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People violate social distancing norm in Noida vegetable market

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 08 (ANI): People flouted the social distancing norm in Noida Sector 88's vegetable market. "We've controlled the crowd to some extent but with the extension of lockdown all labourers working in industries started working here, those earning somewhere else have also come here," said the Secretary of Market Committee of Noida, Santosh. Secretary of the market committee further said, "We'll issue 100-150 passes from tomorrow, only those cart pullers will be allowed entry into the market."

Vande Bharat Mission: 5 persons shows COVID-19 symptoms in thermal screening at Cochin airport

Kochi (Kerala), May 08 (ANI): At least 5 persons have shown COVID-19 symptoms in thermal screening at Cochin airport. They were taking to isolation wards at Aluva district hospital for more observation. Total number of 181 passengers landed at Cochin International Airport from Abu Dhabi on May 07 night. The repatriation exercise was part of 'Vande Bharat Mission', to bring back Indian nationals stranded from abroad amid the international travel lockdown over the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.

Vande Bharat Mission: Kerala govt set up quarantine centre in Thrissur for stranded Indian nationals

Thrissur (Kerala), May 08 (ANI): Kerala government has set up a quarantine centre in Guruvayur of Thrissur district for people being brought from different countries. The 181 passengers who were brought to Cochin from Abu Dhabi on an Air India Express flight have been taken to quarantine centres in their respective districts. Repatriation exercise is part of 'Vande Bharat Mission', to bring back Indian nationals stranded from abroad amid the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.

921 migrant workers reach Jodhpur from Hyderabad via special train

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 08 (ANI): A Shramik Special Train, carrying 921 migrant workers reached Jodhpur yesterday amid coronavirus lockdown. The train was departed from Telangana's Hyderabad.

COVID-19 Lockdown: 32 Kenyan nationals repatriated by special flight from Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana), May 08 (ANI): At least 32 Kenyan nationals repatriated by an Indigo's Special Passenger Relief Flight from Hyderabad. Special screening and safety measures were in place during the flight's handling as part of COVID 19 precautionary steps that included thermal screening, mandatory social distancing enforced through special queuing arrangements at all passenger processing points. All these passengers were serviced through a fully-sanitized Domestic Terminal of GMR Hyderabad International Airport.

Moderate exercise in middle, older age cuts time spent in hospital

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): People aged 40-79 are at significantly lower risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new study suggests. According to the study, exercising regularly can cut 25-27 per cent of the risk of frequent hospital stays. Inactive participants in the study spent just over 4 days more in hospital over the next ten years than those who did at least some physical activity, whether for work or leisure. And similar results were observed 10 years later when the same participants were 50-90 years old. The researchers found that in the first ten years active participants were 25-27 per cent less likely than inactive participants to have more than 20 hospital days or more than 7 admissions per year with similar results over the subsequent ten years.

21 women e-rickshaw drivers resume services amid lockdown in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Total number of 21 women e-rickshaw drivers resumed their services amid coronavirus lockdown. The administration resumed their movements, in order to help health care workers commute amid coronavirus lockdown. Rekha, a-rickshaw driver, said, "This is being very helpful, as now I am able to earn some money for the livelihood ." "21 e-rickshaws are being operated by women drivers right now. If they demand for hand sanitiser, masks, hand gloves we'll provide them. Good option for health care workers who don't have a vehicle of their own and have to go for survey," said Nodal Officer of Indore, Dr Amit Malakar.

Gas fumes leak again from tanker at chemical plant in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 08 (ANI): Gas fumes were reported to be leaking again from the tanker where there was Styrene leakage earlier on Thursday. "Around 50 fire staffers, with NDRF's support, are carrying out operation. We've ordered evacuation of villages in 2-3 km radius for safe side precautions," said Visakhapatnam District Fire Officer Sandeep Anand.

Crucial chemical 'PTBC' reaches Visakhapatnam to neutralise gas leak

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 08 (ANI): The crucial chemical named PTBC (Para-tertiary butyl catechol) reached Visakhapatnam from Gujarat to neutralize the impact of the gas leak. An Air India flight airlifted chemical from Gujarat came to Visakhapatnam via Mumbai and Pune last night around 10:30pm. Nine members of Pune team also reached to Visakhapatnam. Earlier gas fumes leaked again from the tanker at LG Polymers in Vizag. The leak had claimed 11 lives on Thursday (May 07).

COVID-19: IIT-D's women invent antimicrobial, reusable 'N Safe' face-masks

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Face masks, which have become a ubiquity since the outbreak of the COVID-19, may continue to be opted for by people, even after an easing of lockdown restrictions imposed to stem the curb of the virus. Be it homemade varieties in a riot of colours or the more distinctive surgical masks and the expensive N95 ones- the demand for masks are here to remain, according to experts, as a grim reminder of the times we live in. For this a technology startup which has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) has developed a new affordable and efficient face mask named N-Safe. "The N-Safe mask is special as it has anti microbial properties and is washable upto 50 times," said Dr Anusuya Roy, an IIT Delhi Alumnus and Founder and CEO of the startup, Nanosafe Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Roy pointed out that the triple layered mask has been certified from a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) acredited lab with certificatio

'How will I pay loan', Pineapple grower unable to sell crop amid lockdown

Siliguri (West Bengal), May 08 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown has badly impacted farmers in the country. A Pineapple grower in West Bengal's Siliguri incurring huge losses as he is unable to sell the crop. The farmer said, "I had taken 2-3 lakh loan for the crop, but due to coronavirus lockdown, I am not able sell my crop." The farmer has urged government for help.

Google Lens can now copy, paste handwritten notes to your computer

New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Google has added a new feature to Google Lens that will now allow users to copy and paste handwritten notes from your phone to your computer with Lens, though it only works if your handwriting is neat enough.In order to use the new feature, you need to have the latest version of Google Chrome as well as the standalone Google Lens app on Android or the Google app on iOS. You'll also need to be logged in to the same Google account on both devices, The Verge reported.To use the feature, you simply need to point your camera at any handwritten text, highlight it on-screen, and select copy. You can then go to any document in Google Docs, hit edit, and then paste to paste the text.

Watch: Super Flower Moon at India Gate on Buddha Purnima

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): Super Flower Moon was witnessed at India Gate on Buddha Purnima on May 07. Mesmerizing view was captured on camera. It is the fourth and last supermoon of the year 2020.

7 injured in boiler explosion at Neyveli Lignite Corporation in TN

Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), May 07 (ANI): At least 7 persons have been injured after blast in a boiler in Tamil Nadu on May 07. The incident took place at Neyveli Lignite Corporation Ltd in Cuddalore district. Authorities rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported. Further details are awaited.

US Special Representative for Afghanistan visits Ministry of External Affairs

New Delhi, May 07: United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad and US Ambassador to India Ken Juster visited Ministry of External Affairs. Zalmay Khalilzad is in Delhi to discuss the role of India in sustainable peace in Afghanistan and the region.

COVID-19: First repatriation flight from Abu Dhabi to take off shortly

Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 07 (ANI): Repatriation flight of Air India Express is getting ready to fly back stranded Indians. Before the take off, passengers will be provided with two face masks, sanitizer, snack box and bottle of water. Meanwhile Pavan Kapoor, Ambassador of India to UAE interacted with Indians at the Abu Dhabi airport. All precautions are being taken in view of coronavirus situation.

Former Uttarakhand minister Navprabhat expresses concern over stranded people in different states

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 07 (ANI): Former Uttarakhand minister Navprabhat expressed concerns over stranded people in different parts of the country. "Lockdown norms must be followed. I also want to bring in notice to government that several people from Uttarakhand are also stranded in different areas and they want to come back," said Navprabhat.

COVID-19 likely to peak in June-July: AIIMS-Delhi Director

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): Delhi All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Randeep Guleria said that as per the modelling data and the way India's COVID-19 cases are increasing, it is likely that peak can come in June and July. "According to modelling data and the way our cases are increasing, it is likely that peak can come in June and July. But there are many variables and with time only we will know how much they are effective and the effect of extending the lockdown," said Guleria on COVID-19 pandemic.

51,371 stranded migrants have reached UP so far: State Home Dept

Lucknow (UP), May 07 (ANI): Reviewing the situation of stranded migrants, Additional Chief Secretary Home Awanish K Awasthi informed that around 51,371 have reached UP so far. "Today 43 trains have arrived in the state carrying migrant laborers. With the help of these trains, 51,371 workers arrived from different states. Today, 13 more trains will come before 12 pm, about 15,500-15,600 laborers will come. We have given permission for about 43 trains," said Additional Chief Secretary Home Awanish K Awasthi.

Security forces launched 27 operations, eliminated 64 terrorists since January, 2020: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar, May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Kashmir Vijay Kumar informed that Jammu and Kashmir security forces launched 27 operations and eliminated 64 terrorists since January, 2020. "Security forces launched 27 operations and eliminated 64 terrorists since January this year in Jammu and Kashmir. 25 active terrorists were arrested," said IGP Kashmir.