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Dairy farmers face trouble as cattle feeding supplements rate goes double

Chandigarh, Apr 06 (ANI): Dairy farmers are facing trouble as the cost of cattle feeding supplements has doubled due to nationwide lockdown in the wake of pandemic coronavirus. One of the dairy farmers said, "The cost of cattle feeding supplements rose doubled." "The biggest reason is that the animal doctors are not coming here," said another dairy farmer in Chandigarh. Earlier, the feed supplements which were costing at Rs 400, is now sold at Rs 800 to dairy farmers.

Police barricades after 5 attendees tested positive in Dehradun who attended Tablighi Jamaat event

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 06 (ANI): Dehradun District Magistrate (DM) Ashish Kumar Srivastava has ordered community surveillance in Bhagat Singh Colony and Kargi-Grant areas on April 05. This decision was taken after five people who lived in these areas had attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi. They were tested positive for coronavirus. Police deployment and barricading has been done in the affected areas. While speaking to ANI, the SP of Dehradun Shweta Choubey, "Community surveillance has been ordered in these areas where the five lived. Police deployment and barricading has been done but supply of essential commodities will continue here." "Mosque, where they lived, has also been sanitized and awareness is being created among people," she added. There are total 30 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttarakhand including 4 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.

G Kishan Reddy hits at Rahul Gandhi over his remark on PM Modi's request to nation

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Ministry, G Kishan Reddy hits back on Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi over his statement on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. G Kishan Reddy said, "Rahul Gandhi doesn't understand the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Goods and Services Tax (GST) and now he hasn't understood coronavirus." The Congress leader had said that making people clap and shining torches not enough to fight COVID-19.

COVID-19: Indian-American woman lights diyas, candles in New Jersey

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), New Jersey (USA), Apr 06 (ANI): Not just Indian- citizens but Indian-American community members also lit diyas and candles on April 05 over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's urge to the nation. An Indian- American woman in United States of America's New Jersey lit diyas and candles. Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also appreciated contribution of people in the event. After the sound bells, conches and claps reverberated across the country, the nation light up diyas and candles to fight against the novel coronavirus or COVID-19. Last week, Prime Minister has appealed citizens to light up diyas and candles at 9 pm for 9 minute to show the unity against the pandemic.

Coronavirus theme-paintings drawn on Puducherry roads to aware masses

Puducherry, Apr 06 (ANI): In a bid to discourage people from stepping outside their houses during the lockdown period, coronavirus themed paintings were made on the roads in Puducherry. Paintings were made in order to create awareness on different roads of city. Vehicles passing through these roads were seen halting for a second to read out the message 'Stay at home, if not I will be at your home.' There are total six confirmed cases of coronavirus in Puducherry including 1 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 3219 in India and 83 deaths.

FIR registered against BJP MLA Dadarao Keche for allegedly violating lockdown norms

Wardha (Maharashtra), Apr 06 (ANI): BJP MLA from Maharasthra's Wardha district Dadarao Keche, on Sunday allegedly violated the lockdown norms by distributing dry ration to people at his residence to mark his birthday. At least one hundred people gathered outside BJP MLA Dadarao Keche's residence to receive free grains. The event took place on April 05, which discarded coronavirus lockdown norms. Although BJP MLA Dadarao Keche denied that he had invited people to celebrate his birthday. He put allegation over opposition for the incident. However, FIR has been registered against the BJP MLA.

'Young Indians' organisation installed disinfection tunnel in Karnataka's Hubli

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 06 (ANI): A disinfection tunnel was installed at entrance of Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market in Karnataka's Hubli on April 05 amid coronavirus pandemic. The tunnel was installed with help of 'Young Indians' organisation. Disinfection tunnel sprays people with small percentage of Sodium hypochlorite solution through nozzles before they enter market. While speaking to ANI one of the members of 'Young Indians' organisation, Srinivas Joshi said, "We have added 1.8 percent of Sodium hypochlorite solution in 1000 litres of water. It's pumped through high-pressure pumps and sprayed like a mist via nozzles for 3-5 seconds." "People allergic to chemicals should avoid going through. We are putting signboard very soon," he added. There are total 163 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Karnataka including four deaths and 12 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 3219 in India and 83 d

Hanuman Garhi Temple's economy severely impacted amid nationwide lockdown

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 06 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown has severely impacted the businesses/economy of religious organisations also. The famous temple of Ayodhya, 'Hanuman Garhi' has got affected by coronavirus lockdown. Raju Das, who is a priest at Hanuman Garhi Temple said, "The economy of temple has badly affected by the nationwide lockdown in the wake of pandemic, as people are not coming for 'darshan'." However, the priest urged people to follow the lockdown norms, he said that all temples are standing with the nation in this humanitarian crisis.

Cops dress up as 'Coronavirus' in Surat to aware people about COVID-19 outbreak

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 06 (ANI): Police personnel in Gujarat's Surat have dressed up as 'Coronavirus' to aware people amid COVID-19 outbreak. Cops created awareness in Mahuva Taluka area of Surat district and appealed people to stay at home and practice social distancing. There are total 151 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Gujarat including 11 deaths and 18 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 3219 in India and 83 deaths.

COVID-19: Markets shifted to open spaces for ensuring social distancing in Tripura's Agartala

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 06 (ANI): Markets have been temporarily shifted to open spaces in Tripura's Agartala on April 05. This step was taken to ensure social distancing among sellers and customers in view of coronavirus pandemic. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 3219 in India and 83 deaths.

Watch: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus illuminates in solidarity against COVID-19

Mumbai, Apr 06 (ANI): Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on April 05 at 9 pm was illuminated with different colours, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to all to switch off lights for 9 minutes at 9 PM today, to mark India's fight against coronavirus.

WHO busts recent myths around coronavirus

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): World Health Organisation busted recent myths around coronavirus. International health organisation has been clearing myths to stop panic situation around the globe. WHO cleared that virus cannot be transferred through houseflies. Myths like walking in high temperature, drinking bleach or ethanol will save from coronavirus were busted. Coronavirus cases around the global have crossed 1 million mark.

Watch: 60-ft-long lamp lit up in Nagpur on PM Modi's appeal

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 06 (ANI): 60-foot-long lamp in Nagpur's Jerryl Lawns was illuminated to show solidarity to health care workers, doctors, nurses and other essential service providers. The move came after Prime Minister Modi's appeal to all to switch off all lights on April 05 at 9 PM for 9 minutes and light candles/diyas, to mark fight against coronavirus.

Top doctors pin hope on BCG vaccines to reduce intensity of COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, usually used to prevent Tuberculosis, is now being given to healthcare workers in parts of the world in fight against coronavirus. Top Indian doctors feel that as study around BCG vaccine's effect on coronavirus continues, there would be evidence suggesting that it could help fight against COVID-19. Speaking to ANI, Cardiologist and Chairman of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Dr Ashok Seth said, "Six trials have already started of BCG vaccinations being given to health workers taking care of corona patients and to the patients of age more than 60. We have to see whether it prevents or decreases the severity of coronavirus infections." "One of the effects of BCG apart from its effects on TB is its basic increase in immunity of a person. This immunity enables person to fight infections," said Rajiv Parakh, Chairman of Medanta's Peripheral Vascular and Endovascular Sciences. "I think within next 3-4 months there will be some

India's first drive-through testing centre to commence in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): A private lab, Dr Dangs Lab will start India's first-drive through sample collection service for COVID-19. People can approach the testing facility by booking through Dr Dangs website and give any government identity as proof along with a doctor's prescription for a COVID-19 test. "This initiative was primarily started keeping in mind maximum safety and minimum exposure for patients and medical staff while collecting samples," said Dr. Arjun Dang, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Dangs Lab.

Sunday mass remains suspended in Mumbai churches amid lockdown

Mumbai, Apr 06 (ANI): As a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19, churches in Mumbai suspended all holy masses and congregations till further notice. Churches in parts of country decided to live stream Sunday mass. Churches in parts of country decided to live stream prayers. This comes as country is under three-week lockdown to contain the virus. Religious places have been shut to avoid gatherings across India.

Watch: NDRF, Indian Army's lighting display showcasing solidarity against COVID-19

Cuttack (Odisha)/ Gurez (JandK), Apr 06 (ANI): National Disaster Response Force's lighting display in Cuttack at 9 pm on 5th April, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had appealed to all to switch off lights for 9 minutes at 9 PM to mark India's fight against coronavirus. Indian Army displayed their solidarity by lighting candles in Gurez valley of JandK.

Watch: Delhi illuminates to show unity against coronavirus

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): People turned off the lights of their houses and lighted earthen lamps in Delhi on the night of April 05, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's '9 pm, 9-min' appeal to showcase solidarity against coronavirus in the country. PM Modi had requested everyone to show solidarity to fight against coronavirus by illuminating candles. This comes days after the people had come out in their balconies and clapped and clanged utensils to express their gratitude to medical professionals who are at the forefront of the country's fight against coronavirus.

Watch: ITBP personnel light up diyas to show solidarity against coronavirus

New Delhi/ Katihar (Bihar), Apr 06 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel in Delhi lit earthen lamps and candles at 9 pm today. PM Narendra Modi had appealed to all to switch off all lights today at 9 PM for 9 minutes and light candles/diyas, to mark fight against coronavirus.

COVID-19: TN confirms 86 new cases of which 85 linked to Nizamuddin Markaz

Chennai, Apr 05(ANI): Tamil Nadu Health Secretary, Beela Rajesh confirmed 86 new coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu. She said that out of 86, around 85 had attended the Tableeghi Jamaat event at Markaz Nizamuddin, while one had a travel history. Tamil Nadu now has more than 500 cases of coronavirus while 3374 cases have been confirmed so far across the country with 79 deaths and over 250 being cured.