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COVID-19 lockdown: No order to open salons and liquor shops, says MHA Joint Secy

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Joint Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Punya Salila Srivastava informed that no order has been given to open salons and liquor shops. "Hair salons and barber shops render services. Our order is applicable on shops which deal in sale of items. There is no order to open barber shops and hair salons. There is no order to open liquor shops too," said Srivastava. She also added that new orders of MHA stated that there is no order to open restaurants of any kind. "As per the new orders of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) there is no order to open restaurants, no order to open any kind of restaurant," said Srivastava after government allowed standalone and neighbourhood shops to open.

COVID-19: Received orders to not issue hard-copy of passes, says GautamBuddha Nagar CMO

Noida (UP), Apr 25 (ANI): GautamBuddha Nagar Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Deepak Ohri reacted on orders to issue hard-copy of passes. He said, "We've received orders to not issue hard-copy of passes. Attachment issued by us, your photo and document on company's letterhead proving place of occupation can be mailed at cmogbnr@gmail.com. If papers are valid, we'll issue pass. If invalid, we'll inform sender." "All doctors, paramedics on COVID-19 duty and those working in government institutes are allowed to have passes. If their documents meet our parameters, we will issue pass to them," he added.

Watch: KSRTC converts bus into Mobile Fever Clinic to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Mysuru (Karnataka), Apr 25 (ANI): Amid coronavirus scare, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has converted one of their buses into a Mobile Fever Clinic. The bus has bed for a patient and cabin for a doctor. All basic facilities including medicine box, wash basin have been provided in the bus. The steps has been taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Kapil Sibal raises question on PM's 'Make in India' initiative

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Congress veteran leader Kapil Sibal on April 25 raised a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative by giving an example of Rafale fighter jet deal. He said that PM Modi talk about Make in India, the fact is everything is being made outside the country.

Commercial Aircraft standstill at Delhi Airport as COVID-19 adversely hits aviation industry

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Global airline industry is battling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Commercial aircrafts are parked at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown. The Center is worried about the health of the people even after the pandemic that is why it is not lifting the restrictions on domestic and international flights. Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri said that restrictions on domestic and international flights will be lifted when the government is confident that spread of coronavirus has been controlled, and poses no danger to Indians. The commercial flights are facing deeper loses because of the lockdown due to pandemic. Domestic and international passenger flight operations have been suspended across the country till May 03.

COVID-19: Is justice delivery system not essential? asks Kapil Sibal to judiciary

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Congress veteran leader Kapil Sibal on April 25 raised a question over country's judicial services or delivery of justice and asks if it is not essential during lockdown? He requested the Indian judiciary to include the judiciary services into essential services.

COVID-19: Plasma therapy results on critical patients were encouraging, says Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain, on Saturday said plasma therapy results to fight against COVID-19 are very encouraging. He said. "We have administered plasma therapy to 6 patients in Delhi, so far. 4 patients were given the therapy four days back. Those who were administered 4 days back have almost recovered. All of them were critical patients and results are very encouraging."

Gujarat govt yet to decide on re-opening of shops in urban areas

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 25 (ANI): In an order issued on April 24, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has allowed shops to open from April 25 onwards. Reacting on the MHA's order, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Saturday said that the implementation of MHA's decision in urban areas will be taken after the meeting with the CM which will be held in afternoon. He said, "We'll easily implement the decision to open shops in rural areas. But as far as implementation in urban areas is concerned, we'll do it as per conditions in Centre's notification. A meeting, chaired by CM, will be held in afternoon and decision to be taken after discussion."The MHA statement also stated that the order applies only to the local shops registered with the municipal corporation.

COVID-19: SpiceJet freighter carrying medical supplies from China landed in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): A SpiceJet freighter carrying COVID-19 medical supplies from China's Shanghai landed in Delhi on the night of April 24. The aircraft carried approximately 18 tons of medical and emergency supplies. SpiceJet is country's biggest air cargo operator. Country has 18668 active coronavirus cases and 775 people have lost their lives till now.

Ramadan 2020: Pray for safety of people across world from COVID-19, says Naqvi

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, on April 25 wished Ramadan to the nation. Adding to it, he said Ramadan is also the time to pray for safety of people across the world from coronavirus. "Ramzan is the time to offer prayers and seek blessings. It's also the time to pray for safety of people across the world, from coronavirus. Religious, social leaders and centre have appealed to people to offer prayers with prevention and precaution at home," he said.

COVID-19: IAF transports over 20 tonnes of medical supplies to North-East India

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, an IL-76 plane of Indian Air Force (IAF) carrying around 22 tonnes load of medical supplies took off from Delhi Airport to North-East India on April 25. "All surfaces in the aircraft are wiped to ensure they are disinfected. Our crew members have also put on masks and gloves to ensure that we stay away from any infection," said IAF Official.

Watch: People violates social distancing norm in Madurai

Madurai (TN), Apr 25 (ANI): People thronged at BB Kulam farmers market in Madurai to buy essentials. While buying goods, people violated the social distancing norms. People are rushing to markets after Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami announced a complete lockdown in the city from April 26 to April 29 between 6 am and 9 pm.

COVID-19: Hyderabad misses hustle bustle during Ramadan 2020

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (ANI): As the holy month of Ramadan commences from April 25, area around Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad wears a deserted look. People in the city remained indoors and refrained from public gathering amid the coronavirus Lockdown. Market near Charminar, which is usually flooded with people during the holy month, was seen deserted. Devotees across the country have been asked to offer 'namaz' at their home in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch: Sanjay Kothari takes oath as Central Vigilance Commissioner

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of the office of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)- designate IAS Sanjay Kothari at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 25. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and others were also present at the ceremony. The ministers were seen wearing masks and also maintained social distancing norms.

COVID-19: Union Group of Ministers hold meeting

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Union Group of Ministers (GoM) held a meeting over COVID-19 pandemic on April 25. The meeting was held at Health Ministry. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, EAM S Jaishankar, CDS General Bipin Rawat and several other ministers attended the meeting. Till now, 18, 668 active cases of coronavirus and 775 deaths have been reported in India.

COVID-19: Shops selling non-essential goods open after MHA's decision

Varanasi (UP)/ New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): After Centre's decision to permitted shops selling non-essential goods and services to reopen from April 25, some shops in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar and Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi were seen open after a month. All shops registered under Shops and Establishment Act of respective States/Union Territories, including shops in residential complexes, neighborhood and standalone shops have now been exempted from lockdown restrictions. This decision by the Centre will give relief to people as well as shop owners, who are bearing loses since the first lockdown.

COVID-19: This is how majestic Pink City looks during lockdown

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 25 (ANI): Once a tourist spot has become deserted now as COVID-19 pandemic is haunting the country. Nationwide lockdown has extended by the Centre till May 03. Jaipur is turning out to be the biggest hotspot for coronavirus as many places in the city have constantly been reporting positive cases. Centre has also included Jaipur among cities where the situation is 'serious' and sent an inter-ministerial team which inspected the affected areas and treatment facilities earlier this week. COVID-19 has claimed 27 lives and infected over 2034 people in Rajasthan.

COVID-19: NSTI develops and installs hand washing machine at Mumbai's police station

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): To curb the spread of COVID-19, National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) has developed and installed a hand washing machine at Chunabhatti Police Station in Mumbai on April 24. The machine doesn't require a person to use hands to open the tap. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra stands at 6817, which includes 301 till now.

Ramadan 2020: People offer 'namaz' at home amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Apr 25 (ANI): The holy month of Ramadan commenced on April 25. In Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram, people offered prayers at home in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. They also performed their rituals while staying indoors. Mosques in the town are closed in the light of coronavirus lockdown.

After MHA issues order to reopen shops, people buy essential items in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): People were seen buying their daily essential items in Mumbai on April 25, after the central government has allowed all registered shops to open from today. In an order issued on April 24, the MHA has allowed shops to open from April 25 onwards. The MHA statement also stated that the order applies only to the local shops registered with the municipal corporation. However, Maharashtra is the worst affected state in India from COVID-19 pandemic.