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COVID-19: Kerala police checks vehicular movement sternly amid nationwide lockdown

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 25 (ANI): Movement of people except those rendering or availing essential services are not being allowed by Police as lockdown continues in Kerala amid the dreadful situation led by coronavirus in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday announced nationwide lockdown for 3 weeks to restrict the further spread of the disease.

Russian nationals successfully transported from India amid lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Russian nationals arrived at IGI Airport to take 'special' flight for Russia on March 25. Around 388 Russian citizens successfully transported by special Aeroflot flight as they were stranded in India due to the lockdown. Press Attache of Russian Embassy, Evgeny Bereka said, "Russian Embassy has successfully facilitated transportation by special Aeroflot flight of about 388 Russian citizens who were stranded in India due to the lock down" Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days in the country.

COVID-19 outbreak: 277 Indian evacuees from Iran screened at Jodhpur Airport

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Mar 25 (ANI): At least 277 evacuees from Iran arrived at Jodhpur Airport on March 25. A preliminary screening was conducted at the airport upon arrival and thereafter, the evacuees were shifted to the Army Wellness Facility established in Jodhpur Military Station. Mahan Air flight carried 277 Indian passengers landed at Delhi airport today early morning from Iran's Tehran.

Chaitra Navratri Day 1: Aarti performed at Mumbadevi Temple by priests amid lockdown

Mumbai, Mar 25 (ANI): Aarti was performed at Mumbadevi Temple by priests and temple trustees on the first day of 'Chaitra Navratri' in Mumbai on March 25. The temple is closed for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days in the country.

Watch: Bengaluru locals practice social distancing due to COVID-19 outbreak

Bengaluru, Mar 25 (ANI): People in Bengaluru took a unique method to maintain social distancing amid coronavirus lockdown. They drew circles outside a grocery store to maintain a specific distance between two people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days in the country.

Police barricading continues at UP-Delhi border amid lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Police barricading continued at Uttar Pradesh-Delhi border to stop movement of vehicles on March 25. Those rendering or availing essential services will only be allowed to pass amid lockdown. Police officials were seen at Delhi Noida Direct Flyway (DND). Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days in the country.

'Ram Lalla' idol shifted in Ram Janmabhoomi premises till completion of temple construction

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 25 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath shifted 'Ram Lalla' idol to a temporary structure near Manas Bhawan in Ram Janmabhoomi premises on March 25, till the completion of the construction of Ram Temple. CM Yogi Adityanath also performed puja at Manas Bhawan. He also presented a cheque of Rs 11 lakh for the construction of the temple.

Telangana woman doctor allegedly manhandled by police official amid lockdown

Khammam (Telangana), Mar 25 (ANI): A woman doctor was allegedly manhandled by a police official while going on her duty in Telangana's Khammam amid coronavirus lockdown on March 24. Speaking on it, she said, "He seized my ID card and phone, and manhandled me. He dragged me holding my hair. I have filed a complaint, following which he apologized."

Domestic flights in Kolkata to remain suspended amid lockdown

Kolkata, Mar 25 (ANI): Domestic flights in Kolkata will remain suspended from March 25. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport was seen deserted. International flight services were suspended on March 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days in country.

Temples in Delhi remain closed on 1st day of 'Chaitra Navratri' due to lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Jhandewalan Mandir remained closed for devotees amid lockdown, on first day of 'Chaitra Navratri' on March 25. The temple authorities have also put a notice board saying 'the temple will remain closed from 21st March till further notice as per the guidelines of the government'. Meanwhile, Kalkaji Mandir is also closed due to lockdown. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a nation-wide lockdown for 21 days in the country.

Pinterest rolls out new Today tab for daily ideas

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Pinterest rolled out today a new feature to help millions of people stuck at home to make the most of the isolation time and continue feeding their creative minds. The new Today tab includes curated topics and trending pins, making it easier for users to discover popular and timely ideas. Pinterest has also launched a compassionate search on the web as searches for calming quotes tripled in the past few weeks, the official blog notes. Meanwhile, Pinterest is banning misinformation on COVID-19 and ads claiming to offer cures or treatments, or looking to exploit the COVID-19 crisis. Users will also be able to flag misinformation easily through an option on pins. Over the coming weeks, Pinterest will start showing credible information from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on topics like hand washing during the coronavirus epidemic.

COVID-19: Pune Police takes strict action against people not following govt orders amid curfew

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 25 (ANI): The Maharashtra government has announced a curfew in the state in the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic. Pune Police took strict action against those who are not following government orders during curfew. The tally of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra has reached 101 on March 24 with three new cases in Pune and one in Satara. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of active COVID-19 cases reported so far in India stands at 536. The essential goods will remain available to the public amid such times of a health crisis.

Delhi Gurdwara offers quarantine, isolation facility for COVID-19 patients

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): A gurdwara at Delhi's Majnu Ka Tilla has offered to give quarantine and isolation facilities for the treatment of coronavirus-affected people. The gurdwara has allotted neat and sanitised 12 rooms along with 24 hours service to cater to the needs of the patients. The Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) will provide separate rooms for health staff, ample parking in gurdwara premises and the safest and secure environment. There are 30 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi. While speaking to ANI, the chief priest of the Majnu Ka Tilla gurdwara Kulwant Singh said, "The coronavirus has spread across the world. DSGMC has decided to cooperate with the government. We all should take precautions as till now there is no cure of the disease." "People should come out only when it is urgent and should avoid any assembly," he added. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 536 in India inclu

People in AP's village block road with tree logs to restrict entry amid coronavirus outbreak

Krishna (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 25 (ANI): Villagers blocked road in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district to prevent from coronavirus threat on March 24. People of Jagannadhapuram have blocked the road between two villages in Krishna district. Villagers appealed that nobody should come to their village. The villagers laid a fence with logs of trees and plants on the road so that no vehicles can enter inside the village. The number of positive cases of coronavirus has climbed to eight in Andhra Pradesh.

Volunteers distribute face masks in Bhubaneswar amid coronavirus pandemic

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mar 25 (ANI): Volunteers distributed face masks in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on March 24 amid coronavirus threat. Around 30-35 volunteers are working to fight with COVID-19 outbreak. They distributed masks in a vegetable market of Bhunabeswar. These volunteers are distributing masks to people of unorganised sector and also to the cleaning staff of various hospitals. The Odisha administration has also decided to mark with stickers the houses of those who have been advised home quarantine. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of active COVID-19 cases reported so far in India stands at 536.

India lockdown: How'll unorganised sector eat food for 21 days?, asks Surjewala

Panchkula (Haryana), Mar 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country effective from midnight to deal with the spread of coronavirus on March 24, saying that social distancing is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly. While speaking to ANI, the permanent invitee member of Congress Working Committee (CWC), Randeep Singh Surjewala spoke on nation-wide lockdown. He said, "What will happen to the life and livelihood of those who earn their livelihood every day?. How will a daily wage earner, farmer and millions in the unorganised sector eat their food and sustain their families for 21 days?." "You (PM Modi) have given them no solution," Randeep Surjewala added.

After previous cesarean, natural birth can be considered: Study

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): In over 90 per cent of women who have previously had a caesarian, a natural birth may be possible, suggests new research. The study was published in the journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. When given detailed information on the risks and benefits associated with the different delivery options, expectant mothers were more likely to choose vaginal birth following a previous Cesarean rather than repeat Caesarean delivery. The authors analysed data from April 2005 to August 2017 of 1,086 pregnant women with at least one previous Cesarean delivery. Of these, 735 expectant mothers were eligible for TOLAC. They were provided with detailed explanations of the risks and benefits of TOLAC and repeat Cesarean delivery. Each of the women was asked to consider both modes of delivery and make an informed decision at 34 weeks' gestation.

COVID-19 outbreak is big battle: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on March 24, the National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke about coronavirus threat and lockdown. He said, "We will have to take the danger of coronavirus very seriously. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the entire situation 24*7. We all are fighting with coronavirus under his guidance." "People should stay at their homes and they must live and let others live ('jiyo aur jeene do') as COVID-19 outbreak is a big battle," BJP National Spokesperson added.

Registered 3 cases against people for violating home quarantine orders: Kalaburagi Dy Commissioner

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to media on March 24, the Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi, Sharat B spoke on coronavirus threat and lockdown. He said, "We have booked three cases against people who have violated home quarantine orders. It is observed that inspite of all the advisories being given by the Karnataka government and also inspite of Section 144 being imposed some people are still loitering around which is a risk to themselves." "We will not hesitate to seize the vehicle and register any case against such persons," Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner added.

We should stay at homes to safeguard our families: Uttarakhand CM on India lockdown

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on India lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak, Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "We all should stay at homes to safeguard our families. The shops of essential commodities will be open during the 21 day lockdown period." Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country effective from midnight to deal with the spread of coronavirus on March 24, saying that social distancing is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly. While speaking to ANI