COVID-19: Maha Records Highest 1-Day Spike; India Tally at 78,003
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Maharashtra recorded the highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases cases on Thursday, 14 May with a record 1,602 cases, taking the total tally in the state to over 27,000.
The number of coronavirus cases in India, according to the health ministry data on Thursday morning, stands at rose to 78,003.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the second tranche of the centre's Rs 20 lakh crore fiscal package on Thursday with the focus on migrant labourers and the rural economy.
- Indian Railways said that all tickets booked for regular passenger trains for travel on or before 30 June have been cancelled, but ‘shramik’ and special trains will continue to ply
- Seven people test COVID-19 positive in Goa, which was earlier declared green zone
- Most market associations have called for opening of markets on odd-even basis, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said on lockdown relaxations post 17 May
- Six migrant workers were killed near Muzaffarnagar after being run over by an Uttar Pradesh state bus late on Wednesday
- 8 labourers were killed and as many as 50 injured after the truck they were travelling in collided with a bus in MP’s Guna in the wee hours of Thursday
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8 Labourers Killed, 50 Injured After Truck Collides With Bus in MP
Eight labourers were killed and as many as 50 injured after the truck they were travelling in collided with a bus in Madhya Pradesh's Guna in the wee hours of Thursday, ANI reported.
The deceased were reportedly on their way to their hometowns in Uttar Pradesh from Maharashtra amid the lockdown. The injured have been shifted to the district hospital.
COVID-19: India’s Case Tally Rises to 78,003; Death Toll at 2,549
The number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 78,003 on Thursday. According to the Health Ministry data, there are now 49,219 active cases across the country, while 2,549 people have died. As many as 26,234 patients have been cured or discharged and one has migrated.
In the last 24 hours, 3,722 new COVID-19 cases and 134 deaths have been recorded.
Lockdown: Regular Train Tickets for Travel Till 30 June Cancelled
The Indian Railways said on Thursday that all tickets booked for regular passenger trains for travel on or before 30 June have been cancelled, but 'shramik' and special trains will continue to ply.
Passengers with tickets of regular trains which have been cancelled till June 30 will get a full refund, the Railways said.
FM Sitharaman to Address 2nd Press Conference on Economic Package Today
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will address her second press conference at 4 pm on Thursday giving details about the economic package that was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
'Whatever Opens Will Be Opened Keeping in Mind Social Distancing': Delhi Min on Lockdown 4.0
Speaking on the fourth phase of lockdown, which will come after 17 May, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday, "The chief minister had sought suggestions from the public and we got around 5 lakh suggestions (on lockdown and relaxations). A policy is being formulated and you will get to know about it in 2-3 days. Whatever opens will be opened keeping in mind social distancing."
2.34 Lakh Passengers Booked Tickets for Next 7 Days: Railways
As many as 2.34 lakh passengers have booked tickets for special trains for travel over the next seven days, with revenue amounting to Rs 45.30 crore generated, the railways said on Thursday, reported PTI.
'Been Recommended to Open Markets on Odd-Even Basis': Delhi CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday briefed the media about the suggestions his government has received regarding lockdown relaxations, saying that most people have suggested that schools, colleges, spas, swimming pools and malls should not be opened.
He pointed out that most market associations have called for the opening of markets on an odd-even basis.
"Most people suggested strict action against those not wearing masks and violating social-distancing norms... We want to send our proposal by evening to the Centre on lockdown relaxations post 17 May... Different activities will be allowed in Delhi from Monday based on Centre's decision on lockdown relaxations," he was quoted by PTI as saying.
472 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi in Biggest Single-Day Jump
As many as 472 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi in 24 hours, making it the biggest single-day jump. The tally in the national capital has risen to 8,470, while the death toll stands at 115.
Meanwhile, 187 more people have recovered, taking the total recoveries in Delhi to 3,045.
7 Test Positive in Goa Which Was Earlier Declared a Green Zone
Seven people test COVID-19 positive in Goa, which was earlier declared green zone as there was no active case since 1 May, reports PTI.
28-Yr-Old Delhi Jail Inmate Tests COVID-19 Positive
“First COVID-19 case in Delhi prison — 28-year-old inmate of Rohini jail tests positive,” PTI reported quoting officials said.
Death Toll Rises to 35 in K'taka; Total Cases at 981
“The COVID-19 toll in Karnataka rises to 35 with two more deaths. Total cases at 981 after 22 more people test positive,” the Health Department said, PTI reported.
President Kovind Decides to Forego 30% of His Salary This Year
President Ram Nath Kovind, after contributing one month’s salary to the PM-CARES Fund in March, has decided to forego 30% of his salary for a year, reports ANI.
RSS-Backed BMS Condemns Labour Law Reforms Call for Protest
“Recent anti-worker measures taken by states 'unheard in history and is rare even in most undemocratic countries',” said RSS-backed trade union Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), reports PTI.
BMS has also called for a protest to show their dissaproval.
Focus of Second Tranche of Package Focuses on Migrants, Small Traders: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is announcing the second tranche of the centre's Rs 20 lakh crore fiscal package on Thursday, and the focus is on the migrant issue, street vendors, small traders, the self-employed and small farmers.
“Free food grain supply to all migrants for the next two months, for those who are non-card holders, they shall be given 5 Kgs per person of wheat/rice and 1 kg of chana,”she said, adding that the total number of migrants is touted to be eight crores. This will be done through the state authorities.
She further continued, “One nation, one ration card will be implemented, we assure national portability of these cards by March 2021.”
“Government to extend the Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme (CLSS) for middle income group up to March 2021; 2.5 lakh middle income families to benefit during 2020-21,” the FM added. She stated that this will help the “lower strung of the middle class earning 6-18 lakhs annually.”
Ruckus Near MP-Maharashtra Border As Migrants Demand for Buses
In Madhya Pradesh, migrant workers create ruckus near Madhya Pradesh-Maharashtra border in Barwani, demanding arrangement of buses to send them to their native places in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Barwani District Collector Amit Tomar said, “We're arranging buses for them.”
Kerala Reports 26 More Cases; Tally at 560
“Kerala reported 26 fresh COVID-19 cases; Total rises to 560,” the state government said, according to PTI.
In Ahmedabad, Shops Selling Essential Items To Open From 8 AM-3 PM Tomorrow
Shops selling essential items will reopen in Ahmedabad from tomorrow between 8 am and 3 pm, a week after the outlets were shut to curb COVID-19 spread, reports PTI.
One Active Case in UP's Muzaffarnagar
“Four more COVID-19 patients recover, one active case in Muzaffarnagar district of UP,” PTI reports quoting an official.
12 New Cases in J&K; Tally at 983
"Twelve new COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir — four from Jammu division and eight from Kashmir division. Total number of cases in the Union Territory is now at 983, including 487 active cases, 485 recovered and eleven deaths,” Jammu and Kashmir Government, reported ANI.
Two More Mumbai Police Personnel Die of COVID-19
Mumbai Police's ASI Murlidhar Waghmare (Sewri police station) and PN Bhagwan Parte (Shivaji Nagar police station) have passed away due to coronavirus.
Haryana Govt Tells Delhi HC That Movement of Essential Workers Has Been Allowed
Haryana government has told Delhi High Court that it has agreed to allow movement of people rendering essential services including government/private doctors, nurses, paramedics, sanitation workers, staff of Delhi Police, DTC, Delhi Jal Board, municipal corporations,high courts etc. on production of e-passes.
Coronavirus: Odisha Tally Climbs to 611
COVID-19 tally in Odisha rises to 611 with 73 new cases, including 42 in Ganjam, 17 in Jajpur and nine in Bhadrak; 450 active cases, reports PTI.
Highest 1-Day Spike in Maharashtra — 1,602 Cases Recorded
1,602 new cases recorded in Maharashtra today Forty-four deaths among COVID-19 patients today. The tally climbs to 27,524. Active cases stand at 20,441.
This is the highest single day spike in Maharashtra.
2 New Cases in Jharkhand
Two more people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Jharkhand, taking the total number of cases to 192.
India Calls Upon G-20 Nations for Pandemic Support
India has called upon the G-20 nations to ensure access to essential medicines, treatments and vaccines at affordable prices, Ministry of Commerce & Industry said.
“In interventions during 2nd G-20 Virtual Trade and Investment Ministers Meeting, held through video-conferencing, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal asked G20 members to focus on immediate and concrete actions that can ease distress being faced by people,” the ministry said in a statement.
Centre Allows States to Hire Buses to Ferry Passengers to Railway Stations
Centre allows hiring of special buses by States/UTs to ferry passengers arriving at railway stations, in view of restrictions of public/private transport during lockdown, Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs said.
147 New Cases in UP
At least 147 new COVID-19 cases reported positive since last evening; the total number of positive cases in the state is now 3,902. Death toll stands at 86