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This automobile mechanic brings social distancing on wheels with COVID-19 motorbike

Aralia (West Tripura District), May 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, an automobile mechanic in Tripura has prepared an electric bike keeping in mind social distancing norms. Automobile mechanic, Partha Saha said, "The bike showcases that during lockdown if you want to get out of the house then you must follow social distancing." He has modified a regular, petrol-run motorcycle by replacing the petrol engine with a 750-Watt DC motor and a 48-volt battery. He used bicycle seats in the front and rear at a one-metre distance. On a single charge, the motorcycle can run 80 kms and he used bicycle seats in the front and rear at a one-metre distance to give the message of social distancing. Partha thinks that this attempt might hopefully promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' program and encourage entrepreneurship.

Delhi govt won't be able to sustain lockdown for long as economy in peril: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 3 informed that the Delhi government will not be able to sustain the lockdown for long as the economy is in peril. "The revenue has fallen from Rs 3500 crores in April month of previous years to Rs 300 crores this year. How will the government function?," said Kejriwal. Centre has extended the lockdown for two more weeks.

Harsh Vardhan praises country's scientists for their contribution in fighting COVID-19 pandemic

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on May 3 interacted with Directors of all autonomous institutions under the Department of Science and Technology through video-conferencing to celebrate its Foundation Day. He praised the efforts made by the scientists in fighting the war with COVID-19.

Fisheries sector affected in Tamil Nadu amid lockdown

Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu), May 03(ANI): Corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown has affected the fishermen in Rameshwaram to great extent. Fishermen are unable to repair their boats due to lack of spare parts amid lockdown. The annual 60-day fishing ban, which begins annually on April 15 to protect marine fisheries, will begin on April 15 when fishermen will work on repairing their boats and maintaining fishing equipments, including their nets. Workers are now unable to work as curfew is in effect. Some people are employed, but they are unable to work on the boats as there are no parts to repair it. Fishermen have demanded the government to take steps to open lath workshops, wooden spare part shops to repair the boats and to exempt curfew period for workers to work.

COVID-19: Delhi govt to implement all lockdown relaxations prescribed by Home Ministry

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 3 informed that the Delhi government is going to provide all the relaxations which Centre has given to the red zones. He also informed that all the government offices are going to reopen from May 4, which is Monday after the first implementation of lockdown in March.

3-year old COVID-19 positive dances to motivate other patients in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), May 03(ANI): Amid COVID-19 outbreak, 3-year-old coronavirus positive girl danced to motivate other patients in Kashiram Hospital in Kanpur. Covid-19 positive cases in the state have mounted upto 2455 so far along with 43 deaths.

Construction of 1000 bedded COVID-19 hospital begins in Bandra Kurla Complex

Mumbai, May 03(ANI): Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) commenced the work of constructing a 1000 bedded COVID-19 hospital at MMRDA ground in Bandra Kurla Complex. The MMRDA on the instruction of the government of Maharashtra has stepped up to construct 1000 beds hospital to provide quarantine and isolation facilities for non-critical COVID-19 patients. It will have the facilities of pathology labs to conduct general blood tests of patients. Safety and cleanliness will be on utmost priority with sewage and bio-degradable waste disposable systems in place. Also, dedicated units with kitchen facility will be built for doctors and health staff like in regular hospitals.

Handwara encounter: 'My son made a supreme sacrifice', says late Major Anuj Sood's father

Panchkula (Haryana), May 03 (ANI): Retired Brigadier Chandrakant Sood expressed his emotions by saying that nation should honour the young bloods, who lost their lives for the nation in whatever way they can. Chandrakant Sood is a father of Major Anuj Sood, who lost his live in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara. "He has made a supreme sacrifice. It was part of his duty and what he was trained for. I feel sad for his wife as they just got married 3-4 months back. He was meant to save lives," said the proud father. Five Army personnel were killed in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on May 2.

Ludhiana farmers face problems as labourers return to their hometowns amid lockdown

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 03(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown, farmers in Ludhiana are facing problems as labourers are leaving for their hometowns in other states. One of the vegetable farmers said, "Our vegetables are rotting as mandis are closed, government should open the mandis and they should provide us with labourers. Our labourers have left for their hometown therefore we are facing lot of problems in plucking vegetables."

Watch: IAF choppers shower flower petals on Doon Medical College to thank frontline warriors

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 03 (ANI): Choppers of the Indian Air Force on May 3 showered flower petals on the Doon Medical College in Dehradun in order to express gratitude and appreciation for medical professionals and all other frontline workers. Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat on May 1 announced that the defence forces will pay tribute to the frontline warriors across country by showering flower petals on hospitals and other places.

Indian Navy gives 'grand salute' to Corona warriors

On board, May 03 (ANI): Indian Navy gave grand salute to Corona warriors standing against the pandemic. Indian Navy personnel at INS Hansa, Goa, expressed their appreciation by forming a human chain and thanked the corona warriors.

5 injured after an unexploded shell went off in J-K's Handwara

Handwara (J-K), May 03 (ANI): At least five people injured on May 03 after an unexploded shell went off when they were cleaning a drainage in Ahgam village of Handwara, Jammu - Kashmir. Handwara District Hospital official said, "Out of the five people, two are children. Condition of three patients is stable."

IAF choppers shower flower petals on hospitals in Patna, Hyderabad

Patna (Bihar)/ Hyderabad, May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force aircraft showered flower petals on hospitals in parts of the country on May 03. IAF helicopter showered flowers on All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Patna to express gratitude and appreciation towards health workers fighting COVID-19. IAF chopper also showered flower petals on Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad to honour COVID warriors. Medical personnel are working tirelessly round the clock in treating coronavirus patients all across the country.

India Navy gives 'grand salute' to Corona warriors

On board, May 03 (ANI): Indian Navy gave grand salute to Corona warriors standing against the pandemic. Indian Navy personnel at INS Hansa, Goa, expressed their appreciation by forming a human chain and thanked the corona warriors.

More than 10,000 COVID-19 patients discharged till May 03: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Union health Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan informed that more than 10,000 COVID-19 patients were discharged till May 03 across the nation. While talking to ANI, Harsh Vardhan said, "Today, more than 10,000 COVID-19 patients have been discharged. Those still admitted at hospitals are on the road to recovery. If in last 14 days doubling rate was 10.5 days, then today it's around 12 days." "At least 18 health care workers got infected from coronavirus at Lady Hardinge Medical College's," the Minister further added. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan has visited Lady Hardinge Hospital in view of coronavirus pandemic. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 2,644 new COVID-19 positive cases and 83 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours.

CRPF building to be sealed for sanitization after officer tested COVID-19 positive

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): CRPF Headquarters in Delhi has been sealed for sanitisation till further orders after a staff of one of the top officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) tested COVID-19 positive. No one will be allowed to enter the building. Total 40 officers and staff including a Special Director General rank officer, Deputy Inspector General to be home quarantined.

Watch: IAF's Su-30MKI aircraft fly over Mumbai, give aerial salute to COVID-19 warriors

Mumbai, May 03 (ANI): The armed forces salute COVID-19 warriors for their efforts to contain the spread of pandemic. IAF's Su-30MKI aircraft flew over Mumbai to give aerial salute and to show solidarity with frontline warriors. Country is fighting against coronavirus pandemic past several months.

IAF's Sukhoi Su-30MKI flypast on medical college in Assam's Guwahati

Shillong (Meghalaya), Guwahati (Assam), May 03 (ANI): The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Sukhoi Su-30MKI flypast on hospital in Assam's Guwahati to honour medical professionals who are fighting day and night against the coronavirus pandemic. IAF also showered flower petals from a helicopter on Guwahati Medical College Hospital. On the other hand, Indian Air Force felicitated and saluted corona warriors in Shillong.

Watch: Armed forces pay aerial salute to corona fighters

Chennai (Tamil Nadu)/ Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)/ Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)/ Jaipur (Rajasthan)/ Kolkata (West Bengal), May 03 (ANI): Armed forces showered flower petals at the hospitals across the nation to salute coronavirus fighters on May 03. IAF organised flypast to honour COVID-19 warriors who are treating patients selflessly in Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram. Indian Navy has also showered flowers on medical personnel in Visakhapatnam. IAF aircraft flypast over a hospital in Jaipur to salute medical personnel.

Watch: IAF choppers shower flower petals on Delhi's hospitals to salute COVID-19 warriors

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force aircraft showered flower petals at the hospitals in the national capital on May 03. IAF chopper showered flower petals on Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to express gratitude and appreciation towards medical professionals fighting COVID-19. IAF organised 'flypast' over Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital to honour COVID-19 warriors who are treating patients selflessly. Meanwhile, IAF showered flower petals on RML Hospital and Apollo in Delhi to express their solidarity. Medical personnel are working round the clock in treating coronavirus patients across the country.