Daily Bulletin www.kamalsandesh.org Vol. I, No. 75 New Delhi FACEBOOK TWITTER PM INTERACTS WITH REPRESENTATIVES FROM VARANASI BASED NGOs

Prime Minister Shri on 09 July interacted with various NGOs in Varanasi who are providing relief during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Highlights : • The PM said that it is a great privilege for all of us that this time God has made us the medium of service to the poor. • There is an old belief that nobody in Kashi would sleep with hunger as the City is blessed by Maa Annapurna and Baba VIswanath. • The pace of infection in Uttar Pradesh now has not only been controlled but those who have corona are also recovering fast. • Efforts are being made to alleviate various hardships being faced by various craftsmen, especially weavers, along with traders and businessmen of Varanasi. • Various infrastructure and other projects worth 8000 Crore are being implemented at a fast pace. DEFENCE MINISTRY E-INAUGURATES SIX STRATEGIC BRIDGES IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

Ushering in a new revolution in the connectivity of roads and bridges in sensitive border areas close to the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Defence Minister Shri dedicated six major bridges to the nation on 9 July. • These bridges of strategic importance were completed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in a record time. • Shri Singh congratulated all ranks of BRO for completing the works of six bridges in record time and complimented them for contributing towards nation building by working in the most difficult terrain and weather conditions. • Reiterating the Central Government’s commitment to prioritize development activities in J&K, he said that PM Shri Narendra Modi is regularly monitoring the progress of these projects and adequate funds are being provided for their timely execution. OUR AIM IS TO REDUCE AND KEEP THE CASE MORTALITY LOW : DR. HARSH VARDHAN

The 18th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was held under the chairpersonship of Union Minister of Health Dr. Harsh Vardhan on 09 July. He was joined by Union Ministers Dr. S Jaishankar, Shri Hardeep S. Puri, Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, and MoS Sh. Mansukh Mandaviya and others. • The GoM was briefed on the current status of COVID-19 in . • The global comparison between the five most affected countries depicted that India has one of the lowest cases per million (538) and deaths per million (15) compared the global average of 1453 and 68.7. • Within the country, 8 states (Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, UP and Gujarat) contribute to around 90% of the active caseload and 49 districts account for 80% of active caseload. • The GoM was briefed that there are a total 3914 facilities in the country with 3,77,737 Isolation beds, 39,820 ICU beds and 1,42,415 oxygen supported beds along with 20,047 ventilators. PM ADDRESSES THE INAUGURAL SESSION OF INDIA GLOBAL WEEK

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 09 July addressed the inaugural session of India Global week via video-conference. Referring to the current times of crisis, the PM said India would play a leading role in the global revival. • He said this is closely linked with two factors. First is – Indian talent and second is India's ability to reform and rejuvenate. • World over, the contribution of India's talent-force is highly recognized, especially the contribution of the Indian tech industry and tech professionals. • Shri Modi described India as a power- house of talent that is eager to contribute. • He added that Indians are natural reformers and history has shown that India has overcome every challenge, be it social or economic. • He said that when India talks of revival it is: Revival with care, Revival with compassion, Revival which is sustainable - both for the environment and the economy. Indian Navy Completes “Operation Samudra Setu”

Operation Samudra Setu, which was launched on 05 May 2020 as part of the national effort to repatriate Indian citizens from overseas during the COVID-19 pandemic has culminated after successfully bringing 3,992 Indian citizens back to their homeland by sea. • Indian Naval Ships Jalashwa (Landing Platform Dock), and Airavat, Shardul and Magar (Landing Ship Tanks) participated in this operation which lasted over 55 days and involved traversing more than 23,000 kilometers by sea. • Indian Navy has previously undertaken similar evacuation operations as part of Operation Sukoon in 2006 (Beirut) and Operation Rahat in 2015 (Yemen). • The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on ships and seafarers due to the compact environment and forced ventilation systems onboard ships. • It was in these trying times and difficult conditions that the Indian Navy took up the challenge to evacuate our distressed citizens from overseas. • The 3,992 Indian citizens evacuated during Op Samudra Setu were disembarked at various ports and entrusted to the care of respective state authorities. UJJWALA BENEFICIARIES TO GET FREE GAS CYLINDER TILL SEPTEMBER

The Union cabinet on 08 July approved an extension of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) till the end of September. The earlier announced Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (PMGKY) package included providing women of 83 million BPL families with free cooking gas cylinders for three months. • Given that the approved scheme was to end in June, the petroleum ministry proposed for time extension by three months for the Ujjwala beneficiaries to avail the free cylinders. • The time limit for availing the benefit for Ujjwala beneficiaries has now been extended by three months with effect from 01 July, said Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Shri , while briefing reporters after the cabinet meeting. • Under the PMGKY-Ujjwala, it was decided to provide free of cost refills for PMUY consumers for a period of 3 months from 1 April. • Under the Scheme, ₹9709.86 crore was transferred directly into the bank accounts of Ujjwala beneficiaries during April- June 2020 and 11.97 crore cylinders were delivered to the PMUY beneficiaries. INDIAN RAILWAYS INVITES PRIVATE COMPANIES TO RUN 151 TRAINS ON 109 ROUTES

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan is helping India to move towards self- reliance. Under this initiative, Indian Railway has invited private companies to run 151 trains on 109 routes. This will surely boost - Job creation, reduce transit time, enhance safety & will provide World- class facilities. With the efforts of all of us, our Kashi will grow into a major export hub of India. We will also establish Kashi as an inspirational destination for self- reliant India campaign.

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We lost Sheikh Waseem Bari,his father & brother in Bandipora, J&K today in a cowardly attack on them. This is a huge loss for the party. My deepest condolences are with the family. The entire Party stands with the bereaved family. I assure that their sacrifice will not go in vain. @jpnadda

He was Wasim Bari who was killed in Bandipora, J&K today along with his brother & father today. Shot dead by terrorists. His crime - HOLDING TIRANGA HIGH. It costs life to be a patriot in some parts of country. Countrymen remember it.

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The dastardly killing of Jammu & Kashmir BJP leader Sheikh Wasim Bari along with his father and brother in North Kashmir has been condemned across the country. The Pakistan backed terror groups are today an exhausted lot in Jammu & Kashmir so they are targeting innocent people in utter frustration. These terror groups are failing to find support among the Kashmiri youth, they want to terrorise the local people by targeting the innocent lives. The successful operations by the security forces have led to elimination of the top ranks of the terror groups who are facing defeat after defeat at the hands of brave and courageous security forces. It is to be noted that under the strong and determined leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, peace, development and prosperity is returning to Jammu & Kashmir. BJP National President Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda has rightly said that the sacrifice of Sheikh Wasim Bari will not go in vain. We pay our tributes to Sheikh Wasim, his father and brother for their martyrdom. [email protected]

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