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Clinical trial started at PGIMER Chandigarh to position Sepsivac as drug for COVID-19 treatment: CSIR-IIIM Director

Gurugram (Haryana), Apr 29(ANI): CSIR-IIIM Director and coordinator of trial programme for use of Sepsivac in COVID-19 treatment, Dr. Ram Vishwakarma said that Clinical trial has begun at PGIMER Chandigarh to position immunomodulator Sepsivac as a drug. "We're doing another trial on asymptomatic COVID-19 patients. It'll be given to them as vaccine," he added.

Sepsivac is not game changer, will need other medicines too: CSIR-IIIM Director

Gurugram (Haryana), Apr 29(ANI): CSIR-IIIM Director and coordinator of trial programme for use of Sepsivac in COVID-19 treatment, Dr. Ram Vishwakarma informed that large number of lives can be saved if its trials are successful. "If it works, it will take at least 3 months to be available for COVID-19 treatment, but we will still need other medicines," he said. "It is not a game changer, it is not a permanent solution but it will definitely protect people from going on ventilator," Dr. Ram Vishwakarma added.

2000 migrant workers stage protest at IIT Hyderabad amid lockdown

Sangareddy (Telangana), Apr 29(ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, over 2000 migrant workers staged protest at IIT Hyderabad demanding to send them back to their states. They also pelted stones on police team deployed there in which one cop received minor injuries and the police vehicle was also damaged. Immediately more teams were called in and situation was taken into control. The migrant labours were not getting salaries from last three months from their contractor and they were struck here since lockdown. They demanded to send them back to their state which is not possible at this time. Few of them along with contractor were taken to Sangareddy district Collector office to solve their problems. The contractor has promised to pay them pending salaries including the salary of April month and the higher officials have also promised them to make all arrangements for their stay and food till lockdown ends.

I request Nitish Kumar to bring back children from Kota, Pune amid lockdown: Sanjay Paswan

Patna, Apr 29 (ANI): Bihar Legislative Council Member, Sanjay Paswan requested Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to bring back children from Kota and Pune amid lockdown. He said, "It is Chief Minister's duty to bring back our children. It's also causing us political loss. He should bring all children before May 03. Election is going to be held this year. Almost all middle class families have at least 1 child studying in Kota. Number of children may only be 1000 but 1 Lakh families are affected due to it, they have sympathy for these children. If 1 Lakh families have 5 voters each, 5 Lakh votes will be affected. So, I request the Chief Minister to bring back our children from Kota and Pune."

Several US companies keen on shifting base from China to India: UP Minister

Lucknow (UP), Apr 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Sidharth Nath Singh informed that the state government held video-conferencing with over 100 US companies to bring significant investment to India to Uttar Pradesh after they are walking out of China. "US has significant investment in China. PM and CM want to use the opportunity where industries are moving out of China, and see how they can be brought to India, to UP. Video-conferencing was held with over 100 American companies yesterday, in a webinar. They've shown interest, companies including big names from logistics, scientific instrumentation, electronic and automobile industries. They already have investments in China. I am hopeful we will be able to bring them to UP, given how we are working by making changes in our industrial and sectorial policy," said Singh.

Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients can now be treated in home isolation: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): The Health minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain said that according to new protocol, 'asymptomatic' patients of COVID-19 do not have to go to hospital, and can be treated in home isolation. "According to new protocol those who are 'asymptomatic' do not have to go to hospital. They can be treated in home isolation," said the Health Minister. Total number of 3314 cases has been reported in Delhi so far. 32% of total numbers of patients cured from COVID-19 in the national capital. The Health minister also talked about plasma therapy, and said that medical institutions should not do plasma therapy without permission.

CBSE exams should be cancelled, promote students on basis of internal exams: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia said that CBSE exams should be cancelled and students of class 10 and12 should be promoted on basis of internal exams and assessment."CBSE exams should be cancelled and students of class 10 and12 should be promoted on basis of internal exams and assessment. Syllabus for next yr should be curtailed by 30%. Related exams like those of JEE should also be held on basis of curtailed syllabus," said Sisodia.

BJP will take strict action against party members who utter divisive remarks: UP Minister

Lucknow (UP), Apr 29 (ANI): BJP issued show-cause notice to two UP MLAs for remarks in which they allegedly asked people not to buy vegetables from Muslims. Speaking on this, Uttar Pradesh's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Sidharth Nath Singh said that no one has the right to say anything which divides the society. "Our national president had clarified that immediate action will be taken against member of BJP who says anything like that. State chief too took immediate action. No one has the right to say anything which divides the society," said Singh.

Security personnel ensure COVID-19 lockdown implementation in Srinagar

Srinagar, Apr 29 (ANI): As pan-India COVID-19 lockdown is in place, public movement is under surveillance in Srinagar also. Security forces and JandK Police are strictly enforcing restrictions on public movement amid the lockdown. Jammu and Kashmir has reported a total of 546 cases of COVID-19, including 7 deaths.

Azadpur Mandi being sanitised, says Delhi Health Minister after 11 traders found COVID-19 positive

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): The Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain, commented over the reported cases of coronavirus at Azadpur Mandi. The Minister said, "Azadpur Mandi is being properly disinfected. All the shops nearby, where COVID-19 positive cases were reported, have been sealed. All the precautionary measures are being taken." 11 traders associated with Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi have tested positive for coronavirus on April 29. The authorities are tracing the contacts of the cases. However, according to District Magistrate (North) Deepak Shinde, "The cases are not directly connected to the mandi."

Equity indices in the green as metal stocks surge

Mumbai, Apr 29 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were in the positive terrain during early hours on Wednesday as Asian markets treaded cautiously ahead of the US Federal Reserve policy decision. Oil prices, meanwhile, jumped on hopes that demand will pick up as many countries lift some of the coronavirus-related restrictions. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 268 points or 0.83 per cent at 32,383 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 82 points or 0.88 per cent at 9,463. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty metal up by 2.2 per cent, realty by 1.3 per cent and PSU bank by 1.2 per cent. Among stocks, home loan lender HDFC moved up by 4.1 per cent at Rs 1,786.50 per share while Bajaj Finance gained by 3.8 per cent. Metal majors JSW Steel, Hindalco and Vedanta ticked up by 2.9 per cent, 2.8 per cent and 2 per cent respectively.

Take tuition from Chidambaram to understand 'writing off' loans is not 'waiving off': BJP tells Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, suggested Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take tuition from P Chidambaram to understand the difference between writing off and waiving off loans after the former Congress chief accused the BJP government of waiving off loans worth Rs 65,000 crore. "I was taken aback by Rahul Gandhi's comment that Modi govt has waived off Rs 65,000 Crore. Not a single penny has been waived off. Writing off isn't waiving off. Rahul Gandhi must take tuition from Chidambaram to understand difference between writing off and waiving off. Writing off is process to show depositors correct pictures of bank. It doesn't stop banks from taking actions and pursuing recovery. We've seen how Nirav Modi's assets are seized and auctioned. Mallya left with no choice but to come back as his appeal in HC has been rejected," said Javadekar on Rahul Gandhi's comment.

Storm drain's wall collapsed in Bengaluru due to overnight rainfall

Bengaluru, Apr 29 (ANI): Due to the overnight rainfall, a part of the side wall of a storm drain in Pattegarhpalya area of Bengaluru collapsed in the morning of April 29. However, no casualties have been reported so far. Meanwhile, fire department, emergency services and Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officers have reached the spot.

COVID-19: Kerala movie theatre owners count lockdown woes amid shut businesses

Malappuram (Kerala), Apr 29 (ANI): Movie theatre owners across country are facing huge losses due to temporary shutdown of cinema halls in the wake of coronavirus lockdown. A movie theatre owner in Kerala's Malappuram said, "To keep the digital technology working, we need to check them daily. As far as expenses are concerned for machines used in cinema theaters, there is no reduction but at same time, there is no income. We have reached such a situation we can't survive any longer." The movie theatre owner urged government to give reduction in fixed charges of electricity and entertainment tax.

One-year-old gets surprise birthday cake from Hyderabad Police upon parents' request from US

Hyderabad, Apr 29 (ANI): Hyderabad Police celebrated the birthday of a one-year-old girl, Myra, on her first birthday. Amid COVID-19 lockdown, the child couldn't be with her parents in USA's Boston. The cops made surprise visit with a cake and also sung birthday song for her upon parents' request.

Continuous showers sweep Bengaluru, conditions to prevail for 48 hours

Bengaluru, Apr 29 (ANI): Rain accompanied by strong wind was witnessed in Bengaluru as the Karnataka capital is witnessing continuous showers in part of the city. IMD has predicted similar weather conditions to prevail for 48 hours. Amid lockdown, most people were in their homes to enjoy the pleasant weather. The minimum and maximum temperature recorded in Bengaluru is 19 C and 22 C.

COVID-19: UP farmer dumps vast amount of flowers as lockdown hits demand

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 29 (ANI): Due to low demand of flowers in the wake of coronavirus, a farmer destroyed vast amount of his harvest. Mahipal Singh, who is from Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, said, "I'm forced to destroy plants and prepare field for new crop. Around 30 families were dependent on it, but we've suffered losses amounting to Rs 10-12 lakh". Flower business has also been hit by cancellation of weddings and other events.

Strict checking in place at Delhi's border areas amid COVID-19 lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Tightened security at the border areas of Delhi is in place amid the coronavirus lockdown. Security personnel were seen conducting routine checking at Delhi-Gurugram border. Entry and exit point of the border are under strict surveillance. Meanwhile, Police personnel are vigilant at Delhi-Faridabad border to restrict unnecessary movement of public. Total 3108 confirmed cases have been reported in Delhi with 54 deaths so far.

Centre's COVID-19 team reviews situation at hospital in WB's North 24 Parganas

North 24 Parganas (WB), Apr 29 (ANI): An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) visited GNRC medical Hospital on April 29 in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. The team reviewed preventive measures being followed at the hospital to contain the spread of COVID-19. Central team is on West Bengal visit to assess the ground situation due to COVID-19 pandemic.

2 injured, 7 houses gutted in fire in Shimla's Shishtwari village

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 29 (ANI): Two persons got injured in a fire that broke out at Shishtwari village in Shimla's Chirgaon area. Seven houses were gutted in the fire incident. According to Shimla's Deputy Commissioner, Amit Kashyap, "The injured have been shifted to hospital. Fire fighting operation is underway. However, one person has gone missing."