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COVID-19: 'Need a strategy to open lockdown', says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): While addressing a virtual press conference on May 08 amid coronavirus situation, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on lockdown said, "This is not the time to criticise, we need a strategy to open the lockdown. Any businessman will tell you that there is a clash between economic supply chains and 'red, orange and green zones' that needs to be resolved."

COVID-19: 'Govt needs to give transparency on its actions', says Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): While addressing a virtual press conference on May 08 amid coronavirus situation, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on lockdown said, "The central thing that government needs to do now is, give a little bit of transparency on its actions. We need to understand when they open the coronavirus lockdown what will be the criteria for its opening."

Gurugram Police surprise elderly couple, bring marriage anniversary cake

Gurugram, May 08 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown when people are not able to come out from their houses and celebrate any occasion, Haryana police gave surprise to an 81-year-old couple by bringing cake on their 58th marriage anniversary. The couple got surprisingly happy by the act of the police. SPS Tanwar is a retired DIG. Lockdown has been extended to May 17 keeping the rising number of COVID-19 cases in mind.

IAF aircraft crashes in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), May 08 (ANI): Indian Air Force's MIG-29 aircraft, airborne on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar, met with an accident on May 8. According to Indian Air Force the aircraft had developed a technical snag and the pilot safely ejected as he was unable to control the aircraft. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Mansarovar Yatra Link Road

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on May 8 inaugurated the link road to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via video conferencing from the national capital. The Defence Minister was accompanied by Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane. The BRO achieved road connectivity from Dharchula to Lipulekh (China Border) known as Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra Route. He also flagged off a convoy of vehicles from Pithoragarh to Gunji through video conferencing.

Centre and states treating migrant workers unfairly: Mayawati

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 08, the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati spoke on current situation of migrant workers due to COVID-19. She said "The migrant workers are distressed. The way they are being treated by the Centre and state governments is very wrong." "Not even proper food and accommodation is being arranged for them," BSP chief added.

Red, orange and green zones should be decided at state levels: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): While addressing a virtual press conference on May 08 amid coronavirus situation, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi suggested that states should demarcate zones. "Red, orange and green zones have been demarcated at national level. These zones should be decided at state levels involving District Magistrates. Our Chief Ministers are saying that the areas which are red zones at national level are actually green zones and vice versa."

Vizag gas leak: 'There's no second leakage', confirms NDRF DG

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 08, the Director General (DG) of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SN Pradhan spoke on Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy. He said, "There are rumours in some sections of media about a second gas leakage but let me categorically place on record that there is no such second leakage."

WB MLAs celebrate Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), May 08 (ANI): Tourism Minister of West Bengal Goutam Deb celebrated Rabindranath Tagore's birth anniversary in Siliguri on May 08. MLA and Siliguri Mayor Ashok Bhattacharya also joined the celebrations along with other state officials. Rabindranath Tagore's 159th birth anniversary is being celebrated according to Bengali calendar today.

Vande Bharat Mission: Hear from Air India evacuation pilot addressing passengers on return flight home

Onboard, May 08 (ANI): The Air India (AI) Express Captain Anshul Sheoran was the commander of historical first repatriation flight under Government of India's Vande Bharat Mission, first flight which was operated from Abu Dhabi to Kochi on May 7. ANI has accessed the in-flight announcement by flight Captain Anshul Sheoran. On the auspicious day of 'Buddha Purnima' he announced in the flight and urged the passengers to follow the safety protocol seriously. Captain Anshul also announced about the Indian Navy ships operation which was deployed for under 'Samudra Setu' mission to bring back Indians from the Maldives and other countries. Further Captain Anshul also announced about the Indian Navy ships operation which was deployed for under 'Samudra Setu' mission to bring back Indians from the Maldives and other countries. Government of India has announced big and historical evacuation plan under Vande Bharat Mission to bring back stranded Indians across the world and it was started on May

Cuddalore boiler blast: Victims' families protest outside NLC India office

Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), May 08 (ANI): The family members of victims gathered outside Neyveli Lignite Corporation India Ltd (NLCL) office in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district on May 07. They protested after eight persons got injured in boiler blast in Neyveli. Police used force to disperse the crowd from spot.

Vizag gas leak: People sleep outside their homes due to fear

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 08 (ANI): A large number of people decided to sleep outside their houses due to fear over May 7 gas leak incident. People living near RR Venkatapuram vacated their houses following gas leakage from LG Polymers plant. The tragedy claimed around 11 lives and left around 1000 affected.

People keep helmets, bottles in queues to reserve spot at Delhi liquor shop

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Liquor shops in the national capital continued to witness rush on May 8 amid lockdown 3.0. People kept their belongings like helmets, bottles, to mark their positions in queues in Vasant Vihar area of Delhi. Delhi government has imposed 70% special corona tax on alcohol. Police personnel were seen controlling crowd near liquor shop at Delhi's Gole Market. There are total 5532 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi.

Criminal injured in encounter with police in UP's Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), May 08 (ANI): An encounter took place between police and a criminal in UP's Aligarh on May 07. The criminal got injured in the encounter with cops during firing. Later, he got admitted to hospital for medical treatment. Jitendra is resident of Loni area in Ghaziabad. the investigation is underway in this regard.

COVID-19: Shramik special train carrying 1200 migrants departs from Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), May 08 (ANI): A 'Shramik special' train carrying around 1200 people departed from Maharashtra's Aurangabad on May 07 amid coronavirus lockdown. The people will reach Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on May 08. There are total 16,758 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.

16 dead after freight train runs over people in Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), May 08 (ANI): At least 16 people died after a freight train ran over them in Maharashtra's Aurangabad on May 08. The incident took place near Karmad village. According to the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of South Central Railway (SCR), Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police have reached at spot to assess the situation. More details are awaited in this regard.

Lockdown 3.0: Heavy rush at Ghazipur market

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): People continue to arrive in large numbers at the wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Delhi's Ghazipur. They came to make purchases amid coronavirus lockdown 3.0. There are total 5532 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.

A COVID-19 wedding! Specially abled couple ties knot in Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 08 (ANI): Deaf-mute couple tied knot in Rajasthan's Jodhpur while maintaining lockdown norms given by the state government. The couple tied knot with only four attendees. The marriage was fixed for May 7 several months ago. Preparations for the wedding were also on a full scale. Bride and groom both wore face masks as it has become new trend in wedding during pandemic. Lockdown has been extended to May 17 keeping the rising number of COVID-19 cases in mind.

COVID-19: Cops check vehicles at Delhi-Ghazipur border amid lockdown 3.0

Delhi-Ghazipur Border, May 08 (ANI): The police personnel checked vehicles at Delhi-Ghazipur border on May 08 amid coronavirus lockdown. They checked IDs and passes of people as they commute through Delhi-Ghazipur border. The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 17, with some relaxation, in green, orange and red zones. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.

E-rickshaw drivers facing financial hardship due to coronavirus lockdown in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 08 (ANI): E-rickshaw drivers in Nagpur facing financial harship due to coronavirus lockdown. One of e-rickshaw driver, Anil said, "We aren't earning at all. Our earnings have completely stopped now." "I am the sole breadwinner of my family of four. If I am sitting at home how will I earn money? Had it been a matter of 10-12 days we would have managed but it has been 2 months now. Everyone is sitting at home, so how can I ask for help from anyone?," said another e-rickshaw driver, Manoj.