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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 03, 2020, 02:19:36 IST
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Coronavirus live updates: Only those authorised by states allowed in special trains, says Railways
The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 1,223 and the number of cases climbed to 37,776 in India. Meanwhile, PM Modi met FM Sitharaman to discuss second economic stimulus package. The novel coronavirus has affected over 30 lakh people worldover. Stay with TOI for live updates
16:57 (IST) May 02
"About 40-50 buses carrying migrants are on their way to Uttar Pradesh. They were provided passes from Surat. However, the buses were later stopped (due to the lack of permission from the UP government), leading to confusion," said Surat Police Commissioner. He said talks are on between the two (Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat) governments to resolve some "technical issues".
16:53 (IST) May 02
"It's critical that we protect our students from this virus, and given the current circumstances we are in, we do not think it is possible to put the necessary precautions in place that would allow us to re-open schools this academic year," New York governor Andrew Cuomo said at his daily briefing on Friday.
16:45 (IST) May 02
UAE is committed to extending critical support to nations in the wake of Covid-19. UAE assistance to India (7 metric tons of medical supplies) comes in recognition of profound and brotherly ties our 2 countries have shared throughout.
Dr AA Rahman Al Banna, UAE Ambassador to India to ANI
16:43 (IST) May 02
Assam govt has opened its boundaries to all our northeastern regional states from tomorrow morning except Sikkim, as it connected with West Bengal. So that people of Assam who are temporarily present in those states can come without any obstructions.
Assam Minister HB Sarma (as reported by ANI)
16:41 (IST) May 02
"At INS Angre in Mumbai, we've had a total of 38 COVID19 positive cases. Of these, 12 have already been discharged from hospital while 26 are undergoing treatment. There have been no positive case on any of our warships and submarines," Indian Navy Vice Chief Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar told ANI in an interaction.
16:39 (IST) May 02
Lockdown extended till May 17: Tamil Nadu CM
Restrictions to continue in containment zones of Chennai police limits. In non-containment zones, in-situ construction, road work permitted. Industrial establishments in SEZs, Export Oriented Units, industrial estates will be permitted with 25% strength, IT sector with 10% strength.
16:34 (IST) May 02
While significant exemptions given during lockdown 3.0 make it likely that domestic flights could partially resume between big cities from May 18, the DGCA “reiterated that foreign and domestic airlines shall be suitably informed about opening of their operations whether international to/from India or domestic respectively in due course.”
16:33 (IST) May 02
DMK president MK Stalin writes letter to Maharashtra CM on bringing back Tamil guest workers from the state.
16:31 (IST) May 02
The helicopters from Indian Air Force and Indian Navy will fly over hospitals treating Corona patients in the cities and shower petals as a tribute to the efforts and sacrifice of Corona warriors.
Colonel Aman Anand, PRO, Indian Army
16:29 (IST) May 02
Nation shall witness tomorrow flypasts by fighter & transport aircraft of Indian Air Force at multiple locations. These aircraft will cover major towns starting Srinagar to Thiruvanathapuram & from Dibrugarh to Kutch.
Colonel Aman Anand, PRO, Indian Army
16:27 (IST) May 02
This drug is being directly procured by HLL Lifecare, on behalf of the Union health ministry. Hindustan Latex Limited (HLL) Lifecare is a government-owned healthcare manufacturing company. HCQ is an anti-malarial drug and has only been recommended as prophylaxis of Covid-19 as per the national taskforce for Covid-19.
16:17 (IST) May 02
Karnataka government issues revised guidelines on lockdown measures which will come into effect from May 4 for two weeks in the state, reports ANI.
Karnataka Government issues revised guidelines on #lockdown measures which will come into effect from May 4 for two… https://t.co/e8UPEs3sxT
— ANI (@ANI) 158841531300016:07 (IST) May 02
The first special train for Uttar Pradesh has started from Nashik (Maharashtra) today morning & around 845 labourers and workers have boarded the train. They will reach Lucknow tomorrow.
Awanish Awasthi, additional chief secretary (Home) (as reported by ANI)
15:57 (IST) May 02
Indore police found 18 migrants crammed inside cement mixer of truck headed towards UP from Maharashtra, PTI reports.
15:57 (IST) May 02
SpiceJet operates maiden freighter flight to Bahrain carrying medical supplies, PTI reports.
15:47 (IST) May 02
In orange zones, inter-district movement of individuals and vehicles is allowed, only for permitted activities, with maximum two passengers, besides the driver, in four-wheelers: Ministry of Home Affairs
15:45 (IST) May 02
Special emphasis was given on reforms in agriculture marketing, management of marketable surplus, access of farmers to institutional credit, and freeing the sector of various restrictions.
Prime Minister's Office
15:45 (IST) May 02
PM Modi held a meeting today to deliberate on issues and reforms required in the agriculture sector.
Prime Minister's Office
15:37 (IST) May 02
We urge PM to lay exit plan from lockdown, spell out goalpost to deal with coronavirus, economy, says Congress leader Randeep Surjewala
"When will lockdown finally end; PM must address and enlighten 130-cr Indians on way ahead," said the Congress leader.
15:34 (IST) May 02
54 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Rajasthan today; taking the total number of positive cases to 2720: Rajasthan health department
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