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COVID: Kerala resumes liquor sale, purchase only allowed with e-tokens

Kozhikode (Kerala), May 28 (ANI): People queued up outside a shop in Kozhikode, as Kerala State Beverages Corporation resumed the commercial sale of liquor today, amid lockdown. Security has been deployed to maintain law and order. State govt has released a mobile app BevQ to avoid crowding. Only customers with the app's e-token are allowed to purchase liquor.

Major IED blast averted by security forces in J-K's Pulwama

Pulwama (J-K), May 28 (ANI): A major incident of a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast was averted by the timely input and action by Pulwama Police, CRPF and Army, informed Kashmir Zone Police. Last night, Pulwama Police got credible information that a terrorist was moving with an explosive-laden car. They took out various parties of police and security forces (SFs) and covered all possible routes keeping themselves and security forces away from road at safer location. The suspected vehicle came and a few rounds of bullets were fired towards it. Going a little further the vehicle was abandoned and the driver escaped in the darkness. On closer look, the vehicle was seen to be carrying heavy explosives in a drum on the rear seat. To avert horrific incident, In-situ explosion of the vehicle, which was carrying IED was done.

Domestic flight operations resume in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 28 (ANI): Domestic flight operations resumed in West Bengal on May 28. New guidelines have been issued by CM Mamata Banerjee-led government for passengers. Passengers arrived at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, while maintaining social distancing, as they are screened before entering the terminal. Services of domestic flights had resumed across India on May 25, except Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal.

IAF Chief Air Marshal Bhadauria flies LCA Tejas at 2nd squadron induction ceremony

Sulur (Tamil Nadu), May 27 (ANI): Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria landed the LCA Tejas fighter after a sortie at the induction ceremony of the second squadron of the LCA Tejas fighters in Sulur, Tamil Nadu today. >

Jabalpur farmers to use sound of tin cases, tractors to keep locusts at bay

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), May 27 (ANI): Swarms of desert locusts have reached around the border of Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The farmers have been asked to be prepared for the locusts attack by using tin cases, tractors' sound without silencer and other traditional methods to make locusts go away.One of the farmers said, "We have seen on Facebook, the vice chancellor of Agricultural college has said that we should make sound with the help of plates, Tin cases and tractors to demolish the desert locust swarms attack" Locust is a crop eater insect that can destroy the whole farm.

Punjab's COVID-19 recovery rate at 64% is best in country: State's Health Minister

Chandigarh, May 19 (ANI): Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on current COVID-19 situation in the state said the cured rate of 64%, as of May19, is the best throughout the country. "However, the fight is still on as many Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and people who are stranded in other states are returning," he added. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Punjab stands at 1964, which includes 35 deaths and 1366 recovery so far.

Cyclone Amphan: Odisha fishermen pack bags after IMD warns against fishing activities

Paradip (Odisha), May 19 (ANI): In the wake of super cyclone Amphan, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning to suspend all fishing activity in Bengal and Odisha till May 20. Cyclone Amphan is likely to make landfall in between West Bengal and Bangladesh on May 20. Teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for rescue and relief operation.

Cyclone Amphan: These 6 districts in Odisha are expected to be hit most

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Odisha on May 19, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar's Deputy Director, Umashankar Das on cyclonic storm 'Amphan' said Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur and Jagatsinghpur districts to be most affected. "We are expecting it will cross land by becoming a very severe cyclonic storm," he added.

Delhi govt sent 65,000 migrant workers back to their homes so far: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): In wake of deadly COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on May 19 said around 65,000 migrant labourers have been sent to their respective places. Adding on it, he further said as the government gets permission from the recipient states, it will send more migrant labourers. The total number of COVID-19 cases in national capital crossed 10,000-mark.

Lockdown 4.0 kick-starts economic activities even as COVID-19 threat looms large

New Delhi/ Hyderabad/ Kalaburagi (Karnataka)/ Prayagraj (UP)/ Bengaluru, May 19 (ANI): With some new relaxations in the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, several services have been started in the country. Delhi government has allowed resumption of auto, taxi, private cab and bus services. However, only 1 passenger in an auto, 2 passengers in a car and 20 passengers in a bus allowed at a time. Karnataka government has also allowed resumption of public bus services in the state during the fourth phase of COVID19 lockdown. A number of morning walkers were also seen taking entry into Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Botanical Garden as parks opened on May 19 in Bengaluru. In Hyderabad, auto and taxi services resumed, barbershops opened in the fourth phase of lockdown. In Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, shops are opened in the main market chowk, following relaxations in lockdown 4.0 by the state government. All shopkeepers must wear masks, keep sanitisers at the shop and must not sell to those who

Soldier injured in Srinagar encounter, operation underway

Srinagar (J-K), May 19 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Nawakadal area of Srinagar on May 18. The operation was launched on a credible police input last night in Kanemazar. One Police SOG (Special Operation Group) personnel injured. Firing resumed during search operations in the morning and operation is still underway. Mobile internet services have been snapped in Srinagar.

Lockdown 4.0: People flout 'no pillion riding' rule after 2-wheelers allowed in Delhi

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): According to Delhi government guidelines for the fourth phase of COVID19 lockdown, movement of two-wheelers is allowed within the state but with no pillion riding. Some people were seen violating the government norms near 11 Murti Statue located at Sardar Patel Marg on May 19. The total number of COVID-19 cases in national capital crossed 10,000-mark.

Tea shops open in Delhi, Gujarat as lockdown 4.0 brings more relaxations

New Delhi/Rajkot (Gujarat), May 19 (ANI): With some new relaxations in the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, tea shops in Delhi started to function from May 19. The shop owners have to follow some safety norms like social distancing and hygiene. "Morning tea is important. Tea stalls opened after 2 months. People are coming for it," a customer said. Meanwhile, paan and tea shops also resumed their services in Gujarat's Rajkot from today onwards. The shop owners have to ensure that customers maintain a minimum 6 feet distance from each other and that not more than 5 people are present at one time at the shop.

Cyclone Amphan: People in Odisha's coastal areas shifted to shelter homes

Jagatsinghpur (Odisha), May 19 (ANI): In view of the impending cyclone Amphan, residents from coastal areas in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur were shifted to shelter homes. They are living in a fear of what holds for them in coming days. Adequate arrangements have been made at the shelter homes. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) Director General SN Pradhan has informed that 37 NDRF teams have been deployed in 7 districts of Odisha. Cyclone Amphan is likely to hit the North Bay of Bengal on May 20

9 dead after truck, bus carrying migrant workers collide in Bihar's Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur (Bihar), May 19 (ANI): Nine migrant workers were killed and countless injured after a truck and bus carrying migrant labourers collided with each other in Bihar's Bhagalpur on May 19. The mishap took place at National Highway-31 in Bhagalpur's Naugachia. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, evacuation operation is underway.

Vande Bharat Mission: Special flight carrying Indians from London lands in Bihar's Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), May 18 (ANI): A special repatriation flight carrying Indian nationals from London airport arrived at the Gaya International Airport on May 19. The evacuation of stranded Indians abroad is being carried under Vande Bharat Mission. The mission is in its second phase of operation.

3 labourers killed, 12 injured after vehicle carrying them overturned in UP's Mahoba

Mahoba (UP), May 19 (ANI): Three migrant labourers were killed and over 12 sustained injuries after a DCM vehicle carrying them overturned on Jhansi-Mirzapur highway, on May 18. About 17 persons were travelling in the vehicle. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital. The bus originated from the national capital to Uttar Pradesh.

Special train carrying passengers from Jammu arrive in Delhi

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Special train carrying passengers from Jammu arrived at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) on May 19. All passengers were screened after they reached the railway station, as per guidelines by the government. "We didn't face any problem while travelling," a passenger said.

Lockdown 4.0: Taxi services resume in Delhi, drivers welcome govt decision

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Amid fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, taxi services resumed in Delhi from May 19. Taxi drivers in Delhi are happy and welcomed the decision of the government. Nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 31 with more relaxations. While speaking to ANI, some taxi drivers expressed their feelings. "We welcome government's decision to resume taxi services. Taxis can operate with only 2 passengers at a time in a car," a taxi driver said. "We welcome and thank central government and state government' decision," another driver said. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in national capital crossed 10,000-mark.

4 migrant workers killed, 15 injured after bus carrying them collides with truck

Yavatmal (Maharashtra), May 19 (ANI): Four migrant workers killed and 15 were injured after a bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck, in Maharashtra's Yavatmal on May 19. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital. The bus was travelling from Solapur to Jharkhand.