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COVID-19: Delhi Langar Seva Society providing food to needy

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Delhi Langar Seva Society is providing food to the migrant workers, daily wage earners and marginalised people of the society in the national capital. The Society, in collaboration with Kitchen Art Company of JPS catering in South Delhi, is feeding at least 8000 people in a day by providing lunch and dinner to the poor. Volunteers of JPS catering kitchen in Jonapur village of South Delhi has been tasked to collect the food and distribute it among poor and needy at various locations of Delhi.

COVID-19: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visits AIIMS Trauma Centre

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visited AIIMS Trauma Centre on April 26. The AIIMS Trauma Centre has been converted into dedicated COVID-19 hospital. Total number of coronavirus positive cases in Delhi is over 2600.

Satyendar Jain confirms 2625 cases, 54 deaths in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain confirmed 2625 cases in the national capital. Of 2625cases, he said that 111 cases were added on April 25. "869 people have recovered and 54 have died so far," Satyendar Jain informed. "Jagjivan Ram Hospital is near Jahangirpuri, a lot of our staff comes from there and the area has reported multiple COVID-19 cases therefore, some of our staff have also tested positive," said Delhi Health Minister.

2 automatic RNA extraction machines ordered from Singapore for Bihar: Health Principal Secy

Patna (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): Bihar's Principal Secretary of Health Sanjay Kumar talked about availability of automatic RNA extraction machines in the state. He said that for now, the RNA extraction is being done manually. He also informed that the State Government has ordered two automatic RNA extraction machines, one for RMRI and the other for IGMS. "They have been ordered from Singapore, we expect them to be here by month-end or the 1st week of May", said Sanjay Kumar. Till now, 243 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported from Bihar with 2 deaths.

No move to reduce retirement age of govt employees: MoS Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, APR 26 (ANI): Minister of State for Prime Minister Office, Jitendra Singh clarified that central government is not reducing the age of government employees. While talking to ANI, Jitendra Singh said, "There has been no such move at all at any level in government, nor was it ever contemplated. It has been reiterated time and again. I don't know how this motivated; mischief comes up again and again. There is no move to reduce the retirement age of govt employees."

Unidentified Pakistani national trying to enter Indian border through fencing shot dead: Attari DSP

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 26 (ANI): An unidentified Pakistani national was shot dead at Pul Moran border outpost by BSF in Punjab's Amritsar. While talking about the incident, DSP Attari Gurpartap Singh Sahota said, "An unidentified Pakistani national was trying to enter Indian border through fencing. Border Security Force personnel first warned him, but he did not stop following which they shot him. Incident happened at Pul Moran Post, early morning today".

Standalone shops in residential areas will re-open: CM Kejriwal on MHA's relaxation

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Centre's decision to open certain shops will be implemented in Delhi too. He said that these shops will include medical stores, grocery stores, fruits/vegetable shops and dairy. "Besides this, standalone shops in residential areas, neighbourhood shops will also open. No shopping complex and market will be open," added Kejriwal. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also confirmed that no shops will open in containment zones. ."

Mann Ki Baat: Serve nation by associating with 'covidwarriors.gov.in', 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, "We have created a digital platform 'http://covidwarriors.gov.in'- volunteers of social organisation, civil society and local administration are connected through this platform. 1.25Cr people including doctors, nurses, NCC cadets etc have joined this platform. You can also become a COVID warrior. Serve the nation by associating with 'covidwarriors.gov.in' and become a COVID warrior."

Mann Ki Baat: India's fight against coronavirus is people-driven, 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, "India's fight against coronavirus is people-driven. This fight is being fought by the people and the administration together. Every citizen is a soldier in fighting this war."

Mann Ki Baat: Centre, state govts working together for providing relief from COVID-19, 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 that central and state governments and every department and institution today is working together for relief at full speed to fight COVID-19 pandemic.

Porsche driver punished for mask-less ride in Indore amid lockdown

Indore (MP), Apr 26(ANI): A youth in yellow Porsche car was caught by security guard in Indore violating extant lockdown guidelines. The security guard flagged down the car and asked the driver why he was out on the road amid the lockdown. The youth was seen without a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic. The youth alleged that security guard misbehaved with him even when he had curfew pass and license with him. Madhya Pradesh has 2096 active COVID-19 cases and 99 people have died in the state till now.

Lesser number of COVID-19 cases registered last week in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the last week was slightly better than the week before, for the people of Delhi. He said that there were lesser number of cases, fewer deaths and many people went home after making complete recovery. "In the 7th week since the beginning of corona pandemic, 850 cases were reported and in the 8th week, which was the last week, 622 cases were reported. 21 people died in 7th week and 9 people died last week. In 7th week, 260 people recovered and discharged, in 8th week 580 recovered and went home," said Delhi CM

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

Kolkata (WB), Apr 26(ANI): SpiceJet freighter carrying around 10 tons of COVID-19 related medical supplies arrived in Kolkata from Shanghai on April 25. The medical supplies primarily included mask-making equipments. According to Health Ministry, West Bengal has so far reported 611 COVID-19 cases along with 18 deaths.

COVID-19 lockdown: Swiss nationals stranded in Kerala airlifted

Kochi (Kerala), Apr 26(ANI): 164 Swiss nationals, who were stranded in Kerala due to COVID-19 lockdown, were airlifted from Cochin International Airport by Swiss Airways on April 25. The flight took off from Cochin International Airport at 11:10 pm to Zurich. Medical team screened the passengers at Cochin airport. Baggages of the passengers were disinfected while they were leaving the airport.

Mann Ki Baat: Healthcare professionals have expressed satisfaction over Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 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, "The people associated with medical services have expressed satisfaction with the ordinance that provides stringent punishment for those indulging in violence against corona warriors. It was critical to ensure the safety of all doctors, nurses and paramedical staff."

Watch: Delhi residents distribute food to the needy

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid extended nationwide lockdown to curb COVID-19 pandemic, residents of Delhi distributed food to the needy at Laxmi Nagar area on April 26. The volunteers also made circles to maintain the social distancing norms among people. COVID-19 has claimed 54 lives and infected 2625 people in Delhi.

Lockdown 2.0: Local shops resume services in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 26(ANI): Local shops in Bhimjipura resumed services on April 26 amid nationwide lockdown. The Vijay Rupani-led Gujarat government had announced certain relaxations for services outside containment zones. All shops except those located in malls, shopping complexes and containment zones, are allowed to open.

Kanpur's Kuli Bazar area declared as COVID-19 'Red Zone,' movement restricted

Kanpur (UP), Apr 26(ANI): Kanpur's Kuli Bazar area has been declared as COVID-19 'Red Zone.' Movement of people in the area has been restricted with exemptions for essential services. Sector Magistrate of Kanpur, Inderjeet Verma said, 'All entry/exit points are being monitored with the help of CCTV cameras, only essential service providers are allowed to move in and out.'

Ghats look deserted on occasion of 'Akshaya Tritiya' amid lockdown

Prayagraj/Varanasi, Apr 26(ANI): Very few devotees took holy dip in Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and river Ganga in Varanasi on the occasion of 'Akshaya Tritiya' amid nationwide lockdown to prevent COVID-19 transmission. "People are locked in their houses and if they get out they will catch the disease. There is no crowd at sangam, hardly one-two people," said the Priest at Sangam Ghat. Akshaya Tritiya is an annual spring time festival of the Hindus and Jains.

Ashwini Choubey hails CM Yogi Adityanath for his decisions to combat COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Choubey on April 26 praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath his government's efforts to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. CM Yogi on April 25 announced that that no public gathering will be allowed in the state till June 30 amid concern over the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state.