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Telangana to have six more airports with support of AAI

Hyderabad (Telangana), March 14 (ANI): Telangana government has announced that it will have six more airports including three Greenfield and three Brownfield airports. While speaking on the sidelines of event Wings 2020, the minister even said that government was working proactively to develop more airports in the state. Airports Authority of India organizes a business cum air show even every two years in the city of Hyderabad. And it has been acknowledged by the state government also as one of the premier organisations working in the country. Hence the state government wants it to develop more aviation facilities inside its territory. 14th and 15th March were earlier scheduled to stay open for the public but the outbreak and sudden spike in the number of people contracting the coronavirus, authorities decided to keep the doors closed. Four AAI airports have recently been awarded by Airport council international. 85 of airports have been declared single-use plastic-free. It is because

NMCG concludes "Ganga Amantran Abhiyan" with grandeur in New Delhi

New Delhi (ANI) Mar 14, 2020: National Mission for Clean Ganga or NMCG recently organized a grand event at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi to mark the conclusion of "Ganga Amantran Abhiyan", a flagship programme of the NMCG. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was invited as the chief guest at the event to confer the awards to various achievers who contributed towards the successful completion of "Ganga Amantran Abhiyan" programme. Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union Minister of State in Ministry of Jal Shakti Rattan Lal Kataria also graced the event that also included the presence of other esteemed guests like Director General of NMCG Rajiv Ranjan Mishra and Wing Commander Paramvir Singh. In his address, Shah spoke about the importance of keeping river Ganga clean and NMCG's role in developing an infrastructure and a culture that would help in maintaining the purity of the holy river. "Ganga Amantran Abhiyan" was a pioneering and historic exploratory open-water r

Kamal Nath has no constitutional right to run government: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Bhopal (MP), Mar 14(ANI): BJP leader and former MP CM, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that after the resignation of the 22 MLAs Kamal Nath government has lost the majority and they don't have any constitutional right to run the government. "We have requested the Governor to hold an assembly session and conduct floor test," said the former CM. BJP has also requested the governor for videography of the floor test.

Jammu administration carries out sanitation drive for prevention of coronavirus

Jammu, Mar 14(ANI): Jammu Municipal Corporation in collaboration with Department of Health initiated a drive in which Hassodium Hyperchlorite is used to Disinfect areas. As reported by Health Ministry, total number of COVID-19 cases in India is 84 with only 1 case in Jammu.

Coronavirus cannot spread through dead bodies: Delhi AIIMS Director

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Delhi AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria informed that coronavirus cannot spread through dead bodies. It spreads from respiratory secretion. "Coronavirus cannot spread through dead bodies. It spreads from respiratory secretion. Coughing is necessary for the spread of this virus. So there is no risk in cremating the infected bodies," said AIIMS Director.

Movie theatres, schools, colleges closed in Rajasthan till Mar 30: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 14 (ANI): Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has instructed to keep all schools, colleges, coaching centers, gyms, theaters etc. closed till March 30th as a precaution to prevent infection from corona virus. Programs such as Music in the Park and Natak Manchan to be held during this period will also be postponed. CM Gehlot took this important decision at a high level meeting held at his residence to review the situation of corona virus in the state. During the meeting CM said that this decision has been taken as a precautionary measure as World Health Organization and the United Nations has declared corona virus infection as an epidemic and advisory has also been issued by the Central Government in this regard. The Chief Minister has advised the general public not to be intimidated about the corona virus and appealed to them to avoid crowded places and use public transport only when required.

Hubli bus conductor distributes free masks to passengers amid COVID-19 pandemic

Hubli (Karnataka), Mar 14 (ANI): In order to tackle the coronavirus situation, a conductor of a local bus in Hubli helpd people by distributing free masks to the passengers. ML Nadaf, the conductor and driver HT Mayannavar of the bus bought and distributed free masks to the passengers. ML Nadaf said, "We took this initiative as people are avoiding travel because of coronavirus. I request govt to distribute free masks to people".

Hailstorm accompanies fresh rain in parts of Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 14(ANI): Several areas of the national capital received heavy rainfall accompanied with hailstorm on March 14. Cold wind was witnessed following the heavy downpour. Vehicular movement was also partially disrupted. Temperature of Delhi was reported to be 22.2 degree Celsius by IMD.

Don't know why Farooq Abdullah was detained for 7 months: GN Azad on meeting NC leader

Srinagar, Mar 14 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad expressed his happiness after0 meeting Farooq Abdullah who was released after being in detention for over 7 months and said that reason of his detention is not yet known. "It is a matter of great happiness for me. I met him (National Conference MP Farooq Abdullah) after over 7 months. He was detained for all these months, the reason for his detention is not yet known to me," said Azad after National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah released from house arrest on March 13.

All political leaders must be released if J-K has to progress: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Srinagar, Mar 14 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said all the political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir must be released if the state has to be brought back on the path of development. "If J-K has to progress then all political leaders under detention in Srinagar must be released. Political process must begin in Jammu - Kashmir. Elections must be conducted in J-K, following proper procedure," said Azad after National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah was released from house arrest on March 13.

Farooq Abdullah meets under detention son Omar in Srinagar

Srinagar, Mar 14 (ANI): National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah met his son and party leader Omar Abdullah on March 14. Omar Abdullah is in detention in Srinagar since August 05 when the central government abrogated Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, under Public Safety Act (PSA). Farooq Abdullah was released from house arrest on March 13.

Special isolation ward set up at Hubli railway station to tackle coronavirus pandemic

Hubli (Karnataka), Mar 14 (ANI): Special isolation ward has been set up at Karnataka's Hubli railway station. The much-needed step has been taken as precautionary measure to restrict the spread of coronavirus. Hoardings have also been placed at the station to spread awareness about the disease.

Bengaluru malls closed in view of COVID-19 pandemic

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 14 (ANI): In order to tackle the dreadful COVID-19 pandemic, malls in Bengaluru have been closed. All malls, theatres, night clubs, pubs, and swimming pools will also remain closed for the next week in the state. Around 84 positive cases have been confirmed in India.

Massive fire engulfs chemical factory at GT Karnal road

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): A chemical factory was engulfed in smoke caused due to massive fire at GT Karnal road in Delhi on March 14. Around 15 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. More details are awaited.

India will be best in every aspect of healthcare by 2030: Amit Shah

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Mar 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that by 2030 India will be best in every aspect of health care. "By 2030, India will be among the best in every aspect of health care including medical education, research and development (R-D), infrastructure and accessibility of health care services," said Shah at convocation ceremony of AIIMS Rishikesh.

Healthy people don't need to use N95 masks: Delhi Health Minister on coronavirus scare

New Delhi, Mar 14(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that N95 masks should only be used by healthcare workers or those who are displaying symptoms, not healthy people. "We have also constituted teams to take action against hoarding and over charging for masks and sanitizers," said Delhi Health Minister.

Separate isolation wards set up in Vadodara railway hospital to battle coronavirus

Vadodara (Gujarat), Mar 14(ANI): Western Railways have set up separate isolation wards in Vadodara's railway hospital, located in Railway colony, Danteshwar for coronavirus cases. Along with this, precautionary measures are displayed on posters put around and on the digital platform. The coronavirus cases in India has mounted up to 83 and so far 2 people have died.

COVID-19: Chennai schoolchildren organise 'Wash Hand, Live Long' program

Chennai, Mar 14 (ANI): Amid growing fear of dreadful coronavirus in the country, school students organised a massive awareness program at their school playground. They used almost 25,000 soaps at a mammoth area of 10,000 sq ft to make text 'Wash Hand, Live Long'. Students also held placards with useful instructions. They also demonstrated hand wash as part of the awareness program. So far, 83 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered in India. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a 'pandemic'.

Foremost priority is to follow Health Ministry's instructions: Tourism Minister on visa suspension

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): In view of growing cases of coronavirus in India, tourist visas have been suspended to which Prahlad Singh Patel said that foreign tourist footfall will decrease but foremost priority is to follow the Health Ministry's instructions. While speaking to ANI, Patel said, "We need to understand that Health Ministry is the nodal department to take call for COVID-19. We are following their instructions. As tourist visas have been suspended, foreign tourist footfall will decrease. But we will assess all these things once the situation become normal. Our foremost priority is to follow the instructions of the Health Ministry and take precautions against coronavirus. It would be good if we take care of us during this time."

5 coronavirus suspects flee from Nagpur hospital, traced later

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 14 (ANI): Amid the deadly pandemic, at least five coronavirus suspected patients fled from the isolation ward of Nagpur hospital. To restrict the spread of dreadful disease, Maharashtra govt took several precautionary measures including shutting down of theatres, gyms. S Suryavanshi, Sub-Inspector Nagpur police station said, "One of them had tested negative, reports of other 4 were awaited. We have traced them and they will be brought back to hospital by the administration."