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Locals clash with police over cremation of COVID-19 suspect in Haryana's Ambala

Ambala (Haryana), Apr 28 (ANI): A clash broke out between police and locals in Haryana's Ambala on April 27. Body of an elderly woman, possibly infected with COVID-19, was brought to the designated cremation ground in Chandpura. "Locals attacked on the team of doctor and police. We will take suitable action in the matter," a police official said.

COVID-19: BJP leader provides food to senior citizens at doorstep in Gujarat's Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 28 (ANI): In wake COVID-19 pandemic, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harsh Sanghavi joined a campaign to provide food to senior citizens at their doorstep in Gujarat's Surat. The kitchen is specially made to provide better quality food to senior citizens. The food packets contains sabji, roti, rice, daal and milk bottle as well so that the senior citizens do not have to go out to fetch milk. "Starting from 250 senior citizens daily in the initial lockdown days, this number has now reached to more than 1300 senior citizens. The food is delivered door to door to the senior citizens," said Sanghavi.

COVID-19 test held at Kanpur's Police Station

Kanpur (UP), Apr 28 (ANI): COVID-19 test of police personnel had been conducted at Chakeri Police Station in Kanpur city. The test was conducted after some policemen have been found positive of the dreadful virus. According to Kanpur CMO Ashok Shukla, three police personnel have been found COVID-19 positive. Reports have also been coming from Maharashtra that several policemen got infected with COVID-19.

Watch: Artists make corona painting at residential area to aware masses

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 28 (ANI): Artists hailing from Surat's Varachha area have made a painting on road to motivate and spread awareness among the society members. The painting showcases that coronavirus is entering in a society and wearing masks and gloves can stop it from entering in the society. The painting gives the message to stay at home, wear masks and gloves. The painting depicts that the virus could not enter their society as all the people were staying at home and wearing masks and gloves while going out. Gujarat has 3301 confirmed cases and recorded 151 deaths till now.

COVID-19: People make purchases at Delhi's Okhla vegetable market

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown imposed across the nation, people were seen buying essentials in Delhi's Okhla vegetable market on April 28. People were seen covering their face during the purchase of essentials items. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Delhi has 3108 cases, including 877 cured or discharged and 54 deaths so far.

4 children among 6 injured in blast near encounter site in J and K's Kulgam

Kulgam (J and K), Apr 27(ANI): Four children were among six persons injured in a blast near encounter site at lower Munda in Kulgam district on April 27. After forces sanitized the area, some explosives had been left unnoticed which these persons fiddled with, leading to the blast.

COVID-19: Shops will not be functional in Jharkhand till May 3, says CM Soren

Jharkhand (Ranchi), Apr 27 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren said that Central guidelines on the opening of shops will not be implemented in the state in view of rise in COVID-19 cases. In a media brief, he said, "Government of India has imposed lockdown due to coronavirus till May 03 and we all have been instructed to take legal action against those who will not follow the orders. We have decided not to implement the Central guidelines on the opening of shops, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand. No shops will open in any areas of the state until May 03. However, shops that were earlier allowed to open will remain functional."

CRPF to be deployed in Hindpiri as locals were seen violating lockdown norms: CM Soren

Jharkhand (Ranchi), Apr 27 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren said that CRPF will be deployed in Hindpiri area as locals have started to move from one place to another amid coronavirus lockdown. He said, "A link is seen between new COVID-19 cases with Ranchi's Hindpiri (which has been declared containment zone). People of Hindpiri are going to other places. This has to stop. I appeal to people of Hindipiri to stay wherever they are as of now. Now, CRPF will be deployed in Hindpiri. All borders with Ranchi will be sealed."

COVID-19: Indian Railways done tremendous job in movement of food, pharma, says Parameswaran Iyer

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Delhi, Convener of Empowered Group 5, Parameswaran Iyer said that Railways has done a tremendous job in movement of food and pharma during COVID-19 lockdown. He said, "Moving food and pharma is an important indicator of mobility. There is a significant improvement in movement of food and pharma, which are two of the most essential items. Railways has done a tremendous job also. If you look at the movement of rakes, you will see it has gone up from 67% on March 30 to 76% as on April 25."

There are sufficient amount of RT PCR test kits for COVID-19: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal assured that there are sufficient amount of kits as far as RT PCR test is concerned. He said, "At the level of ICMR, we have sufficient amount of kits as far as RT PCR test is concerned. Not only sufficient amount of kits are available but we have also parallelly ensured geographical adequacy. RT PCR test is the goal standard test for identification of positive patient. We also have increased number of labs in the country."

Delhi Police opts for unique way to thank Bangla Sahib's Sikh community for their support

New Delhi, Apr 27(ANI): As a gesture of respect and to pay homage to the unwavering commitment of Sikh community in the battle against COVID-19, Delhi Police paid regard with an innovative and noble gesture which was doing a "parikarma" of Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.This gesture comes as a token of appreciation for the Sikhs who have been distributing Langar to the masses and accommodating the Health Care Workers by DSGMC in various Gurdwaras amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

A village in UP's Faizabad becomes a symbol of religious unity

Faizabad (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): Mutual tolerance and regards for the belief of other religions is the essence of Indian society. Displaying one such example of this religious unification is a village in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh where love and harmony among different communities prevails in every corner.

Community kitchens feeding hungry souls across faiths

Mumbai, Apr 27 (ANI): 'Service to humanity is service to God'. This is what the tradition of setting up community kitchens teaches us, in which free meal is served to hundreds and thousands of people. Besides serving humanity, the tradition is well known for breaking the barriers of caste and creed and keeping up with the age-old traditions of our country that are based on love and compassion for all. Presently, when coronavirus has given a huge blow to humanity, people across India are coming together and setting up these kitchens to feed thousands of hungry souls.

300 buses arranged to send students to their native place in Prayagraj: UP Home Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 27, Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi informed that UP CM has ordered to make necessary arrangements to send students preparing for competitive exams to their homes in Prayagraj. He said, "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered for making necessary arrangements to send students preparing for competitive exams in Prayagraj to their homes in 300 UPSRTC buses. The students will be sent in these buses in two rounds. In the first round, students will sent to their homes in Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Jaunpur, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Fatehpur and Chitrakoot. Students from other districts will be sent in the second round."

Watch: SpiceJet cargo plane arrives at Hyderabad with medical supplies from China

Hyderabad (Telangana), Apr 27 (ANI): SpiceJet freighter flight carrying 14 tons of COVID-19 related medical and emergency supplies from Shanghai arrived in Hyderabad on the night of April 26.

People living on borders of two states have to commute: Satyendar Jain on Anil Vij's remark

New Delhi, Apr 27(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain reacted on Haryana Minister Anil Vij's remark that 'many who work in Delhi and stay in Haryana, are Corona-carriers' and said that it is not right to say so. "Many people in Delhi work in areas along the border of the national capital and vice versa. They will have to commute," said Delhi Health Minister.

No fresh cases of coronavirus reported in 16 districts since last 28 days: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal informed that 1396 new positive cases have been reported in last 24 hrs and also 16 districts in the country which earlier had cases, have not reported any fresh cases since last 28 days. He said, "1396 new positive cases have been reported in last 24 hrs and it takes our total confirmed cases to 27,892. 20,835 people are under active medical supervision. 381 patients are found cured in past 1 day. Total number of cured people becomes 6,184. Recovery rate 22.17%. 16 districts in the country which earlier had cases have not reported any fresh cases since last 28 days. The three new districts which got added to this list are

CM Yogi orders to train teachers regarding COVID-19 in order to make them 'corona warriors': UP Home Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 27, Uttar Pradesh's Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi informed that UP CM ordered to train teachers regarding COVID-19 in order to make them 'corona warriors'. He said, "Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered that training be imparted to teachers regarding COVID-19 in order to make them 'corona warriors'. If necessary, an app will also be developed for the teachers. Master trainers will be deployed in each district to train the teachers."

Recovered corona patients can be potential source of healing for antibodies using plasma therapy: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said that there is no risk of transmission of coronavirus from recovered patients and they can be a potential source of healing for antibodies using plasma therapy. He said, "We should avoid spreading misinformation and panic. No community or area should be labelled for COVID-19 spread. In particular, healthcare and sanitary workers or police should not be targeted as they are there to help you. Stigma should be addressed through an intensive campaign. We have to understand that there is no risk of transmission from recovered patients. They, in fact, can be a potential source of healing for antibodies using plasma therapy."

Jharkhand CM Soren attends PM Modi's meeting with CMs via video conference

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 27 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on April 27 attended an all state meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video conference over COVID-19 situation. During the meeting issues like curbing the spread of COVID-19 was discussed as nationwide lockdown is going to end on May 03. The Chief Minister had put up issues of his state in front of PM Modi. Considering the lockdown which is extended till May 03, the Jharkhand government under the leadership of CM Soren is providing food to the poor people of the state. CM Soren is personally looking that nobody will sleep empty stomach during the lockdown. Jharkhand has recorded 82 confirmed cases and three deaths due to COVID-19 till now.