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COVID-19: People defy social distancing norms at Ghazipur market

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Social distancing norms were flouted at the wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Ghazipur. People crowded the market to buy fruits and vegetables. Huge traffic was also observed at the location. Despite repetitive alerts by government, people are failing to obey norms to avoid further spread of coronavirus. Total positive cases in India have crossed 33,000 mark with 1075 deaths so far.

COVID-19: Delhi-Faridabad border sealed, entry prohibited with few exemptions

Faridabad/ Gurugram (Haryana), May 01 (ANI): The travel of government employees and common people from neighbouring states and districts to Haryana's Faridabad has been prohibited amid coronavirus pandemic. It has been done as a preventive measure against COVID-19. Vehicles carrying essential goods are exempted. There are total 310 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 24,162 with 1075 deaths in India.

COVID-19: UAE-based artist creates replica of Kerala's famous Thrissur Pooram festival

Thrissur (Kerala), May 01 (ANI): The grand festival of Kerala, Thrissur Pooram will not be celebrated this year on May 03 due to COVID-19 pandemic. But, the festive fervour came alive in a forex sheet after an ardent Pooram lover chose to recreate it using his artistic talent. Sunil Kumar from Chittilappilly, who works as a creative designer at a private firm in UAE's Sharjah, every year comes to Kerala on leave to attend Thrissur Pooram. Speaking to ANI, he said, "This time too I reached Thrissur adjusting my leaves prior to the lockdown and was planning to return after attending Thrissur Pooram. That is when the Pooram was cancelled due to the COVID-19 lockdown. So using the time, I created the Pooram replica on a forex sheet." One of the most popular rituals connected with the festival is the starting of Pooram with an elephant opening the south door of Paramekkavu Bagavathi Temple accompanied by the sound of temple percussion instruments and cheers from the crowd. "I always wanted

Special flight repatriates 101 US nationals from Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 01 (ANI): Hyderabad International Airport handled one Special Passenger Relief flight to repatriate 101 US citizens. As per the flight itinerary, Passengers were flown to Mumbai to be airlifted for US by the Delta Airlines. Special screening and safety measures were in place during the flight's handling as part of COVID-19 precautionary steps. Till April 30, Hyderabad International Airport has handled 11 evacuation flights serving over 850 foreign nationals who were repatriated by various special relief flights from Hyderabad city to the countries viz. the UK, the UAE, the US and Germany.

Out of 105 deaths, 72 people who died of COVID-19 were cases of co-morbidity: WB Chief Secy

Kolkata, Apr 30 (ANI): Chief Secretary of West Bengal, Rajiva Sinha informed that out of 105 deaths reported, 33 people died in state due to COVID-19 while 72 other people who died of COVID-19 were the cases of comorbidity. Sinha said, "On April 30, 37 cases have been reported and 15 cured and discharged. So as of today, total active cases of coronavirus in West Bengal is 572. Total death has seen a jump and as of today the number is 33 in West Bengal because of COVID-19. Altogether 139 people have been discharged. 1905 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. In Expert Committee for Conducting Audit into the Death of COVID-19 patients report, the expert committee has examined 105 people and has said that 33 people have died due to COVID-19 in West Bengal. Incidentally, COVID-19 was found in 72 other people who died of comorbidity."

People returning to Chhattisgarh will go through 14-day quarantine at temporary shelter homes: CM Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 30 (ANI): Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel on April 30 said the state government is arranging for food and accommodation for migrant labourers of Chhattisgarh who were stranded in other states and are returning. He further said, "They will be staying at temporary shelter homes in schools and panchayat bhawans for 14 days." Earlier, the MHA issued a fresh set of guidelines to let migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims stranded get back home.

Planning to open schools in July, but centre to take final decision: UP Basic Education Minister

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 30 (ANI): Basic Education Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Satish Dwivedi informed that the department is planning to open schools in July but final decision will be taken as per guidelines of Central and State governments. While speaking to ANI, he said, "In keeping the view of current situation and lockdown, Basic Education Department plans to open schools in July but will take the final decision as per the guidelines of Central and State governments. The state government had taken the decision of closing schools and colleges, way before lockdown was announced, as a part of precautionary measure."

Over 80 percent of COVID-19 cases in J - K are asymptomatic: Govt

Jammu, Apr 30 (ANI): Principal Secretary (Planning and Information) of Jammu and Kashmir, Rohit Kansal, informed that over 80 per cent COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic in the state. Kansal said, "There are 614 cases of COVID-19 in Jammu - Kashmir out of which 390 cases are active, out of which 384 in Kashmir and 6 in Jammu. 8 patients have succumbed to the disease while 216 others have recovered. Over 80 per cent COVID-19 cases are asymptomatic."

23 pilgrims tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Maharashtra: Amritsar DC

Bathinda (Punjab) / Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 30 (ANI): Pilgrims from Sri Hazur Sahib, stranded in Maharashtra's Nanded, returned to Punjab. As of now, around 3613 such pilgrims have returned to the state. Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar Shivdular Singh Dhillon confirmed that out of these pilgrims, 23 have been tested positive for COVID-19. While speaking to ANI, he said, "23 pilgrims who returned to Punjab from Sri Hazur Sahib in Maharashtra's Nanded have tested positive for COVID-19. They have been shifted to isolation ward at Guru Nanak Dev Hospital."

J-K announces Rs 350 crore relief package for people affected due to coronavirus lockdown

Jammu, Apr 30 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council has approved nearly Rs 350 crore relief package for 8 categories of people affected due to coronavirus lockdown. Speaking further on it, Principal Secretary (Planning and Information), Rohit Kansal, said, "Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Council has approved nearly Rs 350-crore relief package for 8 categories of people affected due to lockdown. Rs 1000 will be given to 1.8 lakh construction workers for 3 months. One month's relief has already been given. Houseboat workers, shikarawalas registered with tourism department, poniwalas, pithuwalas working at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Shri Amarnath Ji Shrine Board and different tourism development authorities will be given Rs 1000 per month for 3 months."

Only buses being used for now: MHA on if trains to be used for transporting stranded citizens

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): On being asked if Centre is considering the proposal by many state governments for running special trains to transport stranded people like students and migrant labourers, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Punya Salila Srivastava on Wednesday said, "As of now, the directives are to use buses." Earlier, the MHA issued a fresh set of guidelines to let migrant workers, students, tourists and pilgrims stranded get back home.

Bengaluru artist paints 3D pictures of COVID-19 on road to spread awareness

Bengaluru, Apr 30 (ANI): A street artist from Bengaluru took a unique step to spread awareness about coronavirus. Baadal Nanjundaswamy painted 3D pictures of COVID-19 on a road in the city. The aim behind is to spread awareness about the virus through art. 535 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Karnataka so far.

PM Modi discusses strategies on boosting economy amid coronavirus lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a comprehensive meeting to give boost to the economy against backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic on April 30. The aim of the meeting was to discuss strategies on boosting foreign investments into India as well as to promote local investments. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Finance Anurag Thakur and others have attended the meeting. The nation is under lockdown till May 03 due to coronavirus pandemic.

Modalities being finalised for inter-state travel of stranded citizens: Delhi Police

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): After Government of India issued new guidelines to provide travel allowance to migrant workers, students, pilgrims among others, Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa said the Delhi Government is finalising modalities for movement of people of other states. Randhawa said, "Government of India has issued guidelines regarding movement of migrant labourers, students, pilgrims and tourists. Regarding it, Delhi Government and Police are finalising modalities for movement of people of other states. We are in touch with resident commissioners of different states. People will need to register themselves for the travel. I want to appeal to all these people to pay attention to any social media post until we make a plan for travelling. Please don't pay heed to rumours. We will take action against such people who'll spread rumours."

Centre should take responsibility for rehabilitation of migrant workers: Kerala Finance Minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 30 (ANI): Kerala Finance Minister Thomas Isaac said the central government should take responsibility of interstate and international migrant workers for their rehabilitation and relief. "The central government should come out with a package for interstate and international migrant workers for their rehabilitation and relief. Center should take their responsibility as it comes under the union list," Isaac said. Meanwhile, the Kerala government introduced an ordinance through which salaries of government employees can be deferred by up to 25 percent to a future date. Isaac said, "We have introduced an ordinance through which salaries of government employees can be deferred by upto 25 percent to a future date, which has to be declared within 6 months by government, at times of nationally accepted natural calamity or health emergency."

Manali-Keylong road blocked in HP after avalanche, snow clearing underway

Manali (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 30 (ANI): Manali-Keylong road was blocked on April 30 due to avalanche near Rohtang Pass at Rohni Nalla. No one was reported injured in the incident. Snow clearing operation is underway.

Bollywood in shock over death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): Legendary and versatile actor Rishi Kapoor's death has send shockwaves among the film fraternity, and many of them expressed grief on the unfortunate demise of the 67-year-old actor. Bollywood stalwarts including Salman Khan, Amir Khan took to Twitter to express condolences after Amitabh Bachchan broke the news of Kapoor's death. Filmmaker Subhash Ghai said it the "biggest sad day" for him. Parineeti Chopra also termed Rishi Kapoor as his "favourite co-star ever". Johny Lever was also "deeply saddened" with the death of Rishi Kapoor. The week has been worst for Bollywood as global star Irrfan Khan too bid an adieu to life on April 29 after battling cancer for two years.

'I am sorry, I can't bear this': Filmmaker Subhash Ghai on Rishi Kapoor's death

Mumbai, Apr 30 (ANI): Filmmaker Subhash Ghai expressed grief and anguish over the death of veteran actor Rishi Kapoor with whom the director had collaborated on the iconic movie 'Karz'. Ghai said the late actor was known as Rishi Kapoor for the world but he will always be "Chintu"

Migrant worker hoping to go home-state Bihar on bicycle finds hurdle at Haryana border

Faridabad (Haryana), Apr 30 (ANI): A migrant worker moving towards his hometown Bihar on a bicycle was stopped at Delhi-Faridabad border on April 30. "My brother has passed away and I want to go home now. It will take 8-10 days to reach my home but I want to go there," said the migrant worker while crying. "After I allowed a person to cross the border two more labourers have come here. The first person was allowed to leave after he showed us death certificate of his brother, It is not clear if this person's reason to cross the border is genuine," said ACP Faridabad , Adarshdeep Singh.

Ramayan, Mahabharat cultural heritage of India, not religious matter: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Apr 30 (ANI): The Information and Broadcasting minister, Prakash Javadekar said that 'Ramayan' and 'Mahabharat' are cultural heritage of India, not a religious matter. "These programmes were loved by Indians. 'Doordarshan' has broke every record of viewership," IandB Minister further said while talking about re-telecasting of 'Ramayan' and 'Mahabharat' amid the coronavirus lockdown.