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All guidelines issued by Centre have been implemented: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Dr. Harsh Vardhan's statement that more stringent actions were to be taken by the state government said that all guidelines issued by the central government have been implemented in all zones. He said, "The state government has not issued any guidelines for red zones, we have implemented all the guidelines issued by the central government." On COVID-19 situation in the state, Satyendar Jain confirmed 4549 total cases in the state.

Ahmedabad civil hospital allows video calling facility for COVID patients

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 04 (ANI): The local civil hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, which are treating COVID-19 patients have allowed video calling facility for them. Hospital authorities have accepted patients request to allow contacting their families. The patients were seen calling their relatives at hospital premises. Patients got emotional when they saw their families after a long time. Patients applauded medical staff efforts to contain coronavirus pandemic. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Gujarat jumped to 5,428 mark including 290 deaths.

Minimum relaxations should be given considering current status of Delhi: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on lockdown relaxations in Delhi said that minimum relaxations should be given considering the current status. He said, "Delhi is one of the places where considering the current status, more stringent actions need to be taken. I think that minimum relaxations should be given by Delhi Govt amid coronavirus lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19."

Lockdown 3.0: Police resorts to 'lathi-charge' outside liquor shop at Delhi's Kashmiri Gate

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Amid lockdown relaxations, police resorts to mild 'lathi-charge' to control the public as they were not following social distancing norms outside liquor shops at Kashmiri Gate. Social distancing norms went for a toss as people did not maintain 1-metre distance after which police had to lathi-charge in order to disperse the crowd.

Massive traffic jams on roads in national capital amid relaxations in lockdown 3.0

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): After the new guidelines of MHA on lockdown 3.0, vehicles in large numbers were seen on the roads in the national capital. The nationwide lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 and has been extended till May 17. But the government also announced certain relaxations in different zones.

Lockdown 3.0: Delhi Secretariat partially opens, CM Kejriwal arrives for cabinet meeting

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): As coronavirus lockdown begins from May 04, Delhi Secretariat partially opened. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and other ministers reached Delhi Secretariat for a cabinet meeting. Requisite arrangements were made for the staff as their thermal screening is being done at the office. Lockdown 3.0 begins form May 04 with considerable relaxations issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Domestic help denied entry at houses post lockdown relaxations

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Amid government's relaxations in lockdown 3.0, domestic help are not allowed in various colonies of Delhi. As per the revised guidelines issued by MHA, house help are allowed in orange and green zones. Gauri, a woman who works as a house help said, "I called up at the homes where I work whether I can resume work but they denied. It's been two months I'm out of work."

Social distancing norms went for toss outside liquor shops in Chhattisgarh

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), May 04(ANI): After the government gave certain relaxations in lockdown 3.0, people were seen standing in long queues outside a liquor shop in Rajnandgaon. Social distancing norms went for a toss as people did not maintain 1-metre distance. Irrespective of police force deployment, chaos was created outside the liquor shops.

CM Yogi chairs meeting with chairpersons of Team 11 over COVID-19 situation

Lucknow (UP), May 04(ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a meeting with chairpersons of Team 11 over COVID-19 situation on May 04. COVID-19 cases in the state have mounted to 2645 along with 43 deaths so far. The nationwide lockdown has been imposed to combat COVID-19 and has extended till May 17 along with certain relaxations.

Radha Soami Satsang Beas Ashram provides shelter to thousands of stranded people

Saharnpur (UP), May 04 (ANI): The Radha Soami Satsang Beas Ashram facility in Saharnpur city of Uttar Pradesh has become a shelter house for hundreds of stranded migrant workers, who left for their homes during nationwide lockdown amid COVID-19 pandemic. These workers had left for their homes but got stranded in the city. Though the administration transported around 4000 to their destinations but still around 900 of them remained stuck in Saharanpur. Here, these workers are now looked after by the Radha Soami Satsang Beas, who along with local administration made proper bed arrangements for them under huge sheds, maintaining social distancing. Hygienic and healthy food, which is made in the ashram's modern and clean community kitchen, is also served to them three times a day. Along with this, giant projector screens have also been set up for the entertainment of the migrant workers. Instructors too have been hired to them yoga and other exercises daily so that they remain fit both ment

Muslim man in Hyderabad distributes food packets among needy across faiths

Hyderabad, May 04 (ANI): With nationwide lockdown announced by the Prime Minister to contain the spread of the virus, the decision seems to be hitting hard the underprivileged section who is finding to difficult to have at least one meal a day. Doing the needful at these hard times are the some people like Syed Hamed who, rising above polarization are coming together to help those in need during the pandemic. Based in Hyderabad, Syed Hamed is a businessman turned social worker who decided to distribute food packets amid the lockdown with a purpose to feed the people of all communities, irrespective of caste and community. Hamed started distributing food packets around 15 days ago and has distributed around 500 packets till date. He goes door to door to look out for the needy and hands them a token to which they can come and collect their food packets, the next day. The essential kits, includes rice, wheat, salt, turmeric powder, chilli powder, onions, tamarind and cooking oil. Hamed be

COVID-19 lockdown puts onion farmers in tough spot, requests for govt's support

Nashik (Maharashtra), May 04 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown, the country's biggest onion growing region, is alleging that they are facing financial hardships. The farmers demand relief packages from the government. Onion prices are falling due to massive stock arrival as buyers are not purchasing amid lockdown. Maharashtra has terribly been affected by coronavirus pandemic.

Thousands of migrant workers queue up in Bengaluru in hope to return to their hometowns

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 04 (ANI): Thousand of migrant workers were waiting for their registration and checking at Palace ground in Bengaluru to return to their hometowns. Police ensured that social distancing was practiced and there was no chaos in the queues. They also instructed the migrant workers to wear masks. A volunteer said, "Here they are only doing the checking, when will the train come, how many trains will come, no one is informed about that."

Salons reopen in green zones in Goa as per MHA guidelines

Panaji (Goa), May 04 (ANI): In the view of COVID-19 pandemic, salons reopened in Goa's Panaji on May 04. As per the guidelines issued by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) salons allowed to open in green and orange zones. Goa became the coronavirus-free state in less time as it has not recorded any case since April 03. Lockdown 3.0 begins from May 04 with considerable relaxations issued by the government. Nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 17 with certain relaxations.

Migrant workers gather at Central Bus Stand in Kalaburagi to return to their hometowns

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 04(ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, migrant workers gathered at Central Bus Stand in Kalaburagi on May 04. These migrant workers are heading towards their hometowns. Kalaburagi City Corporation Commissioner Rahul Pandve said, "We've made arrangements for registration. Thermal screening is being done for all." He further said, "Food packets and water bottles are being provided to all. Buses carrying migrant workers started arriving since 5 am today. We are expecting around 70 buses. This process will continue for next 3 days."

Fire breaks out in sanitizer, textile factory in Haryana's Ambala

Ambala (Haryana), May 04 (ANI): Massive fire broke out at sanitizer and textile factory in Haryana's Ambala on May 03. Nine fire tenders have been rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained. No casualties have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

Long queues were seen outside liquor shops amid relaxations in lockdown 3.0

Hubli/Raipur, May 04(ANI): After the government gave certain relaxation in lockdown 3.0, people were seen standing in queues outside a liquor shops in Hubli and Raipur. Karnataka state government had permitted the sale of liquor between 9 am to 7 pm from May 04. Police ensured that the social distancing measures are being followed.

Tea gardens resume work with 25% labour amid lockdown extension in Siliguri

Siliguri (WB), May 04(ANI): Amid lockdown extension and certain relaxations given by the government, Siliguri tea gardens observed movement as labourers got back to work. Following government's rule of keeping 25% labour, tea garden owners are using labours in rotation. Daily wage workers who work in the tea garden said, "We are daily wage workers, right now, we are getting work for 2 days in a week, it has become difficult to run our families." He further added that the loss which we have suffered in this year is equal to 10 years.

Amid lockdown 3.0, people were seen getting back to their normal lives

Shimla/ Malappuram/Kozhikode, May 04 (ANI): Amid corona outbreak and implementation of lockdown 3.0 from May 04, people are getting back to their normal lives. Shops were reopened and vehicle movement was observed in various places. People were seen getting back to their daily routine with morning walks. The nationwide lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 and has been extended till May 17, 2020. But the government has also given certain relaxations.

Amid lockdown, people in large numbers throng Ghazipur and Okhla mandis

New Delhi, May 04(ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, people arrived at Okhla and Ghazipur mandis to make the purchases. People queued outside the wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Ghazipur mandi. The nationwide lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 and has been extended till May 17, 2020.