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Out of 98 new COVID-19 cases, 91 are from 'single source': TN Health Secretary

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Chennai on April 13, the Health Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Dr Beela Rajesh said, "Today, the number of samples that are positive are 98. Of these 98, 91 are from a 'single source' and seven are from contacts." There are total 1075 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tamil Nadu. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 8048 in India and 324 deaths.

COVID-19: Odisha man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi distributes masks, sanitizers among people

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 13 (ANI): A man dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi in Odisha's Bhubaneswar to spread awareness on COVID-19 outbreak. He distributed masks and hand sanitizers among the people. Sairam walked around the slum areas near All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar. He is very popular among localites in the name of 'Silver Gandhi'.There are total 54 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Odisha. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 8048 in India and 324 deaths.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren provides free ration to needy ones amid COVID-19 lockdown

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 13 (ANI): Amid lockdown due to novel coronaviurs outbreak, Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren provided free ration to needy ones. Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Department distributed food to needy ones under various scheme. Emergency relief packets are also being distributed among the needy. Apart from this, FCI is also providing wheat to the flour mills in view of the shortage of flour in the market. CM Soren also tweeted about the same. A total of 19 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Jharkhand as of now.

Avalanche hits Bargul village in HP's Lahaul, 1 reported trapped

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): An avalanche hit Bargul village in HP's Lahaul on April 13. One local was reported to be trapped. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team also conducted a search operation in the entire area with the help of avalanche rods and cord.

Never imagined there'll be bad politics at time of COVID-19 crisis: MP CM on Kamal Nath's allegations

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid COVID-19 outbreak on April 13, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "I had never imagined there will be such bad politics at the time of this crisis. Kamal Nath had said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned about this (COVID-19) on February 12. Who was CM then? What did he do till March 23? Can someone be this selfish to stop working as they won't be the CM anymore?."

COVID-19: Delhi CP explains how police made lockdown successful

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Currently, the whole nation is under lockdown due to rising cases of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Delhi Police played a major role in making the lockdown successful in the national capital. From smooth movement of roads to discipline on roads to helping needy ones, Delhi Police was always there for the locals. Speaking on the efforts of Delhi Police, Commissioner SN Srivastava said, "Delhi Police have made sure that goods reach to traders during the lockdown period. We ensured that the movement of doctors to hospitals or patients to doctors goes smoothly. We maintained discipline on roads. We also helped needy people and arranged food for them. Pregnant women were also facilitated to hospitals during this time." A total of 1154 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi as of now.

No new COVID-19 positive case reported in state in last 100 hours: Uttarakhand CM

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing the media amid COVID-19 outbreak on April 13, the CM of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "No new COVID-19 positive case reported in the state in the last 100 hours. 7 positive patients have recovered till now." "The orders have been issued to impose curfew in Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, in order to control spread of COVID-19 in the region," he added. "The order has been issued as a preventive measure as huge crowds were seen at public places in Banbhoolpura on April 12," Uttarakhand CM further stated.

Corona carriers of Tablighi Jamaat are quarantined which helped in containing virus: Delhi CP

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Police Commissioner of Delhi, SN Srivastava informed that corona carriers of Tablighi Jamaat are quarantined and it helped in containing COVID-19. SN Srivastava said, "We have quarantined the corona carriers of Tablighi Jamaat. The majority of people were directly taken to quarantine center from Markaz. This helped in containing COVID-19. We have also registered a case in this matter."

Delhi NGO distributes PPE kits to MCD workers, police

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): As the coronavirus threat is growing at a rapid speed in India, Delhi-based NGO, Ek Prayas distributed around 500 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to MCD workers and police on April 13. BJP MLA OP Sharma was also present. Everyone was seen observing social distancing and wearing masks as effective preventive measures. A total of 1154 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi as of now.

Pakistan fails to cater to the needs of PoK residents amid COVID-19 outbreak

Muzaffarabad (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) April 13, 2020 (ANI): The people in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been facing severe crisis of essential commodities as Islamabad fails to deliver its promise during the lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak in the occupied territory. The pandemic is acting like a salt in the wounds of local residents. Though the government announced relief packages for the people of PoK but nothing has been done thus far. Moreover, the food items that are available at stores are being sold at much higher prices further depicting the failure of the price control committees in controlling inflation. Even the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan that has its chain stores in almost all the cities of Pakistan occupied Kashmir has failed to provide adequate food items to the people. With many of its stores often running out of stock, people are left with no option but to return empty-handed. The gas cylinders too are being sold at higher prices in PoK, making the

Uttarakhand Pharma companies halt HCQ manufacture after sudden surge in raw material price

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 13 (ANI): Amid growing cases of the novel coronavirus, Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is considered as effective in the treatment of the virus. But, the pharma companies of Uttarakhand have stopped production of the drug as its raw material has become five times more expensive than before. The sudden demand of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has increased and the lockdown is making it difficult to supply raw materials, due to which it has become quite expensive. A total of 8048 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India as of now.

PM Modi will put forth lockdown strategy before people on Apr 14: MP CM Shivraj

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid COVID-19 outbreak on April 13, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Everyone is together. This battle is being fought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All chief ministers had suggested him that lockdown should be extended. Tomorrow, when he addresses the nation, he will put forth before the people the strategy for lockdown."

COVID-19: BSF distributes ration to needy in Amritsar amid lockdown

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 13 (ANI): Continuing its efforts to help the country fight the deadly coronavirus, Border Security Force once again stepped out to help. BSF personnel provided food and distributed ration to needy in Amritsar. Masks were also distributed to them amid coronavirus lockdown. India's tally of COVID-19 positive cases reached over 9,000. India's paramilitary force displayed its kind gesture amid difficult times.

85% of corona cases are inside 'ring fence' in the state: UP Add Chief Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 13, Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Avinash Awasthi informed that 85% of the corona cases are inside the 'ring fence' in the state. He said, "Chief Minister has given strict instructions that action will be taken against those who will be found hiding the coronavirus. The orders were given on 29th, 30th and 31st March for checking in every village and house and even temple so now action will be taken against all people who will be found to be in hiding. Chief Minister has also ordered that action will be taken against the concerned dist administration and police." He further said, "District Magistrates themselves had identified hotspots in 15 districts, in the 1st phase and around 25 districts, in the 2nd phase. More than 480 corona cases have been found here. So, 85% of the corona cases are inside the 'ring fence'. Around 20 lakh population of Uttar Pradesh is under hotspots."

COVID-19: Traders follow odd-even rule at Delhi's Azadpur Mandi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Odd-Even rule was followed by vegetable traders at Delhi's Azadpur Mandi amid coronavirus lockdown. They will follow the rule from 06:00 am-11:00 am and 02:00 pm-06:00 pm from April 13. Odd-even rule will be followed according to the shed numbers of traders to maintain social distancing. The sale of vegetables and fruits will be done following this rule. There are total 1154 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 7987 in India and 308 deaths.

Have stock to conduct tests for next 6 weeks: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference amid coronavirus pandemic in the national capital on April 13, the scientist of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said, "Till yesterday, we conducted 2,06,212 COVID-19 tests. Also, there is no need to worry, the pace at which we are conducting tests today, we have a stock with which we can conduct tests for next six weeks easily."

COVID-19 adversely hits mango business in Maharashtra

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 13 (ANI): Mango business is severely affected in Maharashtra's Pune due to coronavirus lockdown. The stock has been lying in the godowns due to less demand in the market. While speaking to ANI, a mango trader in Pune, Balraj Bhosle said, "Half of the stock that we have is not being sold as there are no customers in the market." "Also, we are facing problems in transporting it to other cities," he added. There are total 1985 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 7987 in India and 308 deaths.

Construction work on govt projects in UP to resume from Apr 15: KP Maurya

Lucknow (UP), Apr 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic on April 13, the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "Construction on government projects will resume from April 15 in Uttar Pradesh while maintaining norms of social distancing by workers." There are total 483 confirmed cases of coronavirus in UP. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 7987 in India and 308 deaths.

'It was challenging': Chandigarh hospital chief on Punjab ASI's hand surgery

Chandigarh, Apr 13 (ANI): PGI Chandigarh Director Jagat Ram informed that the surgery of Punjab ASI, whose hand was chopped off by Nihangs, was very challenging and took more than seven hours to execute."The operation theatre was kept ready as soon as I received the call from DGP Punjab. It was a very challenging surgery and took about 7 1/2 hours. He (Punjab ASI whose hand was chopped off) is stable today but recovery will take time," said Ram.

Muslims help perform last rites of a Hindu woman in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): Living together with love and brotherhood, this is what all Indians have been practicing for ages, no matter which caste or community they belong to. Be it the days of happiness or the time of grievance, they have always stood by each other, setting wonderful precedents of communal harmony to the world. One such example was recently witnessed at a village in the Indore district of Madhya Pradesh when the funeral ceremony of a Hindu woman was conducted by her Muslim neighbours. Have a look.