PM Modi Highlights: Timely Decisions Helped Save Many Lives From COVID-19, Says PM

PM Narendra Modi Speech Highlights: PM Modi on Sunday, on his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio show, said that India had given a befitting response to China on Ladakh.

New Delhi: 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation today comes amid an ongoing stand-off between India and China at Ladakh's Galwan valley and a surge in coronavirus cases that has shown little sign of slowing down.

Here are the HIGHLIGHTS from PM Modi's speech:

On COVID-19: We are entering Unlock-2 while battling the Coronavirus. We are also now entering a season, where there will be lots of rain and hence we will be more prone to diseases. So, it is my appeal to you all to take necessary precautions.

In comparison to other countries across the globe, India is still in a very stable situation, in the battle against COVID-19. Our death rate is under control. Timely decisions and measures have played a great role. But we have also seen that since Unlock1, the society has become more careless

People who are not following rules need to be stopped and made aware of the problems. Nobody is above rules in India, even if it's the leader of the nation.

We notice that there has been a negligence on people's social and personal behaviour. Like the way we used to meticulously wash hands, used sanitisers, wore masks, maintained social distancing and avoided shaking hands... we see that that is not happening as strictly anymore. That is a sign of worry. This is a serious matter, and we must ensure that we maintain the discipline.

On Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Yojana: In the last few months, farmers have got a total of Rs 18,000 crore directly in their bank accounts, for migrants too, the PM Gareeb Kalyan Rozgar Yojana has been launched. About 80 crore people have also got 5 kg ration for free and 1 kg of Dal per month free of cost. This was done for people of the country whose population is more than 2 times the size of the US population, more than 20 times the size of the entire UK population and more than twice the population of the entire European Union. The government is working round the clock to ensure that people get the support they need in this time of crisis.

Assam University PG, UG & Semester Examinations Cancelled

Controller of Examinations (In-Charge) Assam University L. Bojen Singh has said that the PG, UG and integrated courses even semester exams will be canceled as the COVID-19 Pandemic cases are increasing on a daily basis.

In supersession of earlier notification on the above subject, it is notified for information of all concerned that PG, UG & Integrated Courses Even Semester Examinations 2020, which was earlier scheduled to be held during July 2020, are hereby postponed until further notification. This is issued with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor, an official order stated.

12- HOUR NIGHT CURFEW IN ASSAM FROM FRIDAY, 14DAYS CIMPLETE KOCKDOWN IN GUWAHATI..

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that a 12-hour night curfew will be imposed across the state from 7 pm onwards from Friday and a 14-day complete lockdown will be enforced in Kamrup (Metro) district, of which Guwahati city is a part, from June 28 midnight, following a spurt in COVID-19 cases.Guwahati, the gateway to the northeast region, has reported 762 coronavirus cases since June 15, and 677 of them have no travel history, though many had come in contact with those returned to the state from outside, the minister told reporters here. Of the 276 cases reported in the state on Thursday, 133 were fromGuwahati, he said. "We are now left with no choice but to impose a complete lockdown for 14 days from June 28 midnight, and this time it will be very strict as no grocery shops will be allowed to open or supply of vegetables and other essentials will be permitted for the first seven days," he said. (Inputs from PTI)

COVID19 Assam update: 60 more test positive, state tally rises to 774

Assam has registered 60 more COVID19 positive cases taking the state’s total to 774.

Confirming the news, Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a tweet on Wednesday evening said the infected patients are from Kamrup Metro, Hojai, Morigaon, Darrang, and Kamrup Rural districts.

The health minister informed that a total of 41 positive cases have been detected in the Kamrup Metro district while 9 persons have tested positive in Hojai districts.

He also said 5 persons have tested positive in Morigaon districts, 4 positive cases have been detected in Darrang district while 1 tested positive in Kamrup Rural district.

Alert ~ 60 new cases of #COVID19+ reported. 41 Kamrup Metro, 9 Hojai, 5 Morigaon, 4 Darrang, 1 Kamrup,” health minister Sarma tweeted at 6.30 pm on Wednesday.

With the new cases, the number of active COVID19 positive cases in Assam has increased to 705.

Earlier, a total of 62 COVID19 patients were discharged from various hospitals across Assam after their recovery.

The deadly disease has so far claimed the lives of 4 persons while 3 cases migrated.

“Total cases 774. Recovered 62. Active cases 705. Deaths 04. Migrated 03,” Sarma added.

On Wednesday, Assam has registered a total of 92 positive cases.

india has registered 1,51,767 COVID19 positive cases so far with 4,337 deaths.

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Delhi have reported the highest number of COVID19 positive cases.

Globally, the COVID19 has affected over 56 lakh people and at least 3.5 lakh people have died so far.

PM to announce Lockdown 5.0! MHA says ‘Fake News’

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has termed a report on Lockdown 5.0 as ‘fake news’.

India Today in a report on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will make the announcement on the lockdown during his radio programme, Mann Ki Baat.

According to the report, during his address to the nation in the programme, Modi is likely to speak on the “next phase of lockdown from June 1 that may come into force after Lockdown 4.0 ends on May 31”.

The report quoted home ministry sources as saying: “Lockdown 5.0 will mainly focus on 11 cities with 70 per cent of the total coronavirus cases in India”.

However, the MHA spokesperson in a tweet termed the claims as “mere speculations by the reporter” and said attributing them to the MHA is “incorrect”.

“The quoted story claims to have inside details about #Lockdown5, from MHA Sources,” the MHA spokesperson tweeted.

“All claims made therein are mere speculations by the reporter. To attribute them to MHA is incorrect and being irresponsible,” the spokesperson added.

The report also quoted MHA sources as saying that Modi in his address will emphasise on the lockdown spirit and announce measures on easing of restrictions in most parts of the country.

Prime Minister Modi announced the first phase of nationwide lockdown from March 24 midnight in view of the COVID19 pandemic.

The nationwide lockdown was extended for the fourth time till May 31 due to the increasing positive cases of COVID19 across the country.

India has registered 1,51,767 COVID19 positive cases so far with 4,337 deaths.

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Delhi have reported the highest number of COVID19 positive cases.

Globally, the COVID19 has affected over 56 lakh people and at least 3.5 lakh people have died so far.