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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 13, 2020, 03:48:32 IST
Coronavirus live: First ‘Shramik special train leaves Tirunelveli junction, Tamil Nadu for Bettiah in Bihar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a special economic package worth Rs 20 lakh crore to help the nation fight the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, the number of coronavirus cases in the country has reached 70,756 while the death toll is now at 2,293. Stay with TOI for live updates
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Germany and Estonia plan to submit a resolution to the UN Security Council on a global ceasefire during the coronavirus pandemic, to replace one drafted by France and Tunisia that the United States has blocked, diplomatic said sources (AFP)
Mumbai: Repatriation flight Air India AI-1377 carrying 225 passengers from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
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Those coming from other states must be prepared for 14 days quarantine. Educational institutes including schools, colleges will be used as quarantine centres.
Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (As reported by ANI)Kerala: Air India Express flight from Doha in Qatar lands at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
91 samples tested positive for Covid-19 on May 12, taking the total number of cases in Indore district to 2107, says Praveen Jadia, Indore chief medical health officer (ANI)
The total death increased to 95 after three deaths were reported on May 12.
The first ‘Shramik special train' in Madurai division left from Tirunelveli Junction railway station (Tamil Nadu) at 22.00 hours on May 12 and will reach Bettiah (Bihar) at 05.30 hours on May 15: Southern Railway
Around 1332 stranded migrants and students boarded the train.
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I think the economic package of Rs 20 lakh crores that has been announced by PM Modi will increase economic activities across the country. I would like to thank him on behalf of the people of Goa.
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant (As reported by ANI)Air India Express flight landed at Cochin International Airport with 135 passengers and 3 infants from Singapore, reports ANI quoting public relations department, Kerala government
The flight had a stop in Bangalore.
130 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in Bihar
Highest number of cases in a day in Bihar so far. The total number of positive cases in the state now stands at 879.
One more person tested positive in Himachal Pradesh, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 66 including 25 active cases, 35 recovered and 2 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Department
Covid-19 toll in Uttar Pradesh rises to 82 with 2 more fatalities; total cases 3,664 after 91 people test positive, active cases 1,709, reports PTI
Don't believe in rumours. No bus or train is moving from Anand Vihar: Delhi Police
PM's announcement of the package - Rs 20 lakh crore, in his address to the nation was very significant. What he said about it covering all sections of society, all sectors of industry and really looking for a self-reliant India was a very positive message: Dilip Chenoy, secretary-general, FICCI
138 Covid-19 cases & 4 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 9 pm. Total number of cases in the state is now at 4126, including 1555 active cases, & 117 deaths: State health department
Industry can never forget this support given by PM: Gadkari on financial package
Industry can never forget this support given by PM to small industries,cottage industries&rural industries. Over 11… https://t.co/7h2Rv5EWYD
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