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Watch: IAF aircraft shower flower petals at hospitals across country

Lucknow (UP), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Bhopal (MP), May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force aircraft paid aerial salute to corona warriors across the country. IAF also showered petals at a hospital in MP's Bhopal to honour COVID-19 warriors. IAF showered flower petals at a hospital in Lucknow. IAF aircraft flypast over hospital in Bhubaneswar . Medical personnel are working round the clock treating coronavirus patients across the country.

Trial of 'Mycobacterium w' drug completed: Director, PGIMER Chandigarh

Chandigarh, May 03 (ANI): Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Director Dr Jagat Ram informed that the trial of Mycobacterium w (Mw) drug has been completed. "The safety trial of 'Mw vaccine' drug has been completed. But its actual trial will be conducted on 40 patients at PGI Chandigarh, AIIMS-Delhi and AIIMS-Bhopal," said Dr Ram.

Watch: IAF showers flower petals at a hospital in Leh

Leh, May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force aircraft paid aerial salute to corona warriors and showered flower petals at a hospital in Leh on May 03. IAF organised 'flypast' to honour COVID-19 warriors who are treating patients selflessly. Medical personnel are working round the clock in treating coronavirus patients across the country.

COVID-19 doubling rate in Delhi is 12, informs Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Delhi's Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that COVID-19 doubling rate is 12. "Doubling rate of Delhi is 12 and the country's doubling rate is 11. Earlier, we face difficulties with the NIB Noida lab which was functioning under the central government and that has been resolved. 58,210 tests have been conducted in total in Delhi. The contained zone should not be considered a 'Green Zone' until and unless zero cases are reported from there for 21 days. We want relaxation of restriction in area that are not contained," said Satyendar Jain

Watch: IAF aircraft flypast over Rajpath

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force aircraft flypast over Rajpath to express gratitude towards medical professionals and all frontline workers in fighting COVID-19 pandemic. The aerial salute to corona warriors was planned over Delhi between 10:00-10:30 am.

Watch: IAF fighter jets flypast over hospital in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 03 (ANI): Aerial salute was paid to the warriors of coronavirus by the Indian Air Force in Mumbai on May 03. The fighter jets of IAF flypast over a hospital building paying tribute to the medical staff. IAF organised 'flypast' to honour COVID-19 warriors who are treating patients selflessly. Medical personnel are working round the clock in treating coronavirus patients across the country.

Watch: Indian Navy showers petals over Goa Medical College

Panaji (Goa), May 03 (ANI): The Indian Navy showered petals over over Goa Medical College on May 03. The Navy chopper showered petals over the hospital. The aerial salute by the Indian Navy was paid to the medical personnel treating coronavirus patients. Sweets were also exchanged between armed forces and medical staff at the hospital premises

Watch: Indian Army, IAF salute medical staff of govt hospital in Haryana's Panchukla

Panchkula (Haryana), May 03 (ANI): Indian Army band performed outside government hospital in Haryana's Panchukla to express gratitude towards medical professionals fighting COVID-19. IAF helicopter also showered petals at the hospital to show their solidarity.

Kupwara encounter: 4 Army jawans, 1 Jammu and Kashmir police personnel lost lives

Handwara (Jammu and Kashmir), May 03 (ANI): 4 Army jawans, 1 J-K police personnel lost their lives in an encounter in Handwara area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on May 02. 4 Indian Army personnel including the Commanding Officer, Major of 21 Rashtriya Rifles unit along with 2 soldiers and one Jammu and Kashmir Police jawan lost their lives. Two terrorists were also killed in an exchange of fire. The encounter was started between security forces and militants at Chanjmullah area of Handwara.

Unique wedding! Couple performs 'varmala' rituals maintaining 'do gaj doori'

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), May 03 (ANI): A unique wedding took place in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar. Couple performed 'varmala' ritual while mainting 'do gaj doori' in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Groom and bride were wearing face masks while performing the rituals. Bride's father, who is a teacher said, "We followed all lockdown norms while performing wedding."

Wreath-laying ceremony held at National Police Memorial to show solidarity with COVID-19 warriors

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): A wreath laying ceremony was conducted at National Police Memorial on May 03 to show solidarity with frontline warriors. Representatives of armed forces paid tribute. IAF helicopter showered petals at the National Police Memorial. Armed forces expressed their gratitude to all corona warriors. Frontline workers are on their toes to contain the spread of COVID-19.

IAF pays aerial tribute to coronavirus warriors in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force's C-130 aircraft flypast over Sukhna Lake to paid tribute to COVID-19 warrior. Nation will witness flypasts by fighter and transport aircraft of Indian Air Force at multiple locations. These aircrafts will cover major towns starting from Srinagar to Thiruvananthapuram and from Dibrugarh to Kutch.

IAF aircraft flypast over Dal Lake paying tribute to frontline workers

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force's flypast over Dal Lake in Srinagar and paid tribute to medical professionals and all other frontline workers in the view of coronavirus pandemic. Nation will witness flypasts by fighter jets and transport aircraft of Indian Air Force at multiple locations. These aircrafts will cover major towns starting from Srinagar to Thiruvananthapuram and from Dibrugarh to Kutch.IAF (Indian Air Force) and Indian Navy will fly over hospitals treating corona patients in the cities across the country and will shower petals as a tribute to the efforts and sacrifices of Corona warriors.

Police keep strict vigil at Delhi-Faridabad border amid COVID-19 lockdown

Faridabad (Haryana), May 03 (ANI): Tightened security at the border areas of Delhi is in place amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Security personnel were seen conducting routine checking at Delhi-Faridabad border. Entry and exit point of the border are under strict surveillance as Haryana borders with Delhi are sealed. Total 3738 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi with 61 deaths so far.

Devotees celebrate 'Janaki Janamotsav' following social distancing in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), May 03 (ANI): Amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, priests and other devotees celebrated 'Janaki Janamotsav'- birth of Sita in UP's Ayodhaya. Social distancing was observed during the celebrations. Temples and other religious places are closed in the wake of pandemic. However, priests of the temples are allowed to perform daily rituals.

Special train carrying Army personnel to Jammu reaches Prayagraj for sanitization

Prayagraj (UP), May 03 (ANI): Train carrying Army jawans from Jabalpur Railway Station to Jammu reached Prayagraj Junction for sanitization on May 03. Social distancing was observed at the railway premises to contain the spread of COVID-19. After train got sanitized, it departed for Jammu. Several special trains from different parts of the country have been started after government orders.

COVID-19 pandemic: People queue outside Ghazipur market

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): People queue outside the wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Ghazipur amid coronavirus lockdown on May 03. People were seen following social distancing norms at the market. While talking about the arrangements made at the market, DCP Delhi (East), Jasmeet Singh said, "Footfall has increased here as several other markets have closed. We've set up channelizers and people are being sent inside through them. Separate lanes have been made for cycle carts and mini-trucks. Due to these measures, the situation has improved". Till now, Delhi has recorded over 3700 positive cases of COVID-19.

Over 800 migrant workers reach Lucknow from Nashik by special train

Lucknow (UP), May 03 (ANI): Migrant labourers arrived at Lucknow's Charbagh Railway Station on May 03 by 'Shramik Special' train. The train carried over 800 stranded labourers from Maharashtra's Nashik after the Centre's decision to run special trains for them. Several trains from different parts of the country have been started to make sure migrant labourers reach their home safely.

PTM leader Arif Wazir shot dead in Wana

Islamabad (Pakistan), May 02 (ANI): Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Arif Wazir died on Saturday in a hospital here after he sustained bullet injuries. Wazir, who got out from jail on bail around a month back, got injured after unidentified persons opened fire at him on Friday night near his house in Wana in South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Dawn reported. Soon after the shooting, Wazir was rushed to a nearby hospital. Later, he was shifted to an Islamabad hospital. Wazir's cousin, Muhammad Ali Wazir in a statement said that he had received three bullet injuries in his body, The News International reported. The police have registered an FIR at Wana police station. Back in 2017, seven members of Wazir's family were killed in a clash with militants near Wana. Meanwhile, the Amnesty International on Saturday said the authorities must carry out an effective probe into the attack on Arif Wazir and suspected perpetrators must be held accountable. PTM is a rights

153 crude bombs found in East Midnapur, create panic among locals

East Midnapur (WB), May 02(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown, recovery of 153 crude bombs spread panic in Lalpur village Bhagabanpur area. The bombs were found beside a local resident's house. The police recovered the bombs and were disposed off by the bomb squad. SK Kasemuddin, a local resident, was arrested by the police and was sent before Contai court. He was sent to 14 days police custody.