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'Will work together', says new Delhi BJP chief Adesh Gupta after replacing Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): Newly appointed Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief, Adesh Kumar Gupta, on June 02 said that party will work together. "I'm thankful to PM Modi, Nadda and other senior leaders of the party for appointing a humble party worker like me to the post of state party president," he added. Gupta replaced Manoj Tiwari as Delhi BJP chief today.

73percent people who died of COVID-19 had co-morbidities: Health Ministry

New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): The Health Ministry said on June 02 that 73percent of COVID19 deaths reported in the country are people with co-morbidities. "73percent of COVID19 deaths in India are people with co-morbidities," said Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agrawal while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

Jessica Lal Murder: Convict Manu Sharma released from jail on grounds of 'good behaviour'

New Delhi, Jun 02 (ANI): Manu Sharma, convict in the Jessica Lal murder case, who has spent 17 years in prison was released from jail on June 01 on grounds of "good behaviour" after Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal allowed the same on recommendation of Sentence Review Board. Sharma was released on evening of June 02 after Baijal approved his release in the morning. He was sentenced for life imprisonment in December 2006, and the decision was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2010. Jessica Lal, a model in the national capital working as celebrity barmaid was shot dead by Manu Sharma at around 2 am on 30 April, 1999 at a party.

India's COVID-19 recovery rate improved to 48.07 percent : Health Ministry

New Delhi, June 02 (ANI): The recovery rate of COVID-19 patients has been continuously improving, according to the Health Ministry 95,527 COVID19 patients have been recovered as of June 02. "95,527 COVID19 patients have recovered, till now. The recovery rate is now 48.07 percent ," said the Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agrawal while addressing a press conference in New Delhi. "The fatality rate in our country is 2.82 percent , one of the lowest in the world," informed Health Ministry.

COVID-19: Vehicles line up at Delhi-Gurugram border after Haryana seals border again

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): In wake of the increasing COVID-19 cases in Delhi's bordering districts of Haryana, the state government on May 28 decided to seal its border with the national capital. The long queue of vehicles was seen at the Delhi-Gurugram borders on May 29. Commuters are facing problems after security was tightened at the state's border. Only essential services are allowed. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Haryana stands at 1504, while the number in Delhi has crossed 16000-mark.

Vehicles move in snail's speed at Delhi-Ghaziabad border

New Delhi, May 29(ANI): Delhi-Ghaziabad border was jam packed with vehicles on May 29. Vehicles were seen moving in snail's pace at the border. Ghaziabad administration sealed border with Delhi again on May 25 over increasing COVID-19 cases. Only movement of people with passes is allowed apart from emergency service providers.

COVID: Kerala resumes liquor sale, purchase only allowed with e-tokens

Kozhikode (Kerala), May 28 (ANI): People queued up outside a shop in Kozhikode, as Kerala State Beverages Corporation resumed the commercial sale of liquor today, amid lockdown. Security has been deployed to maintain law and order. State govt has released a mobile app BevQ to avoid crowding. Only customers with the app's e-token are allowed to purchase liquor.

Major IED blast averted by security forces in J-K's Pulwama

Pulwama (J-K), May 28 (ANI): A major incident of a vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast was averted by the timely input and action by Pulwama Police, CRPF and Army, informed Kashmir Zone Police. Last night, Pulwama Police got credible information that a terrorist was moving with an explosive-laden car. They took out various parties of police and security forces (SFs) and covered all possible routes keeping themselves and security forces away from road at safer location. The suspected vehicle came and a few rounds of bullets were fired towards it. Going a little further the vehicle was abandoned and the driver escaped in the darkness. On closer look, the vehicle was seen to be carrying heavy explosives in a drum on the rear seat. To avert horrific incident, In-situ explosion of the vehicle, which was carrying IED was done.

Domestic flight operations resume in West Bengal

Kolkata, May 28 (ANI): Domestic flight operations resumed in West Bengal on May 28. New guidelines have been issued by CM Mamata Banerjee-led government for passengers. Passengers arrived at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata, while maintaining social distancing, as they are screened before entering the terminal. Services of domestic flights had resumed across India on May 25, except Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal.

IAF Chief Air Marshal Bhadauria flies LCA Tejas at 2nd squadron induction ceremony

Sulur (Tamil Nadu), May 27 (ANI): Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria landed the LCA Tejas fighter after a sortie at the induction ceremony of the second squadron of the LCA Tejas fighters in Sulur, Tamil Nadu today. >

Jabalpur farmers to use sound of tin cases, tractors to keep locusts at bay

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), May 27 (ANI): Swarms of desert locusts have reached around the border of Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh. The farmers have been asked to be prepared for the locusts attack by using tin cases, tractors' sound without silencer and other traditional methods to make locusts go away.One of the farmers said, "We have seen on Facebook, the vice chancellor of Agricultural college has said that we should make sound with the help of plates, Tin cases and tractors to demolish the desert locust swarms attack" Locust is a crop eater insect that can destroy the whole farm.

Punjab's COVID-19 recovery rate at 64% is best in country: State's Health Minister

Chandigarh, May 19 (ANI): Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu on current COVID-19 situation in the state said the cured rate of 64%, as of May19, is the best throughout the country. "However, the fight is still on as many Non-resident Indians (NRIs) and people who are stranded in other states are returning," he added. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Punjab stands at 1964, which includes 35 deaths and 1366 recovery so far.

Cyclone Amphan: Odisha fishermen pack bags after IMD warns against fishing activities

Paradip (Odisha), May 19 (ANI): In the wake of super cyclone Amphan, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning to suspend all fishing activity in Bengal and Odisha till May 20. Cyclone Amphan is likely to make landfall in between West Bengal and Bangladesh on May 20. Teams of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been deployed for rescue and relief operation.

Cyclone Amphan: These 6 districts in Odisha are expected to be hit most

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Odisha on May 19, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Bhubaneswar's Deputy Director, Umashankar Das on cyclonic storm 'Amphan' said Kendrapara, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Jajpur and Jagatsinghpur districts to be most affected. "We are expecting it will cross land by becoming a very severe cyclonic storm," he added.

Delhi govt sent 65,000 migrant workers back to their homes so far: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): In wake of deadly COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on May 19 said around 65,000 migrant labourers have been sent to their respective places. Adding on it, he further said as the government gets permission from the recipient states, it will send more migrant labourers. The total number of COVID-19 cases in national capital crossed 10,000-mark.

Lockdown 4.0 kick-starts economic activities even as COVID-19 threat looms large

New Delhi/ Hyderabad/ Kalaburagi (Karnataka)/ Prayagraj (UP)/ Bengaluru, May 19 (ANI): With some new relaxations in the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, several services have been started in the country. Delhi government has allowed resumption of auto, taxi, private cab and bus services. However, only 1 passenger in an auto, 2 passengers in a car and 20 passengers in a bus allowed at a time. Karnataka government has also allowed resumption of public bus services in the state during the fourth phase of COVID19 lockdown. A number of morning walkers were also seen taking entry into Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Botanical Garden as parks opened on May 19 in Bengaluru. In Hyderabad, auto and taxi services resumed, barbershops opened in the fourth phase of lockdown. In Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, shops are opened in the main market chowk, following relaxations in lockdown 4.0 by the state government. All shopkeepers must wear masks, keep sanitisers at the shop and must not sell to those who

Soldier injured in Srinagar encounter, operation underway

Srinagar (J-K), May 19 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Nawakadal area of Srinagar on May 18. The operation was launched on a credible police input last night in Kanemazar. One Police SOG (Special Operation Group) personnel injured. Firing resumed during search operations in the morning and operation is still underway. Mobile internet services have been snapped in Srinagar.

Lockdown 4.0: People flout 'no pillion riding' rule after 2-wheelers allowed in Delhi

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): According to Delhi government guidelines for the fourth phase of COVID19 lockdown, movement of two-wheelers is allowed within the state but with no pillion riding. Some people were seen violating the government norms near 11 Murti Statue located at Sardar Patel Marg on May 19. The total number of COVID-19 cases in national capital crossed 10,000-mark.

Tea shops open in Delhi, Gujarat as lockdown 4.0 brings more relaxations

New Delhi/Rajkot (Gujarat), May 19 (ANI): With some new relaxations in the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown, tea shops in Delhi started to function from May 19. The shop owners have to follow some safety norms like social distancing and hygiene. "Morning tea is important. Tea stalls opened after 2 months. People are coming for it," a customer said. Meanwhile, paan and tea shops also resumed their services in Gujarat's Rajkot from today onwards. The shop owners have to ensure that customers maintain a minimum 6 feet distance from each other and that not more than 5 people are present at one time at the shop.

Cyclone Amphan: People in Odisha's coastal areas shifted to shelter homes

Jagatsinghpur (Odisha), May 19 (ANI): In view of the impending cyclone Amphan, residents from coastal areas in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur were shifted to shelter homes. They are living in a fear of what holds for them in coming days. Adequate arrangements have been made at the shelter homes. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) Director General SN Pradhan has informed that 37 NDRF teams have been deployed in 7 districts of Odisha. Cyclone Amphan is likely to hit the North Bay of Bengal on May 20