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New Delhi, Apr 3Prime Minister ShriNarendra Modi hasurged the countrymen toswitch off lights of theirhomes on Sunday at 9 PMfor nine minutes andlight up diyas, candles ormobile f lashlights todisplay the nation'scollective spirit to defeatcoronavirus.In a video message thismorning, the PrimeMinister said, peopleshould maintain socialdistancing, stay indoorsand not form groups

PM Modi urges people to light candleson Sunday evening to display collective

spirit to defeat COVID-19

Port Blair, Apr 3Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM,NM, VSM (Retd.), the Lt Governor, A&NIslands and Vice-Chairman, IslandsDevelopment Agency interacted withprominent religious leaders of the A&NIslands and highlighted the gravity ofCOVID-19 pandemic across our countryand the World, containment of which ismost challenging. The treatment protocolsare under determination/standardizationand essential medical equipments areunder testing/manufacturing phase. Itwas highlighted that the battle againstCOVID-19 will be long-haul and willrequire continuous social support, acrossall sections of the society.He appealed all present to maintain andstrengthen the existing communalharmony in the Islands, as COVID-19 hasvictims across Nations, religious groups,income groups, ethnicity and doesn'tdifferentiate between any of them. Thesedifficult times require immense tolerance("lgu'khyrk"), from all and not onlyreligious but in all walks of life, as all ourestablished comforts are under challenge.This is time to adhere strictly to SocialDistancing and personal hygiene.While appreciating the spirit of NGOs/Civil society/Volunteers to contribute forsociety, it was highlighted that COVID-19 is unlike any other natural disasterwhose impact is often sudden andrequires immediate full-scale recovery/rehabilitation efforts for instant relief. Ourfight against COVID-19 will require long-

Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), theLt Governor, A&N Islands and Vice-Chairman, Islands DevelopmentAgency, alongwith Shri Kulanand Joshi, Secretary to LG attended theVideo Conference taken by Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the President ofIndia and Shri M Venkaiah Naidu, the Vice President to reviewmeasures taken to combat COVID-19 and share best practices withGovernors, Lt Governors and Administrators of all States/UTs.

Chief Secretary reviews situation onCOVID-19 in A&N Islands; issues directions Strict implementation of lockdown Select public places tobe disinfected Facilitation of movement of farmers produces

to markets Safety of tribals to be ensured Strict actionagainst those circulating fake news on social media

Port Blair, Apr 3 A meeting was held under the chairmanship of theChief Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Chetan B.Sanghi, to discuss on the COVID-19 actions and followup in the A&N Islands, in the conference hall of theSecretariat today. At the outset, the Chief Secretary conveyed themessage of the Prime Minister that the 'war hasjust begun and that we need to prepare for a long haul'.He also conveyed the appreciation of the Lt Governorfor the hard/dedicated work being put in by all incombating COVID 19 and that we must guard againstfatigue.After reviewing the situation and obtaining feedback, anumber of decisions were taken. These include: Select public places will be disinfected throughcoordinated efforts. Agencies involved in essential supplies to beproperly assessed and bare minimum movement passesissued by respective DCs.Movement of farmers produce to markets will befacilitated.Directions were issued for streamlining of control

Port Blair, Apr 3The Prime Minister while addressing all the States/UTsheads on April 2, 2020 emphasized on the need ofimproving our body's natural defense system (immunity)to defeat the infection of COVID-19. He pointed out thatin AYUSH systems various time tested methods havebeen provided to strengthen our immune system. Thoughthese are not cures for COVID-19 disease, the measureswill help to boost one's immunity and keep the infectionof virus away. The following system wise approach isrecommended in AYUSH to strengthen our immunesystem.I. Homoeopathy System:ArsenicumAlbum30, 04 pills for adults and 02 pills forchildren daily once in empty stomach is recommendedfor three days. The dose should be repeated after onemonth by following the same schedule till Corona virusinfections prevalent in the community.II. Ayurveda System:* General Measures:1. The diet should be fresh, warm, easy to digest,containing whole cereals, seasonal vegetables etc.2. Drink warm water throughout the day.3. Daily practice of Yogasana, Pranayama and Meditation

for at least 30minutes as advised by Ministry of AYUSH(#YOGAatHome, #StayHome#StaySafe).4. Spices like Haldi (Turmeric), Jeera (Cumin), Dhaniya(Coriander) and Lahsun (Garlic) are recommended incooking.* Immunity Promoting PreventiveMeasures:1. Samshamani Vati/Giloy Ghanvati 500 mg. twice a daywith warm water for 15 days. The medicine containsaqueous extract of Giloy (Tinosporacordifolia).2. Take Chyavanprash 10gm (1tsf) in the morning.Diabetics should take sugar free Chyavanprash.3. Frequent sipping of water boiled with Tulsi leaves,crushed ginger, Kalimirch (Black pepper), Dalchini(Cinnamon), Munakka (Raisin)and turmeric would bebeneficial. Honey with a pinch of pepper powder is alsobeneficial in case of cough.4. Golden Milk- Half tea spoon Haldi (turmeric) powderin 150 ml hot milk once or twice a day.5. Nasal application - Apply sesame oil / coconut oil orGhee in both the nostrils (Pratimarsh Nasya) in morningand evening.6. Oil pulling therapy- Take 1 table spoon sesame orcoconut oil in mouth. Do not drink, Swish in the mouth

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Lt. Governor interacts with Religious/Spiritual leaders, donates one month

salary to PM-CARES Fund

while lighting up lamps.Shri Modi said, peopledisplayed unprecedenteddiscipline and sense ofservice during theongoing nationwidecoronavirus lockdown.

He said, the country hasto move towards lightfrom the darknesscreated by coronavirus.The Prime Ministersaid, people are at homeduring lockdown, but

they are not alone ascollective strength ofentire country is witheach one of them.Shri Modi also said, theway people paid gratitudeto those fighting againstCOVID-19 on 22nd oflast month has become amodel that is be ingemulated by othercountries. He added thatJanata Curfew andringing of bells havemade people of thecountry aware of theiruni ty amid thischallenging time.

term continuous support of all theIslanders. However, all help/support may not be required atevery moment. It was necessary tokeep up the spirits and don't letfatigue set in this long-haul battle.As such, all have been requestedto channelize this spirit of serviceand solidarity for common goodunder guidance of theAdministration. These extremelychallenging times demandcollective efforts towardsadherence to "Lakshman Rekha",Social Distancing and ensuring

New Delhi, Apr 3Affirming that people of the countryhave set an example by showingexemplary courage, discipline andsolidarity in the fight against theCovid-19 pandemic, President Shri RamNath Kovind has expressed concernover two incidents, the gathering ofmigrant workers in Anand Vihar andthe congregation of Tablighi Jamaat inNizamuddin, both in Delhi, that causeda setback to the efforts.The President, along with the VicePresident, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu,today held a video-conference with theGovernors, Lieutenant Governors andAdministrators of States/UTs anddiscussed ways to contribute to themeasures taken by the Government ofIndia and the State Governments inresponse to the outbreak of COVID-19. The President emphasized the needto ensure that no one remains hungryduring the nationwide lockdown.Today's conference was a sequel to thevideo conference held on March 27with the Governors/LGs of selectStates/UTs on the issue. TheGovernors and LGs of 15 States/UTshad apprised the President and Vice-President about the situation in theirStates/UTs in the conference held onMarch 27. Today, the Governors/LGs/Administrators of 21 remaining States/UTs briefed the President and Vice-President on COVID-19 related efforts.

President & Vice President hold discussionswith Governors, LGs & Administrators of

States and UTs on COVID-19 responseLt Governor, A&N Islands also attended the Video Conference

The Lt Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands & Vice Chairman,Islands Development Agency, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM,YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) said that 10 positive Covid-19 cases wererelated to Tablighi Jamaat. All those who participated in the TablighiJamaat event are quarantined after identifying them.In the conference there was unanimity that there is no scope forlaxity or complacency in fighting the invisible enemy. In this context,the President noted with concern the incidents of attacks on doctors,

rooms in the Isles. Strict implementation of the lockdown will beensured. Violators will be booked under the relevantprovisions of Disaster Management Act 2005. Police Dept. to continue vibrant mechanisms toensure crowd control and social distancing.Thermal screening devices will be made available toDistrict Administration for screening of labors in densepockets.Tribal Welfare Department asked to closely monitorsafety of tribals.Strict action to be taken against those circulatingfake news on social media. Labour Department asked to device vibrantmechanism to reach dry ration to needy migrant laboursat doorsteps.The Chief Secretary also directed for constitutingtwo sub-groups to craft out:Seamless system of social distancing and relatedarrangements to fight COVID 19 post lock down scenario. 100 days action plan for kick starting the localeconomy, especially in sectors like tourism, fisheries,trading, etc.

personal hygiene with utmostprecaution. The Lt Governorsolicited support of all religious/spiritual leaders who werepresent and also requested tocommunicate to others for theirsupport in our collective actionin fight against COVID-19.Subsequently, theLt Governor also contributedhis one-month salary toPM-CARES Fund towardscombating, containment and reliefefforts against COVID-19outbreak.

COVID-19-Strengthening of immune systemAYUSH Hospital to provide consultation

& required formulations to public

Port Blair, Apr 3 In the endeavor tocontain the spread ofCorona Virus Disease inthe Islands, thedissemination of correctand authentic informationis very important. TheDepartment of Information& Publicity is makingsincere efforts to relayauthentic informationthrough print, electronicand social media.However, it has come tothe notice of the

Team constituted to detect circulation of fake news in IslesStrict action to be taken against violators

Administration that someelements in the society arespreading misinformationand fake news on theimpact of the COVID-19. The issue has also beenhighlighted by theSupreme Court of India inits orders dated 31.03.2020in which it has stated thatit is not possible tooverlook the menace offake news either by print,electronic or social mediaand has directed theGovernments at center,

State level and all publicauthorities to takeappropriate actions tocurb the menace. In order to keep a trackof misinformation and fakenews, the Secretary IP&Thas constituted a fakenews detection team whichshall keep track of all print,electronic and social mediaon regular basis and reportany instances of fakenews on regular basis. Theteam will include Smti.Asha Chaudhary

Malhotra, the DeputyDirector (IP), Shri NavneetSingh, Sr. Manager(Projects) and two others. The instances of fakenews will then beforwarded to theconcerned authoritieswho shall take actionunder various penalprovisions like Section 54of the DisasterManagement Act 2005 andSection 188 of the IndianPenal Code IPC. Such

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for 2 to 3 minutes and spit it off followed by warm waterrinse. This can be done once or twice a day.* Measures for dry cough / sore throat:1. Steam inhalation with fresh Pudina (Mint) leaves orAjwain (Caraway seeds) can be practiced once in aday.2. Lavang (Clove) powder mixed with natural sugar /honey can be taken 2-3 times a day. The above measures can be followed to the extentpossible as per an individual's convenience andbody type. However, it is best to consult doctors ifthese symptoms persist. The AYUSH Hospital Janglighat will provide allrequired formulations including consultation topublic. Strengthening the immune system along withsocial distancing norms will go a long way to keepthe Islanders away from the infection of COVID-19.

COVID-19-Strengthening ...(Contd. from page 1)

New Delhi, Apr 3The Government onThursday launched amobile app developed inpublic-private partnershipto bring the people of Indiatogether in a resolute fightagainst COVID-19.The App, called'AarogyaSetu' joins DigitalIndia for the health andwell-being of every Indian.The App will enablepeople to assessthemselves the risk fortheir catching theCoronavirus infection.It will calculate this basedon their interaction withothers, using cutting edgeBluetooth technology,algorithms and artificialintelligence.Once installed in asmartphone through aneasy and user-friendlyprocess, the app detectsother devices withAarogyaSetu installed thatcome in the proximity ofthat phone.The app can then calculate

the risk of infection basedon sophisticatedparameters if any of thesecontacts is tested positive.The App will help theGovernment takenecessary timely steps forassessing risk of spread ofCOVID-19 infection, andensuring isolation whererequired.The App's design ensuresprivacy-first. The personaldata collected by the Appis encrypted using state-of-the-art technology andstays secure on the phonetill it is needed forfacilitating medicalintervention.

Available in 11 languages,the App is ready for pan-India use from day-1 andhas highly scalable

architecture. This app is aunique example of thenation's young talentcoming together andpooling resources andefforts to respond to aglobal crisis. It is at once abridge between public andprivate sectors, digitaltechnology and healthservices delivery and thepotential of young Indiawith a disease-free andhealthy future of thenation.

Government launches 'AarogyaSetu'mobile app: COVID-19

Teams of sanitary workers of the Deptt. of Health Services carriedout de-contamination and disinfection works in various parts of AtlantaPoint and Mohanpura as per the COVID-19 protocol.

health workers and police personnel in some parts of the country. Hewholeheartedly endorsed the Prime Minister's appeal today to all citizens to switchoff lights in homes at 9 P.M. on Sunday and instead switch on their mobileflashlights, torches or lamps in an expression of people's solidarity to fight againstCoronavirus. He, however, cautioned people not to let their guard down andsteadfastly adhere to the practice of social distancing.

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mechanism has been formulated to ensure that the media (print, electronic & social)and citizens shall maintain strong sense of responsibility and ensure that unverifiednews capable of causing panic is not disseminated. Such a mechanism has alsobeen designed to encourage people to only trust official and authentic sources ofinformation and not indiscriminately forward unverified news/information thusavoiding unnecessary panic situations. Citizens are requested to forward anysuspected instance of fake news alongwith details (screenshots. etc) on the numbersi.e. 9434262609/9531808988, a communication from the Secretary (IP&T) said heretoday.

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Religious Heads who interacted with the Lt Governor 1. Haji Alimuddin, Religious Head 2. Shri Siddiqui, Secretary, Mosque Comm. 3. Father Abraham Thomas, President,

Marthoma Church 4. Father Selvaraj, Administrator, Port Blair

Catholic Church 5. Shri Balwinder Singh, Police Gurudwara 6. Shri Prem Singh, Secretary, Radha Govind

Temple, Junglighat 7. Shri Naveen, Secretary, Bahai Spiritual

Centre 8. Father Biju Mathai, Orthodox Head 9. Head Priest, Police Temple