Kasaragod collector goes into quarantine
The collector of Kasaragod in Kerala has been advised to go into quarantine along with his driver and gunman. A journalist has tested positive, to whom the district collector had given an interview a few days ago.
Demand for fossil fuels to be wiped out due to COVID-19: IEA
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has said that the world is seeing its biggest energy shock in 70 years, adding that the pandemic would see multi-decade lows for coal, oil and gas. Only renewable energy sources would continue to grow. The IEA estimates that the use of renewable energy will grow 5% this year.
Rajasthan reports 86 new cases
The state of Rajasthan reported 86 news cases and 2 news deaths related to COVID-19, according to a morning bulletin by the state's health department. This brings the state's tally to 2524 cases, andd 24 deaths. 827 people have recovered till date.
Cases In India Crosses The 33,000 Mark
Latest data from the Ministry and Health and Family Welfare shows that cases in India have crossed the 33,000 mark, with 33,050 cases. This presents an increase of 1,718 cases over its last update on April 29. The number of death reported is 1074, an increase of 66 deaths over its last update. This tally is inclusive of 8325 recoveries.
Colleges To Start From August, September: UGC
The University Grants Commission has come out with its academic calendar for 2020-21. The new academic session for old students will commence from August 1, 2020 while the academic session for new admissions will only begin from September 1, 2020.
The pending examinations will be held between July and August, 2020
Airports Authority Of India Issues Guidelines For Post-Lockdown Operations
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) on April 29, 2020, issued detailed guidelines to its airports for managing post lockdown operations/ The guidelines imposes several restrictions, including on the number of terminals as well as on retail outlets providing food and beverages that would come into effect from May 4, 2020.
New guidelines to fight #COVID19 will come into effect from 4th May, which shall give considerable relaxations to many districts. Details regarding this shall be communicated in the days to come.#Corona Update#StayHomeStaySafe @PMOIndia @HMOIndia @MoHFW_INDIA
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 29, 2020
Childline 1098 prevented 898 child marriages during lockdown: Smriti Irani
Childline 1098 of the Ministry of Women and Child Developmen’s emergency helpline for children prevented 898 child marriages during lockdown and made necessary interventions in response to over 18,200 calls tweeted Union Cabinet Minister for Textiles and Women & Child Development, Smriti Irani.
Childline 1098 - @MinistryWCD’s emergency helpline for children prevented 898 child marriages during lockdown & made necessary interventions in response to over 18,200 calls.
— Smriti Z Irani (@smritiirani) April 29, 2020
If you know of any child in distress, please reach out to us on Childline 1098. pic.twitter.com/TWu2DdIqmV
India Reports Over 10,000 News Cases In The Past 7 Days
In the past week from April 23, 2020, to April 29, 2020, India reported over 10,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases from 20,000 to 30,000.
MHA Allows Movement Of Migrant Workers, Tourists, And Students
The Ministry Of Home Affairs (MHA) allowed the movement of migrant workers, tourists, students stranded at various places which would be subject to consultations between the sender and receiving states and adherence to health and safety protocols.
GoI issues order to State/UTs to facilitate Inter-State mvmt of stranded people inc. #MigrantLabourers, in the country.
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 29, 2020
All persons to be medically screened at source & destination; & kept in home/institutional quarantine on arrival, as per @MoHFW_INDIA guidelines.#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/4zfztwB2NA
India Reports 1,813 New Cases, 71 Deaths In The Last 24 hours
India reported a total of 31,787 COVID-19 cases, and 1,008 deaths according to the Ministry Of Health And Family Planning. This includes 22,982 active cases, out of which 7,797 cured/discharged and 1 migrated.