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Goa deserted for 2nd consecutive day as govt extends 'Janata Curfew' till March 25

Panaji (Goa), Mar 23 (ANI): Goa was shut for second consecutive day after the state government extended 'Janata Curfew' for another three days to curb coronavirus pandemic. The state will remain under lockdown till March 25. The state earlier closed its restaurants and beaches till March 31 in view of deadly disease. COVID-19 has claimed 7 deaths while the number of positive cases has mounted to 415.

COVID-19: Lucknow's Ghanta Ghar sanitised after anti-CAA protesters vacate site

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): Sanitisation drive is underway in Lucknow in wake of coronavirus pandemic. Municipal Corporation sprayed disinfectant on roads and public spaces. The area around Ghanta Ghar was cleaned thoroughly by corporation. The sit-in protest by women near Ghanta Ghar was called off temporarily earlier today. Lockdown has been imposed in the city in view of COVID-19 till 31st March. According to latest data by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, total number of positive coronavirus cases in the country is 415 and 7 deaths.

Sensex dives almost 3000 points as countries go for lockdowns due to COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices dived by 9 per cent during early hours on Monday as governments and businesses adapt to prolonged quarantines during the coronavirus pandemic. The Indian rupee too dragged further to hit a fresh record low of 76.02 versus Friday's close of 75.19. At 10 am, the BSE S-P Sensex was down by 2,992 points or 10 per cent to 26,924 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 847 points or 9.7 per cent to 7,898. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were deep in the red. Nifty private bank was down by 11.2 per cent, realty by 10.9 per cent, financial service by 10.1 per cent and auto by 9.8 per cent. Reports said the global death toll due to coronavirus exceeded over 14,000 with more than 300,000 infections.

COVID-19 outbreak: Vehicular movement halted at Delhi borders

New Delhi / Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): After Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, announced sealing of the national capital's borders, barricades were seen at various parts. Barriers were placed near Ghazipur border to check movement of traffic. Police have also barricaded the movement of vehicles between Delhi and Gurugram near Kapashera. Police at Delhi-Gautam Buddha Nagar border stopped vehicles from Delhi entering into Gautam Buddha Nagar, amid lockdowns. It led to major traffic at borders. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a lockdown in the state from 6 AM today till March 31.

COVID-19 outbreak: Anti-CAA protestors call off their protest amid lockdown in UP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): Women who were staging an anti-CAA protest near Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) in Lucknow have called off their protest temporarily amid lockdown in the city in view of coronavirus. Lockdown has been imposed in 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh from March 23-25.

Chhattisgarh CM leads wreath laying ceremony of 17 jawans killed in Naxal encounter

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Mar 23 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel attended wreath laying ceremony of 17 security personnel who were killed in Naxal attack in Sukma. He was accompanied by state Home Minister Tamradhwaj Sahu. The leaders offered wreath to slain soldiers. CM Baghel also met the kin of jawans. A total of 17 security personnel of District Reserve Guards (DRG) and Special Task Force (STF) lovst their lives in encounter with Naxals in Sukma on March 22.

MP police takes unique step to limit down movement of people

Mandsaur (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): As soon as Madhya Pradesh government announced lockdown, the police took a unique step to curb the movement of people who were needlessly wandering on the streets. They handed over a paper that carried a message. It says 'I am an enemy of the society. I will not stay at home'. The move was started to make the lockdown successful to combat coronavirus. Madhya Pradesh government announced lockdown from March 23-31.

India witnesses deserted streets as several states go under lockdown to curb corona spread

Moradabad (UP)/ Muzaffarpur (Bihar)/ Mumbai/ Chennai/ New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): The entire country was deserted on morning of March 23. Several states have announced lockdown including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Some people are coming out to get necessities. Besides, all the essential services will be provided in duration of lockdown. Centre has also announced lockdown in 75 districts across country that are affected with coronavirus. People have been increasingly advised to stay inside in order to fight back COVID-19. The disease has claimed 7 lives while over 350 positive cases have been reported.

Minor killed allegedly after rape in UP's Hamirpur

Hamirpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): A minor girl was killed allegedly after rape in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur. Suspects are arrested by police for the rape and murder of 12-year-old. Hamirpur SP, Shlok Kumar said, "We got the information about the killing of a 12-year-old girl. We have done investigation. Few suspects are taken under custody. 5 teams are constituted for investigation of the case. A weapon of offence has been seized from the crime spot." Investigation in the case is on.

COVID-19: People buy essential items during lockdown in UP

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)/ Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) / Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): Due to coronavirus outbreak, Uttar Pradesh Government has imposed lockdown in 16 districts of the state, starting from March 23. People bought essential items during the lockdown Locals flocked to a vegetable market while, some went to milk booths. Lockdown has been imposed in 16 districts of Uttar Pradesh from March 23-25. Coronavirus has claimed 7 lives while over 350 positive cases have been reported.

Anand Vihar Terminal deserted as Indian Railways cancels passenger trains

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): The Anand Vihar Terminal was empty as Indian Railways cancelled all passenger trains till 31st March in view of coronavirus pandemic. In wake of deadly disease no transport service is allowed on roads except 25 percent DTC buses. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a lockdown in the state from 6 AM today till 31st March.

COVID-19 outbreak: Delhi observes state-wide lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): After Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced a state-wide lockdown, the city observed the same as very few people were seen at Rajpath area. Indian Railways has also cancelled all passenger trains till March 31 in view of coronavirus outbreak. CM Arvind Kejriwal has announced a lockdown in the state from 6 AM today till March 31.

Shaheen Bagh witnesses drop in protesters as Delhi goes under lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): The number of anti-CAA protesters at Shaheen Bagh has reduced significantly amid lockdown announced in the state in view of coronavirus till 31st March. The protest which is going on for over 90 days observed 'Janata Curfew' on March 22. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced state-wide lockdown till March 31st.

Researchers discover new drug to ease medication side effects against severe depression

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): A new substance has been discovered by a team of researchers that could ease the serious side effects of the medication or the drugs taken by patients for treating severe depression. The severe form of depression can be treated with the drug 'tricyclic antidepressants', an antidepressant drug which are more effective in comparison to those used for mild and moderate depression. But along with the positive outcome in fighting severe depression, the drug comes with a downfall of having serious side effects. The side effects of the drugs can be at times so serious that people diagnosed with depression no longer prefer to take the drugs, hence leading to no treatment for the condition. Serotonin is a so-called neurotransmitter, a chemical substance found in the brain. In a person with severe depression, the level of serotonin is very low. Antidepressant drugs make adjustments to get a higher level of active serotonin. The side effects can be anything from life-thre

Sukma naxal attack: Need to identify 15 weapons, DIG South Bastar

Bastar (Chhattisgarh), Mar 23 (ANI): While speaking to media in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district on March 22, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in South Bastar Range of Chhattisgarh, Sundarraj Patilingam spoke on Sukma encounter. He said, "According to armed cadres there are around 800 naxals in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district. Out of 17 weapons which were used during Sukma encounter, only two weapons were recovered while 15 weapons still need to be identified," DIG Bastar added.

People queue outside shops to buy milk after 'Janata Curfew' ends

Moradabad/ Varanasi (UP), Mar 23 (ANI): Locals in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad queued up outside shops to buy milk after 'Janata Curfew' ended. They thronged to dairy in large numbers to buy milk. Moradabad is one of the 15 districts in UP where lockdown has been imposed from March 23 to March 25. While speaking to ANI, one of the buyers said, "We are standing here since an hour, we are not getting milk anywhere else nearby." Similarly in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, people are stocking daily use materials in large numbers on Mar 22. Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged countrymen to observe 'Janata Curfew' on March 22 from 07:00 am-09:00 pm. He also requested citizens to encourage the people working in essential services.

COVID-19 outbreak: No confirmed coronavirus case so far in city, informs Ranchi DC

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 23 (ANI): While speaking to media, the District Magistrate, Collector and Deputy Commissioner of Ranchi, Rai Mahimapat Ray spoke about coronavirus and state lockdown. He said, "There has been no confirmed positive case of coronavirus so far in Ranchi." "Jharkhand government has ordered total lockdown which will be applicable in Ranchi along with imposition of Section 144. Essential services will be continued during the lockdown period," Ranchi DC added.

Fire occurs at 2-storey building in HP's Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a two-storeyed building in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu on March 22. At least two fire tenders reached at the spot to douse the flames. The fire occurred in Dohlunala area of Kullu. Property worth Rs 10 lakh was damaged during fire. The reason of fire is yet unknown and more details are awaited in this regard.

Janata Curfew: Visakhapatnam Traffic Police spread awareness of coronavirus on street

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): The traffic police of Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam created awareness among citizens amid coronavirus threat. They showed placards to people who came out of their home amid 'Janata Curfew' on March 22. Lockdown has been imposed in Andhra Pradesh till March 31 in the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. There are total six positive cases of coronavirus in Andhra Pradesh so far.

Lab setup inside medical college to examine COVID-19 cases: Meerut CMO

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Meerut Dr Rajkumar spoke on coronavirus. He said, "There has been no positive case of coronavirus so far in Meerut. Inside the Meerut Medical College, a laboratory has been established and we have started examining cases of COVID-19 outbreak in that lab."