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Pilibhit district is corona-free now: UP's Principal Health Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 13, Uttar Pradesh's Principal Health Secretary, Amit Mohan Prasad informed that Pilibhit district is corona-free now. He said, "47 people, out of the total 550 positive cases in the state, have been discharged from the hospitals after making a full recovery. Pilibhit district had 2 cases. One of them was discharged earlier and the second person too was discharged today. The district now doesn't have any active case. Pilibhit is corona-free as of now."

1st consignment of COVID-19 kits to arrive India on Apr 15 from China: 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, "The first consignment of COVID-19 kits from China will arrive in India on April 15."

Dy CM Manish Sisodia visits sealed areas amid COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus outbreak, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia visited areas, which are sealed under operation 'Shield' on April 13 He visited different residential areas and also addressed essential services staff at a school as well. Speaking to ANI, he said, "I am visiting some such areas, which are sealed under operation 'Shield'. Police and administration has worked really well at such places." Coronavirus cases are growing in Delhi at a rapid speed and a total of 1154 positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the national capital as of now.

COVID-19: Gurudwaras across country see thin footfall on 'Baisakhi' amid lockdown

New Delhi/ Patna (Bihar)/ Ludhiana (Punjab)/ Udhampur (J-K), Apr 13 (ANI): Few devotees offered prayers across the nation on the occasion of 'Baisakhi' at different gurudwaras. Several people gathered in gurudwara to celebrate the festivities amid lockdown. Meanwhile, in Patna's gurudwara 'sewadars' and their family members offering prayers as entry of general public was banned.

Retired personnel, NCC cadets assisting police in enforcing lockdown measures: MHA

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference amid coronavirus pandemic in the national capital on April 13, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Punya Salila Srivastava said, "The states are working continuously to enforce lockdown measures. Retired personnel, NSS (National Service Scheme), NCC cadets and officials of other departments too are assisting police in enforcing lockdown measures."

COVID-19 survivor forced to put house on sale due to inhuman behaviour of neighbours

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): A man in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri who recovered from coronavirus has been forced to sell his house. He is forced due to inhuman behaviour of his neighbours. While speaking to ANI, he said, "My neighbours ask others not to walk in lane from where my family passes, even told our milk supplier to stop supply, or they will be infected." "We need essentials to live so we have decided to shift from here," he added.

Indians light candles and diyas in symbolic fight against COVID-19

Aurangabad (Maharashtra) / Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 13 (ANI): India is a land of diversity where people of different castes, communities and faiths live together with peace and harmony. They don't just have mutual cooperation among themselves but also stand united in difficult times. One such example was seen recently when the Prime Minister asked all citizens to join hands by lighting candles expressing India's collective strength in the fight against COVID-19.

COVID-19: Kerala Police on vigil to avoid unnecessary movement amid lockdown

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 13 (ANI): All citizens are locked down at their homes since the coronavirus outbreak. Kerala Police is on duty to keep a watch at the checkpoints to make sure unnecessary movement of the public is avoided. Identity cards of people are being checked by police amid the movement of vehicles during coronavirus. The government of India imposed nationwide lockdown amid the COVID-19 scare. The confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kerala jumped to 376 as of April 13.

Mediapersons are frontline workers, should take care of themselves: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said that mediapersons are frontline workers and they should take care of themselves by following all the necessary precautions. "The way doctors, nurses, police personnel, sanitation workers etc are frontline workers, the same way media persons are also frontline workers. Media persons should also take care and follow all precautions," said Javadekar.

COVID-19: Please offer prayers from home during Ramzan, appeals Naqvi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on April 13 urged the Muslim community to observe the month of Ramzan by offering prayers from their homes amid the nationwide lockdown in wake of coronavirus pandemic. "During the holy month of Ramzan, starting from 24th April, Muslims should offer prayers at their homes and refrain from going to mosques and 'eidgahs' in view of cornavirus pandemic," Naqvi told ANI as he urged the Muslim community to stay at home during Ramzan.

COVID-19: Akal Takht instructed 'at home' celebration of Baisakhi, says Budgam gurudwara chief

Budgam (JandK), Apr 13 (ANI): The district gurudwara in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam remained closed for the general public on the occasion of 'Baisakhi' in wake of the coronavirus lockdown, as advised by the government and Akal Takht, said Satpal Singh, President of Budgam Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee, Jammu and Kashmir. Even as a number of gurudwaras across the country allowed few devotees inside to offer prayers on the 'Baisakhi', the Budgam gurudwara didn't hold any programme inside their premises for the devotees on the the auspicious occasion.

COVID-19: 3 or more cases in an area will make it a hotspot, says Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Informing about the current coronavirus situation in Delhi, the Health Minister said random testing has started and 180 samples were collected yesterday. "If there are 3 or more positive cases in an area then we are declaring it a hotspot. Random testing has also started from yesterday, 180 random samples were collected. Rapid testing kits are awaited," said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.

COVID-19: Strict vigil on containment zones across country amid lockdown

New Delhi/ Bhopal (MP)/ Vijayawada (AP), Apr 13 (ANI): Chandni Mahal in the national capital has been declared a 'containment zone' by the government to prevent the spread of the disease. The movement of the people in the area is restricted to contain COVID-19 transmission. Sanitisation work was conducted in the red zone area in a bid to contain the spread of the virus. Harshwardhan Nagar in Bhopal was blocked after the area was declared a COVID-19 containment zone. At least 134 cases and 02 deaths due to COVID-19 reported in Bhopal capital. Rani Gari Thota in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada declared COVID-19 red zone. 401 confirmed cases including 07 deaths reported in the state.

COVID-19: Kerala govt starts distribution of food, water to truck drivers in Ernakulam

Kochi (Kerala), Apr 13 (ANI): Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation (Supplyco) has begun distribution of food and water to truck drivers in Ernakulam. Ernakulam District Collector S Suhas inaugurated the project at the Edappally Metro Station under the leadership of Supplyco. Truck drivers who arrive in the district can get food packets from 12pm to 3pm for Rs 30.

Sensex down by 500 points in early session on fear of coronavirus lockdown extensio

Mumbai, Apr 13 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices slipped by over 1.5 per cent during early hours on Monday in line with Asian peers with auto and realty stocks suffering deep losses. As the country braced for an extension of the 21-day lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus, market sentiment was hit with global crude oil prices jumping by more than one dollar a barrel after top producers agreed to their biggest-ever output cut. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 508 points or 1.63 per cent at 30,652 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 137 points or 1.5 per cent at 8,975. Except for Nifty pharma, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty auto skidding by 4.6 per cent, realty by 4.2 per cent, financial service by 3.1 per cent and private banks by 2.8 per cent. Among stocks, Mahindra and Mahindra dropped by 6.8 per cent to Rs 355.25 per share.

COVID-19: Japanese hi-tech vehicle spreads its wings to disinfect parts of Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Japanese hi-tech machines were deployed in Delhi for disinfection process after the rapid spread of coronavirus. Sanitisation was done in Rajinder Nagar area for the prevention of spread of Coronavirus. AAP's Rajinder Nagar MLA, Raghav Chadha says, "These Japanese hi-tech machines will be used for sanitisation in red and orange zones in the city".

Watch: Leopard jumps house wall in Gujarat's Una, attacks pet dog

Una (Gujarat), Apr 13 (ANI): In a horrific incident, a pet dog in Gujarat's Una residence had a narrow escape after it was attacked by a leopard on April 09. The leopard climbed the gate and attacked the dog. Since nationwide lockdown has been announced, instances of wild animals coming out on roads have been reported.

COVID-19: Rush outside Assam liquor shop after state govt allows limited sale

Dibrugarh (Assam), Apr 13 (ANI): People gathered outside a liquor shop in Assam's Dibrugarh after the state government ordered the shop to open from 10am to 5 pm on April 13. People queued up and maintained social distance while purchasing the liquor. Most of the people are staying indoors during the ongoing lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19: Govt officials being screened before entering Shastri Bhawan

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Government officials arriving at Shastri Bhawan were screened with a temperature gun amid the coronavirus lockdown. Their vehicles were also completely sanitised. Keeping in view the COVID-19 disease threat, authorities are continuously taking important precautionary methods. Total number of confirmed cases of coronavirus crossed the 9000 mark on April 13.

Monkeys hop around Bhubaneswar's apartments amid lockdown

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 13 (ANI): Monkeys were seen hopping in several apartments of Bhubaneswar amid coronavirus lockdown. They enjoyed food on the roads undisturbed by any vehicular movement. India is currently under a 3-week nationwide lockdown in order to combat coronavirus disease.