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India's efforts have set an example before world in tackling coronavirus pandemic: PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's efforts have set an example before world in tackling coronavirus pandemic. "India's efforts have set an example before the world in tackling coronavirus pandemic. India is one of the countries which understood seriousness of this disease and waged a timely war against it. India took several decisions and tried its best to implement them on ground," PM Modi said.

Newborn baby boy in UP's Rampur named 'Covid'

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 06 (ANI): A woman who was staying at quarantine in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur has named her newborn baby boy as 'Covid'. Due to lockdown, the couple was returning to their home in Nepal. However, Uttar Pradesh administration stopped them and asked them to stay in quarantine till the lockdown ends. Woman's husband is a migrant worker, who was working at a hotel in Faridabad.

With 693 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, number raises to 4067 in country: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on April 06 informed about the current status of COVID-19 cases in the country and Centre and state governments preparations over it. He said that 291 people have recovered from COVID-19 and 4067 cases have been recorded till yet in which 1445 cases are from Tablighi Jamaat attendees. "693 new COVID-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total number to 4067 in India out of which 1445 cases are related to Jablighi Jamaat. 76 per cent cases have been reported in males and 24 per cent in females," he said.

Attempt to murder charge for COVID-19 patient who spit on someone: Himachal Pradesh DGP

Shimla (HP), Apr 06 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Director General of Police (DGP) SR Mardi on April 06 informed and warned the COVID-19 patients, who are deliberately spitting on others to infect them. He said that the state police is going to file against the COVID-19 patients if they spit on someone under section 307 which is section of attempt to murder. If the person who has been spat upon dies, the coronavirus positive person will be charged with murder case.

Prez, VP, Guv of States voluntarily decided to take pay cut as social responsibility: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): While addressing the media after Cabinet Meeting, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar informed that the President, Vice President, Governors of States have voluntarily decided to take a pay cut as a social responsibility. He also informed that the money will go to Consolidated Fund of India.

Additional Rs 3,000 cr released from National Health Mission Funds for states: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on April 06 informed about the current status of COVID-19 cases in the country and Centre and state governments preparations over it. He said, "Rs 1100 crores have already been released from National Health Mission Funds for the states. Also an additional amount of Rs 3000 crores has been released today."

Two people disguise as doctors enter Gaya hospital's COVID-19 ward

Gaya (Bihar), Apr 06 (ANI): In a recent incident happened in Gaya, two people disguised as doctors at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital (ANMMCH) and entered into coronavirus specialised ward. Reportedly, the fraudsters also gave some medicines to coronavirus patients. Later, they were caught by the hospital staff and were handed over to the police. A total of 30 positive cases have been confirmed in Bihar as of now.

Higher mortal risk associated to elderly if they get infected from COVID-19: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on April 06 informed about the age distribution of mortality among the COVDI-19 patients. He said that 63 per cent deaths have been reported with people 60-years and above, 30 per cent deaths reported between people from 40-60 years and seven per cent deaths have been recorded in people below 40 years.

Nagpur hotel opens its door to serve COVID-19 worriers

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 06 (ANI): Nation is under lockdown and fighting a war against COVID-19, the health workers, who are dealing with the patients of the dreadful virus, are more vulnerable and their families are also in the continuous fear of infection. Considering the worry, hotel Centre Point of Nagpur city is giving accommodation to nurses, doctors and health workers. The hotel is also providing food and cab facilities for their comfort. Maharashtra has become one of the hubs of coronavirus cases, there are over 650 positive cases in the state till now.

PM Modi appeals to BJP workers to contribute to PM-CARES Fund

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on the party's 40th foundation day. PM Modi appealed to party workers to contribute to 'Prime Minister's Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund' (PM-CARES Fund) in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. PM Narendra Modi said, "Our mothers and sisters gave their jewellery during wars in the past. The current situation is in no means less than a war. It is a war to save the humanity. I appeal to every BJP worker to contribute to PM-CARES Fund and to motivate 40 others for the same."

Cabinet approves temporary suspension of MPLAD Fund of MPs

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): While addressing the media after Cabinet Meeting, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar informed that the cabinet has approved temporary suspension of MPLAD Fund of MPs during 2020-21 and 2021-22 for managing health and adverse impact of outbreak of COVID-19 in India. He further added, "The consolidated amount of MPLAD Funds for 2 years - Rs 7,900 crores - will go to Consolidated Fund of India".

Congress distributes ration to Hindu refugees from Pakistan living in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Indian Youth Congress workers distributed ration among Hindu refugees from Pakistan living at Majlis Park in Delhi. One of the Congress party workers said, "We are distributing ration on the call of Rahul Gandhi, we have given ration to 165 refugee families."

'OLX published ad without verification': Narmada Assistant Commissioner after man puts up 'Statue of Unity' for sale

Narmada (Gujarat), Apr 06 (ANI): Local administration has filed a police complaint in Gujarat's Narmada district after a man posted an advertisement on OLX, offering 'Statue of Unity' for sale. Complaint was filed in Kevadia town of Narmada district after a man offered to sell the statue at Rs 30,000 crore. While speaking to ANI, the Assistant Commissioner of Statue of Unity' in Narmada district, Nilesh Kumar Dubey said, "OLX published the advertisement without verification. We have filed a police complaint against him."

Watch: Hotel Lalit staff applaud for on-duty COVID-19 doctors

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Staff at Hotel Lalit applauded the doctors working in Lok Nayak Hospital and GB Pant Hospital on COVID-19 duty, as a mark of gratitude for rendering services amid coronavirus lockdown. A total of 503 positive cases have been reported in Delhi as of now.

Unable to trace contact of 70 people out of total COVID-19 positive cases in Delhi: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that the government has not been able to trace the contact of 70 people, out of the total number of coronavirus positive cases found in the national capital. While talking to ANI, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said, "We have not been able to trace the contact of 70 people, out of the total number of positive cases found in Delhi. Many of them were found to be positive only, so we will find it out by this evening." Total number of 503 positive cases of coronavirus reported in the national capital so far.

Locals in UP's Hapur decide to penalise outsiders who'll try to visit their village amid lockdown

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 06 (ANI): Villagers put posters in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district to prevent from outsiders amid coronavirus lockdown on April 06. People of Bachhlauta village in Hapur have decided to penalise outsiders with Rs 5000, who will try to visit the village amid COVID-19 pandemic. Villagers appealed that nobody should come to their village. There are total 248 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh including 19 cured and two deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 3666 in India and 109 deaths.

Amit Shah pays floral tribute to several dignitaries as party observes 40th foundation day

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid floral tribute to Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and Deendayal Upadhyaya on BJP's 40th foundation day at his residence. On the other side, the party workers also paid obeisance to the dignitaries at the party's headquarters.

BJP turns 40: 'Whole world is looking towards PM Modi with hope', says JP Nadda

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prakash Nadda said that the whole world is looking towards PM Modi with hope, to recover from coronavirus pandemic. While speaking on 40th BJP foundation day in Delhi, the party's president said, "The way Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led the country at this moment of global crisis due to #COVID-19, it is being praised everywhere. Whole world is looking towards PM Modi with hope, to recover from this crisis."

#COVID19 #PMModi #lockdown #coronavirus CRPF jawans airlifted man in Rajouri amid coronavirus lockdown

Rajouri (J-K), Apr 06 (ANI): A resident of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district who had suffered a stroke was airlifted to a hospital in Jammu. Wazir Hussain was airlifted by Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans on April 05. He was resident of Panjgrain village in Rajouri district. CRPF has also extended help to Wazir's son Arif, who after hearing the news about his father, took off on a bicycle from Mumbai for his native place in Rajouri. There are total 112 confirmed cases of coronavirus in J-K including two deaths and four cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 3666 in India and 109 deaths.

Indian markets closed on account of Mahavir Jayanti, Asian shares rise

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India were shut on April 06 on account of Mahavir Jayanti, an important religious festival in Jainism that celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavir. Jain temples, however, remained closed amid the nationwide lockdown imposed by the government to arrest the rise of coronavirus infections. Wholesale commodity markets including metal and bullion were also shut. There was no trading activity in the forex and commodity futures markets as well. On April 3, the BSE S and P Sensex closed 674 points or 2.39 per cent down at 27,591 while the Nifty 50 slipped by 170 points or 2.06 per cent at 8,084. Meanwhile, Asian stock markets rose with South Korea's Kospi moving up by 1.4 per cent and Japan's Nikkei by 0.2 per cent. China markets were closed for a public holiday. US stock futures jumped more than 1.5 per cent after President Donald Trump expressed hope the country was seeing a levelling off of the co