Indian Navy to start next phase of Op Samudra Setu from June 1 to repatriate Indians stranded abroad
New Delhi: The Indian Navy will start the next phase of Operation Samudra Setu from June 1 to repatriate Indians who are stranded overseas amid the coronavirus pandemic, an official release said on Saturday.
"In this phase, Indian Navy Ship Jalashwa will repatriate 700 personnel from Colombo, the Republic of Sri Lanka to Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, and subsequently repatriate another 700 personnel from Mal, the Republic of Maldives to Tuticorin," the Navy said in its press release.
The Indian Navy has already repatriated 1,488 Indian nationals from Mal to Kochi during the previous phases of the operation.
On Saturday, the Indian Navy said, "Indian Missions in Sri Lanka and the Maldives are preparing a list of Indian nationals to be evacuated and will facilitate their embarkation after the requisite medical screening."
COVID-related social distancing norms have been catered onboard and evacuees would be provided basic amenities and medical facilities during the sea-passage, it stated.
After disembarkation at Tuticorin, the evacuated personnel will be entrusted to the care of the state authorities, the Navy said.
"This operation is being progressed in close coordination with Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs, Health and various other agencies of the Government of India and State governments," the Navy noted.
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Bengal polls: Mamata leads colourful roadshow in Kolkata’s Bhabanipur
Kolkata (PTI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee led a colourful roadshow in her Bhabanipur constituency in south Kolkata on Thursday.
TMC workers and leaders, including Kolkata Mayor Firhad Hakim, was a part of the one-km roadshow, near her Kalighat residence.
People lined up on both sides of the street and greeted Banerjee, who waved at them and stopped at places to interact with the crowd, which included children and the elderly.
TMC flags, blue-and-white balloons, posters and banners dotted the streets through which the roadshow progressed.
Many onlookers also stood on rooftops and balconies, with the chief minister greeting them with folded hands.
Banerjee is pitted against BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur.
A voter turnout of 89.93 per cent was recorded till 5 pm, as polling was underway in 152 of the 294 assembly seats in phase 1. The next round will take place on April 29, while counting will be held on May 4.
