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COVID-19 outbreak: 20 hotspots sealed in Delhi, says Dy CM Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Delhi government made facial masks compulsory for anyone stepping out of their house throughout the state. Giving out information, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said, "Facial masks have made compulsory for anyone stepping out of their house throughout Delhi. Some positive cases have been reported in Sadar area so the area has been sealed. Total 20 hotspots have been identified in Delhi, nobody will be allowed to enter or exit from these areas."

Have arranged everything to meet the needs of people: Mother Dairy

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Managing Director of Mother Dairy Fruit and Vegetable Private Limited, Sangram Chaudhary said that we have arranged everything to meet the needs of the people. He said, "We, every day supply around 45 lakh liter milk in Delhi-NCR. We have arranged everything to meet the needs of the people and our worker is working so that no one face any problem during the lockdown. Our supply has increased after lockdown for some days and now it is subsidies as people are cooperating. Our booths in Delhi are following the protocol to maintain social distancing."

ITBP spares 200-bed hospital exclusively for COVID-19 cases: DG Deswal

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): DG of ITBP, SS Deswal told that ITBP has converted a 200-bed hospital in Greater Noida for corona patient. He said, "Quarantine center was basically built to keep all the evacuated Indians from China, Italy and Iran. Those who tested negative have sent back to their homes. The camp has a capacity to keep 1,000 people at once. In addition to it, ITBP also has a 200-bed hospital in Greater Noida. After evacuating the patients from there, the MHA has dedicated it to the corona. I will visit quarantine centers as essential service staff are there and it is important to meet them. I will visit hospital in Noida tomorrow and would also meet officials, doctors and jawans there. We would try to fulfill all their needs as soon as possible."

30% of salary of Goa MLAs will deduct for COVID state fund: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Apr 08 (ANI): Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant said that Goa cabinet ministry has decided to deduct 30% of the salary of state MLAs. He said, "In the cabinet meeting, talks were done regarding the regularisation of some issues related to Public Works Department (PWD). There will be a transfer of one land for the home department for the police stations. 30% of the salary deductions would take place for one year from the salary of BJP MLAs and independent MLA of Goa and 30% of the salary would go in COVID state fund."

Watch: People shower flowers on police personnel in UP's Bareilly

Bareilly (UP), Apr 08 (ANI): Residents of Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly showered flowers and honored them with garlands on April 08. In this way people expressed their gratitude towards the police. COVID-19 cases increase to 343 in the state. State govt doing every measure to contain the spread of the virus.

COVID-19: 22 hotspots in Agra, 13 in Ghaziabad, says Avinash Awasthi

Lucknow (UP), Apr 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Avinash Awasthi on April 06 informed about the hotspots of COVID-19 in the state. He said, "There are 22 hotspots in Agra,13 in Ghaziabad,12 in Gautam Budh Nagar,12 in Kanpur,4 in Varanasi,3 in Shamli,7 in Meerut,1 in Bareilly,3 in Bulandshahr,3 in Basti,3 in Firozabad,4 in Saharanpur,4 in Maharajganj,1 in Sitapur and 8 big and 4 small in Lucknow." There have been 343 cases of coronaviryus in Uttar Pradesh.

Home delivery to be allowed in districts: UP Chief Secretary on 15 districts to be sealed

Lucknow (UP), Apr 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari on April 08 gave information about sealing 15 districts of the state. He said, "15 districts have high viral load of COVID19. So, affected areas will be sealed. Only home delivery and medical teams will be allowed there. It's being done to prevent community spread, as numbers are high."

Registered construction workers to get cash benefits in 31 states/UTs: Home Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): In a press conference, Joint Secretary of Home Ministry, Saheli Ghosh Roy informed that cash benefits will be provided to registered construction workers in 31 states and Union Territories. She said, "In 31 states/Union Territories, cash benefits of Rs.1000 to Rs.6000 have been announced for registered construction workers under Building and Other Construction Workers' Welfare Cess Fund. Rs. 3000 crores have been given to 2 crore registered construction workers till now."

COVID-19 cases increase to 343 in state: UP Principal Health Secy

Lucknow (UP), Apr 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan on April 03 informed about the current toll of the positive cases of COVID-19. He said that the state stands at 343 including 187 cases due to the Tablighi Jamaat event.

COVID-19: Wearing masks made compulsory, not using them can invite action, says UP Additional Chief Secretary

Lucknow (UP), Apr 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Avinash Awasthi on April 06 informed about the hotspots of COVID-19 in the state. He said, "Wearing of masks has been made compulsory in the state. There can be legal action also for not wearing masks."

Anantnag encounter: Wreath laying ceremony of CRPF jawan Shiv Lal Netam held in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 08 (ANI): Wreath laying ceremony of slain soldier CRPF jawan Shiv Lal Netam was held with full honour in Raipur on April 08. He had lost his life in Anantnag encounter that happened on Apr 07. He had received bullet injuries in an encounter with terrorists.

Enhanced sanitation, doorstep supply and area barricading in 15 Covid-19 hotspot districts: UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Apr 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh DGP H. C. Awasthy on April 08 informed about the arrangements in the 15 state which are going to be sealed. He informed that enhanced sanitation work, doorstep supply of essential items and barricading of areas will be arranged and imposed to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Representatives from all parties showed unity over COVID-19: Haryana CM after All-Party Meeting

Chandigarh, Apr 08 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on April 8 chaired an all-party-meeting over COVID-19. He said, "I had called an all-party meeting today. Representatives from all parties came in the meeting and showed their unity over COVID-19. We informed them about our plan of crop procurement process and strategies to combat COVID-19."

There will be no shortage of hydroxychloroquine in India: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): In the press conference held in Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal informed ensured that there will be no shortage of HCQ (hydroxychloroquine) in the country at present as well as in future. He said, "Let me ensure you that the whole situation is being monitored at the highest level. In terms of the requirement of the country, linking it with the fact about the production and availability in the country, it is ensured that not only today even in future there will not be any lack of HCQ (Hydroxychloroquine) as and when needed."

5 people arrested for stone pelting at police in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): Five people arrested for stone pelting at police in Indore. Giving more information on it, Station House Officer of Chandan Nagar, Yogesh Tomar said, "We are continuously, trying our best to keep everyone inside to combat the spread of coronavirus. Yesterday, when our police officers tried to stop some people from violating the lockdown in a by-lane in Chandan Nagar they started pelting stones. Following this we have taken 5 people into custody. We have put legal actions against them."

Coronavirus-themed car introduced in Hyderabad to spread awareness

Hyderabad, Apr 08 (ANI): Amid coronavirus threat, Sudha Cars Museum unveiled Coronavirus-themed car in Hyderabad. The step has been taken to spread awareness about COVID-19 among the people. These cars will run on the roads to spread awareness and to promote 'stay home' move.

With 773 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, number raises to 5194 in country: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): In a press conference, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal informed about the current status of COVID-19 cases in the country and Centre and state governments preparations over it. He said, "Till date total 402 people have been discharged, total 5194 positive confirmed case have been reported. In last one day 773 positive cases were reported. Total 149 deaths have been reported and around 32 people have died yesterday. Orientation training on field level is really important and HRD Ministry will provide the training."

Chandigarh golfer turns his home into mini golf court amid COVID-19 lockdown

Chandigarh, Apr 08 (ANI): A golfer who won his maiden title at Bengal Open Golf Championship, practices the game at his home amid lockdown. Aadil Bedi turned his home into mini golf court due to COVID-19 threat. He practices in his garden and drawing room by using Trackman, KVest and sensor-level plates. While speaking to ANI, Aadil Bedi said, "I practice in my garden and drawing room where I use Trackman, KVest, sensor-level plates to analyse elevation, direction and speed of swings." There are total 25 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Chandigarh including 7 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 4643 in India and 149 deaths.

Sale of milk slumps by 50% due to coronavirus lockdown

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 08(ANI): Managing Director of Katraj Dairy VH Kshirsagar confirmed that the sale of milk has slumped by 50 per cent as its procurement, processing and distribution channels have been hit due to coronavirus lockdown in Pune. Kshirsagar said, "We are trying to enhance our capacity to deliver milk door-to-door."

Three students in Chhattisgarh built a robot for medical staff to treat COVID-19 patients

Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh), Apr 08 (ANI): Three students of Chhattisgarh built a robot to help medical staff to treat COVID-19 patients. Yogesh Kumar Sahu, an engineering final year student, claimed to have built a robot along with two of his friends. He said that this robot can be operated from anywhere if it's connected to internet and can be used to attend patients. "If doctor is in Raipur and the patient is in Bilaspur, then the doctor can treat the patient through this robot. The camera installed within this will help the doctor to see and speak to the patient," he said. Yogesh further requested both the centre and state government to support this project financially so that they can build more such robots which can provide assistance to the medical staff.