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Quantum of assistance requested by SAARC countries crossed $1Million: MEA

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar March 19 informed that the Ministry is moving very fast on proposals announced during PM's video conferencing with SAARC leaders and the emergency fund is up and running. "We've received many requests from other SAARC countries in form of masks, gloves etc. Quantum of assistance requested so far has crossed $1Million," said Kumar.

Sports complex turned into medical facility premise amid coronavirus scare

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Mar 19 (ANI): A sports complex in Ahmedabad has been turned into a medical facility premise. 46 beds are made available by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in 23 rooms on complex. Dr. Daxaben Y Maitrak, Health Officer of AMC (West Zone) said, "First of all we did a thorough fumigation in the sports complex. We have prepared 23 rooms for medical facility. An advisor from health ministry will give preventive instructions against COVID-19 to each person entering the complex." India has reported 173 positive cases of coronavirus so far including 4 deaths.

Shivraj, Jitu Patwari react on SC's order of floor test in MP

Bhopal (MP), Mar 19 (ANI): The Apex Court on March 19 ordered Madhya Pradesh government to conduct the floor test on March 20. On this development amid the political crisis in the state, former state chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held a press conference and said that the current government will lose the floor test tomorrow. "We welcome the Supreme Court's decision of floor test. This government is not just a government which has lost the majority but this is a government of brokers which has cheated the people of Madhya Pradesh. This government will lose the floor test tomorrow," However, Congress leader Jitu Patwari said that state government was always ready for the floor test. "We were always ready. Chief Minister has said it himself. It was necessary the MLAs who were kidnapped be present here. Assembly is bound to obey the Supreme Court's order. We are sure and ready."

COVID-19: Out of 10 positive cases, 1 died, 3 recovered and rest in good condition, says CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 19 informed that a total of 10 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi so far. Out of the total number, one died, three people have recovered and rest six are in good condition.

Nirbhaya's parents are not alone, raises questions over actions taken on #MeToo movement: Jaya Bachchan

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan on March 19 reacted on Nirbhaya case and said that her family is not alone she is with them and it is a matter of shame that it took this much time to get justice. "Sometimes we get upset as there's no point in filing a complaint as we raise our voices and there is no outcome. Investigation should be taken-out against those who misused the office in power and that have been name in #MeToo movement," she added.

Mumbai 'Dabbawalas' to suspend services from Mar 20 due to coronavirus

Mumbai, Mar 19 (ANI): Following the shutdown across country due to pandemic coronavirus, Mumbai's 'Dabbawalas' have decided to suspend their services temporarily. The services will be not available from March 20 to March 31, in wake of deadly coronavirus spread. Maharashtra has so far reported maximum cases of COVID-19 in India with 49 confirmed infections and one death. As reported by Health Ministry, total cases of COVID-19 pandemic in India mounted to 166.

Nirbhaya convict Akshay's wife 'faints' outside court as hanging date nears

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Wife of Akshay, a convict in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, Punita Devi who has filed a divorce petition in a Bihar court, appeared to have a nervous breakdown and fainted outside the Patiala House Court complex on March 19. Hanging of all the four convicts in the Nirbhaya case is scheduled for March 20.

Mumbai's Haji Ali Dargah to be closed temporarily as Maharashtra reports maximum COVID-19 cases

Mumbai, Mar 19(ANI): Mumbai's Haji Ali Dargah to remain closed due to coronavirus pandemic. Authorities requested people to avoid overcrowding the place as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. Devotees coming from far off places were disappointed as they had to return empty hand. According to the Health Ministry, Maharashtra has so far reported 49 cases of COVID-19.

COVID-19 doesn't affect children the way other respiratory viruses do: Indian Association of Pediatrics

New Delhi, Mar 19(ANI): Indian Association of Pediatrics, Chairman of Media Cell, Dr Ravi Malik on panic on COVID-19 said that most of the respiratory viruses specifically affect the children and mortality is more among them but this is not same for COVID-19. Dr. Malik said, "There is no need to fear, it is a preventable disease, proper precautionary measures needs to undertaken."

Citing pandemic coronavirus, Congress urges govt to curtail Parliament session

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on March 19, Congress leader Anand Sharma spoke on coronavirus. He said, "On one side Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be addressing the nation today (on March 19) at 8:00 pm on coronavirus outbreak. For a normal person, all kind of restrictions have been made across India, but there are thousands of people in the Parliament." "The government should adjourn both the houses of Parliament amid coronavirus threat," Anand Sharma added.

Shivraj Chouhan smells horse trading after MP Speaker seeks 2-week time for floor test

Bhopal (MP), Mar 19 (ANI): Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on March 19 questioned Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led Congress government for asking two weeks time for conducting floor test in the state assembly. "Why do they want more time? for engaging in horse-trading? Now they know that they do not have the numbers. It's an excuse to get some more transfers done," said Chouhan after Speaker sought 2 weeks' time in Court.

Sunlight kills viruses such as COVID-19: MoS Health Ashwini Choubey

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on March 19, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey spoke on coronavirus. He said, "People should spend at least 15 minutes in the sun. The sunlight provides Vitamin D, improves immunity and also kills such (coronavirus) viruses.

BHU students asked to vacate hostels amid coronavirus threat

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 19 (ANI): The university level exams across India have been postponed due to coronavirus threat. The students of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have also been asked to vacate the hostels on immediate basis amid coronavirus scare. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rose to 166 - comprising 141 Indian nationals and 25 foreign nationals. There have been three deaths in the country due to coronavirus so far as per information given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Nirbhaya will get justice tomorrow: Asha Devi after convict's curative petition rejected

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Delhi rape victim Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi on March 19 said that her daughter will get justice tomorrow. "Court gave them so many opportunities that they have become habituated of bringing something ahead of hanging and get it postponed. Now, our Courts are aware of their tactics. Nirbhaya will get justice tomorrow," said Nirbhaya's mother after Supreme Court dismissed the curative petition of one of the convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape and murder case.

Watch: Ranjan Gogoi takes oath as Rajya Sabha MP

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Former chief justice of India Rajan Gogoi took oath as Rajya Sabha MP on March 19. He was nominated by the President Ram Nath Kovind on March 16. Gogoi served as the 46th Chief Justice of India from October 03, 2018 to November 17, 2019.

Massive fire breaks out due to cylinder blast in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 19 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at Pune's Wakdewadi area reportedly due to cylinder blast on March 19. 15 to 20 huts were gutted in fire incident. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flame. No injuries have been reported yet. Further details awaited.

COVID-19: People workout on roads, open areas in Nagpur as gyms closed temporarily

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 19 (ANI): Various state governments have taken preventive measures to check community transmission amid coronavirus threat. All gyms are closed as precautionary measure in Maharashtra's Nagpur. Several people were seen doing workout on roads and other open areas in Nagpur. Many residential amenities including gyms and parks will be closed until further order of the government.

No legal remedies left to postpone convicts' execution: Nirbhaya's Mother

New Delhi, Mar 19 (ANI): Delhi rape victim Nirbhaya's Mother Asha Devi said that there are no legal remedies left to postpone the execution of the convicts. "Today is the last date and tomorrow they will be executed i have faith that they will be hanged tomorrow. Unless and until they get hanged they will try every tactics. There is no legal point left to postpone their execution," said Nirbhaya's Mother.

ECR hold disinfection drive at Coaching Depot in Bhubaneswar amid coronavirus fear

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mar 19 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus pandemic East Coast Railway held a disinfection drive on March 18 at Coaching Depot Bhubaneswar as a precautionary measure against COVID-19. The workers sanitized Railway premises as precautionary measures. The workers were seen sanitising the Train and their coaches. Coach toilets were also sanitised by amid coronavirus outbreak. The number of active cases of COVID-19 jumps to 134.

COVID-19 outbreak: East Coast Railway takes precautionary measures in train coaches

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mar 19 (ANI): Amid growing cases of coronavirus in India, the East Coast Railway took precautionary measures in train coaches at Bhubaneswar Coaching Depot. They are disinfecting the train coaches on daily basis. The step has been taken to stop virus from spreading. Senior Coaching Depot Officer of Bhubaneswar Coaching Depot, Sakya Acharya said, "On an average, we are disinfecting and maintaining 210 coaches everyday." More than 151 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported so far in India. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus outbreak a pandemic.