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IRTS Officers' voluntary initiative 'SETU' helping people transport essentials during lockdown

Moradabad (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, IRTS Officers' 'SETU' facility has emerged as a big relief for the people. The SETU helpline allows customers to call and place requests for bulk transport of essentials such as PPE kits, medicines and foods. A person can also directly contact to nearest division to use the facility. SETU has dedicated number 8888261234 which is in service for 24x7. SETU is a voluntary initiative of IRTS Officers, with about 30 probationers and a handful of young officers.

Specially-abled lady setting example for society in fight against COVID-19

Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 27 (ANI): Leela, a 48-year-old lady, who hails from Kerala's Kozhikode is contributing her efforts to fight with the pandemic. She is making face masks for the people in need. What is special about a lady making masks when most of the people are doing it? Leela is a specially-abled woman and she is making masks which can be an example to the society. She has already made and distributed about 900 face masks in her area, Koothali Panchayath. Leela's legs are short and week by birth because of which she struggles in walking, but despite of the fact, she is a fun loving and a big time animal lover lady. She spends certain amount of pension in social service too.

COVID-19: Leh authority bans spitting at public places

Leh (Ladakh), Apr 27 (ANI): To curb the spread of COVID-19, local authority banned spitting at public places and made compulsory to wear the mask in Leh. Rs 500 will charge who violate the norms. "Local authority has banned spitting at public places. It will help to curb the spread. People will follow this decision here," a local said. The total number of COVID-19 cases in Ladakh stands at 20, which includes 14 cured patients.

COVID-19: Huge crowd gather outside mosque for shopping in Gujarat's Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 27 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown imposed across the nation, huge crowd was gathered outside a mosque for shopping in Gujarat's Surat on April 26. In a viral video, people were seen breaking the government norms by not following the social distancing. "There is a Madina Masjid in Limbayat where the population is very dense, people gathered there for shopping. 3 offences registered, arrests are being made," a police official said. The number of COVID-19 cases in Gujarat stands at 3071, which includes 133 deaths so far.

COVID-19: People buy essentials at Delhi's Okhla vegetable market

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown imposed across the nation, people were seen buying essentials in Delhi's Okhla vegetable market on April 27. Buyers were seen flouting social distancing norms at the market. The nationwide lockdown imposed to combat COVID-19 will last till May 03. Meanwhile, the number of COVID-19 cases in national capital stands at 2625, which includes 54 deaths.

Specially-abled persons get special care by police amid lockdown in Gujarat

Navsari (Gujarat), Apr 27 (ANI): In a move to ease lives of people amid coronavirus lockdown, city police in Gujarat took a step. Police personnel took up the task to provide them ration. Persons with disabilities have been affected badly by COVID-19 lockdown.

PoK activist lambasts PM Imran Khan for resuming dam construction in Gilgit-Baltistan amid COVID-19 outbreak

Glasgow (Scotland) Apr 26 (ANI): An activist from Pakistan occupied Kashmir Dr. Amjad Ayub Mirza has lambasted Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan government for taking advantage of COVID-19 outbreak and resuming construction work at Diamer Bhasha Dam in Gilgit-Baltistan. "With the onset of holy month of Ramadan, Pakistan has intensified its plot against the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. Now, Imran Khan Government is planning to immediately start work on 'Bhasha Dam', which will ultimately submerge the entire Chilas city. Lakhs of people will go homeless," Dr Mirza said, "Pakistan's intention is to do encroachment in Gilgit-Baltistan and merge the area into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." He added, "Already, an eight kilometre stretch in Kohistan has been snatched from Gilgit-Baltistan. However, the salaries of Pakistan Rangers personnel deployed there are paid by Gilgit-Baltistan. The people of Gilgit-Baltistan will never accept the construction of Bhasha Dam. It's a project which will not even pr

Artists applaud frontline workers through graffiti in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Apr 26 (ANI): A group of artists painted message and graffiti on the streets of Lucknow to praise frontline workers amid COVID-19 on Apr 26. Corona warriors are working day and night to contain the spread of coronavirus. Graffiti was made in front of police personnel on the road. Government of India has imposed nationwide lockdown till May 03.

Gorakhpur administration makes arrangement of providing books to students through home delivery

Gorakhpur (UP), Apr 26 (ANI): At the time when the nationwide lockdown is in place, Gorakhpur administration made arrangements to help students so that their studies do not hamper. District Magistrate made arrangement of home delivery of books for students. Administration also made arrangements of delivering cash if requested. Police personnel are vigilant to restrict unnecessary movement of people to contain the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19: Migrant workers earn wages by making bamboo tree guards at relief camp in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur

Surajpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 26 (ANI): A group of 15 migrant workers are making bamboo tree guards at a relief camp in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh. This job has been provided them by the Forest Department. Forest Department also provided them with bamboos to make tree guards and they are being paid Rs 200 for making a tree guard so a worker earns around Rs 500 per day. A labourer informed that they hail from Balaghat in Madhya Pradesh. He added, "We have been working since April 20 and have earned over Rs 24,000 so far. We are very happy." District Collector Deepak Soni said, "We are providing them food and other essentials, as we consider them as our guests". Migrant labourers in several states can't go to their hometown due to coronavirus lockdown.

COVID-19: People welcome two journalists as they return home after getting discharged from hospital

Mumbai, Apr 26 (ANI): Housing Society members of Press Enclave in Pratiksha Nagar, Sion East welcome two journalists by applauding for them, as they return home after getting discharged from hospital on April 26. The second COVID-19 report of the two journalists came negative. Over 50 journalists were tested positive of coronavirus in Mumbai. The total number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Maharashtra is over 7,000.

COVID-19: RSS chief asks members to follow lockdown norms

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat urged the members to follow the lockdown norms and lead people to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Accused arrested for raping blind woman in Bhopal: Shahpura SHO

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): Police have registered case against a man for robbing and raping a blind woman in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Speaking on the incident, Shahpura SHO Chandrakant Patel informed that accused have been arrested. "A man has been arrested for theft and raping a blind woman at her home in Bhopal in the intervening night of April 16-17. The stolen items are mobile phone, a pair of silver anklets, 2 silver toe rings were recovered from his possession. FIR has been registered," said SHO Patel.

Groom reaches bride's house alone on bike for wedding vows in UP's Sambhal amid lockdown

Sambhal (UP), Apr 26 (ANI): At the time when the nationwide lockdown is in place, unique marriage was observed in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. A groom reached the house of bride on a bike to tie the knot. The groom exchanged wedding vows and followed the rituals at bride's house. After marriage he took groom on his bike to home.

Porsche driver urges police to take action for making him do sit ups

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): A man from Indore who was stopped and punished by Security Committee personnel yesterday (April 25) for driving unnecessarily on road amid lockdown, has urged Indore Police to take action against the incident. "I was returning home from company when I was stopped. I showed them my pass but they verbally abused me and asked me to do sit-ups. I tried to talk to them but they didn't listen. I then followed their orders. They filmed it, cracked jokes and then asked me to leave. I wish Indore police took action against this," said Sanskar Daryani. In a viral video, Sanskar Daryani was seen being made to do sit ups, by Indore's security committee personnel after he was flagged down by them yesterday (April 25), while he was driving his luxury car Porsche amid lockdown. Indore's ASP Guru Prasad Parashar said, "Those who were out unnecessarily were being stopped. Action has been taken as mask wasn't being used by him. Mixed forces are deployed at checkpoi

COVID-19 hotspots count mounts to 402 in UP, informs Home Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): The Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs of Uttar Pradesh, Awanish K Awasthi informed that the number of hotspots across the state has reached to 402 on April 26. While addressing a press conference in Lucknow, Awanish K Awasthi said, "The number of hotspots identified across the state now stands at 402. 31,000 vehicles have been seized till date for violation of coronavirus lockdown norms," said the Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs of Uttar Pradesh.

Massive fire claims life of 80-year-old woman in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): An 80-year-old woman lost her live in a fire incident at in Dugyani Village of Rohru in Shimla district. According to Rohru's Deputy Superintendent of Police Sunil Negi, fire was doused with the collective efforts of villagers, fire brigade and police. Investigation is underway.

COVID-19: 289 people cured out of 1,843 cases in UP, informs Principal Health Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): The Principal Secretary of Health in Uttar Pradesh, Amit Mohan Prasad informed that 289 people have been cured out of total number of 1,843 positive cases in Uttar Pradesh. "1,843 positive COVID19 cases have been reported till date out of which 289 cases have been cured/discharged in Uttar Pradesh. Total 29 deaths have been reported till now," said Principal Secretary of Health, Amit Mohan Prasad.

Radha Soami Satsang Beas feeding thousands in Chandigarh-Panchkula region amid Covid-19 outbreak

Panchkula (Haryana), Apr 26 (ANI): The Panchkula unit of Radha Soami Satsang Beas is organising food and shelter for stranded people. Adhering to all norms of social distancing and sanitization, society is helping thousands amid Covid-19 outbreak. It is also distributing food packets to 13,000 on an everyday basis. The services are not restricted to one centre or one city. But the Radha Soami Satsang Beas has its relief and food facilities running across the country. Its role has been instrumental in comforting and feeding the needy amid a global health crisis. The society is at the forefront along with other organisations in the nation's fight against Covid-19.

Mann Ki Baat: Due to COVID-19, masks are becoming part of our lives, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 26 addressed the nation via his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat.' While addressing the countrymen he said, "Due to COVID-19, masks are becoming a part of our lives. It doesn't mean that all those wearing are sick. Masks will become a symbol of a civilised society. If you want to protect yourselves and others from the disease, the use of a mask is important."