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Rose cultivation becomes difficult for farmers amid lockdown in MP's Jabalpur

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Rose cultivation becomes difficult for farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur amid coronavirus pandemic. Flower farmers are facing problems due to lockdown and lack of labourers. Their businesses have slumped amid COVID-19 lockdown. While speaking to ANI, one of the farmers, Nawal said, "We could not get labourers and items like pesticides, so plants are getting damaged. I have suffered loss of Rs 4-4.5 lakhs. It will take three months for plants to recover." There are total 3138 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh. 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.

8 died in Vizag gas leak mishap, investigation underway: Andhra Pradesh DGP

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Amaravati on May 07, the DGP of Andhra Pradesh, Damodar Goutam Sawang spoke on Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy. He said, "8 persons have died till now in the gas leak mishap. Right now gas has been neutralized. One of the antidotes is drinking a lot of water. Around 800 were shifted to hospital, many have been discharged. Investigation will be carried out to see how this happened." "Gas leak is an accident. They were strictly following all the protocols. Investigation is underway. Forensic teams are also being sent to the spot," Andhra Pradesh DGP added.

Watch: INS Jalashwa enters Maldives to bring back stranded Indians

Onboard, May 07(ANI): High Commission of India in Maldives informed that the INS Jalashwa entered the Male port for the first phase under Operation Samudra Setu to repatriate Indians from Maldives.

Andhra gas leak: Around 800-1000 people admitted in hospital, says NDRF DG

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 07, the DG of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), SN Pradhan spoke on Visakhapatnam gas leak tragedy. He said, "This incident was reported by the local population at around 02:30 am late in the night. They faced throat and skin related issues with some toxic smell. NDRF was informed at 05:00-05:30 am in the morning. They reached within half an hour and started the operation." "Gas leakage has died down and most of the operation is now limited to evacuation and treatment of people in the hospital. 800-1000 people were admitted to the hospital," NDRF DG added.

Migrant workers walk on Mumbai-Nashik highway, demand arrangements to go back home

Mumbai, May 07(ANI): Amid lockdown 3.0, migrant workers are walking on Mumbai-Nashik highway towards their native places from Mumbai. One of the migrants, Preeti Kumari, who is going to her home in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur said, "I don't have money. How will I feed my child here? We have to walk, we don't have any other option." Another migrant worker said that bus drivers are asking for us Rs 2-3 lakh for 25-30 people.

Clinical trials of Ayush medicines to begin today: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on COVID-19 situation in the country said that clinical trials of Ayush medicines like Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu, Guduchi Pippali, Ayush-64 on health workers and those working in high risk areas has begun from May 07.

CM Yogi holds review meeting amid COVID-19 pandemic in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held review meeting in Lucknow on May 07. The meeting was conducted amid COVID-19 pandemic with chairpersons of 11 committees. There are total 2998 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. 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.

LG Polymers industry should be responsible for Andhra gas leak mishap: Industries Minister Reddy

Hyderabad, May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Hyderabad on May 07, the Minister of Industries and Commerce in Andhra Pradesh government, Mekapati Goutham Reddy spoke on Visakhapatnam gas leakage tragedy. He said, "After gas leakage was reported in the factory, lockdown procedure was initiated immediately. Local administration was informed. Gas was neutralized to harmless liquid form. But, little gas escaped factory premises and affected people in nearby areas." "Company managing this has to be responsible for gas leak mishap. They will have to come and explain us exactly what all protocols were followed, and what all were not followed. Accordingly, criminal action will be taken against them," Industries Minister added.

We have to learn to live with COVID-19: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on COVID-19 situation in state informed that the total number of positive cases in Delhi stands at 5532. He said, "The total number of positive cases in Delhi stands at 5532, of which 428 cases were reported yesterday. Total 12 patients are on ventilators. The doubling rate of COVID-19 in Delhi is 11 days now." He also said that now the people have to learn to live with COVID-19.

Visakhapatnam DC visits hospital to meet patients affected by gas leak

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): The District Collector (DC) of Visakhapatnam, V Vinay Chand visited hospital where people affected by Vizag gas leak are being treated. He met patients at King George Hospital of Visakhapatnam. There have been seven casualties so far in the gas leak tragedy. The incident took place at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village of Visakhapatnam.

MK Stalin holds protest against opening of state-run liquor shops in Chennai

Chennai (TN), May 07(ANI): DMK Chief MK Stalin held protest outside his residence in Chennai against State Government's decision to allow opening of state-run liquor shops from May 07. The liquor stores are opened across the state except in COVID-19 containment zones. The state has so far reported 4058 COVID-19 cases along with 33 deaths.

Youth Akali Dal offers free milk to people outside liquor store in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 07(ANI): Disappointed by state government's decision of opening liquor shops, free milk supply was organised by Youth Akali Dal members outside a liquor shop in Ludhiana. He said, "Mandir, Masjid are closed and liquor stores are open, what can be worse than this. Punjab is known for milk, curd and butter not for drugs. They made promises to remove all forms of drugs from Punjab and on the other hand they open up liquor stores." He said through this initiative, we are giving free milk to everyone.

TASMAC wine shops reopened amid lockdown 3.0, police take precautions to avoid chaos

Pamban/Chennai/Madurai (Tamil Nadu), May 07(ANI): Amid lockdown 3.0 and followed relaxations, government-run TASMAC wine shops were reopened from May 07. To avoid overcrowding and chaos, police has taken multiple precautionary measures. Barricades were put up outside wine shops in Pamban to avoid the chaos. Strict checking of vehicles was underway by police in Chennai's Vandalur. Policemen were seen on duty in Madurai's Periyar Bus stand too.

Gas has been neutralized, FIR registered: Visakhapatnam CP on Andhra gas leak incident

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the Police Commissioner of Visakhapatnam City, Rajeev Kumar Meena said, "Gas has been neutralized. NDRF team has reached the spot. Maximum impact was in about 1-1.5 kms but smell was till 2-2.5 kms. 100-120 people have been shifted to hospital. Total three persons have died in the incident. An FIR has been registered." A chemical gas leakage has been reported in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on May 07. The incident took place at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village of Visakhapatnam. According to the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), 3 persons, including one child were declared dead due to the chemical gas leakage. People were being taken to hospital after they complained of burning sensation in eyes and breathing difficulties. Police, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot. More details are awaited in this regard.

PM Modi extends his wishes to countrymen on occasion of Buddha Purnima

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to all on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. He said, "I extend my wishes to all on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Today, situation is such that I can't participate in Buddha Purnima programs physically. It would have been my pleasure to be with you all in the celebrations, but circumstances prevailing today do not permit us." PM Modi said that the message and resolve to reduce problems of every life has guided the culture of India. Modi said, "Lord Buddha contributed to the enrichment of Indian civilization and tradition. Buddha became his own light and also lit the lives of others in his journey of life."

All of us have to fight together to defeat coronavirus: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation on the auspicious occasion of 'Buddha Purnima' on May 07, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "India is constantly working to help other countries across the globe and will continue to do the same." "To stop after getting tired cannot be a solution to any problem. All of us have to fight together to defeat coronavirus," he added.

Migrant workers complain of no transportation service for returning to their hometown in Jhansi

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Amid lockdown 3.0, migrant workers are facing problems while travelling back to their hometowns in Jhansi. One of the migrant workers said, "No trains, no bus services are available for us to return to our village." He further said, "We are not getting work, we have small children and the landlord's slums don't have any facility so we just want to return to our villages".

COVID-19: People working 24 hours to help others deserve honour and appreciation, says PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation on the auspicious occasion of 'Buddha Purnima' on May 07, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "During this difficult time of coronavirus lockdown, there are several people around us, who are working 24 hours to help others, to maintain law and order, to cure infected persons and to maintain cleanliness, by sacrificing their own comforts." "All such people deserve appreciation and honour," PM added.

With Buddha's self-realisation, India is working in interest of humanity: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima addressed the nation and said that Buddha is the symbol of both realisation and self realisation of India. "With this self realisation India is working in the interest of the humanity and the world, and will continue to do so," PM added.

COVID-19: India standing in support of everyone without any discrimination across globe, says PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation on the auspicious occasion of 'Buddha Purnima' on May 07, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on coronavirus pandemic. He said, "Today, India is standing firmly in support of everyone, without any discrimination, who are in need or who are in trouble, in the country or across the globe."