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People screened for COVID-19 at India-Bangladesh border

Fulbari (West Bengal), Mar 15 (ANI): Several people were screened in West Bengal's Fulbari at India-Bangladesh border before their movement across it on March 15. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered that movements through immigration land check posts at India-Bangladesh borders will remain suspended from 12 AM on March 15 till further orders. While speaking to ANI, Health Staff at the screening camp set up at India-Bangladesh border in Fulbari, Kanchan said, "We are screening all the people who are going across the border. There has been no positive case here till now."

guiding mantra, says PM Modi to SAARC nations

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 15 attended a video conference of all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries over Coronavirus. He said, "As we prepare to face this challenge, let me briefly share India's experience of combating the spread of this virus so far. "Prepare, but don't panic" has been our guiding mantra."

Coronavirus: Rs 500 fine for spitting on roads or in public places, says Gujarat Chief Secretary

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 15(ANI): Amid Coronavirus scare in the country, Gujarat Chief Secretary Anil Mukim on March 15 attended a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rupani. After the meeting he informed about the decision taken in the meeting. He said that a fine of Rs 500 fine will be imposed on anyone who will be caught spitting in public places. He added, "All the cinema halls and swimming pools in the state will also remain closed from 16th to 29th March.""All educational institutions - schools, colleges, tuition classes, angnawadi across the state will remain closed from 16th to 29th March. No teaching work will be done here but the teaching and non-teaching staff can come."

First and second confirmatory test for COVID-19 are free: Sanjeeva Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Ministry of Health, Special Secretary, Sanjeeva Kumar on Sunday stated that the first and second confirmatory tests for COVID-19 free for all citizens. He further ensured that the country has enough testing capacity as only 10 per cent of the total capacity has been utilized daily.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs to 107 in India

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Ministry of Health, Special Secretary, Sanjeeva Kumar on Sunday confirmed 107 COVID-19 cases in the country; this number includes 9 discharged cases and 2 deaths. "23 new cases have been detected since last update," says Sanjeeva Kumar. State wise division of the number is 17 from Maharashtra, 2 from Telangana, 1 from Rajasthan and 3 from Kerala. He further informed that the Buldhana patient who died on March 14 was tested negative for COVID-19

Coronavirus: 236 Indians from Iran being quarantined at Army facility in Jaisalmer, says Sanjeeva Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Health Ministry Special Secretary Sanjeeva Kumar on March 15 informed that the third batch of 236 evacuees from Iran arrived on March 15. These citizens are being quarantined at the Army facility in Jaisalmer. So far, all are reported to be asymptomatic at present. He added that order for over 80 lakhs face masks and personal protective equipments for healthcare workers have been placed. "An order has been placed for the procurement of an additional 80,56,365 N95 masks and personal protective equipment for healthcare workers," said Sanjeeva Kumar

Coronavirus hits hotel industry hard in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 15 (ANI): The hotel industry is currently at a loss because of coronavirus pandemic and 100 per cent bookings including advances ones have been cancelled, said Gajendra Luniwal, president of Jaipur Hotel Association. "100 per cent bookings including advanced ones have been cancelled. Domestic tourists are also not visiting now. It has reached zero. The hotel industry and allied services are facing losses. We have reached a position where paying salaries to employees will be difficult," Luniwal told ANI.

Will reveal my decision on Monday: MP Assembly Speaker on floor test

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati on Sundat stated that he will make a decision on the floor test of Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government on March 16. "I've been waiting for MLAs who've sent their resignations to me through one or the other medium, why are they not contacting me directly? I'm worried about what's happening with members of my assembly. It raises questions on the state of democracy, he further added.

MP political crisis: Floor test might not take place on March 16, says Pradeep Jaiswal

Bhopal (MP), Mar 15(ANI): Amid Madhya Pradesh political tussle, state Mineral Resources Minister, Pradeep Jaiswal attended state cabinet meeting on March 15. After the meeting he said, "We have the numbers and our Chief Minister is confident, wait and watch." Jaiswal further added that it is not compulsory that floor test will happen on March 16 because right now focus is on Coronavirus.

Bhim Army's Chandrashekhar launches his 'Azad Samaj Party'

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad launched his political party 'Azad Samaj Party' on March 15. He launched his party on the birth anniversary of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) founder Kanshi Ram.

COVID- 19: MP MLAs who are in Haryana, Bengaluru will be medically tested, says PC Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Minister PC Sharma on Sunday stated that Congress MLAs who have come from Jaipur should be medically tested and those in Haryana and Bengaluru should also be medically tested due to coronavirus scare. He said, "It was discussed in the state cabinet meeting that our MLAs who have come from Jaipur should be medically tested. Those in Haryana and Bengaluru should also be medically tested."

COVID-19: Schools, colleges, cinema halls will be shut in MP till further orders

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Minister PC Sharma on Sunday said that Schools, colleges, libraries, cinema halls, marriage halls etc will be shut till further orders. Adding in it, he further said that the state government are working on war footing to tackle this coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak threatens Kerala tourism

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 15 (ANI): Kerala tourism industry has been affected badly due to coronavirus outbreak in the country. Markets are hardly receiving any footfalls due to which shopkeepers have shut down their stores. Shopping complexes and cinema halls have also been closed following the situation. Empty streets with closed shops and stores were witnessed due to coronavirus scare.

Kerala govt sets up medical help desk at Thiruvananthapuram railway station

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Mar 15(ANI): COVID-19 screening was undertaken in Thiruvananthapuram railway station. A medical help-desk was set up at the station to inform the passengers on the precautionary measures to be adopted for COVID-19. The staff at the railway station was also seen wearing masks while carrying out their duty.

Home Minister Shah assured that statehood will return soon in JandK: Altaf Bukkhari

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Apni Party President, Altaf Bukkhari said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured us that the statehood will be returned and the domicile laws will be passed soon. He said that shortcomings in the administration like economic distress, drop in tourism, daily wages were discussed.

'Bike ambulance dada' of Siliguri educates commoners on COVID-19

Siliguri (WB), Mar 15(ANI): Rakesh Dutta, a 27-year-old resident of Ghigomali, Siliguri took out a campaign for commoners as onus to create awareness on coronavirus pandemic. He said that the prices of the facial masks and sanitizers have locked down the common people in their houses. "It is very important to reach out to people and share proper information regarding COVID-19," Dutta said. Dutta, who is known as "bike ambulance dada" in Siliguri got his inspiration from Padma Shri Karimul Haque for launching this campaign.

COVID-19: All educational institutes, cinema halls will remain closed in Assam till Mar 29

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 15 (ANI): Amid increasing fear of deadly coronavirus, the Assam Chief Secretary Sanjay Krishna on Sunday said that all school, colleges, universities, gyms, swimming pools and cinema halls will remain closed in the state till March 29. "All examinations, except that of state and CBSE boards, have been postponed in view of coronavirus," he added. Meanwhile, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbed to 107 in India till now.

Karnataka Health Minister BS Sriramulu visits GIMS in Kalaburgi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Mar 15 (ANI): Karnataka Health Minister BS Sriramulu visited Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Kalaburgi on March 15. He inspected isolated wards at GIMS. He also took stock of the preparations made by health administration.

All water theme parks shut in Kerala following coronavirus scare

Kottayam (Kerala), Mar 15(ANI): In a recent example of continuous efforts by state and centre government to tackle the dreadful disease of coronavirus, Kerala's Tourism Promotion Council closed all water theme parks in Kodimatha Kottayam. So far, Kerala has confirmed 22 cases of COVID-19 out of which 3 have been cured. In India total of 107 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported.

Rebel Congress MLAs shifted from Prestige Golfshire Club to Ramada hotel in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Mar 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs shifted from Prestige Golfshire Club to Ramada hotel in Bengaluru. Security has been deployed outside the hotel. Rebel Congress MLAs who tendered their resignation on 10th March were staying in Prestige Golfshire Club. 19 Congress MLAs including 06 state ministers from MP tendered their resignation from the assembly. MP Governor Lalji Tandon directed that floor test will be held in assembly on Mar 16.