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Agartala authorities distribute food among needy amid lockdown

Agartala (Tripura), Mar 30 (ANI): Tripura Urban Development Department, Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and urban local bodies distributed food among the needy in Agartala on March 29 amid lockdown in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. Social distance was maintained among people while they stood in a queue to grab food.

Strict surveillance underway at Faridabad-Delhi border amid lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Police barricading continued at Faridabad (Haryana)-Delhi border. Heavy security was deployed at the spot to stop movement of vehicles except those rendering essential services amid lockdown, in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. Lockdown was announced recently by Prime Minister to contain the contagious disease.

5-year-old donates piggy bank for COVID-19 relief fund

Basti (UP), Mar 30 (ANI): While celebrities and entrepreneurs have come forward to assist Government in raising fund for COVID-19, a 5-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh's Basti was not far behind. In a cute gesture, he donated his piggy bank to combat coronavirus in the country. Several celebrities, entrepreneurs have come forward to assist Govt in raising fund for COVID-19.

HPCL staff trying best to make sure petroleum products reach public: Chairman

Mumbai, Mar 30 (ANI): Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) Chairman, Mukesh Kumar Surana informed that the management and staff are trying best to make sure petroleum products reach public and requested everyone to not panic. Mukesh Kumar Surana, HPCL Chairman said, "Our staff is trying their best to make sure that essential commodities like petrol, diesel and LPG reach the public as per their requirement. I request everyone to not panic buy. There is no shortage of products."

Fire at Shaheen Bagh doused off, no injuries reported

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): A massive fire which broke out at a shop in Shaheen Bagh was doused off on March 29. Fire tenders rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported. No casualty or injury was reported.

Excessive alcohol consumption may increase risk of COVID-19: WHO

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): World Health Organization cleared one of the myths on coronavirus spread. WHO informed that frequent or excessive alcohol consumption does not protect you against COVID-19. Instead the consumption can be extremely dangerous and increase the risk. WHO recently also informed that smoking can also increase the risk of COVID-19 infection.

'No fuel crisis in India', informs India Oil Chairman

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Indian Oil Chairman Sanjiv Singh informed that there is no fuel crisis in India. "Supply of petrol, diesel, LPG is absolutely normal. All plants and supply locations are fully functional. There is absolute no shortage of any fuel," informed Sanjiv Singh.

Volunteers feed stray dogs in Assam

Dibrugarh (Assam), Mar 30 (ANI): Animal Welfare People provided food to street animals amid lockdown situation. Special food was prepared to feed the dogs. In fear of coronavirus, people have started abandoning their pets as myths around them continue to circulate.

Textile store manufactures 8000 masks for health workers in TN

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Mar 30 (ANI): A Satishkumar, owner of a textile store in Nadaraj Nagar of Madurai has manufactured and distributed 8000 cotton masks to the needy, policemen, corporation and health workers. He said," I request people to donate me cotton clothes so that I can continue making masks."

COVID-19: 'Stay wherever you are' is the mantra of national lockdown, says CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 29(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal on daily wage workers gathering at Delhi-UP border said that when Prime Minister Modi announced the coronavirus lockdown he had urged people to "stay wherever you are". He further said, "I think it is the mantra of this lockdown, if we don't follow it then the lockdown will not be successful and the country will fail in the fight against this virus."

Union Ministers hold high-level meeting on COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): A high-level meeting of Union Ministers on COVID-19 was held at the residence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Home Minister Amit Shah, IandB Minister Prakash Javadekar, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other senior ministers also attended the meeting. The death toll of coronavirus in country has mounted to 25 now, while over 850 positive cases have been reported. The country went under nationwide lockdown to curb the pandemic after announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

One infected person will infect the entire crowd: Delhi CM on Anand Vihar bus depot crowd

New Delhi, Mar 29(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal on the gathering of daily wage workers at the Anand Vihar bus depot said even if a single person in a crowd is infected with COVID19, everyone will get infected. "Think about your own life and family," the CM added as thousands of migrant labourers are leaving the city amid the nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic.

No dearth of food and water in Delhi, says Kejriwal on exodus of migrant workers

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Reiterating his government's commitment to not leave anyone go hungry, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 29 said that there is no dearth of food and water in the national capital, urging the migrant labourers to not leave the city due to the national lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Delhi government is providing lunch and dinner to more than 4 lakh people every day. We are putting in all the efforts to make sure that everyone gets food in the national capital. There is no dearth of food and water," Kejriwal said even as thousands of migrant workers are fleeing the city for their native places in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and other states.

COVID-19: Health Ministry explains parameters of high risk cases

New Delhi, Mar 29(ANI): Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal, on number of COVID-19 patients on ventilators said that this data is being monitored at state level, adding that high risk cases, which include age/contact history as criteria and are found serious, are being closely monitored. "I don't have the exact figures right now," said Lav Agarwal. On the screening of the daily wage workers who are returning to their states, Agarwal said that states have already been given the guidelines which were implemented on international travellers at airports.

Chennai-returned villagers in WB's Purulia isolate themselves on treehouses

Purulia (West Bengal), Mar 29 (ANI): Seven residents of Vangidi village in Balarampur area of West Bengal's Purulia, who returned from Chennai amid coronavirus pandemic, found a novel way to isolate themselves after doctor advised them home quarantine for 14 days. Since the Chennai-returned labourers didn't have separate room in their houses, they decided to stay on tree where platforms were already made for observing elephants which are known for attacking the village.

Protection Force distributes food to the needy in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Mar 29 (ANI): Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel distributed food to the needy people in Patna amidst the corona lockdown in the country. Senior Commandant of RPF, SKS Rathore said, "Food is being prepared at IRCTC kitchens and our personnel are distributing it to poor." He further added that the food is being distributed following social distancing norms and the people are also being guided to follow the same.

UP villagers face discrimination as their native place is named 'Corona'

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): Residents of Sitapur's small village 'Corona' are facing discrimination due to the peculiar name of their village. Ever since the outbreak of coronavirus, the residents are facing challenges. Rajan, a local said, "When we tell people we are from Corona, they avoid us. They don't understand that it's a village, not someone infected with virus." The cases of coronavirus are constantly mounting in India despite several precautionary steps of centre and state governments.

Police blocks roads leading to border areas to prevent mass exodus

New Delhi, Mar 29(ANI): Delhi Police on March 29 blocked the roads going towards Anand Vihar and nearby locations as a precautionary measure to avoid COVID-19 spread. On March 28, daily wage workers thronged the Anand Vihar Bus depot to board the buses to their respective cities/villages. Post Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's request and announcement of the arrangements, the daily wage workers gathered at the depot in huge numbers. Because of which, social distancing and all precautionary measures for COVID-19 went for a toss.

Indian Railways operated 1.25 lakh wagons for transporting essential commodities: Govt

New Delhi, Mar 29(ANI): Union Health Ministry, Joint Secretary, Lav Agarwal informed that under Indian Railways, around 1.25 lakh wagons have been operated in the last 5 days. These wagons were operated for the transportation of essential commodities, such as food grains, sugar, salt, coal, petroleum, etc. The Joint Secretary further said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set up a dedicated fund - PM CARES- for COVID-19 through which philanthropics and citizens of the country can extend their support towards this effort.

Health Ministry confirms 106 new positive cases and 6 deaths

New Delhi, Mar 29(ANI): Union Health Ministry, Joint Secreatry, Lav Agarwal confirmed 979 coronavirus cases in the country including 25 deaths so far. He said that in the last 24 hours the country has reported 106 new positive cases and 6 deaths. Lav Agarwal said, "All 6 deaths have been reported from 6 different states." Joint Secretary said that we are working towards identifying emerging hotspots and are implementing rigorous cluster containment strategy in these hotspots.