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Kerala will strategize action plan to implement extended lockdown: Minister Shailaja

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 14 (ANI): Kerala Minister for Health, Social Justice and Woman and Child Development Shailaja Teacher after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement on extension of lockdown till May 3, said that the southern state will strategize its plan. "Kerala will strategize its action plan to implement the extended lockdown. COVID-19 cases are coming down in the state which is very positive sign but we can't say everything is over. We have to follow the stringent action," said Minister Shailaja.

COVID-19: 'Red zone' area sealed by district admin in Srinagar amid lockdown

Srinagar, Apr 14 (ANI): A road from Natipora to Nowgam in Srinagar has been sealed by the district administration amid coronavirus lockdown. The road was sealed after it was declared a 'red zone'. The movement of people is restricted in the area. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. There are total 270 confirmed cases of coronavirus in J-K. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 8988 in India and 339 deaths.

COVID-19 cases in Indore rise to 411

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): Indore in Madhya Pradesh has been witnessing surge in COVID-19 cases in past few weeks. "Total number of cases in Indore stand at 411," informed Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr Praveen Jadiya. More than half of the cases in Madhya Pradesh (604) are from Indore.

COVID-19: There are 47 'red zones' in Delhi now, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain, said, "There are 47 'red zones' in Delhi now. We have made the criteria more stringent now. Earlier an area used to be declared a 'Red Zone' if 10 or more positive cases were found there. Now, if three cases are found in an area it will be declared a 'Red Zone' and contained." "We haven't received the rapid testing kits yet. There is a great need for them. The central govt is about to receive the kits which have been imported, then we will get too. We will start working with it, the day we receive it," The Delhi Health Minister further added.

COVID-19: Leaving 7-year-old at home, couple serving people during lockdown

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Apr 14 (ANI): Parents in Rajasthan's Bhilwara risking their lives, leaving their 7-year-old girl at home to serve the people amid lockdown. A woman constable and her husband, who works in an isolation chamber for COVDI-19 patients, leave their little girl at home to perform their duties. Dikshita being a good girl, spends her lone time productively. Rajasthan has recorded 873 active cases of COVID-19 with three deaths till now.

Bhima Koregaon violence case: Activist Gautam Navlakha surrenders before NIA

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Human Rights activist Gautam Navlakha on April 14 surrendered before the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the Bhima Koregaon violence matter. Earlier, the Supreme Court had refused to extend his plea due to COVID-19 outbreak. Navlakha is one of the five activists, who were arrested for alleged involvement in Bhima Koregaon violence that happened on 2 January, 2018.

India tested 2,31,902 samples for coronavirus until yesterday: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the scientist of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said, "Until yesterday we had tested 2,31,902 samples." "We never say no to anyone for testing," ICMR scientist added.

UP govt withdraws decision to resume construction work after lockdown extension

Lucknow (UP), Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Lucknow amid coronavirus pandemic and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to nation on coronavirus lockdown extension till May 3, the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya, said, "I appeal to all that in benefit of country and countrymen, they should follow the instructions given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today." "Construction work on government projects which was about to resume from April 15 in Uttar Pradesh will be stopped now," he added.

COVID-19: Several TikTok, FB accounts blocked for spreading fake news, says UP Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 14 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 14, Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Avinash Awasthi informed that multiple social media accounts have been blocked in action against fake news amid coronavirus outbreak. Awasthi said, "17,585 First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered and 22,632 vehicles seized for violation of coronavirus lockdown. 404 FIRs have been registered for black marketing and hoarding and legal actions have been taken against 506 persons. In action against fake news- 12 TikTok, 7 Facebook, 2 Twitter and 1 WhatsApp accounts have been blocked."

COVID-19: 37 lakh rapid testing kits expected to come in India any time, says ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 14 amid coronavirus pandemic, the scientist of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said, "We yesterday (April 13) mentioned that we have kits that could last for six weeks. We have received another installment for RT-PCR kits which are far more sufficient in numbers, which would essentially mean that we would be able to cover ourselves for a long period of time." "Additionally, we are ordering close to about 33 lakh kits for RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction) and 37 lakh rapid kits are expected to come at any point in time," he added.

Sanitizers' demand created shortage in spirit industry: Haryana Dy CM on restarting alcohol production

Chandigarh, Apr 14 (ANI): Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on April 14 on alcohol production in the state said that a large part of alcohol is also used in sanitization and Health Ministry also requested to start the production of alcohol to get back to its level to normal hence it is decided that the production of alcohol will be started in full capacity.

Expected economic package from him: DK Shivakumar on PM Modi's address

Bengaluru, Apr 14 (ANI): After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced extension of coronavirus lockdown till May 3, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said that they expected an economic package from the PM. While speaking to ANI, DK Shivakumar said, "We respect whatever direction he has given and we are ready to cooperate. But it is very unfortunate and is shocking to all of us. We expected an economic package. We wanted economic strength to the country, strength to the farmers, strength to the labourers. We agree on all health issues and we respect the sentiments, his concerns. But at the same time, the people of this country want to be very stable on economic front. No packages, incentives or policies have been announced. This is unfortunate."

Guwahati traffic cops sing and dance to celebrate 'Rongali Bihu' amid lockdown

Guwahati (Assam), Apr 14 (ANI): Traffic Police personnel in Assam's Guwahati celebrated 'Rongali Bihu' amid coronavirus lockdown. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. Cops were seen singing and dancing on traditional folk songs. Rongali Bihu is also called as 'Xaat Bihu' or 'Bohag Bihu' which is celebrated to mark the beginning of the Assamese New Year. While speaking to ANI, the ASI (Traffic) of Dispur Police Station, Imran Hussain said, "We extend our greetings to everyone on the occasion. Please stay at home in this lockdown. If we stay healthy only then will we be able to celebrate Bihu." There are total 31 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Assam. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 8988 in India and 339 deaths.

Punjab has sufficient stock of crops to supply to entire country: Food Minister

Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 14 (ANI): Punjab Food and Civil Supplies Minister Bharat B Ashu informed there is enough sufficient stock to supply to entire country. "The government will procure 135 lakh metric tonnes of wheat crop in the coming one and a half months. Around 40 lakh metric tonnes of rice will also be delivered to us. We have sufficient stock to supply to the entire country," said Bharat B Ashu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14th addressed the nation over coronavirus situation and extended the lockdown till May 03.

Equities market closed on account of Ambedkar Jayanti

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India remained shut on Tuesday on account of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti. Wholesale commodity markets including metal and bullion were also closed. There was no trading activity in foreign exchange and commodity futures markets as well. A day earlier, the BSE SandP Sensex closed 470 points or 1.51 per cent lower at 30,690 while the Nifty 50 tumbled by 118 points or 1.3 per cent at 8,994. Meanwhile, Asian stocks bounced on hopes the coronavirus outbreak may be peaking. However, market sentiment was cautious ahead of the Chinese trade data and corporate earnings as investors worried about a deep global recession. Chinese shares started firm with the blue-chip index up by 0.7 per cent while South Korea's Kospi and Japan's Nikkei each gained by 1.4 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose by 0.2 per cent. That left MSCI's broadest index of Asia Pacific shares excluding Japan up by 0.6 per cent.

Multi-purpose drones monitor Mumbai's densely populated hotspots

Asansol (WB), Apr 14 (ANI): Despite repetitive alerts on social distancing, crowd at vegetable markets are refusing to follow norms. Asansol's vegetable market witnessed huge crowd. Social distancing norms disappeared in the area. Nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 03 in view of coronavirus threat.

Extended lockdown will be a game changer: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on April 14 supported Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to extend the lockdown till May 3 to combat prevailing coronavirus situation. He said people will respond the extended lockdown very positively and it will be the game changer for the country.

Ambedkar Jayanti: BJP president urges workers to help marginalized during lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jagat Prakash Nadda on April 14 remembered Dr B.R. Ambedkar on his 129th birth anniversary. He said that countrymen can take inspiration from life struggles of Ambedkar and his sympathy for the marginalised people of the society. He requested BJP workers to help poor people during this hard time.

Politicos remember BR Ambedkar on his 129th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Politicians remembered Dr. BR Ambedkar on his 129th birth anniversary on April 14th. Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu, BJP president JP Nadda and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to Ambedkar. Dr BR Ambedkar is remembered for his efforts to abolishing untouchability from the Indian society.

Mayawati pays tribute to Dr BR Ambedkar

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati paid respect to Dr BR Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. "I pay respects to him on behalf of BSP and crores of his followers. He spent his life ensuring that Dalits, Adivasis and other marginalized communities live with self respect. BSP was established today in 1984 to fulfill his dreams," said BSP chief Mayawati. She also thanked people for staying home on Ambedkar Jayanti keeping in mind the coronavirus outbreak.