Corona Pandemic – Facts & True News Info 017
Indian Armed Forces across India salutes Corona Warriors
430 flights operated under Lifeline Udan, transports 795.86 tons cargo across India
Railways: Special trains requisitioned by State Govts being run, only passengers brought are permitted to travel
Govt. asks States to speed up procurement of Minor Forest Produce to support Tribals amid Lockdown
Chandigarh develops portal for registration of stranded persons accessible on http://admser.chd.nic.in/migrant
Aryuveda Department, Himachal Pradesh makes MadhuyastiadiKashay (Kada), to enhance immunity
Nagaland Health Minister inaugurates TrueNat Machine for prelim. screening of COVID-19 samples
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Railways: Only passengers brought & facilitated by State Governments are allowed in stations
HRD Minister advises NTA to relax mandatory provision of submission/ upload of certificates for CSIR-UGC NET aspirants
List of COVID-19 Hospitals/Clinic should be available at workplaces at all times
HRD Minister releases alternative academic calendar for Classes 9th and 10th
Under PMGKY, instalment for month of May deposited in accounts of PMJDY women beneficiaries
Scientists from SCTIMST, DST develops nasal and oral swabs & viral transport medium for COVID-19 testing
Health Minister launches COVID KATHA, a multimedia guide on COVID-19
India completes 10+ Lakh COVID-19 tests, recovery rate at 26.59%
20 Central public health teams deployed to 20 districts with highest number of COVID-19 cases
Vigyan Prasar releases Dream 2047 science magazine on COVID-19 Pandemic: https://vigyanprasar.gov.in/wp-content/uploads/dream-may-2020-eng.pdf
Ministry of Textile: Total 36,500 quintals of cotton (6900 bales) procured amid lockdown
TRIFED to procure products worth Rs. 23 Cr from tribal artisans, to safeguard their livelihood & safety
Minister of Rural Development launches The Saras Collection on GeM portal, SHGs to have direct access to Govt orders
Civil Services (Prelim.) Exam, 2020, scheduled to be held on May 31, 2020 stands deferred
Home Ministry control room addressed about 12,000 grievances till May 3
Health Minister: Blood donation saves lives, let’s raise awareness & ensure that the needy have timely & affordable access to safe & quality blood
Local administrations across India taking initiatives: setting up control rooms, contact tracing, etc
SNBNCBS, DST develops Nanomedicine, to provide immune power to treat viral infections including COVID-19
Aarogya Setu now offers Online Medical Consultations (call and video), Home Lab Test & ePharmacy
MHA-1930 & NHAI-1033 Helpline Nos. to resolve complaints/issues of Drivers & Transporters on passage of goods carriers
India Salutes Corona Warriors, for showing us the light in midst of COVID-19
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Railways execute maintenance work of Bridges & Tracks amid lockdown
Empowered Groups reconstituted for planning & ensuring implementation of COVID-19 activities
4,900 Protective Kits prepared by Kendriya Bhandar provided to healthcare & police personnel
Five special trains carrying migrant labourers from different States to leave from Kerala today
422 flights operated under Lifeline Udan, transports 790 tons of cargo
Stranded people returning home should self-isolate for 14 days & inform healthcare workers about their return
Railways: All Passenger train services stands cancelled till 17 May 2020
Publications Division, MIB makes Yojana journal available online for month of May http://yojana.gov.in/YojanaEnglishMay.html
WHO: Mango does not kill the new coronavirus, however, adequate fruit & vegetables should be consumed for a healthy diet
Fact:GoI has not launched any Rashtriya Shikshit Berojgar Yojana to provide relief package of Rs 50,000 to all ration cardholders
Govt. extends lockdown for two weeks beyond May 4
Govt. issues lockdown 3.0 guidelines; to regulate activities based on risk profile of districts (Red, Green and Orange Zones)
Railways starts Shramik Special Trains to move stranded persons
MHA asks States/UTs to ensure free movement of Trucks/Goods carriers
DST launches programme on health & risk communication “YASH” with focus on COVID-19
CSIR-CRRI launches Kisan Sabha App; connects farmers to supply chain & freight transportation management system
Govt raises MSP for Minor Forest Produce(MFP) of 49 items due to COVID-19
FCI moved 60 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) food grains during April 2020
415 flights operated under Lifeline Udan, transports 779.86 tons of cargo
Microwave sterilizer ATULYA to disintegrate novel Coronavirus developed
Fact: There is no Govt scheme with the name PM Mask Yojana.
Don’t believe in messages linked to free distribution of masks
Govt. extends lockdown with new guidelines for two more weeks beyond May 4
National Testing Agency extends/revises dates for submission of application forms for various exams Visit: http://nta.ac.in
MHA: No separate pass required for through traffic of trucks & goods carriers
MHA extends movement of stranded persons via rail as well
Railways to arrange special trains & prepare guidelines for sale of tickets & measures to be followed
State & district administration to ensure stringent measures to break the chain of transmission
DRDO develops 3 types of new PU coated nylon, transfers technology to domestic manufacturers
EG- 3: 9 new labs for PPE testing added in 15 days
Stigma can affect patients & their families emotionally & mentally. Let’s break the stigma, support & help them fight against COVID-19
PM holds comprehensive meeting to discuss strategies on boosting investment in India
COVID-19 Recovery rate improves from 13% (14 days back) to more than 25% on 30.04.20
MoHFW prepares SOP for dialysis services, in wake of COVID-19
RT-PCR tests available in 292 Government & 97 Private facilities across India; avg. 49,800 tests done/day
Minister of MSME launches Bank of Schemes, Ideas, Innovation & Research Portal: http://ideas.msme.gov.in/
J&K Students studying outside, who wish to return home can the fill form on: https://bit.ly/35jUaRf
EPFO makes filing of Electronic-Challan cum Return (ECR) easier for business
CSIR identifies top 25 drugs/drug candidates for re-purposing; to treat COVID-19 infection
Follow physical distancing to break the chain of transmission
MyGov Corona Newsdesk
