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COVID-19: Buses carrying migrant workers reach at Anand Vihar railway station

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): 54 buses carrying migrant workers reached at Anand Vihar railway station. Around 1350 migrant workers have boarded these buses. These migrant workers will go to Uttar Pradesh from Delhi via special trains. Nationwide lockdown is extended till May 31 in view of coronavirus.

Apple set to reopen more stores, face masks mandatory

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Apple is all set to open 25 more of its stores in the US and 12 in Canada, but people who will be visiting the stores will be required to wear a face mask. If the person is not wearing a mask, then it will be provided by the store itself. Temperature checks will also be conducted at the door, Engadget reported. Last month, the company had decided to close all of its stores due to the coronavirus. Apple has gradually started opening its store from last week in Idaho, South Carolina, Alabama and Alaska.The company is also enforcing steps like social distancing in its stores and will use a full-time janitorial staff to clean the store every hour.

Vande Bharat Mission: Air India's special flight arrives in Kochi from Abu Dhabi

Kochi (Kerala), May 19 (ANI): Air India Express special flight (IX0452) landed Cochin International Airport from UAE's Abu Dhabi on May 19. 173 passengers along with kids were evacuated under Vande Bharat mission. Passengers were seen wearing masks amid coronavirus pandemic. The stranded Indian nationals across globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

Mother, son found COVID-19 positive in HP's Bilaspur

Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh), May 19 (ANI): Mother and son tested COVID-19 positive in HP's Bilaspur. They have been shifted to COVID-19 hospital at Chandpur. On May 18, total 10 people have been tested coronavirus positive in Himachal Pradesh.

Vande Bharat Mission: 178 Indian nations arrive in Mangaluru from Dubai

Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 19 (ANI): The second evacuation special flight arrived in Mangaluru from Dubai. 178 passengers were evacuated under Vande Bharat mission. Passengers were seen wearing masks and following precautionary measures amid coronavirus pandemic. The stranded Indian nationals across globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

Vande Bharat Mission: 166 Indian nationals arrive from Oman to Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 19 (ANI): 166 Indian nationals arrived from Oman's Muscat to Hyderabad under Vande Bharat mission. All passengers were facilitated with safety protocols due to coronavirus. State government had quarantined all of the arrived passengers as well. The stranded Indian nationals across globe are being brought back to their home country under Centre's Vande Bharat Mission.

Cyclone Amphan: Odisha has to evacuate around 50,000-60,000 people, says State Chief Secy

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 19 (ANI): As cyclone 'Amphan' is approaching Odisha, the State has to evacuate around 50,000 to 60,000 people, said Chief Secretary Asit Kumar Tripathy. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Going with the past experiences, we are taking IMD forecast seriously. We will have to evacuate around 50,000-60,000 people. 1000 personnel of Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and 600 NDRF officials have been deployed. The Honorable Chief Minister has reviewed the situation and coordination between various departments." Cyclone Amphan is likely to make landfall in between Sagar Island (West Bengal) and Hatiya Islands (Bangladesh) on May 20.

COVID-19 can cause dangerous cardiovascular complications

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): A new paper from the emergency medicine doctors highlights that the coronavirus can cause cardiovascular complications including heart attacks, heart failures, and blood clots, which in turn can lead to strokes. The new paper from UVA (University of Virginia) Health's William Brady, MD, and colleagues aims to serve as a guide for emergency-medicine doctors treating patients who may have or are known to have COVID-19. The authors note that much attention has been paid to the pulmonary (breathing) complications of COVID-19, but less has been said about the cardiovascular complications that can lead to death or lasting impairment. Heart failure is a particular concern in patients with COVID-19. One study, the article authors note, found that almost a quarter of COVID-19 patients - 24 per cent -- were suffering acute heart failure when they were first diagnosed with the coronavirus. Of the patients with heart failure, nearly half were not known to have high blood

No question about privatization of Coal India: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Union Minister of Coal and Mines, Pralhad Joshi said that there is no question about the privatization of Coal India. He said, "Coal India will achieve 1 billion tonnes coal production by 2023-24. I also assure my brothers that Coal India as on date has enough number of coal blocks by which it can produce minimum for 50-60 years." He further said, "There is no question about the privatization of Coal India, we are strengthening and encouraging them. They need to work towards producing 1 billion tonnes, government will provide all the necessary help required in achieving this."

Fire breaks out at RK Purams slum area, later controlled by fire tenders

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Fire broke out at slum area of Delhis RK Puram. Incident happened at Sector 8 of the area. 12 fire tenders reached at the spot. They controlled the fire and the cooling operation is underway. No casualties have been reported yet. More details awaited.

Autos, cycle-rickshaws, buses to run in Delhi with limited passengers: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed about new relaxations on transportation to be followed in national capital in fourth phase of lockdown. He said, "Carpooling or car-sharing will not be allowed for aggregators. Auto-rickshaws, e-rickshaws and cycle-rickshaws will be allowed but only with 1 passenger. For two-wheelers, pillion rider will not be allowed. There will be no activity allowed in containment zones. Buses are allowed to run but with only 20 passengers at a time. Passengers will be screened before he/she boards the bus. Transport Department will ensure that social distancing norms are followed at all bus-stops and inside the bus".

UP Board copies being checked with proper social distancing guidelines

Gorakhpur (UP), May 18(ANI): Teachers returned to the centres to continued checking copies in Gorakhpur as UP Board class 10th and 12th results are to be announced in June. Social distancing measures were followed strictly during the process. Administration also provided teachers with masks, gloves and sanitizers.

Shops in markets can open on odd-even basis: Kejriwal on Lockdown 4.0

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 18 briefed about relaxations to be provided in national capital on first day of lockdown 4.0. He said that private offices can open at full strength but the offices should try that most of the staff works from home. Markets can open but shops will open on odd-even basis. "Sports complexes and stadia can open but without spectators", Kejriwal added.

9 Noida Oppo mobile factory employees test COVID-19 positive

Noida (UP), May 18 (ANI): Eight employees of OPPO mobile company's factory in Greater Noida have tested positive for COVID-19. After the information all operations at the factory have been suspended. The operations in the factory had resumed on 8th May. District Magistrate of GautamBuddha Nagar said, "Medical Department has informed that they have been told by OPPO Company that they have received reports of 1200 people. Of them, 9 have tested positive for COVID-19, 8 from our district and 1 from Ghaziabad."

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting over Cyclone Amphan

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held meeting with Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) officials to review the situation arising out of cyclone Amphan in eastern states of Odisha and West Bengal. Home Minister Amit Shah was also present at the meeting.

Lockdown 4.0: Restaurant, hotel owners protest in Patna

Patna (Bihar), May 18(ANI): As 4th phase of lockdown began on May 18, restaurant and hotel owners started protesting in front of Gandhi Maidan police station after being denied the permission letter for home delivery of food. "Multiple restaurants did not have FSSAI licence due to which their pass has been cancelled," said Patna Sadar SDO Tanay Sultania.

Sensex plunges 1,069 points, banking and financial stocks hit badly

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices extended early losses and closed 3.4 per cent lower on Monday as the country extended nationwide lockdown till month-end to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Besides, the government's set of measures under its stimulus package fell short of market expectations due to the lack of enough measures to boost immediate demand and consumption. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 1,069 points or 3.44 per cent lower at 30,029 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 314 points or 3.43 per cent at 8,823. Except for Nifty IT, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty private bank down by 6.9 per cent, PSU bank by 5.9 per cent, financial service by 6.6 per cent and auto by 5.5 per cent. Bank stocks tumbled after the government said it will halt fresh insolvency cases for a year to avoid bankruptcies from firms hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. IndusInd Bank was down by 9.6 per cent to close the day at Rs 378.35 per sh

Amphan: Heavy rainfall expected in parts of coastal Odisha, says IMD Director

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 18 (ANI): India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director HR Biswas on May 18 gave information on cyclone Amphan. He said that cyclone Amphan is very likely to intensify into super cyclonic storm in next six hours. "We've issued heavy rainfall warnings for Gajapati, Puri, Ganjam Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara. Tomorrow rainfall activity to increase in Balasore,Bhadrak, Jajapur,Mayurbhanj,Khurja, Cuttack," said IMD Director HR Biswas.

Cyclone Amphan: Odisha Fire Service department on alert

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 18(ANI): Amphan is likely to intensify into a super cyclonic storm in next six hours. Heavy rainfall warning has been issued in coastal parts of Odisha. Fire department is on alert. 1470 personnel of fire department are ready to face emergency situation in the state. Odisha Chief Fire Officer Sukanta Sethi on preparation of fire department said that the department is ready to face any emergency during this cyclone. "1470 manpower has been prepared to tackle this situation," he said. He further said, "We have divided our fire station staff into 3 teams, one to stay at the station and attend any fire calls and special service calls, another team will continue the sanitation work and the third team will remain ready to work during this disaster."

Robert Vadra provides food, essential goods to migrant workers

New Delhi, May 18(ANI): Amid lockdown 4.0, businessman and Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi's husband, Robert Vadra distributed food and essential goods to the migrant workers, who are facing multiple problems while returning back to their native places. He said, "I wanted to distribute it myself but social distancing will go for a toss." Vadra started a campaign, "We pray to God that you reach your destination safely." Robert Vadra requested all the political leaders to come above the political line and do whatever is good for the migrant workers.