Keran Sector (PoK), Apr 11 (ANI): Amateur video emerged from PoK of Indian Army guns targeting terror launch pads in Keran Sector in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Indian Army carried out precision targeting of gun areas, terrorist launch pads and ammunition in response to unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Keran Sector of Kupwara district on April 10.
Jaipur (Rajasthan), April 11 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed all school directors in the state to not take advance fees of three months from the students till the coronavirus lockdown continues. CM was reviewing the situation of academic session of all educational institutions including schools and colleges through video conference.Taking decision in the interest of students, CM Gehlot said that name of any student should not be cut off for not depositing fees. He also directed to promote all school students to the next class except students of class X and XII board exams.CM Gehlot also directed all schools and colleges to arrange for online lectures and e-learning, so that students continue with their studies and could fruitfully utilise their time being at home.It was decided in the conference that summer vacation could be declared in all the institutions related to higher and technical education in the state from April 15, but there will be no summer vacati
Sonipat (Haryana), Apr 11 (ANI): Choosing to support the health care workers of the country to battle coronavirus pandemic, ITBP personnel have started manufacturing low-cost Personal Protective Equipment kits and masks. The stitched PPEs include full-body aprons and face masks.
Jaipur (Rajasthan), April 11 (ANI): Reviewing the situation of corona infection in the state through video conference, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that it should be ensured that people wear a mask in 196 urban areas and agriculture markets in the state to prevent the spread of corona pandemic. CM directed officials to implement the 'Bhilwara Model' in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu, Tonk, Jhunjhunu, Banswara, and other districts to control the situation.In the meeting, CM said that curfew should be strictly imposed in 38 areas and no person, including the government employees, should be allowed to either enter or exit the curfew areas. CM Gehlot asked for installing cameras for effective online monitoring of corona infection in hotspot regions. This would help in the strict monitoring of the movement of people. He stated that drone cameras should be used for effective monitoring and action should be initiated against those violating the protocol of social distancing.He also instruc
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): 52 people were tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi's Chandni Mahal area. District Commissioner of Central Delhi, Nidhi Srivastava said, "Out of 102 people from Delhi's Chandni Mahal area 52 people have been found positive for COVID-19. They have been hospitalized, and others were sent back to quarantine." Delhi's Chandni Mahal area was also declared containment zone to curb spread of deadly virus.
Malappuram (Kerala), Apr 11 (ANI): Kerala's watermelon and cucumber farmers are facing severe hardship due to nationwide lockdown. Farmers said that there are no buyers in the market.One of the farmers from Kerala's Malappuram said, "On the first hand we are not getting buyers for our production, on the other hand the crop price has been decreased due to lockdown." Watermelon and cucumber comes under Zaid crops (summer crops) which are sown in the beginning of the hot season in February and March and are harvested in the month of April and May. In the wake of pandemic coronavirus, the nation is under 21- day lockdown.
Fulbari (West Bengal), Apr 11 (ANI): Continuing its efforts to help the country fight the deadly coronavirus, Border Security Force once again stepped out to help. BSF provided food and distributed ration to needy at Indo-Bangladesh Border. amid coronavirus lockdown. India's tally of COVID-19 positive cases reached over 7,000. Paramilitary force displayed its kind gesture at Fulbari Integrated Check Post.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 11 held meeting on COVID-19 situation with Chief Ministers via video conferencing. PM Modi covered his mouth using cloth while meeting. Odisha and Punjab became first two states appealing for lockdown extension.
New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): India witnessed sharpest ever increase of COVID-19 cases (1035) in a single day. 40 deaths were reported in India in last 24 hours. Total positive cases now in India stand at 7447 including 6565 active cases. 643 have been cured and 239 have lost their lives due to deadly virus. Hotspots are being sealed across country to contain the spread.
Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 11 (ANI): Nationwide lockdown has halted lives of several people, however, book lovers feel blessed. Bookworms in Kozhikode hopped to the library to borrow books. Locals believe lockdown has developed reading habit among non-book lovers as well. People are finding solace in their hobbies and book lovers have sea of options to choose from.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Giving updates on coronavirus situation in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that around 13,500 PPE kits are being transported. "As of now, 13500 PPE kits are being loaded on trucks and being taken to our godowns," said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. 40 deaths and 1035 new cases in last 24 hours have been reported in India, the sharpest ever increase in cases; India's total number of coronavirus positive cases rises to 7447.
Patna (Bihar), Apr 11 (ANI): Norms of social distancing went for a toss at a makeshift vegetable market in Digha area of Patna in Bihar. 60 COVID-19 cases have been reported in the state, according to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Number of containment zones was raised 30 in national capital. Chandni Mahal area of central Delhi was also added in the list. Sanitisation drive is underway in hotspots. Security personnel and medical staff present in Nizamuddin West area. Delhi Government is also carrying out door-to-door medical scanning in containment zones.
Rameswaram (TN), Apr 11 (ANI): Deep sea fishing in coastal Rameswaram has been affected badly sue to lockdown. There is a sharp decline in sales of fish in Tamil Nadu. Boats in deep waters have accumulated stock which has very few buyers in the market. Woes of fishing community are likely to magnify with continuing lockdown situation.
Poonch (JandK), Apr 11 (ANI): Advanced drones are being used in Jammu and Kashmir to monitor lockdown situating. COVID-19 cases have surpassed 200 mark in the union territory. Police force in Poonch is increasing vigilance amid outbreak.
Prayagraj (UP), Apr 11 (ANI): Hundreds of small scale flower vendors in Prayagraj are incurring massive loss. Pinned in hope of good sale, vendors expressed worries after getting hard hit by reality. Small businesses have been worst hit since nation went under lockdown.
Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 11 (ANI): Farmers in Ludhiana are struggling to reap harvest due to lack of labourers amid lockdown. Migrant labourers in massive numbers had left parts of North India to return to their villages. "Many labourers have gone home, some are scared to come to work due to COVID-19 and curfew. I urge the government to help us," said a farmer.
Surat (Gujarat), Apr 11 (ANI): As several people across the country are stepping up for needy amid lockdown, Jalaram Seva Samaj Trust in Gujarat also did their bit. They are providing food to the needy people, at Jalaram Mandir in Tarsadi of Surat district. The trust is feeding around 7000
New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Number of containment zones in Delhi was raised to 30. Five more areas were added including Nabi Karim, E pocket GTB enclave, street no 18 to 22 of Zakir Nagar and nearby area of Abu Bakar Masjid, Zakir Nagar. Hotspots in Delhi have been sealed to stop further spread of virus. Door-to-door screenings in infected zones is also being conducted by authorities. Police personnel in large numbers have been deployed to restrict movement in containment zones.
Kulgam (JandK), Apr 11 (ANI): An encounter is underway between security forces and terrorists at DH Pora in Kulgam. This comes days after Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) commander was neutralised in an encounter at Sopore. Further details are awaited.