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COVID-19: Chennai vegetable market shifted to bus stand for ensuring social distancing

Chennai, Apr 02 (ANI): Villivakkam Vegetable Market has been temporarily shifted to the Villivakkam Bus Station in Tamil Nadu's Chennai. 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. There are total 234 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tamil Nadu and one death. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

29 of 32 new coronavirus patients attended Markaz event: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): 32 more cases tested coronavirus positive in national capital in last 24 hours, out of which 29 cases are from Nizamuddin Markaz, informed Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain. Jain said, "32 people were tested positive from yesterday (April 01) in Delhi out of which 29 people had attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Nizamuddin. A total of 700 possibly infected and confirmed cases of COVID19 are in different hospitals in Delhi."

Mumbai man distributes food, tea to cops amid coronavirus lockdown

Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): A man distributed food and tea to police personnel in Mumbai on April 02 amid coronavirus lockdown. Shailendra Patil is of the opinion that distributing eatables to cops is his duty and moral responsibility. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. There are total 390 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including thirteen deaths and 42 cured patients. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

PM Modi holds meeting with Chief Ministers over pandemic coronavirus

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): The Prime Minister Narendra Modi, held a meeting with Chief Ministers over pandemic coronavirus via video conference. Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan Singh and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended the meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

Chennai Police Inspector takes form of 'corona-man' to spread awareness

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 02 (ANI): The Chennai police ran an awareness campaign on pandemic coronavirus in the busiest and crowded market place of the city. Police Inspector, Rajesh Kumar entered the market with a unique 'avatar' by wearing coronavirus themed helmet and carrying 'coronavirus shield and a mace.' The police man insisted people to not come out unnecessary and stay at home. The creative Chennai Police also requested people to maintain social distance of one meter.

Multiple hospitals affected in Mumbai after Dharavi man dies of coronavirus

Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): Mumbai's Dharavi area has reported first death due to COVID-19 on April 02. The deceased lost his life at Sion Hospital and had symptoms like fever, cough and respiratory issues. He also had a co-morbid condition of renal failure. The BMC authorities have also stamped and quarantined all those who had come in contact with the victim. There are total 390 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including thirteen deaths and 42 cured patients. Sai Hospital Chembur is completely sealed and Saifee Hospital, Jaslok Hospital, Bhabha Hospital and Hinduja Hospital are partially affected due to exposure to COVID-19 patients. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1764 in India and 50 deaths.

Fire engulfs Bamboo Bazaar in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Apr 02 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a Bamboo Bazaar in Karnataka's Bengaluru on April 02. The fire occurred at around 03:30 am in Shivaji Nagar area of Bengaluru. At least 19 fire tenders reached the spot to douse the flames. The reason of fire is unknown still and more details are awaited in this regard.

51-day 'yagna' in Ayodhya for world peace amid coronavirus pandemic

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 02 (ANI): A 51-day 'yagna' is being held in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya for world peace amid COVID-19 outbreak. Ramadal Trust is conducting the 'yagna' in Ayodhya for well being of human beings. Yagna is a ritual which is performed with a specific objective or aim. There are total 119 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh including two deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1649 in India and 41 deaths. According to World Health Organization (WHO), there are 8,27,419 confirmed cases of coronavirus including 40, 777 deaths.

WHO praises PM Modi's initiatives to fight COVID-19

Geneva (Switzerland), Apr 02 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dollar24 billion package, including free food rations for 800 million disadvantaged people for the next 3 months to fight the coronavirus pandemic. WHO's Director-General Tedros Adhanom praised India's dollar22.6 billion economic stimulus plan - announced after a 21-day lockdown imposed last week - to provide free food rations for 800 million disadvantaged people, cash transfers to 204 million poor women and free cooking gas for 80 million households for the next 3 months. The head of the World Health Organization voiced deep concern about the rapid escalation and global spread of COVID-19 cases from the new coronavirus, which has now reached 206 countries and territories.

COVID-19: Vegetables going for waste amid curfew in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab)/ Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 02 (ANI): As the nation entered 9th day of lockdown in the wake of pandemic coronavirus, the vegetables are going for waste as people are not coming to market in Ludhiana. The vegetable market was seen totally shut as the state is under the curfew. On the other side, in Odisha's Bhubaneswar people were seen stocking up on vegetables.

COVID-19: Relief material meant for needy in PoK sold to retail stores by Pakistani officers

Mirpur (PoK), Apr 02 (ANI): The government employees in Pakistan have sold relief materials, meant for the poor and needy, to retail stores amid coronavirus lockdown in the country. The shocking incident was reported from Mirpur district of PoK. While locals are deprived of essential commodities including wheat flour in Mirpur amid COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan government is looking the other way. While speaking to media, one of the local said, "The supply of essential commodities should be made smooth. The supply of products should not be disturbed at any cost." Another local added, "The officials said that a truck full of wheat flour has come and you can go to Mini Mart to purchase it. But, they refused to sell wheat flour outside and also denied us for the same." "We are standing here from last one hour and they are not giving us wheat flour and told us to come tomorrow, or day after tomorrow," he added.

COVID-19: Mumbaikars flock to vegetable market amid lockdown

Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): Heavy crowd was seen at a vegetable market in Mumbai on April 02 amid nationwide lockdown in wake of coronavirus pandemic. Locals were seen buying essential commodities at a vegetable market in Mumbai. Mumbaikars were seen violating norms of social distancing while purchasing vegetables and fruits. There are total 350 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including nine deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1649 in India and 41 deaths.

Pune startup developing low-cost, portable ventilators amid coronavirus pandemic

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 01 (ANI): A startup company in Maharashtra's Pune is working to develop low-cost ventilators in fight against coronavirus pandemic. According to NOCCA Robotics, these ventilators will cost below Rs 50,000 per unit, and will majorly help two and three tier cities of the country. One of the founders of NOCCA Robotics, Nikhil Kurele said, "Our objective was to build a portable ventilator."

Kerala's strawberry farmers unable to sell produce amid coronavirus lockdown

Idukki (Kerala), Apr 02 (ANI): Kerala's strawberry growers in Munnar are facing a major crisis amid the nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus. Farmers who cultivated carrots are also facing the same crisis.Farmers are not able to sell their produce after the lockdown as there are few takers. The March-April is harvest season for strawberry and with farmers unable to sell it most of the produce has started to rot. With no visitors, the local population that used to depend on tourism is also hit.

COVID-19: Temples remain closed for devotees on 'Ram Navami' amid lockdown

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Apr 02 (ANI): Delhi's Shiv Shakti Temple remained closed on April 02 on the occasion of 'Ram Navami' for devotees amid coronavirus lockdown on ninth day of 'Chaitra Navratri'. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. Similar situation was seen at Birla Mandir and Sai Baba Temple in the national capital today. The temple authorities have also put a notice board stating the temples will be closed to deal with the spread of coronavirus. On the other side, famous Mumba Devi Temple of Mumbai is also closed due to lockdown on 'Ram Navami'.

Congress workers distribute ration sent by Rahul Gandhi for needy in Amethi

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 02 (ANI): Packets of ration were distributed in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi on April 02 amid coronavirus lockdown. Several Congress workers distributed the ration which was sent by party leader Rahul Gandhi for poor and needy people. 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 1649 in India and 41 deaths.

COVID-19: Police checks individuals at Delhi-Haryana border amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Travellers at Delhi-Haryana border are going through beefed up security due to nation-wide lockdown over coronavirus outbreak. Delhi Police are allowing only those individuals availing or rendering essential services. Police checked passes and identity cards of people amid the movement of vehicles during coronavirus lockdown. There are total 160 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi including two deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1649 in India and 41 deaths.

Police Constable postponed his marriage in wake of coronavirus

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) Apr 02 (ANI): Laeek Ahmed, a police constable in Uttarakhand's Haridwar has set an example of 'nation first' attitude amid the coronavirus pandemic across the world. April 05 was the date fixed for Laeek Ahmed's marriage ceremony. However, he had postponed the marriage in the wake of coronavirus. His in-laws also supported him in this decision.

COVID-19: 13 people who attended Delhi Jamaat event quarantined in Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 01 (ANI): Moradabad Police identified 13 persons on April 01 who had attended a Tablighi Jamaat gathering at Markaz Nizamuddin in Delhi. They were picked from a mosque in Barwalan area of Moradabad and were then quarantined. This came after several people who had participated in the religious gathering in Delhi tested positive for the coronavirus. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 1649 in India and 41 deaths.

2 dead after consuming spirit due to lack of liquor in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 02 (ANI): Two people lost their lives and one is in critical condition after allegedly consuming spirit in Raipur. They allegedly consumed spirit as there was lack of liquor. There has been sudden surge in alcohol withdrawal symptom cases since lockdown.