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Workers stranded in other states can use ration card to avail benefits there: CM Yogi

Lucknow (UP), May 01 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that migrant workers stranded in another state amid COVID-19 lockdown can use ration card to avail its benefits there. "Any worker or labourer of Uttar Pradesh who is stranded in another state due to lockdown, can use his/her ration card number and avail its benefits there. Those who do not have a ration card, then under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), food packets are being provided," said Adityanath.

1094 people cured from COVID-19 in Delhi: Health Minister

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on may 01 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain said, "There are total 3515 positive cases of coronavirus in Delhi so far. Till now, 1094 have been cured and recovered from COVID-19 pandemic."

COVID-19 lockdown: Special train ferries migrant workers from Hyderabad to Jharkhand

Lingampally (Telangana), May 01 (ANI): In an ongoing coronavirus lockdown, a one-off special train ferried migrant workers from Lingampalli in Hyderabad to Hatia in Jharkhand. Train service for stranded migrant workers was started on the request of Telangana Government and as per the directions of Union Railway Ministry. All necessary precautions such as prior screening of passengers, maintaining social distancing at station and in the train were followed. Earlier, Jharkhand government has also demanded special train so that migrant workers could be brought back.

COVID-19 lockdown: Fishermen stranded in Gujarat reach Andhra border in buses

Krishna District (Andhra Pradesh)/ Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 01 (ANI): More than 800 fishermen who were stranded in Gujarat have reached at Andhra border in several buses on May 01. They were stuck in Gujarat due to coronavirus lockdown. The government officials have welcomed them at Andhra border. On the other side, migrant workers from various states were seen walking on roads in Maharashtra's Nagpur today. They were going along with their family members to reach at their hometowns.

Less pollution provide relief to people suffering from respiratory diseases

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), May 01 (ANI): The recent environmental changes have brought relief to various people suffering from asthma and other respiratory diseases. During nationwide lockdown, the pollution level has become less. While speaking to ANI, one of the doctors from Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj said, "Due to less pollution amid coronavirus lockdown the respiratory diseases among patients have become less in last 1.5 month".

COVID-19: 2300 tests per 1 million people being conducted in Delhi, informs CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on May 01 amid coronavirus pandemic, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Today in Delhi, we are conducting 2300 tests per 1 million people. Total 1100 people have been cured and discharged till date."

Watch: Police make lockdown violators to do sit-ups in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), May 01 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police is teaching lesson to people flouting COVID-19 lockdown. People caught loafing around at Naveen Mandi area in UP's Moradabad. Violators are made to do sit-ups as a punishment. Uttar Pradesh has reported 2203 cases of COVID-19 including 39 deaths.

Mandatory to download Aarogya Setu app for people crossing border: Gurugram DLF ACP

Gurugram (Haryana), May 01 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, Police personnel are deployed at Delhi-Gurugram border on May 01. While informing with the latest updates and exemptions for crossing the border, Gurugram DLF ACP Karan Goyal told ANI that it's mandatory for those who are crossing Delhi-Gurugram border need to download Aarogya Setu app. "There are points where we have been told to restrict movement, media not covered in those. For those working in hospitals and living in Gurugram, arrangements for them have to be made in Delhi. Restrictions apply to Police too," he added. "Those who cross the border need to download Aarogya Setu app mandatorily, their thermal scanning will also be done, and arrangement of Rapid Testing is also being done. 24 hours videography will also be done at this check post," said Goyal after Delhi-Gurugram border sealed.

Tomato sellers face hardship due to fewer sales in Moradabad amid COVID-19 lockdown

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), May 01 (ANI): Tomato sellers in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad are suffering major losses amid COVID-19 pandemic. They have been facing this problem due to coronavirus lockdown. Due to less number of buyers, the traders are facing issue of tomatoes getting rotten in the market area. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25,007 with 1147 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Fire department conducts disinfection drive at Barrackpore Police Commissionerate in WB

North 24 Parganas (WB), May 01 (ANI): Workers of Fire Service Department conducted disinfection drive at Barrackpore Police Commissionerate area in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. The workers were seen spraying disinfectants, with their face covered, in order to prevent the spread of infection. West Bengal as of now has reported a total of 758 cases of COVID-19, including 22 deaths.

CM Thackeray, Dy CM Pawar unfurl national flag on 'Maharashtra Day'

Mumbai/ Pune (Maharashtra), May 01 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray unfurled national flag on the occasion of 'Maharashtra Day' in Mumbai. The event took place at Hutatma Chowk on May 01. CM Thackeray also paid tribute to various leaders on this day. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar also unfurled national flag at DM office in Pune on the occasion of 'Maharashtra Day'.

COVID-19: Health worker attacked in MP's Tikamgarh

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh), May 01 (ANI): In another attack on COVID-19 warriors, a health worker was attacked by locals in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh on April 30. She along with team had gone to screen a man who recently returned from Delhi. Culprit was taken into the custody. She alleged that villagers are not supporting health workers to contain the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Congress leader distributes groceries to needy in Mysore, social distancing goes for a toss

Mysore (Karnataka), May 01 (ANI): Congress leader K Venkatesh distributed groceries to the needy amid COVID-19 lockdown. Social distancing norms went for a toss while distributing groceries to needy. Despite repetitive alerts by govt, people are failing to obey norms to contain the spread of COVID-19. Karnataka as of now has reported a total of 565 cases of COVID-19, including 21 deaths.

Strict vigil at checkpoints in Srinagar to ensue movement of essential vehicles amid COVID-19 lockdown

Srinagar, May 01 (ANI): As pan-India COVID-19 lockdown is in place, public movement is under surveillance in Srinagar as well. Security forces and JandK Police are strictly enforcing restrictions on public movement amid the lockdown. Jammu and Kashmir has reported a total of 614 cases of COVID-19, including 8 deaths.

COVID-19 lockdown: Bus carrying stranded students from Kota reaches WB's Asansol

Asansol (West Bengal), May 01 (ANI): A bus carrying stranded students from Rajasthan's Kota reached West Bengal's Asansol on May 01 amid COVID-19 pandemic. The students were stuck in Kota due to coronavirus lockdown. There are total 795 confirmed cases of coronavirus in West Bengal. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25, 007 with 1147 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Cops attacked by mob while performing duty in Gujarat's Godhra

Godhra (Gujarat), May 01 (ANI): A police team was attacked by mob while performing their duty in Gujarat's Godhra. The incident took place amid coronavirus pandemic on April 30. The cops faced stone pelting during sealing of containment zones. 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, 007 with 1147 deaths in India.

Construction work of International Yoga Centre in JandK's Udhampur resumes after lockdown relaxation

Udhampur (JandK), May 01 (ANI): Construction work of International Yoga Centre at Mantalai in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir has resumed. Amid COVID-19 lockdown, govt provided some relaxation to resume development works. International Yoga Centre is part of the Modi govt's 'Swadesh Darshan' launched to develop potential tourism spots in the Valley. Locals hail Prime Minister's efforts to develop JandK as independent tourist destination. The lockdown has been extended till May 03 to curb the spread of coronavirus. JandK has reported a total of 614 cases of COVID-19, including 08 deaths.

COVID-19: People cross snow covered mountains in Rajouri to reach hometown

Rajouri (JandK), May 01 (ANI): Several people of JandK's Poonch and Rajouri district who are working in the Kashmir Valley are crossing snow covered areas of Pir Panjal Mountain range to reach their home towns amid COVID-19 pandemic. National Highway-44 and Mughal road are closed due to heavy snowfall. Rajouri Police is deployed at various check points to keep a vigil on people trying to cross snow covered areas. There are total 614 confirmed cases of coronavirus in JandK. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25, 007 with 1147 deaths in India.

COVID-19 lockdown puts Kerala's Betel leaf growers in tough spot

Mallapuram (Kerala), May 01 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown forced by the coronavirus pandemic has badly affected the betel leaf cultivation. It is an integral part of the production of toothpaste and cosmetics. One of the important markets of betel leaf is Pakistan and north India. Amid lockdown, betel leaf growers are in dire straits and are facing huge financial burden.

Fire breaks out at rubber ball factory in UP's Meerut

Meerut (UP), May 01 (ANI): A fire broke out at rubber ball factory in TP Nagar area in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. Heavy flames and smoke were visible at the spot. At least six fire tenders are at the spot to douse the flame and fire fighting operation is underway. More details are awaited.