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COVID-19 lockdown: Portals of Kedarnath temple open, devotees not allowed

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Apr 29 (ANI): The gates of Kedarnath temple were open at 6:10 am on April 29. 'Darshan' for devotees is not allowed at the temple amid COVID-19 lockdown. As of now, only temple priest will offer prayers to lord Shiva amid pan-India lockdown.

COVID-19 lockdown: Morning rush witnessed outside Delhi's Azadpur mandi

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): People queued up to buy vegetables in Delhi's Azadpur mandi. People were seeing wearing face masks and handkerchief to cover their mouth in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. To contain the crowd, e-pass is mandatory to enter the vegetable market.

Bengaluru cab association initiates online protest, demands Govt's assistance

Bengaluru, Apr 29 (ANI): President of Ola Uber Drivers and Owners Association, T Pasha informed that an online protest 'selfie with empty vessels' have been started as coronavirus lockdown has affected lives of drivers. "We've started an online protest 'selfie with empty vessels' because today drivers have only empty vessels at homes. Govt should've given a thought about what hardships coronavirus lockdown will cause to daily wage earners," said T Pasha, Pres Ola Uber Drivers and Owners Association.

Chandigarh Police develops special device to catch lockdown violators while maintaining social distancing

Chandigarh (Haryana), Apr 28 (ANI): The VIP Security wing of Chandigarh Police has invented a "lockdown breaker" to catch lockdown violators while maintaining social distancing during Covid-19 outbreak.The DSP Amrao Singh along with his team headed by Chandigarh Head Constable Gurdeep Singh developed a device that is made by steel and with a 5 feet length to capture the lockdown violators without coming in contact with them. The idea came in after a video of a lady spitting on police constable went viral.

Plight of Pakistani refugees in Delhi in time of lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 28(ANI): Pakistani Refugees living in refugee camp near Signature Bridge are facing multiple problems amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown. They are getting dry ration from different organisations as well as food items from Delhi government but are lacking basic necessity of light and water supply. Since the camp is based in jungles on the bank of river Yamuna near Delhi's iconic signature bridge, they have to travel at least one kilometre for necessary items. They claim that wild animals and some insects have become a threat for them. Some 5-10 people among them keep vigil throughout the night. There is no electricity and due to it, they are facing many problems in night.

Social distancing norms flouted as people rush to buy ration and relief materials in Delhi's Mandawali

New Delhi, Apr 28(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown, people rush to buy ration and relief materials in Mandawali area in Delhi. Irrespective of multiple reminders of maintaining 6 feet distance between two people, social distancing and other precautionary measures for prevention of COVID-19 went for a toss.

Fishing businesses in Goa get badly hit by lockdown

Panaji (GOA), Apr 28(ANI): Goa boat owners association demands relief fund from government as they are badly hit by lockdown. All Goa Purse Seine Boat Owners Association President, Harshad Dhond told ANI that because of seven storms, the fishing business in Goa was almost finished, as there were not much fishing activities. "After that we did little bit of fishing but this corona lockdown was implemented," he added. "We are facing financial crunch, we are not able to give salaries and we are unable to meet our day to day expenses," said Harshad Dhond.

Last rites of priests will be performed as per custom: CO Atul Chaubey on 2 sadhus murdered in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): Two priests were brutally murdered at a temple by a drug addict in Bulandshahr. Their last rites will be performed as per the custom. Speaking on it, Atul Kumar Chaubey, Circle Officer, Anoopshahr, said, "Accused (Murari) has been arrested and sent to judicial custody. Weapon used in the crime has been recovered. Post-mortem of the bodies has been done. Their last rites will be performed as per the custom."

IMCT inspects different locations of Darjeeling in wake of COVID-19 outbreak

Darjeeling (West Bengal), Apr 28(ANI): Inter-Ministerial Central Team on April 28 inspected different locations of Darjeeling. The inspection was carried out to assess the ground situation in wake of COVID-19 outbreak.

Kedarnath Temple decked up ahead of portals opening ceremony

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Apr 27 (ANI): Decorations began at Kedarnath Temple as its portals will open on April 28. Only 16 people, including the Chief Priest of the temple, will be present when the portals of the temple will open. 'Darshan' will not be allowed for the devotees as of now due to COVID-19 outbreak.

S Jaishankar attends BRICS Foreign Ministers meet via video-conferencing

New Delhi, Apr 28(ANI): Amid corona outbreak, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers meet through video conferencing on April 28. BRICS countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

No evidence that plasma therapy can be used for COVID-19 treatment: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 28(ANI): Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal informed that plasma therapy is being experimented, however no evidence that this can be used as a treatment. "National level study launched by ICMR to study efficacy," he added. He said that until ICMR concluded its study and a robust scientific proof is available, plasma therapy should be used only for research or trial purpose. "If plasma therapy is not used in proper manner under proper guideline then it can also cause life threatening complications," he added.

CM Yogi interacts with students returned from Kota via video-conferencing

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath interacted with students of the state who have returned from Rajasthan's Kota on April 28. Yogi talked to them about the current COVID-19 situation via video-conferencing. More than 7, 500 students have been brought back to UP from Kota and have been kept under home quarantine.

COVID-19 recovery rate in India improves to 23.3 percent : Lav Agarwal

New Delhi, Apr 28(ANI): Health ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal informed that with 1543 new cases in the last 24 hours, the total COVID-19 positive cases in the country are now 29,435. He said that 684 patients have been cured in last 24 hours. "Our recovery rate is now 23.3 percent . This is a progressive increase in recovery rate," he added. Lav Agarwal further informed that 17 districts have not reported any case in the last 28 days, where COVID-19 cases were found previously.

CM Yogi instructs to sanitize each house of hotspot areas amid coronavirus outbreak: UP Home Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 28, Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi informed that each house of hotspot areas will be sanitized amid coronavirus outbreak. He said, "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minsiter, Yogi Adityanath has instructed that each house of hotspot areas will be sanitized. CM also instructed to send senior officers to Varanasi, Rampur and Hapur. Women self-help groups are asked to give the task of making masks to empower them. CM has instructed that arrangements for quarantine centers and shelter sites to be ensured in each district."

All students going to their native places will have a proper health check-up: UP Home Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 28, Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi informed that more than 50 buses have left for the students to send to their native places as of now. He said, "CM had directed to send students from Prayagraj to their native places, yesterday. Buses have started to send these students. 300 buses have been arranged and as of now, more than 50 buses have left with the students. It is an ongoing process. All the students will have their health check-ups done by the government as it is the need of the hour."

UP Police takes care of stray animals amid COVID-19 lockdown

Lucknow (UP), Apr 28(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown, Uttar Pradesh Police is not only taking care of people but also taking care of stray animals. They provide them with food including bananas and 'grams' on daily basis. Lucknow Central, ADCP, Chiranjeev Nath Sinha said that we all have a role to play in the biosphere. He said, "Apart from being police officers we are human too and therefore we think we should do something for these animals too." He further said that this gives them satisfaction and therefore they feed the stray animals on daily basis.

Pune mosque turned into quarantine centre for COVID-19 patients

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 28 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus outbreak, Pune mosque turned into quarantine centre. The mosque located inside Azam Campus educational institute turned into a quarantine facility for persons likely infected with COVID-19. 8590 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Maharashtra so far.

Double whammy for PoK people as power outages increase troubles amid lockdown

Hattian Bala (PoK), April 28 (ANI): The spread of coronavirus and the subsequent lockdown has severely affected the lives of people in illegally occupied PoK. The health crisis has not only taken away the meagre salaries they would earn but has also forced them to remain restricted to their homes where there is no electricity. People are still facing hours of power cuts and that has compounded the frustration and has made life more miserable. The states across the world are overwhelmed with power owing to lockdown as the industries and facilities that consume the power most are shut. So, the electricity supply for domestic usage has been increased all around but not in PoK. In such a helpless situation, some of them have even flouted the lockdown. The misery and mistreatment are however not new to the people of illegally occupied PoK, they are deprived of their rights and resources for over seven decades. Pakistan has indiscriminately exploited the land, water and minerals of the regio

COVID-19: Rajnath Singh interacts with heads of DPSUs, OFB via video conferencing

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the heads of Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), via video conferencing in Delhi on April 28. He reviewed their recent business performance and contribution in India's fight against COVID-19.