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Afraid people haven't made social distancing part of their lives yet: Haryana Health Minister

Ambala (Haryana), May 04 (ANI): Talking about lockdown 3.0, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij expressed worries. "I'm afraid people have not made social distancing a part of their lives yet. Whenever there is room for relaxation they violate social distancing norm. Police cannot be deployed at every shop, people have to do it proactively otherwise consequences can be very bad," said Haryana Minister, Anil Vij.

112 aspirational districts account for 2 percent of COVID-19 cases: Amitabh Kant

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Niti Aayog CEO and Chairman of Empowered Group-6 of the government Amitabh Kant informed about the aspirational districts status on COVID-19 cases. He said that there are about 610 cases of COVID-19 in 112 aspirational districts which is considered fairly low at less than 2 per cent of the national level of infections. "Of these, six districts have reported first case after April 21," he added.

Long queue observed outside liquor shop in AP amid relaxations in lockdown 3.0

Krishna District (Andhra Pradesh), May 04 (ANI): Locals stood in long queues to buy liquor in AP's Krishna District. Social distancing norms were observed at shop located on Nuzivid road. Eager patrons gathered to buy liquor after AP government permitted sale of liquor from May 04.

COVID-19: 1,074 people cured in last 24 hours, recovery rate increases to 27.52 percent , informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Health and Family Welfare Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on May 04 informed about the latest status of COVID-19 in the country. He said that till now, 11,706 people have been cured. In the last 24 hours, 1074 people have been cured in the country. "This is the highest number in terms of cured patients noted till date. Our recovery rate is now 27.52 percent . Total number of COVID-19 cases is now 42,533," he added.

Drivers, transporters can lodge complaint on ministry's control room no. 1930 pertaining to lockdown: MHA

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary (Women Safety) Punya Salila Srivastava on May 4 informed that the Ministry has asked states to ensure that there should not be any issues in interstate cargo movement. The MHA control room number 1930 and NHAI helpline number 1033 may be used by drivers and transporters to lodge any complaint pertaining to lockdown. Lockdown has been extended for two more weeks till May 17.

Social distancing norms disappear at liquor store in Andhra Pradesh

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh), May 04 (ANI): Locals stood in long queues to buy liquor in AP's Chittoor. Social distancing norms went for a toss at the site. Police had to intervene at the location where eager patrons stood to buy liquor. Andhra Pradesh government had permitted the sale of liquor from May 04 amid lockdown 3.0.

Watch: Stranded migrants clash with police in Surat, demand to be sent home

Surat (Gujarat), May 04 (ANI): Despite special trains ferrying migrant labourers to their native places, several were left stranded. A clash erupted between migrant workers and police in Surat after many came out on roads. The workers demanded to be sent back to their native places. Police had to use tear gas shelling to control the crowd.

Handwara encounter: Indian Army holds wreath-laying ceremony of fallen soldiers

Srinagar, May 04 (ANI): Indian Army held wreath laying ceremony of Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh Kumar and Lance Naik Dinesh Singh who lost their lives in the Handwara encounter on May 02. Two terrorists were also killed in the operation by the security forces in the remote location of Handwara.

Punjab Health Minister blames Maharashtra govt for lax handling of Nanded pilgrims

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 04 (ANI): Punjab Health Minister Balbir S Sidhu blamed Maharashtra government for not conducting the test of the people who returned from Hazur Sahib in Nanded. "We are facing more problems as Maharashtra government did not conduct the test of people who returned from Hazur Sahib in Nanded. If they had not conducted tests, then at least they should have informed us about it. We would have acted accordingly," said Balbir Sidhu.

Need not to pay for special train tickets: CM Nitish Kumar to migrant workers

Patna (Bihar), May 04 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar informed that Bihar migrant labourers need not to pay for the special train tickets. "I want to thank Centre for considering the suggestion to run special trains to send the people of Bihar who are stranded in other states back to Bihar. Nobody will have to pay for the tickets. A quarantine centre has been set up here for them. All of them will be staying at quarantine centre for 21 days. After which they will be given a minimum amount of Rs. 1000 each by Bihar government. Under this scheme, Rs. 1000 has already been given to 19 lakh people in the state," said Kumar.

All guidelines issued by Centre have been implemented: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Dr. Harsh Vardhan's statement that more stringent actions were to be taken by the state government said that all guidelines issued by the central government have been implemented in all zones. He said, "The state government has not issued any guidelines for red zones, we have implemented all the guidelines issued by the central government." On COVID-19 situation in the state, Satyendar Jain confirmed 4549 total cases in the state.

Ahmedabad civil hospital allows video calling facility for COVID patients

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 04 (ANI): The local civil hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, which are treating COVID-19 patients have allowed video calling facility for them. Hospital authorities have accepted patients request to allow contacting their families. The patients were seen calling their relatives at hospital premises. Patients got emotional when they saw their families after a long time. Patients applauded medical staff efforts to contain coronavirus pandemic. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Gujarat jumped to 5,428 mark including 290 deaths.

Minimum relaxations should be given considering current status of Delhi: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on lockdown relaxations in Delhi said that minimum relaxations should be given considering the current status. He said, "Delhi is one of the places where considering the current status, more stringent actions need to be taken. I think that minimum relaxations should be given by Delhi Govt amid coronavirus lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19."

Lockdown 3.0: Police resorts to 'lathi-charge' outside liquor shop at Delhi's Kashmiri Gate

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Amid lockdown relaxations, police resorts to mild 'lathi-charge' to control the public as they were not following social distancing norms outside liquor shops at Kashmiri Gate. Social distancing norms went for a toss as people did not maintain 1-metre distance after which police had to lathi-charge in order to disperse the crowd.

Massive traffic jams on roads in national capital amid relaxations in lockdown 3.0

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): After the new guidelines of MHA on lockdown 3.0, vehicles in large numbers were seen on the roads in the national capital. The nationwide lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 and has been extended till May 17. But the government also announced certain relaxations in different zones.

Lockdown 3.0: Delhi Secretariat partially opens, CM Kejriwal arrives for cabinet meeting

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): As coronavirus lockdown begins from May 04, Delhi Secretariat partially opened. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other ministers reached Delhi Secretariat for a cabinet meeting. Requisite arrangements were made for the staff as their thermal screening is being done at the office. Lockdown 3.0 begins form May 04 with considerable relaxations issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Domestic help denied entry at houses post lockdown relaxations

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Amid government's relaxations in lockdown 3.0, domestic help are not allowed in various colonies of Delhi. As per the revised guidelines issued by MHA, house help are allowed in orange and green zones. Gauri, a woman who works as a house help said, "I called up at the homes where I work whether I can resume work but they denied. It's been two months I'm out of work."

Social distancing norms went for toss outside liquor shops in Chhattisgarh

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), May 04(ANI): After the government gave certain relaxations in lockdown 3.0, people were seen standing in long queues outside a liquor shop in Rajnandgaon. Social distancing norms went for a toss as people did not maintain 1-metre distance. Irrespective of police force deployment, chaos was created outside the liquor shops.

CM Yogi chairs meeting with chairpersons of Team 11 over COVID-19 situation

Lucknow (UP), May 04(ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a meeting with chairpersons of Team 11 over COVID-19 situation on May 04. COVID-19 cases in the state have mounted to 2645 along with 43 deaths so far. The nationwide lockdown has been imposed to combat COVID-19 and has extended till May 17 along with certain relaxations.

Radha Soami Satsang Beas Ashram provides shelter to thousands of stranded people

Saharnpur (UP), May 04 (ANI): The Radha Soami Satsang Beas Ashram facility in Saharnpur city of Uttar Pradesh has become a shelter house for hundreds of stranded migrant workers, who left for their homes during nationwide lockdown amid COVID-19 pandemic. These workers had left for their homes but got stranded in the city. Though the administration transported around 4000 to their destinations but still around 900 of them remained stuck in Saharanpur. Here, these workers are now looked after by the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, who along with local administration made proper bed arrangements for them under huge sheds, maintaining social distancing. Hygienic and healthy food, which is made in the ashram's modern and clean community kitchen, is also served to them three times a day. Along with this, giant projector screens have also been set up for the entertainment of the migrant workers. Instructors too have been hired to them yoga and other exercises daily so that they remain fit both ment