The last COVID-19 patient has been discharged from Indian Naval Hospital Ship (INHS) Patanjali in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district.

INHS Patanjali has been at the frontline in treating COVID-19 positive patients. The doctors have successfully treated the last patient, who walked out of the naval hospital in good health and spirits on April 30, read a statement.

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INHS Patanjali had provided quality care and ensured the speedy recovery of all nine COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital since March 24, it added.

A tireless team of doctors, nurses, medical and support staff ensured 24x7 care of the patients, who expressed gratitude for their effective treatment, the statement said.

Discharging of the last COVID-19 patient from INHS Patanjali also coincides with the Uttara Kannada district being declared an 'Orange Zone', - a vital milestone in the fight against COVID-19.&nbsp;

The last COVID-19 patient has been discharged from Indian Naval Hospital Ship (INHS) Patanjali in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district. INHS Patanjali has been at the frontline in treating COVID-19 positive patients.

The last COVID-19 patient has been discharged from Indian Naval Hospital Ship (INHS) Patanjali in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district. INHS Patanjali has been at the frontline in treating COVID-19 positive patients. The doctors have successfully treated the last patient, who walked out of the naval hospital in good health and spirits on April 30, read a statement. Also read: Coronavirus: Day after India extends lockdown, country witnesses highest single-day rise with 2,293 new cases INHS Patanjali had provided quality care and ensured the speedy recovery of all nine COVID-19 patients admitted to the hospital since March 24, it added. A tireless team of doctors, nurses, medical and support staff ensured 24x7 care of the patients, who expressed gratitude for their effective treatment, the statement said. Discharging of the last COVID-19 patient from INHS Patanjali also coincides with the Uttara Kannada district being declared an 'Orange Zone', - a vital milestone in the fight against COVID-19.

Last COVID-19 patient discharged from INHS Patanjali in Karnataka

Prasar Bharati has announced that&nbsp;All India Radio (AIR) will broadcast a series of short stories by legendary author Ruskin Bond. The tales will be read by the writer himself.

The series, which commenced on Friday, are available on Akashvani's terrestrial as well as digital platforms, an AIR statement said.

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The series is titled&nbsp;'Bonding over the Radio' and will&nbsp;initially run for 15 days. Ruskin Bond will be reading out handpicked stories of famous writers.

The tales have been recorded by the author over phone from his&nbsp;Mussoorie cottage. The tales will have different genres, from horror to fiction to family tales.

The broadcasts will be on-air&nbsp;daily on NewsOnAir (Prasar Bharati's mobile app), FM Gold, Indraprastha and AIR Live News 24x7 at 7.10 am and 10.10 pm.

Prasar Bharati has announced that All India Radio (AIR) will broadcast a series of short stories by legendary author Ruskin Bond. The tales will be read by the writer himself.

Prasar Bharati has announced that All India Radio (AIR) will broadcast a series of short stories by legendary author Ruskin Bond. The tales will be read by the writer himself. The series, which commenced on Friday, are available on Akashvani's terrestrial as well as digital platforms, an AIR statement said. Also read: Coronavirus: Day after India extends lockdown, country witnesses highest single-day rise with 2,293 new cases The series is titled 'Bonding over the Radio' and will initially run for 15 days. Ruskin Bond will be reading out handpicked stories of famous writers. The tales have been recorded by the author over phone from his Mussoorie cottage. The tales will have different genres, from horror to fiction to family tales. The broadcasts will be on-air daily on NewsOnAir (Prasar Bharati's mobile app), FM Gold, Indraprastha and AIR Live News 24x7 at 7.10 am and 10.10 pm.

'Bonding over the Radio' : Ruskin Bond goes on air to recite famous tales

As the nation moves into lockdown 3.0, Varanasi's&nbsp;District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma has issued a statement keeping in mind the needs of the public and their safety.

He has assured people that the essential shops will be open, however there will be certain restrictions on operating days. A roster-based system will be followed to make sure all essential shops are operating, but with safety precautions. The roster will soon be released in which the city will be&nbsp;divided into some zones and only selected shops will open on a particular day. Every zone will also have a police station to overlook the arrangements, and to make sure that everyone follows the health precautions.

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According to the order issued by the DM, all medical shops will be open from 1 am to 3 pm till May 3, and milk shops will be allowed to operate&nbsp;between 7 am and 8 am.&nbsp;"Selling of milk, vegetables, ration and other essential commodities from vehicles in all street neighbourhoods will be allowed till 6 pm. And home delivery of these items is also allowed till 6 pm," he said.&nbsp;

Keeping in mind the rise in demand of opening wholesale medicines' market, he has also announced that the wholesale market will be allowed to operate from May 04.&nbsp;

There has been a surge in the positive cases in Varanasi, as there have been 12 new cases in the past 24 hours. Uttar Pradesh has more than 2,000 cases with a death toll of 41.

As the nation moves into lockdown 3.0, Varanasi's District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma has issued a statement keeping in mind the needs of the public and their safety.

As the nation moves into lockdown 3.0, Varanasi's District Magistrate Kaushal Raj Sharma has issued a statement keeping in mind the needs of the public and their safety. He has assured people that the essential shops will be open, however there will be certain restrictions on operating days. A roster-based system will be followed to make sure all essential shops are operating, but with safety precautions. The roster will soon be released in which the city will be divided into some zones and only selected shops will open on a particular day. Every zone will also have a police station to overlook the arrangements, and to make sure that everyone follows the health precautions. Also read: Mumbai reports 751 cases, Delhi records 223 coronavirus cases in 24 hours According to the order issued by the DM, all medical shops will be open from 1 am to 3 pm till May 3, and milk shops will be allowed to operate between 7 am and 8 am. "Selling of milk, vegetables, ration and other essential commodities from vehicles in all street neighbourhoods will be allowed till 6 pm. And home delivery of these items is also allowed till 6 pm," he said. Keeping in mind the rise in demand of opening wholesale medicines' market, he has also announced that the wholesale market will be allowed to operate from May 04. There has been a surge in the positive cases in Varanasi, as there have been 12 new cases in the past 24 hours. Uttar Pradesh has more than 2,000 cases with a death toll of 41.

Varanasi to follow roster-based system for opening shops

A migrant worker was cycling back to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh from Maharashtra, but died midway on Friday.

He started his journey from Bhiwandi, but was found in an unconscious state in Madhya Pradesh`s Barwani town.&nbsp;"He was found in an unconscious state and was taken to a hospital. He passed away during the treatment. The postmortem report is awaited," said G Dhangar, SDM.

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A lot of migrant workers have been stranded in different states due to the nationwide lockdown. However, some have tried to walk and cycle back to their hometowns, but not all of them have been successful.

Some states have requested the central government to start special trains to bring back the stranded workers and students to their home states.&nbsp;As the lockdown has been extended for a second time, the central government has accepted the request and has started special trains for these workers.

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State governments are also compiling data on the number of stranded migrant workers, and the states that they are stranded in. Some states, like Punjab, have also decided to increase the number of relief packages, so that nobody stays hungry in these tough times.

"Total 1,09,000 labourers and other people who are stranded in other states contacted us through government helpline number, social media and other mediums till now. The number of stranded people will increase as we are receiving request daily. But we cannot estimate how many of them will return because many people from our state are working and living elsewhere. We are doing an assessment and arrangements are being made to bring all of them to Chhattisgarh," said&nbsp;Sonmani Borah, Secretary, Labour Department, Chhattisgarh.

Borah also assured that the workers will be properly screened and quarantined after they return to the state.

A migrant worker was cycling back to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh from Maharashtra, but died midway on Friday. He started his journey from Bhiwandi, but was found in an unconscious state in Madhya Pradesh`s Barwani town.

A migrant worker was cycling back to his hometown in Uttar Pradesh from Maharashtra, but died midway on Friday. He started his journey from Bhiwandi, but was found in an unconscious state in Madhya Pradesh`s Barwani town. "He was found in an unconscious state and was taken to a hospital. He passed away during the treatment. The postmortem report is awaited," said G Dhangar, SDM. Also read: New Delhi to train Kenyan healthcare workers amid COVID-19 crisis A lot of migrant workers have been stranded in different states due to the nationwide lockdown. However, some have tried to walk and cycle back to their hometowns, but not all of them have been successful. Some states have requested the central government to start special trains to bring back the stranded workers and students to their home states. As the lockdown has been extended for a second time, the central government has accepted the request and has started special trains for these workers. Also read: Mumbai reports 751 cases, Delhi records 223 coronavirus cases in 24 hours State governments are also compiling data on the number of stranded migrant workers, and the states that they are stranded in. Some states, like Punjab, have also decided to increase the number of relief packages, so that nobody stays hungry in these tough times. "Total 1,09,000 labourers and other people who are stranded in other states contacted us through government helpline number, social media and other mediums till now. The number of stranded people will increase as we are receiving request daily. But we cannot estimate how many of them will return because many people from our state are working and living elsewhere. We are doing an assessment and arrangements are being made to bring all of them to Chhattisgarh," said Sonmani Borah, Secretary, Labour Department, Chhattisgarh. Borah also assured that the workers will be properly screened and quarantined after they return to the state.

Migrant worker cycles from Maharashtra to UP; dies mid-way

Three policemen tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai. These policemen were stationed outside Maharashtra Chief Minister&nbsp;Uddhav Thackeray's personal residence, Matoshree.

These constables have been quarantined in Santacruz after the reports came out as positive. Two of these constables had completed their night shift and returned home, while the third one had reported back to Matoshree for his morning shift.

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Last month, more than 100 policemen had been quarantined when a tea vendor near Matoshree had tested positive. As the police personnel used to frequently visit the tea stall, almost 130 policemen had to be quarantined as a precaution.

Later, another personnel who was stationed at Uddhav Thackeray's office, Varsha, had also tested positive. Following that, around nine policemen were quarantined.

Maharashtra is one of the worst-hit states in the country, with 10,498 total coronavirus cases, and 459 deaths.

Three policemen tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai. These policemen were stationed outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's personal residence, Matoshree.

Three policemen tested positive for coronavirus in Mumbai. These policemen were stationed outside Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's personal residence, Matoshree. These constables have been quarantined in Santacruz after the reports came out as positive. Two of these constables had completed their night shift and returned home, while the third one had reported back to Matoshree for his morning shift. Also read: New Delhi to train Kenyan healthcare workers amid COVID-19 crisis Last month, more than 100 policemen had been quarantined when a tea vendor near Matoshree had tested positive. As the police personnel used to frequently visit the tea stall, almost 130 policemen had to be quarantined as a precaution. Later, another personnel who was stationed at Uddhav Thackeray's office, Varsha, had also tested positive. Following that, around nine policemen were quarantined. Maharashtra is one of the worst-hit states in the country, with 10,498 total coronavirus cases, and 459 deaths.

Three cops stationed outside Uddhav Thackeray's house test positive

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday hailed the central government`s decision to extend the nationwide lockdown by two more weeks.

"I welcome the decision by Modi government to extend the lockdown by two more weeks, which is in line with Goa's request. The Government of Goa would ensure that all guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs are followed for the Lockdown 3 period," Sawant said.

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"Our state has now been classified as a green zone by the Government of India and Goa is now COVID-19 free as we have not registered any positive case since April 3. The previous seven cases have recovered," he added.

On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a 21-day lockdown as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown was later extended till May 3.The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday issued an order to extend the ongoing lockdown by two more weeks from May 4 and also allowed the movement of migrant workers, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places, by special trains.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday hailed the central government`s decision to extend the nationwide lockdown by two more weeks. "I welcome the decision by Modi government to extend the lockdown by two more weeks, which is in line with Goa's request.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday hailed the central government`s decision to extend the nationwide lockdown by two more weeks. "I welcome the decision by Modi government to extend the lockdown by two more weeks, which is in line with Goa's request. The Government of Goa would ensure that all guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs are followed for the Lockdown 3 period," Sawant said. Also read: Migrant worker cycles from Maharashtra to UP; dies mid-way "Our state has now been classified as a green zone by the Government of India and Goa is now COVID-19 free as we have not registered any positive case since April 3. The previous seven cases have recovered," he added. On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a 21-day lockdown as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown was later extended till May 3.The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday issued an order to extend the ongoing lockdown by two more weeks from May 4 and also allowed the movement of migrant workers, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places, by special trains.

Welcome lockdown extension: Goa CM

At least three civilians were killed, and four security personnel, including jail chief, wounded in an explosion near Laghman prison on Saturday.

Also read:&nbsp;

"Three civilians were killed in an explosion near #Laghman prison, and Four security people including Jail chief were wounded," Pajhwok Afghan News quoted provincial governor's spokesman Assadullah Dawlatzai as saying.

No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far.

Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

At least three civilians were killed, and four security personnel, including jail chief, wounded in an explosion near Laghman prison on Saturday. Also read: "Three civilians were killed in an explosion near #Laghman prison, and Four security people including Jail chief were wounded," Pajhwok Afghan News quoted provincial governor's spokesman Assadullah Dawlatzai as saying.

At least three civilians were killed, and four security personnel, including jail chief, wounded in an explosion near Laghman prison on Saturday. Also read: "Three civilians were killed in an explosion near #Laghman prison, and Four security people including Jail chief were wounded," Pajhwok Afghan News quoted provincial governor's spokesman Assadullah Dawlatzai as saying. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack so far. Further details are awaited.

Afghanistan: 3 civilians killed, 4 security persons wounded in explosion near Laghman prison

Although the daily death toll fell to its lowest in the past one month, New York officials have decided to keep all state schools shut till the end of the academic year.&nbsp;

The announcement was made by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday. He has also asked all school authorities to come up with plans on how can they keep their school buildings clean and follow the protocols of social distancing.

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"To say, 'We're going to figure out that plan and put it in place in the next few weeks' is virtually impossible," Cuomo said. "We don't think it's possible to do that in a way that keeps our children safe."

The schools also face the challenge of managing cafeterias run in schools. New York has&nbsp;more than one million students, and colleges, which makes it difficult to maintain social distancing in schools, especially cafeterias. Cuomo has said they are looking at different plans to fight this issue, and keep children safe.

The Democratic governor said 289 people died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, on Thursday (April 30), down from 306 a day earlier. It was the lowest death toll since March 29.&nbsp;

(With inputs from Reuters)

Although the daily death toll fell to its lowest in the past one month, New York officials have decided to keep all state schools shut till the end of the academic year.

Although the daily death toll fell to its lowest in the past one month, New York officials have decided to keep all state schools shut till the end of the academic year. The announcement was made by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Friday. He has also asked all school authorities to come up with plans on how can they keep their school buildings clean and follow the protocols of social distancing. Also read: Tweet once again gets Elon Musk into trouble as Tesla loses $14 billion "To say, 'We're going to figure out that plan and put it in place in the next few weeks' is virtually impossible," Cuomo said. "We don't think it's possible to do that in a way that keeps our children safe." The schools also face the challenge of managing cafeterias run in schools. New York has more than one million students, and colleges, which makes it difficult to maintain social distancing in schools, especially cafeterias. Cuomo has said they are looking at different plans to fight this issue, and keep children safe. The Democratic governor said 289 people died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, on Thursday (April 30), down from 306 a day earlier. It was the lowest death toll since March 29. (With inputs from Reuters)

'We must protect our children': New York governor announces schools to stay closed this year

A special rescue flight took off from&nbsp;Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar for United Kingdom (UK). The flight was a joint initiative of the UK and Indian government to help the UK nationals stranded in India.

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Around 217 UK nationals boarded the flight which was scheduled&nbsp;to take off at 2:30 AM from Amritsar, amid the lockdown. The UK nationals also included Indian-origin UK nationals.

"I came here on January 24. After the lockdown was imposed we had to stay here. We would like to thank the Indian citizens for assistance. As compared to other countries, India is doing really well amid the COVID-19 crisis,"&nbsp;Shingara Singh, a UK national onboard the rescue flight was quoted by ANI.

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This is the third rescue flight to fly off from the same airport in Amritsar in the past one month. Earlier, around 500 non-Indians have been rescued by the UK government from Amritsar's&nbsp;Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.

(With inputs from ANI)

A special rescue flight took off from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar for United Kingdom (UK). The flight was a joint initiative of the UK and Indian government to help the UK nationals stranded in India.

A special rescue flight took off from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar for United Kingdom (UK). The flight was a joint initiative of the UK and Indian government to help the UK nationals stranded in India. Also read: Swedish police find body of missing Baloch journalist Around 217 UK nationals boarded the flight which was scheduled to take off at 2:30 AM from Amritsar, amid the lockdown. The UK nationals also included Indian-origin UK nationals. "I came here on January 24. After the lockdown was imposed we had to stay here. We would like to thank the Indian citizens for assistance. As compared to other countries, India is doing really well amid the COVID-19 crisis," Shingara Singh, a UK national onboard the rescue flight was quoted by ANI. Also read: Pak summons senior Indian diplomat over alleged ceasefire violation This is the third rescue flight to fly off from the same airport in Amritsar in the past one month. Earlier, around 500 non-Indians have been rescued by the UK government from Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. (With inputs from ANI)

Special flight rescues 271 stranded UK nationals from Amritsar

Pakistan on Saturday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in which a woman was killed.

The Foreign Office (FO) claimed in a statement that the Indian forces violated ceasefire in Hajipir and Sankh Sectors on Friday.

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The Indian forces along the LoC and the Working Boundary (WB) have continuously been targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-calibre mortars and automatic weapons,? the FO said.

It claimed that in 2020, India has so far committed 940 ceasefire violations.

A 30-year-old woman was killed in Friday's "unprovoked firing" by the Indian forces, the FO claimed.

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This is the second time this week that Pakistan has summoned an Indian diplomat.

Pakistan on Thursday summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires here to protest against the alleged firing by the Indian troops across the Line of Control that resulted in the killing of a Pakistani soldier and two civilians. 
The FO asked the Indian side to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding; investigate this and other such incidents of "deliberate" ceasefire violations and maintain peace along the LoC and the WB.

The Indian side was also asked to allow the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to play its mandated role as per the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions, according to the FO. India maintains that UNMOGIP has outlived its utility and is irrelevant after the Simla Agreement and the consequent establishment of the LoC.&nbsp;

Pakistan on Saturday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in which a woman was killed.

Pakistan on Saturday summoned a senior Indian diplomat to register a strong protest over alleged ceasefire violations by the Indian forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in which a woman was killed. The Foreign Office (FO) claimed in a statement that the Indian forces violated ceasefire in Hajipir and Sankh Sectors on Friday. Also read: US approves Remdesivir as several states ease lockdown The Indian forces along the LoC and the Working Boundary (WB) have continuously been targeting civilian populated areas with artillery fire, heavy-calibre mortars and automatic weapons,? the FO said. It claimed that in 2020, India has so far committed 940 ceasefire violations. A 30-year-old woman was killed in Friday's "unprovoked firing" by the Indian forces, the FO claimed. Also read: Swedish police find body of missing Baloch journalist This is the second time this week that Pakistan has summoned an Indian diplomat. Pakistan on Thursday summoned the Indian Charge d'Affaires here to protest against the alleged firing by the Indian troops across the Line of Control that resulted in the killing of a Pakistani soldier and two civilians. The FO asked the Indian side to respect the 2003 Ceasefire Understanding; investigate this and other such incidents of "deliberate" ceasefire violations and maintain peace along the LoC and the WB. The Indian side was also asked to allow the United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) to play its mandated role as per the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolutions, according to the FO. India maintains that UNMOGIP has outlived its utility and is irrelevant after the Simla Agreement and the consequent establishment of the LoC.

Pak summons senior Indian diplomat over alleged ceasefire violation

As the lockdown was extended for the second time, a lot of people were worried about their railway bookings. While it has been made clear that refunds and re-schedulings will be processed by the officials, Railway Ministry, on Saturday, requested people to not book tickets till May 17.

In a tweet, the Ministry said, "This is to clarify that cancellation of all regular passenger trains including suburban trains is extended till 17th May 2020."

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The Ministry is urging people to not visit any railway stations till the lockdown ends.

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It is believed that the announcement was made keeping in mind the incident that happened last time in Mumbai when the lockdown was extended. So, in order to make sure people, especially migrant workers, do not flock to railway stations, the Ministry tweeted a word of caution.

Railways is also operating special trains from one designated point to another to help stranded migrant workers reach their hometowns. The step was taken after numerous state government requested the central government to bring back these stranded workers.

As the lockdown was extended for the second time, a lot of people were worried about their railway bookings. While it has been made clear that refunds and re-schedulings will be processed by the officials, Railway Ministry, on Saturday, requested people to not book tickets till May 17.

As the lockdown was extended for the second time, a lot of people were worried about their railway bookings. While it has been made clear that refunds and re-schedulings will be processed by the officials, Railway Ministry, on Saturday, requested people to not book tickets till May 17. In a tweet, the Ministry said, "This is to clarify that cancellation of all regular passenger trains including suburban trains is extended till 17th May 2020." Also read: PM Modi discusses COVID-19 crisis with Thai PM The Ministry is urging people to not visit any railway stations till the lockdown ends. Extended cancellation of passenger train Services This is to clarify that cancellation of all regular passenger trains including suburban trains is extended till 17th May 2020 No one should visit any Railway Station for the purpose of booking tickets or performing train journey pic.twitter.com/PpzEnrElgF — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 2, 2020 × It is believed that the announcement was made keeping in mind the incident that happened last time in Mumbai when the lockdown was extended. So, in order to make sure people, especially migrant workers, do not flock to railway stations, the Ministry tweeted a word of caution. Railways is also operating special trains from one designated point to another to help stranded migrant workers reach their hometowns. The step was taken after numerous state government requested the central government to bring back these stranded workers.

'Do not visit railway stations': Ministry clarifies on running of special trains

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19.

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"Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including one recovered and one death," CRPF stated.

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The reasons for such massive spike in cases in one battalion were discussed in a meeting chaired by Directorate General (DG) CRPF AP Maheshwari. In the meeting, Maheshwari also pointed out the laxness of officials in handling the coronavirus situation in the 31st battalion of CRPF.

Officials were informed in the meeting that the battalion had kept more jawans than its prescribed capacity in barracks and also had an insufficient number of toilets, which led to a compromise in social distancing, as mentioned in consolidated guidelines of lockdown issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.&nbsp;

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: 'Do not visit railway stations': Ministry clarifies on running of special trains "Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive.

As many as 68 more jawans of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have tested positive for COVID-19. Also read: 'Do not visit railway stations': Ministry clarifies on running of special trains "Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including one recovered and one death," CRPF stated. Test results of 68 more jawans have shown them COVID-19 positive. All jawans are attached to a battalion having camp in East Delhi. Total positive cases in this battalion have reached 122 and overall figure of COVID-19 cases in CRPF is 127, including 1 recovered and 1 death: CRPF pic.twitter.com/II5a8aic29 — ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2020 × The reasons for such massive spike in cases in one battalion were discussed in a meeting chaired by Directorate General (DG) CRPF AP Maheshwari. In the meeting, Maheshwari also pointed out the laxness of officials in handling the coronavirus situation in the 31st battalion of CRPF. Officials were informed in the meeting that the battalion had kept more jawans than its prescribed capacity in barracks and also had an insufficient number of toilets, which led to a compromise in social distancing, as mentioned in consolidated guidelines of lockdown issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

68 more CRPF personnel test positive for COVID-19, overall total at 127

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