home, says Maharashtra minister Anil Deshmukh

Total 20 lakh migrants, mostly from Bihar and West  Bengal, have registered with Maharashtra govt to return to  their home states, PTI quotes state Home Minister Anil Deshmukh as saying.

Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh Latest Update

Toll in Auraiya accident rises to 26

Two of the 36 migrant workers, injured in a road accident on early Saturday morning at Auraiya in Uttar Pradesh, died, raising the death toll in the mishap to 26, local police told PTI.  A total of 24 migrant workers had died and 36 injured at 3.05 am on Saturday when a trailer truck carrying sacks of lime and 43 people rammed into the back of a stationary truck with many other migrant workers sitting in it near a roadside eatery on  the National Highway in Auraiya.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

54 more CRPF personnel discharged after recovery

54 more personnel of the 31st Battalion of the CRPF have been discharged from Mandoli quarantine centre in Delhi as all of them recovered and tested negative for the viral infection, reports India Today. They have been further kept at a unit for quarantine as per protocol. There are a total of 174 active cases in the CRPF, while 116  of its personnel  have recovered amd one succumbed to the disease. A total of 291 cases have been reported among the force till date.

Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Update

Arrange as many trains for migrant workers as required, Arvind Kejriwal directs officials

Delhi  chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweets directing authorities to ensure that migrant workers don’t face any trouble, adding that as many trains as required will be run for them. He attached an order dated 15 May which directed officials to ensure that no migrants workers walk on railway tracks or on the road.If found walking this way, they should be given food and shelter till special trains can be arranged for them, the order furthers states. 

सभी अधिकारियों को आदेश जारी किए हैं कि किसी प्रवासी को कोई तकलीफ़ नहीं होने चाहिए। उनके लिए जितनी ज़रूरत होगी, उतनी ट्रेन का इंतज़ाम किया जाएगा। pic.twitter.com/hnPZet7HLJ

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Update

Bihar reports eighth COVID-19 fatality

The test report of a 55-year-old migrant worker, who fell ill upon return to Bihar from Mumbai and died before his sample was collected, came COVID-19 positive, taking the death toll in the state to eight, reports PTI.Principal Secretary, Health, Sanjay Kumar, said the migrant workers, who was diabetic, had breathed his last early on 15 May after suffering ‘cardiopulmonary arrest’ at a hospital in Khagaria district, where he was admitted upon developing respiratory problems. “Soon after his death, his sample along with that of his wife was collected and both tested positive on Saturday. He goes into records as the eighth COVID 19 death in Bihar,” Kumar said.

Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh Latest Update

Case count in Chhattisgarh rises to 69

 Two migrant workers who returned to Chhattisgarh’s Balod district from Mumbai tested positive for coronavirus on Sunday, taking the number of such cases in the state to 69, PTI quotes health officials  as saying. Samples of the two men, aged 21 and 32, tested positive at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur, where they are being brought for treatment, a public relations officer of the institute said.

Chhattisgarh’s COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 69; new cases two; deaths zero; discharged 58; active cases 11; people tested so far 32,678

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Thane ACP contracts coronavirus infection

An assistant commissioner of police tested positive for novel coronavirus in Thane city and his residential complex has been sealed and his kin and contacts quarantined, PTI quotes a health official as saying.As on Saturday night, Thane district had 3,432 COVID- 19 cases, with both Thane and Navi Mumbai municipal corporation limits having more than 1,000 patients each.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Nearly 1,500 Indians evacuated from Maldives

Nearly 1,500 Indian nationals, including pregnant women and children, stranded in the Maldives due to COVID-19-induced international travel restrictions have been evacuated from the island nation,  the Indian High Commission said.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Update

Additional police commissioner in Mumbai quarantined after staffer tests positive

A Mumbai police additional commissioner was quarantined as a precautionary measure after his reader tested positive for the novel coronavirus,reports PTI. The reader, an inspector rank officer, was detected with the virus on Tuesday after which he was admitted in Kolekalyan police hospital in Santa Cruz East.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Passengers travelling by special trains must agree to follow quarantine protocols : IRCTC

After passengers on board a special train to Bengaluru refused to be quarantined, the IRCTC has now decided that only those who agree to follow the quarantine protocol of the destination states will be allowed to book tickets on its portal. A pop-up on its website reads “I have read the health advisory issued by my destination state. I accept and shall abide by the same” and requires the passenger to click on ‘I agree’ to book tickets.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

Over 6,000 inmates given bail to trim count in Tamil Nadu jails

Over 6,000 inmates in Tamil Nadu jails were granted bail recently to prevent coronavirus spread, bringing down the present strength to a little over half of the capacity, PTI quotes authorities as saying.More than 6,000 inmates, a big chunk of them undertrails and remand prisoners, were released on bail from different
prisons, they said. As a result, the present strength of prisoners in 135 plus jails, including nine central and five special prisons for women, in the state is approximately 13,500 as against the authorised capacity of about 23,000, prison sources told PTI.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

 No changes in lockdown restrictions in 12 Tamil Nadu districts

In 12 districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chennai, there will be no change in the curbs and lockdown restrictsions will continue as they existed during the third phase of lockdown, said chief Minister E Palaniswami.

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

Rajdhani specials carry nearly 3.5 L passengers in 5 days

Rajdhani Specials carried nearly 3.5 lakh passengers in last five days, generating a revenue of over Rs 69 crore for Indian Railways, PTI quotes officials as saying. The Rajdhani Special train service started by the national carrier on May 12 to ferry stranded people between Delhi and other major cities of the country has seen a major demand from the middle class with most of them running on full capacity. Around 1,87,827 tickets were booked till date and a total of 3,48,634 passengers have travelled so far on these special trains. The total fare till date has been Rs 69,33,67,735. Twenty-one trains will be operational on May 27,” the railways said.

A total of 27,788 people travelled on these trains on 16 May and the number is expected to reach 30,127 on Sunday, said officials. The trains run on Rajdhani routes and charge premium fares.

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Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Update

Rajasthan reports 123 new cases

 A total of 123 Covid-19 cases were reported in Rajasthan till 2 pm on Sunday. Total number of cases in the state is now at 5,083, including 1,963 active cases and 128 deaths,  ANI quotes the state health department as saying..

Coronavirus in India Latest Update

BSF reports 10 more coronavirus cases

10 more coronavirus positive cases have been reported among Border Security Force (BSF) personnel in the last 24 hours, reports ANI. All of them are under treatment at designated COVID19 health care hospitals. Since yesterday, 13 personnel  (all from Delhi) who had tested positive earlier, have been discharged.

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

Lockdown to continue with relaxations in 25 districts; schools, colleges, cinema halls to remain closed

Lockdown in Tamil Nadu has been extended till 31 May. However,  lockdown restrictions for 25 districts, including Coimbatore, Salem, Trichy and the Nilgiris, will be relaxed, reports NDTV .  Among other things, travel for essential services will be allowed without e-passes. Schools, colleges, places of worship, cinema theatres and bars will however remain closed in the state.

Coronavirus in Gujarat Latest Update

Migrant workers vandalise vehicles in Rajkot

Migrant workers in Rajkot vandalised vehicles following the cancellation of two Shramik special trains to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, reports ANI. Rajkot SP (Rural) Balram Meena said, “Action will be taken against those involved in the incident.”

Gujarat: Migrant workers ransack vehicles in Shapar industrial area in Rajkot following cancellation of two 'Shramik Special' trains to Bihar & Uttar Pradesh. Rajkot SP (Rural) Balram Meena says, "Action will be taken against those involved in the incident". pic.twitter.com/2oWAPQjOsb

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu Latest Update

Lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended till 31 May

Lockdown in Tamil Nadu extended till 31 May with more relaxations, announces chief minister E Palaniswami.

Coronavirus in West Bengal Latest Update

300 nurses quit jobs at Kolkata hospitals; return to native places

Over 300 nurses quit their jobs at private hospitals in Kolkata and left for their homes in Manipur and other parts of country. The Association of Hospitals of Eastern India (AHEI) sought the West Bengal Chief Secretary’s intervention in the matter, PTI reported.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

Punjab extends lockdown till 31 May

Curfew will be lifted Punjab on Monday, but the lockdown will continue till 31 May, Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said in a statement. The CM announced that “maximum opening of shops and small business” will be allowed from 18 May.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

Ludhiana jail inmate tests positive for COVID-19

In the first case of COVID-19 in a Punjab prison, a woman inmate at Ludhiana jail tested positive. She faces charges under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act and was brought to prison on 28 April.

Coronavirus Outbreak in India Latest Update

Delhi Congress president alleges detention for ‘helping migrants’, cops deny charge

Delhi Congress president Anil Kumar on Sunday alleged that he was detained by police for “helping migrant workers”, a charge denied by a senior police official.

“Police came to my home from the New Ashok Nagar police station in the morning today. Police told me that I was being detained but no reason was given for doing so,” he said. Kumar said police kept asking him if he had gone to the Ghazipur border on Saturday.

“The Congress is providing help to the starving migrant workers that’s why I went to the Ghazipur border yesterday. People will not spare these governments that are detaining us for helping migrant workers,” the Congress leader said.

However, a senior police official said Kumar was only questioned and asked to remain at home.

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168 evacuees from US land in Hyderabad

Over 160 Indian citizens from Chicago in the US arrived in Hyderabad on Sunday on board an Air India flight, the ninth such service to reach the city since the beginning of the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate people from the country stranded due to coronavirus lockdown.

The AI 126 flight arrived via Delhi at the international airport here at 4.45 am, airport sources said. The passengers were serviced through the fully sanitised international arrivals of the main passenger terminal of the airport, they said.

This is the ninth Vande Bharat evacuation flight to land in the city.

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Mumbai-returnee man tests positive for COVID-19 in Rishikesh

A man, who had returned to Rishikesh from Mumbai on 15 May, has tested positive for COVID-19, an official said.

The man’s swab sample report confirming that he is positive arrived past midnight on Saturday, PRO, AIIMS Rishikesh, Harish Thapliyal said. The area where the patient’s residence is located will be categorised as a containment zone, COVID duty magistrate of Rishikesh, Apoorva Pandey, said.

The patient’s family will also be subjected to COVID-19 test and kept in quarantine, she said. His contact tracing is being done, the official said.

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Indore registers 92 infections, takes district total to 2,470

The number of coronavirus cases in Indore rose to 2,470 after 92 more people tested positive for the disease in the worst-hit Madhya Pradesh district in the last 24 hours, an official said on Sunday.

The number of deaths in the district reached the 100- mark after a 46-year-old man succumbed to the disease here on Friday, Chief Medical and Health Officer Praveen Jadia said. The state has so far reported 244 deaths.

The COVID-19 death rate in Indore was 4.05 percent as of Sunday morning. The fatality rate has been below five percent since the last 22 days, as per the data analysis.

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Maharashtra Police registers 1,206 infections, 11 deaths

A total of 1,206 police personnel have been infected with COVID-19 across Maharashtra, with 66 new cases reported in the last 24 hours including 912 active cases, 283 recovered, and 11 fatalities, said Maharashtra Police.

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Karnataka reports 54 new infections, takes state count to 1,146

With the spike of 54 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported on Sunday in Karnataka, the total number of positive cases rise to 1,146. The total number of active cases stands at 611 with 497 discharges and 37 fatalities, according to state health department, reports ANI

With the spike of 54 new positive cases of #COVID19 reported today in Karnataka, the total number of positive cases rise to 1146. Total number of active cases stands at 611 with 497 discharges and 37 fatalities: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/RT2snh3FGY

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

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Maharashtra releases 7,200 prisoners to avoid overcrowding in jails

Authorities in Maharashtra have released over 7,200 prisoners so far to check overcrowding in jails amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Sunday. Around 10000 more will be released shortly, they said.

In a bid to decongest state jails due to coronavirus outbreak, the state prisons department has so far released over 7,200 prisoners across the state on either temporary bail or parole, an official said.

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Andhra reports one death, 25 new infections in past 24 hours 

 The toll due to COVID-19 rose to 50 and total cases to 2,380 in Andhra Pradesh with the addition of one fatality and 25 new infections, the state Health Department said on Sunday.

Of the new cases during the past 24 hours ending 9 AM on Sunday, five were linked to the Koyambedu market in Chennai, which has become a hotspot, according to a bulletin issued by the department. Of the total positive cases, 150 were from other states.

Srikakulam reported seven of the new cases, Chitoor and Guntur four each, Visakhapatnam, Prakasam and Kurnool three each and Nellore one. The lone death was reported in Krishna district, the bulletin said.

A total of 9,880 samples were tested and 103 people have been discharged from various hospitals after treatment, taking the cumulative recoveries to 1,433. Currently, the state has 747 active cases.

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Delhi register 19 new deaths, 422 COVID-19 cases today

Delhi reported 19 coronavirus deaths on Sunday and 422 new infections, taking the total to 148 fatalities and 9,755 cases, the authorities said.

In a bulletin issued on Sunday, the Delhi Health Department said with 19 more fatalities reported, the death toll from coronavirus infection has risen to 148. On Saturday, the total number of cases stood at 9,333 and fatalities at 129.

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Lockdown 4.0 guidelines, rules to be announced today

India will enter into the fourth phase of lockdown from 18 May but with a different set of rules and guidelines as announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the nation on 11 May. The new guidelines for lockdown 4.0 will be based on the suggestions made by chief ministers of all the states to the home ministry last week and are expected to be announced on Sunday evening, reports NDTV.

“The fourth phase of lockdown, lockdown 4, will be completely redesigned, with new rules. Based on the suggestions we are getting from the states, information related to Lockdown 4 will also be given to you before 18 May,” Modi had said during his address.

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Maharashtra extends lockdown till 31 May

Maharashtra, with the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the country, has decided to extend the lockdown till 31 May, reports PTI.

After Punjab, Mizoram and Telangana, Maharashtra has become the latest state to extend restrictions. The state has registered 30,706 cases and 1,135 deaths.

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States have yet no paid GTS dues from Dec to March, says FM

On the question on when the country can we expect GST dues to be given to the states, the finance minister said, “We are periodically talking about it. GST dues are clearly explained in the GST Council. All states’ GST dues are due which we recognise for December, January, February, March. It has not been paid.”

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FM urges Opposition to ‘work together’ on issue of migrants

The finance minister slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his meeting with migrants in the National Capital on Saturday and asked ‘why politicise the issue’.

“I want to tell the Opposition party that on the issue of migrants we all must work together. We are working with all states on this issue. With folded hands, I ask Sonia Gandhi ji that we must speak and deal with our migrants more responsibly,”  said Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

I want to tell the Opposition party that on the issue to migrants we all must work together. We are working with all states on this issue. With folded hands, I ask Sonia Gandhi ji that we must speak & deal with our migrants more responsibly: FM Sitharaman pic.twitter.com/CHXLxWiqPO

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

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Tranche-wise break-up of economic stimulus package

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while announcing the final trance of the economic stimulus provides provided a tranche-wise break up of the Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reboot the economy in wake of the coronavirus. Here’s the break-up:

• Earlier measures: Rs 1,92,000 crore
• Tranche 1: Rs 5,94,550 crore
• Tranche 2: Rs 3,10,000 crore
• Tranche 3: Rs 1,50,000 crore
• Tranche 4+5: Rs 48,100 crore
• RBI measures: Rs 8,01,603 crore

Total: 20,97,053 crore

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Third stimulus package costs Rs 1,50,000 crore

The stimulus of Rs 1,50,000 crores in the third tranche was provided of the total Rs 20 lakh crores in the economic package, announced Nirmala Sitharaman. 

Tranche 3

• MFEs: Rs 10,000 crore
• PM Matsya Sampada Yojana: Rs 20,000 crore
• TOP to TOTAL: Rs 500 crore
• Agri infra fund: Rs 1 lakh crore
• Animal husbandry infra development fund: Rs 15,000 crore
• Promotion of herbal cultivation: Rs 4,000 crore
• Beekeeping initiative: Rs 500 crore

The stimulus of Rs 1,50,000 crores in the third tranche of the total Rs 20 lakh crores economic package: FM#atmanirbharbharat pic.twitter.com/L5osumkrvl

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

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Second stimulus package costs Rs 3,10,000 crore

The stimulus provided in the second tranche of the economic package has amounted to Rs 3,10,000 crore. 

Tranche 2

• Free food grain supply for migrant workers for 2 months: Rs 3,500 crore
• interest subvention for MUDRA Shishu loans: Rs 1,500 crore
• Special credit facility for street vendors: Rs 5,000 crore
• Housing CLSS-MIG: Rs 70,000 crore
• Additional emergency WCF through NABARD: Rs 30,000 crore
• Additional credit through KCC: Rs 2 lakh crore

The stimulus provided in the second tranche of the economic package- Rs 3,10,000 crores: FM Sitharaman pic.twitter.com/HY0UDRNzKl

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

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First tranche of announcements amounts to Rs 5,94,550 crores

The break up of the first tranche of announcements is amounting to Rs 5,94,550 crores under the economic package. 

Tranche 1

• Emergency working capital facility for businesses including MSMEs: Rs 3 lakh crore
• Subordinate debt for stressed MSMEs: Rs 20,000 crore
• Fund of fund for MSMEs: Rs 50,000 crore
• EPF support for businesses and workers: Rs 2,800 crore
• Reduction in EPF rates: Rs 6,750 crore
• Special liquidity scheme for NBFCs, HFCs and MGIS: Rs 30,000 crore
• Partial credit guarantee scheme 2.0 for liabilities of NBFCs and MFIs: Rs 45,000 crore
• DISCOMS: Rs 90,000 crore
• reduction in TDS/TCS rates: Rs 50,000 crore

The break up of the first tranche of announcements, amounting to Rs 5,94,550 crores under economic package: FM pic.twitter.com/pWA5pgWeJP

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

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Reserve Bank of India hikes borrowing limit for states by 60%

Speaking on the support which has been extended to state governments, Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said, “Like the Centre, the state is also witnessing a sharp drop in revenues. Over Rs 46,038 crore were devolved as tax revenue to states. Over Rs 12,000 crore were also dispensed on time. The Health Ministry has also released over Rs 14,000 crore. The RBI in a very timely step has increased ways of advancing limits for states by 60%. The number of days a state can be in an overdraft situation in a quarter has been raised.”

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Part of authorised borrowing by state linked to specific reforms, announces FM

Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Part of the borrowing by states will be linked to specific reforms. From 3-3.5%, the 0.5% will be an unconditional increase. Next 1% to be released in 4 tranches of 0.25%, with each tranche linked to clearly specified, measurable, and feasible reform actions. Further 0.5% will be given if milestones are achieved in at least three out of the four reform areas.”

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All sectors to be opened to private players, says FM

Speaking of public enterprise policy, the finance minister said, “All sectors will be opened to private sectors also. Public sectors will continue to play an important role in defined areas. We shall defined the areas or categories. The strategic sectors in which public-private sector enterprises will be present will be notified. Not more than four enterprises will be present in each sector.”

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States have borrowed only 14% of authorised limit, says FM

Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that states net borrowing ceiling for 2020-21 is Rs 6.41 lakh crore based on 3% of GSDP.

“75 percent of thereof was authorised to them in March 2020 itself and timing are left to the states. States have so far borrowed only 14% of the limit authorisation limit. 86% of the authorised borrowing remains unutilized.” she added.

In view of the unprecedented situation, the Centre has decided to accede to the request of states and increase the borrowing limits of states from 3% to 5% for 2020-21 only. “This will give states extra resources of Rs 4.28 lakh crore,” she said.

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FM announces new public sector enterprise policy 

All sectors are open to the private sector while public sector enterprises will play an important role in defined areas, said the finance minister. Accordingly, the government will announce a new policy whereby:

• List of strategic sectors requiring the presence of PSEs in public interest will be notified
• In strategic sectors, at-least one enterprises will remain in the public sector but the private sector will also be allowed
• In other sectors, PSEs will be privatised 
• To minimize wasteful administrative costs, the number of enterprises in strategic sectors will be between one to four, others will be privatised or merged or brought under holding companies.

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FM announces measures for ease of doing business for corporate

Now, Indian public companies can list their securities directly in foreign jurisdictions, announced Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. “Private companies which list Non-Convertible Debentures on stock exchanges will not be regarded as listed companies,” she said.

The finance minister also said, “Direct listing of securities by Indian public companies in permissible foreign jurisdictions. Private companies that list non-convertible debentures (NCDs) on stock exchanges not to be regarded as listed companies.”

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FM announces decriminalization of Companies Act Defaults, drops 7 compoundable offenses

• Decriminalization of companies act defaults involving minor technical and procedural violations

• Majority of the compoundable offenses sections to be shifted to internal adjudication mechanism and powers of RD for compounding enhanced 

• The Amendments will de-clog the criminal courts and NCLT

• Seven compoundable offenses altogether dropped and 5 to be dealt with under alternative framework

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COVID-19 related debts shall be excluded from IBC, announces FM

In relation to IBC related matters, Nirmala Sitharaman said that debts related to COVID-19 shall be excluded from defaults under IBC. “No fresh insolvency proceeding will be initiated up to 1 year. At the moment MCA has extended this by 6 months, we intend to extend this by another 6 months. For MSMEs a special insolvency framework will be notified under section 240-A of IBC. The minimum threshold to initiate insolvency proceedings raised to Rs 1 crore from the earlier Rs 1 lakh, which largely insulates MSMEs.”

Debts due to COVID19 will not be included in the category of 'default': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman pic.twitter.com/jOPQuPWXbJ

— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2020

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Technology-driven education will be in focus, says FM

The finance minister on Sunday announced that a technology-driven education will be in focus. She said, “PM eVIDYa programme for multi-mode access to digital/online education to be launched immediately. Top 100 universities will be permitted to automatically start online courses by 30 May 2020.”

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Sitharaman announces slew of health reforms and initiatives

• Public expenditure on health will be increased
• Investments in the grassroots levels will be ramped up in urban and rural areas
• All districts will have infectious diseases hospital blocks
• Integrated public health labs in all districts and blocks
• Encouraging research by National institutional platform for one health by ICMR
• National digital health mission will be implemented

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Public health labs to be set up at block-level: Sitharaman

While the first step of the final tranche of the stimulus package, Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Health reforms and initiatives put in place. Public expenditure on health will be increased. Investments at grassroots for health and wellness centers both at rural and urban levels will be ramped up. All districts will have infectious disease hospital blocks. Public health labs to be set up at block levels.”

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Additional Rs 40,0000 cr for MGNREGA scheme, announces FM

In first of the seven steps to be announced by the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharam said that a budget estimate for MNREGS is now at Rs 61,000 crore. “Government will now allocate an additional Rs 40,000 crore under the scheme. This will generate Rs 300 crore more person-days of work and will address the need for work for returning migrants.” she said

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FM says provisions made for telecast of live interactive sessions for online education

The finance minister noted that online education has been taken up in a big way in India. She said,  “SWAYAM PRABHA DTH channels to support and reach those who do not have access to the internet. Provision made for the telecast of live interactive sessions.”

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85% cost of tickets for shramik special trains borne by Centre, says FM

Shramik special trains were started when it was possible for workers to move said the finance minister. Nirmala Sithraman also said that states were requested to bring workers to stations, 85 percent cost was borne by the Central government.

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Rs 15,000 crore released by PM, health insurance of Rs 50 lakh per person to healthcare workers, says FM

Nirmala Sitharam while announcing the final tranche of the economic stimulus package said, “Health-related steps that have been taken: Rs 15,000 crore was released by the prime minister, insurance cover of Rs 50 lakhs per person for health professionals was announced, made sure telemedicine comes into play, capacity building exercises have been taken up, for protection of health care workers, amendment of Epidemic Diseases Act was required which was undertaken.”

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Focus on 7 steps today: Sitharaman

“Today marks the last of the tranches of announcements,” says Nirmala Sitharman. “Will focus on seven steps today. We will talk of MGNREGS, health, education, business and COVID-19, decriminalisation of Companies Act, Ease of Doing Business, Public Sector Enterprises and state governments.”

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Turning crisis into opportunity: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins by quoting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says ’turning crisis for India into an opportunity’. “Over the past four days, we have had several reforms addressing the land, labour, liquidity and laws. Today’s announcements will be continuing that series,” says Nirmala Sitharaman.

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Nirmala Sitharaman to begin press conference soon

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to address a press conference at 11 am today to speak on the roadmap laid out to move towards an ‘Aatmanirbhar’ India. Sitharaman on Saturday said that the Central government will introduce competition, transparency and private sector participation in the coal sector and infrastructure development of Rs 50,000 crore.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

Migrant worker, 3 others killed after being crushed by truck

A migrant worker, his wife and two others, who were returning to Indore from Maharashtra, were killed after being crushed by a tanker truck in Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani.

Similar incidents in which migrant workers have died while on their way to their native villages were reported from the state earleir in May.

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32 migrant workers injured after bus meets accident

A bus carrying migrant workers met with an accident near Dhupguri in Jalpaiguri district. 32 migrant labourers in the bus were injured and were taken to the district hospital for treatment.

This incident comes a day after a truck carrying migrant workers met with an accident in Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya, killing 24 labourers.

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Shramik trains ferry 2.39 lakh migrants back home

The Indian Railways has ferried 2,39 lakh migrants to their native states in 167 Shramik trains so far.

These trains were started by the railways on 1 May after it came to light that migrant workers were walking hundreds of kilometers to reach their villages amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Coronavirus in Rajasthan Latest Update

Rajasthan records 70 fresh cases

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Rajasthan rose to 5,030 and the toll stood at 128, after the state reported 70 fresh cases and two deaths within a day.

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India reports highest ever spike in cases; tally at 90,927

India reported the highest ever spike of 4,987 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. The total cases now stand at 90,927, including 2,872 deaths and 34,109 recoveries.

Additionally, 120 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Coronavirus in Kerala Latest Update

Tourism sector suffers loss of Rs 15,000 crore

Kerala has incurred a loss of Rs 15,000 crore in tourism sector, state minister Kadakampally Surendran said. The state is now planning to bring a rejuvenation package to make up for these losses.

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Nirmala Sitharaman to address press at 11 am

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address a press conference at 11 am today to talk on the roadmap laid out to move towards an ‘Aatmanirbhar’ India.

This is the fifth press conference she will be addressing ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Rs 20 lakh crore economic stimulus package last week.

Coronavirus in Goa Latest Update

Woman travelling in special train tests positive in Goa

A woman, who travelled to Goa in Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani train on Saturday, has tested positive for coronavirus

Goa was earlier declared a green zone but has reported 16 coronavirus cases since 13 May.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Update

Special train passengers reach Guwahati; cases in Assam at 95

A special train carrying passengers from New Delhi Railway Station reached Guwahati Railway Station on Saturday and continues its journey to Dibrugarh. All passengers deboarding at Guwahati were screened on arrival at the railway station.

Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said last week that everyone arriving aboard these trains in the state will have to undergo a mandatory 14-day institutional quarantine, adding that it will be “impossible to test thousands of passengers”.

Assam: A special train carrying passengers from New Delhi Railway Station reached Guwahati Railway Station yesterday. The train is enroute to Dibrugarh. All passengers were screened on their arrival at the railway station, as per guidelines by the govt. pic.twitter.com/kv0fxeEh7L

— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2020

Coronavirus in Bihar Latest Update

Test report of man, who had died after returning from Maharashtra, turns out positive

The test report of one person, who passed away on 15 May in Bihar’s Khagaria, turned out to be positive for COVID-19. The deceased had returned from Maharashtra on 13 May and his wife has also tested positive for COVID-19.

The toll in Bihar now stands at eight.

Coronavirus in Punjab Latest Update

1,257 of 1,946 cases cured in Punjab

As many as 1,257 persons tested positive for coronavirus have been cured, of which 952 were discharged on Saturday, the Punjab government announced. Most of these patients were Sikh pilgrims who had returned from Maharashtra’s Nanded. The state has reported 1,946 cases so far.

50,613 persons have been tested so far,out of which 46,028 are found negative, the government said.

Coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh Latest Update

92 tested positive in Indore, total at 2,470

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Indore district rose to 2,470 after 92 persons were tested positive on Saturday. The toll now stands at 100.

Coronavirus in Jharkhand Latest Update

Stone-pelting in Hindpiri as locals accuse CRPF jawan of attacking local leader

Police was roped into action in Jharkhand’s Hindpiri area, current a COVID-19 red zone, after disturbance erupted as locals accused a CRPf jawan of beating a local leader. A crowd gathered and stone-pelting was reported, according to ANI.

Adequate force was deployed in the area and the situation was brought under control.

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Train carries 1,222 passengers from Panvel to Jaipur

A train departed on Saturday evening from Panvel for Jaipur, carrying 1,222 passengers. Passengers from Raigad, Navi Mumbai and Kurla were brought to the Panvel railwaysstation from local police stations by concerned authorities.

Coronavirus in Assam Latest Updates

Two tested positive in Guwahati, total cases at 94

Two persons were tested positive in Guwahati and one in Sonitpur, taking the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Assam to 94. 41 persons in the state have recovered, where two deaths have been reported so far.