The Indian Railways is all set to partially resume its passenger train operations from today after over one and a half months of halt owing to the COVID-19 lockdown in the country.

Train operations will initially start with starting 15 pairs of trains. These trains will be run as special trains from New Delhi Station connecting 15 different cities of the country.

Passengers will be able to book tickets only through online medium using the IRCTC website and mobile app. No one will be able to book tickets at Indian Railways counters.

E-ticketing arm of Indian railways, IRCTC, will start ticket booking from today (May 11). To book tickets, open IRCTC website or app.

Read more on livemint.com

All news from livemint.com

The website covid-19.rehab is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.

Ireland's homeless: 'The lost souls of the pandemic'

The drugs and homeless service Merchants Quay Ireland has called for the Government to help plan meeting the needs of new and existing clients after Covid-19.

Ailbhe Conneely Ireland county Quay Homelessness Coronavirus

Lockdown: India's renewables capacity addition lowest in 2 years in Jan-Mar

MUMBAI: India added 715 MW and 328 MW of utility scale solar and wind capacity respectively in the quarter ended March, marking the weakest sequential growth in two years. For fiscal 2019-20, utility scale capacity addition was 7,408 MW, 34% below the high of two years ago and well below the government target, according to renewables market research firm and consultancy Bridge to India.

India city Mumbai covid-19 2020 Government Coronavirus

Menthol and flavoured cigarette ban starts today and Scots expert hopes it's the end of "global success" for tobacco companies

Menthol cigarettes are being banned across the UK and the EU from today (WED) in a bid to discourage younger people from taking up smoking and improve public health.

Britain Eu Scotland experts death mask

How Brad Paisley Put on a Full Production Arena Show and Kept Everyone Safe (Including Himself)

Last Friday, Brad Paisley and his band played a full production arena show, sponsored by Bud Light Seltzer. It was one of the first shows since the COVID-19 pandemic started earlier this year to feature all the bells and whistles of a regular concert. Beamed online from the Steel Mill, a production space in Nashville where Paisley rehearses his tours, the only thing missing was a live audience.

Brad Paisley city Nashville covid-19 testing pandemic mask

Cristiano Ronaldo - Lionel Messi - Robert Lewandowski - BT Sport confirm Bundesliga kick-off times including Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich - mirror.co.uk - Germany - county Union - city Berlin, county Union

BT Sport confirm Bundesliga kick-off times including Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich

BT Sport have confirmed the dates and kick-off times for the next two rounds of Bundesliga action - including the titanic clash between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich.

Cristiano Ronaldo Lionel Messi Robert Lewandowski Germany county Union city Berlin, county Union outbreak travelers ESPN Coronavirus

Sia Shares That She Adopted Two Sons Last Year

Sia revealed some major news during her latest interview.

Australia pandemic quarantine Coronavirus sia

Sia Reveals She Adopted Two Teenage Boys Last Year

Siais proud to confirm that she's now the mother of two teenage boys. The singer revealed in an interview with SiriusXM's The Morning Mash Up that she adopted two 18-year-old boys in 2019.

pandemic stars

The Queen's net worth has dropped by £20 million since last year

The Queen is worth £20million less than she was a year ago, according to the Times Rich List for 2020.

2020 crisis Coronavirus

Rangers prefer new home over Arizona for 2nd spring training

The Texas Rangers would prefer to stay home in their new ballpark instead of returning to Arizona whenever it is time to get back to spring training.

state Arizona state Texas president pandemic information Coronavirus Rangers

CBS Plans New and Returning TV Shows for Fall 2020 Premieres Despite Coronavirus

CBS is placing its bets on getting production back up and running for the fall 2020 TV season. The network announced two new shows will debut in the fall, The Equalizer with Queen Latifah and B Positive starring Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford.

2020 stars Coronavirus

Luke Shaw confirms rules Man Utd players must follow ahead of training return

Luke Shaw has confirmed that Manchester United players are set to return to training on Wednesday amid special restrictions to prevent the potential spread of coronavirus.

Jose Mourinho Luke Shaw city Manchester Crime Premier League Manchester United FC

Zoey Deutch adds name to list of celebs who have battled COVID-19

Actress Zoey Deutch has added her name to the list of celebrities who battled the coronavirus and won.

Zoey Deutch Coronavirus

UK's worst-hit places for unemployment during coronavirus pandemic - see list

The devastation Covid-19 is causing to people’s livelihoods has been laid bare as unemployment rocketed by the biggest amount since records began.

Boris Johnson Britain pandemic Government crisis Coronavirus

Kourtney Kardashian baffles fans by flogging 'light up face masks'

Kourtney Kardashian has left fans scratching their heads with her latest beauty tip.

Kourtney Kardashian pandemic mask stars Coronavirus

Tim Allen announces the renewal of his Fox show Last Man Standing for season nine

His show nearly went off the air in 2017, but he is excited to share that he will be back yet again for a ninth go-round with the Baxter women in the fall.Tim Allen announced the renewal of his sitcom Last Man Standing in a series of tweets on Tuesday, informing fans that the show will return for season nine on Fox.The Toy Story star,66, posted a green plaid visual featuring Allen standing in front of moose antlers and next to his onscreen wife played by Nancy Travis.

Tim Allen information Coronavirus

Strong finish for ESPN's Jordan doc, 'The Last Dance'

NEW YORK – In basketball terms, “The Last Dance” had a strong fourth quarter.

Michael Jordan New York Jordan pandemic stars ESPN Coronavirus

CBS holds steady with fall lineup, adds Queen Latifah drama

LOS ANGELES – CBS is keeping its prime-time schedule largely intact for the fall TV season as it also introduces a new Queen Latifah drama and a sitcom from megaproducer Chuck Lorre.

Los Angeles stars Coronavirus

B.C. health officials to provide Tuesday COVID-19 update as province starts to reopen economy

Health officials are set to provide an update on the novel coronavirus pandemic Tuesday as the second phase of B.C.’s reopening plan begins.

Bonnie Henry covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

James Cameron and wife file as guardians of daughter's friend

Avatar director James Cameron and his wife Suzy Amis have officially filed to become legal guardians of their daughter's 16-year-old friend.The Blast reported on Tuesday that the 65-year-old filmmaker and 58-year-oldenvironmental advocate have filed a petition to become guardians of a 16-year-old girl who is close friends with one of their daughters.It remains unclear which child is companions with the teenager but the couple have two daughters 19-year-oldClaire and 13-year-oldElizabeth as well as 16-year-old son Quinn.Scroll down for video Nice gesture:Avatar director James Cameron and his wife Suzy Amis have officially filed to become legal guardians of their daughter's 16-year-old friend according to The Blast, they are seen in February

James Cameron Hollywood travelers

Power Grid to file draft papers for $1 bn InvIT

If it goes through, it will mark the first IPO of an InvIT by a state-owned company

India covid-19 Government

Kourtney Kardashian selling light-up face shields that leave fans baffled

Kourtney Kardashian left fans baffled after she revealed that she is selling light-up face shields for a whopping $190.

Kourtney Kardashian mask stars Coronavirus

Joan Jett, Pat Benatar & More to Perform on TV Special Supporting Long Island 'Health Care Heroes'

Joan Jett, Pat Benatar, Blue Oyster Cult, Kurtis Blow and Gary U.S. Bonds are among the performers slated for the upcoming News 12 Concert Series Supporting Health Care Heroes Concert, presented by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

Joan Jett hospital covid-19

Ryan Reynolds - Cate Blanchett - Chris Hemsworth - Cara Delevingne - Olivia Wilde - Taika Waititi - Billy Porter - Gordon Ramsay - Meryl Streep - Lupita Nyong - Mindy Kaling - Roald Dahl - Sarah Paulson - Taika Waititi, Meryl Streep, and Chris Hemsworth Are the Latest Celebs to Read Children's Books for Charity - tvguide.com

Taika Waititi, Meryl Streep, and Chris Hemsworth Are the Latest Celebs to Read Children's Books for Charity

Taika Waititi is the latest celebrity to read a children's book for charity, and he's calling in every single favor he has to make it happen. In a new series, Waititi and his "friends" ("When I say I'm gonna be joined by friends, I think I just mean celebrities," he admits in the trailer) will read the classic Roald Dahl novel, James and the Giant Peach, to benefit Partners in Health. The line-up is extremely "dream dinner party" material, with Waititi recruiting the likes of Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Ryan Reynolds, Sarah Paulson, Cara Delevingne, Billy Porter, Lupita Nyong'o, Mindy Kaling, Olivia Wilde, Beanie Feldstein, and Gordon Ramsay. (That seriously isn't even the whole list.)

Ryan Reynolds Cate Blanchett Chris Hemsworth Cara Delevingne Olivia Wilde Taika Waititi Billy Porter Gordon Ramsay Meryl Streep Lupita Nyong Mindy Kaling Roald Dahl Sarah Paulson 2020 stars Coronavirus

Opposition trains guns at UP over plight of migrants

NEW DELHI : Ahead of a crucial meeting between Congress president Sonia Gandhi and key opposition party leaders on migrant labourers, a war of words broke out on Tuesday between Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Uttar Pradesh government over providing transport to people returning home.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra city New Delhi India president information Government Coronavirus

Priyanka's aide booked over wrong details in list of buses for migrants: UP govt

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Kumar Lallu and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s secretary were booked by police Tuesday after the state government said a list of 1,000 buses on which the party planned to ferry migrant workers contained registration numbers of autorickshaws, cars and trucks.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra gatherings president Government Coronavirus

Sony to buy full control of financial unit to weather crisis

TOKYO : Sony Corporation plans to make its financial services unit a wholly owned subsidiary to ensure stability as it rides out the hardships brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan city Tokyo outbreak pandemic crisis Coronavirus

Nine Inch Nails Had a Secret 2020 Tour Booked, Is Now Donating Merch Profits to Charity

And all that could have been ... Nine Inch Nails' Trent Reznor revealed on Tuesday (May 19), that the tour he had hinted at in December 2019 had actually been booked -- and then the global coronavirus pandemic hit.

Trent Reznor Usa 2020 pandemic donates Coronavirus

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp confident of training safety ahead of Melwood return

Jurgen Klopp is confident players will be safe returning to training if they stick to social distancing protocols.

Jurgen Klopp Premier League Liverpool FC

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

19.05.2020 / 20:45

40%

179

Where are all the drive-through coronavirus test centres in the UK? Here is the full list

Anyone over the age of five who has symptoms of coronavirus is now eligible for a test in the UK.

Britain testing symptoms Department Coronavirus

Airlines reopen bookings hoping lockdown will be lifted

NEW DELHI : Cash-strapped Indian carriers have again reopened bookings for passenger flights in the hope that the government will finally lift a nearly two-month ban on air travel from 1 June.

city New Delhi India covid-19 Government prevention travelers

Scotland's lockdown lust exposed as couples enjoy video and car sex

Scottish couples have become more adventurous in bed during the coronavirus lockdown, a new survey has found.

Scotland experts pandemic Government Coronavirus

Nod from destination states not needed for special trains: Centre

The railways has, since 1 May, ferried more than 2.1 mn migrants returning home by 1,595 Shramik Special trains

India covid-19 guidelines information Government

Brad Pitt sends special message to Missouri State University grads: 'We're rooting for you'

Brad Pitt is sending his support to the Class of 2020. The Academy Award-winning actor offered a few encouraging words to the graduating class from Missouri State University located in Sprinfield, the city he grew up in.

Brad Pitt state Missouri president 2020 quarantine isolate

Ben Stiller opens up on last days with dad Jerry before tragic death: ‘He had sense of humour until the end’

Ben Stiller opened up about his last days with dad Jerry Stiller, before he died aged 92.

Jerry Stiller death Ben Stiller stars

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Juventus training ground for first time since lockdown

Cristiano Ronaldo made his return to Juventus' training ground on Tuesday after 10 weeks away amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Cristiano Ronaldo Italy Portugal testing quarantine isolate Coronavirus

Josh Gad - Judi Dench - Artemis Fowl - Kenneth Branagh - Disney Plus - 'Artemis Fowl': 17 Things We Learned on Set of Disney Plus' New Fantasy Film - etonline.com

'Artemis Fowl': 17 Things We Learned on Set of Disney Plus' New Fantasy Film

fans have long been anxious to see the beloved book series come to life, but the waiting game is finally over. This summer, everybody will be able to visit this spellbinding, espionage-filled, fantastic world — without ever leaving their homes.

Josh Gad Judi Dench Artemis Fowl Kenneth Branagh Disney Plus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

19.05.2020 / 19:10

51%

268

Matalan confirms full list of UK shops that have reopened

After shutting its doors to shoppers several weeks ago, Matalan has announced that it has decided to reopen 12 of its branches in the UK.

Britain guidelines information Government

Zoey Deutch Reveals She Had Coronavirus, Tested Positive for a Full Month

Zoey Deutch just revealed she battled the Coronavirus, and is speaking all about her symptoms and the symptoms of those in her friend group.

Zoey Deutch virus testing symptoms Coronavirus

Green Day, Weezer, and Fall Out Boy postpone US leg of Hella Mega Tour

The Hella Mega tour will now take place in 2021...

Usa 2020 information Rock Coronavirus

Premier League confirm six positive coronavirus tests as stars return to training

The Premier League have confirmed six unnamed people from three different clubs have tested positive for coronavirus ahead of today's return to training.

Chelsea FC Premier League Liverpool FC Manchester City FC

2 Republican special election winners sworn into House

WASHINGTON – A former Navy pilot who captured a California congressional district from Democrats and a state legislator who retained a Republican-held Wisconsin seat joined the House on Tuesday, buoying a GOP seeking momentum for its uphill fight for the chamber's majority in this fall's elections.

Donald Trump Nancy Pelosi state California Washington state Wisconsin president mask Coronavirus

'Shramik Special' trains ferried 2.1 million stranded migrants in 19 days

So far, Indian Railways operated 1,595 'Shramik Special' trains across the country

India Coronavirus

Coronavirus: City of Toronto settles lawsuit with advocates over distancing standards in shelters

TORONTO – A drop-in centre and other human rights organizations say they’ve settled a lawsuit with the City of Toronto over physical distancing standards in shelters during the pandemic.

covid-19 coronavirus news coronavirus update Coronavirus

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

19.05.2020 / 18:03

50%

680

Manchester United players report at Carrington ahead of training return

Manchester United goalkeepers reported at the club's Carrington training complex for final checks before their planned return to training on Wednesday.

David De-Gea Sergio Romero city Manchester covid-19 testing doctor

Committee approves Ratcliffe for DNI, sends to full Senate

WASHINGTON – The Senate intelligence committee has approved the nomination of Texas GOP Rep. John Ratcliffe to be Director of National Intelligence, sending the nomination to the Senate floor for confirmation.

Donald Trump John Ratcliffe Washington state Texas president

Detroit priest ‘blesses’ churchgoers with squirt gun full of holy water

It’s not every day you see a priest armed with a squirt gun.

city Detroit covid-19 coronavirus news Coronavirus US Coronavirus

How to feel your best during a change in routine

Pharmacist Sherry Torkos shares her tips for feeling your best during self-isolation.

self-isolation

Kevin De-Bruyne - Kai Havertz - Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz could be the ideal foil for Kevin de Bruyne at Man City - manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Germany - county Bay - city Manchester - city Man

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

19.05.2020 / 16:45

77%

510

Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz could be the ideal foil for Kevin de Bruyne at Man City

Kai Havertz is breaking records in German football, plenty of them, and the midfield star added two more goals to his historic tally on Monday night in Bayer Leverkusen’s 4-1 victory over Werder Bremen.

Kevin De-Bruyne Kai Havertz Germany county Bay city Manchester city Man stars Department

United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Railways: Full list of special trains starting today, stoppages, timings, IRCTC booking

Related News