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Special train operations started with our persistent efforts: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 2 (ANI): Reviewing the lockdown and movement of migrant workers in the high-level meeting, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that after the strong demand of the State Government, the Central Government has given permission to operate special trains for the movement of migrants and workers. It is heartening that the train has started operating from Rajasthan. Now, officials should ensure better arrangement with better coordination for easy and quick movement of migrants workers.CM Gehlot said that the State Government is constantly coordinating with the Central Government and other State Governments for this challenging task of safe movement of migrants. Instructing the authority Chief Minister said that priority should be given to elderly, pregnant women, children while sending them to their home town.He said that the migrants who themselves want to travel by private vehicles or buses, should get the pass issued in coordination with the states concerned. Chief Mi

Chhattisgarh govt coordinating with other states to evacuate stranded migrant workers: Nodal Officer

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), May 02 (ANI): The Chhattisgarh government has started evacuating stranded migrant workers from other states. Chhattisgarh's Nodal Officer Sonmani Borah said, "We have received information of about 1,09,000 people but we cannot estimate how many of them will return, that number could be larger because many people from our state are working and living elsewhere. We are making an assessment," said Chhattisgarh's Nodal Officer Sonmani Borah. "Screening and detailing will be done at entry points of state borders. After screening, the labourers will be kept in quarantine in their respective districts," Nodal Officer further added. The Chhattisgarh government is also coordinating with other states to evacuate stranded migrant workers. The nation is under lockdown till May 17 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

No privacy issue, Aarogya Setu app is being preferred worldwide: Javadekar

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Replying to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on raising privacy issue on Aarogya Setu aap, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said that Aarogya Setu app is being preferred worldwide as it curbs false information. "Worldwide this app is being preferred. It curbs false information and you also know if there is a COVID-19 positive person in your vicinity. The app will continue for next 1-2 years," said Javadekar after Asaduddin Owaisi raising privacy issue on Aarogya Setu app.

Maintenance, repair work at Pamban Railway Bridge underway amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), May 02 (ANI): As Indian Railways has suspended its services across the country in view of coronavirus outbreak, railway employees have engaged themselves in the maintenance work of rail tracks and rail bridges. Maintenance and repair work at Pamban Railway Bridge being carried out by the railway employees in Rameswaram.

'Do gaz ki doori' to be new normal till time COVID-19 vaccine is not developed: Javadekar

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said that amid coronavirus scare 'do gaz ki doori' will be the new normal till the time a vaccine is not developed. "Our management of COVID-19 is much better than in other countries. The various zones are well defined. Following social distancing norms, 'do gaz ki doori' will be the new normal till the time a vaccine is not developed for COVID-19," said Javadekar after government extended nationwide lockdown till May 17.

COVID-19 lockdown adversely affect Goa's tourism industry

Panaji (Goa), May 02 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic has been terrible for tourism industries amid nationwide lockdown. Tourism in Goa has been hit badly as scores of people working for this sector have been affected the most. Goa tourism is famous for beaches, carnival festival and many more. The businessmen urged government for a relief package.

Watch: Man drags police officer on bonnet of his car in Jalandhar, detained

Jalandhar (Punjab), May 02 (ANI): A car, which was approaching Milkbar Chowk in Punjab's Jalandhar, was asked to stop by the police, but the driver didn't stop the car. He dragged an officer on car's bonnet. Later, he has been apprehended by the police and investigation is underway.

COVID-19: 31 patients discharged from COVID-19 pandemic, says LLRM Medical College Dean

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on may 02 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Principal and Dean of LLRM Medical College, Dr Ramesh Chandra Gupta spoke on COVID-19 crisis. He said, "Till now, around 31 patients have been cured and discharged from COVID-19 pandemic." "The possibility of survival gets less if a patient is suffering from asthma or other respiratory diseases," Dr RC Gupta added.

CM Yogi Adityanath holds review meeting in Lucknow amid extended COVID-19 lockdown

Lucknow (UP), May 02 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed meeting with chairpersons of Team-11 on COVID-19 pandemic in Lucknow on May 02. Government of India extended the lockdown period till May 17. Ministry of Home Affairs has allowed limited number of activities to function from May 04. The Team-11 has been tasked to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Total number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh jumped to 2328, including 42 deaths.

Follow govt guidelines, cooperate with authorities: Tablighi Jamaat member

Jhajjar (Haryana), May 02 (ANI): A Tablighi Jamaat member Arshad Ahmed, who was quarantined at AIIMS dedicated COVID-19 centre in Haryana after he was tested positive, shared his experience. He lauded the facilities provided by the medical staff and said that every individual must cooperate with the authorities and follow government guidelines. "I would like to say that everyone must follow govt guidelines. We must cooperate with the authorities. We will offer Ramzan prayers at home not visit mosques during the lockdown," said Ahmed.

COVID-19: Stranded students return home from Kota to Pune amid lockdown

Pune (Maharashtra), May 02 (ANI): Around 74 buses from Maharashtra brought back stranded students from Rajasthan's Kota on May 01. The students were stuck in Kota due to nationwide lockdown. All students underwent health screening at Swargate Bus Stand and they were advised home quarantine. There are total 11,506 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 26,167 with 1218 deaths in India.

Police garland lockdown violators in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 02 (ANI): Ludhiana Police garlanded people violating COVID-19 lockdown guidelines. They appealed them to stay indoors during coronavirus pandemic. There are 76 COVID-19 positive cases in Ludhiana district. There are total 480 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Punjab. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 26,167 with 1218 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Delhi will be in 'red zone' till May 17, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 02 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain said, "There are total 3738 positive cases of coronavirus in Delhi so far. Till now, 1167 have been cured and recovered from COVID-19 pandemic. All the 11 districts of Delhi are in 'red zone'. Till May 17, Delhi will be in red zone only."

Lockdown improves water quality of Agnitheertham Sea in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (TN), May 02 (ANI): The Agnitheertham Sea in Rameswaram naturally cleaned amid COVID-19 lockdown. Less human activities have also contributed to the recent improvement in the quality of sea water. Rameswaram is a pilgrimage site where thousands of devotees come to worship every day. The country is under extended lockdown till May 17.

COVID-19 lockdown: AMU students board buses to reach their hometowns

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): Around 30 students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) were sent to their hometowns by 20 buses of Uttar Pradesh roadways amid coronavirus pandemic. The students were stuck in Aligarh due to nationwide lockdown. All the buses were sanitised before sending the students to their respective homes. All the students have also gone through medical check-up before boarding the buses. Masks and sanitisers were also given to the students for safety purpose. There are total 2281 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 25,148 with 1152 deaths in India.

Giant stone art in Indore salutes police's efforts in COVID-19 battle

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 2 (ANI): Indore-based stone artist Wajid Khan brought alive the memories of police officer Devendra Chandravanshi who died fighting COVID-19 battle. He made a massive stone art in Indore to pay tribute to police personnel. Corona warriors have been working round the clock selflessly. Besides the duty, their generous acts by celebrating birthdays, helping people have also made headlines in past. "There were incidents where stones were pelted on police personnel, so I decided to make art out of stones to pay tribute," said Wajid Khan, the artist.

Sahaj Rangoli Group organised online exhibition in Vadodara amid COVID-19 lockdown

Vadodara (Gujarat), May 02 (ANI): A rangoli group organized online rangoli exhibition in Gujarat's Vadodara amid coronavirus lockdown. The event was conducted by Sahaj Rangoli Group on May 01. The rangoli was made to spread awareness among masses about COVID-19 pandemic. There are total 4395 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Gujarat. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25,148 with 1152 deaths in India.

Hailstorm destroys apple plantation in Shimla

Shimla (HP), May 02 (ANI): Apple plantation in the Nankhari area of Shimla district got damaged after hailstorm hit the region on May 01. Farmers requested government to respond and save them with adequate compensation. They believe that they will not be able to recover for at least 5 years due to hailstorm.

Karnataka Police install disinfectant tunnel at central prison in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 02 (ANI): Amid coronavirus scare, Kalaburagi city Police installed disinfectant tunnel near the central prison. Sodium Hypochlorite solution is sprayed for a few second every time a person enters the tunnel. Hand sanitizers are also kept for visitors and staff at the central prison. Lockdown has been extended to May 17 in view of coronavirus. But govt has allowed limited number of activities to function from May 04.

COVID-19: Security tightened at Delhi-Gurugram border amid lockdown

Gurugram (Haryana), May 02 (ANI): The police personnel checked vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border amid coronavirus lockdown on May 02. Individual inter-state and inter-district movements have been curtailed in Gurugram, including media persons, police and doctors. It has been done in a bid to contain coronavirus cases. There are total 313 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Haryana. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25,148 with 1152 deaths in India.