New Delhi, Apr 23(ANI): Delhi Health Minister, Satyendar Jain informed that so far Delhi has reported 2248 cases and 724 people have been recovered. "48 people have died, 24 are in ICU and 6 are on ventilators," Health Minister added. Delhi Health Minister on a COVID-19 patient's allegation that LNJP hospital isn't admitting him for immediate treatment said that according to the guidelines issued by the central government, the state government has made 3 kinds of centres, COVID care centre, dedicated health centre, and dedicated hospital. He said that depending on the magnitude of the disease, you are admitted in the respective centres. "LNJP comes under dedicated hospital, which is for severe case patients," Jain added.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 23 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Police found a unique way to teach lesson to coronavirus lockdown violators. They made them do sit-ups as punishment in Indore. The nationwide lockdown is imposed till May 03.
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): In a wake of coronavirus outbreak, necessary precautions have been taken at Reserve Bank of India (RBI) office in Delhi. The entrants were thermal screened before entering the premises. Vehicles were also being sanitized to combat the spread of the virus. 2248 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi as of now.
Amroha (UP), Apr 23 (ANI): One cow smuggler got injured in an encounter that broke out between police and cow smugglers at Naugawan Sadat. He was admitted to a nearby hospital. Amroha SP, Vipin Tanda said, "Naugawan police got information about the cow smuggling in the jungle, police came in action and during the clash one smuggler got injured. He has been admitted in the hospital." He further said that investigation is underway.
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari said that protection of everyone is possible by following Government of India's instruction for Ramzan in wake of coronavirus. Syed Ahmed Bukhari said, "If we follow government's instructions, we will be able to eradicate COVID-19 soon. Holy month of Ramzan is about to begin. Prayers have to be offered at homes and social distancing has to be maintained. By following it, we will be able to protect everyone."
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were in the positive zone during early hours on Thursday as Asian shares rose with a rebound in crude prices from historic lows. At 10:15 am, the BSE S-P Sensex was up by 201 points or 0.64 per cent at 31,581 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 76 points or 0.83 per cent at 9,264. Except for Nifty auto, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with thin margins. Among stocks, Zee Entertainment jumped by 7.6 per cent to Rs 163.40 per share after Florida Retirement System (FRS) reportedly bought over half a per cent stake in the company a day earlier.
Gorakhpur (UP), Apr 23(ANI): Amid COVID-19 outbreak and nationwide lockdown, large number of industries are closed due to which the daily wage labourers are facing major problems. One of the daily wage labourer said, "We have not got any work from past 25-30 days, our home is far and due to lockdown, we are not even able to return to our homes."
Moradabad (UP), Apr 23(ANI): 35 Police personnel were sent to quarantine after 5 of the 17 people arrested in Moradabad stone pelting incident were tested positive of COVID-19. Moradabad CMO, Dr. MC Garg said, "Police personnel, who were present there in action and the police who made the arrest have been sent to quarantine."
New Delhi, Apr 23(ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar condemned the attempt to attack on Republic TV's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami. He said, "We condemn every attack on any journalist. This is against democracy and it is really ironical that those who preach tolerance have become so intolerant." "We appeal to the collective wisdom that this is undemocratic and as per present law Police definitely takes action if there is a complaint," Javadekar added.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 23 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, Madhya Pradesh Police monitored situation through drone. They conducted the surveillance at Talaiya in Bhopal. The nation is under lockdown till May 3 currently.
Mumbai, Apr 23 (ANI): After editor-in-chief of Republic TV Arnab Goswami and wife were attacked by 2 unknown people, while they were driving home from their studios, he alleged that Youth Congress workers are behind this incident. Goswami also held Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi responsible for it. In a self-made video, Arnab said, "My security guard held those people and their bike. They reach my building's parking lot and I asked them (security guards) who were these people. They told me that they were Congress workers, Youth Congress workers, who had said that they have been sent to attack me and they said they were given instructions by 'higher ups' to attack me, to teach me a lesson. So, I just want to tell you Sonia Gandhi that you are the biggest coward in this country right now. You, Sonia Gandhi tried to carry out an attack on me when I was driving back from work. You have no guts to face me. I will hold you responsible for any consequence that will happen to me."
Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 23 (ANI): Kanpur district administration conducted surveillance by drone in wake of coronavirus lockdown. They observed situation at various parts of city including Beconganj, Chamanganj, Bajaria, Machharia, Babupurwa and Gwaltoli. 1412 positive cases of coronavirus registered in Uttar Pradesh.
New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): People at night shelter suffered from lack of facilities in Delhi. Amid coronavirus outbreak, some people have taken refuge at shelter home in Yamuna Bazaar. They faced negligence of administration as the shelter home even lacked in providing basic amenities. 2156 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi as of now.
Bankura (West Bengal), Apr 23 (ANI): A teacher from West Bengal's Bankura went up a notch higher to educate students. Subrato Pati has set up his workspace on a tree, so that he can take online classes without network disruptions. His aim is to impart education even in this crucial time of coronavirus pandemic to his students. While speaking to ANI, he said, "We don't get network signals everywhere in our village. I take different classes from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm."
Mumbai, Apr 23(ANI): Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and wife were attacked early in the morning by 2 unknown people while they were driving home from their studios. A police complaint has been registered, details are awaited. Both Arnab and Samyabrata Ray were unhurt in the attack.
New Delhi, Apr 23(ANI): Delhi Police on April 22 has put up banners with the slogan 'Delhi Police Dil Ki Police' on the barricades throughout the national capital. Delhi has so far reported 2156 cases and 47 deaths.
Chandigarh, Apr 22 (ANI): Former Olympian Milkha Singh condemned attacks on COVID-19 frontline warriors. While talking on frontline warriors, the former Olympian also shared his concerns for her daughter Mona Milkha, who is treating COVID-19 patients at a hospital in United States of America. "My daughter Mona Milkha Singh is a doctor in New York. We are very proud of her. She speaks to us daily and asks us to take care ourselves. We are concerned about her but she has to perform her duty," said Former Olympian Milkha Singh.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 22 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Police has appealed to people of Muslim community to donate in PM-CARES or Chief Minister Relief Fund during Ramzan. Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) SR Mardi on April 22 said, "Prophet Muhammad has said that Muslims should donate 2.5 per cent of their total wealth during 'Ramzan', which is about to begin. So I request our Muslim brothers to feed the poor. They can also donate to PM-CARES or CM Relief Fund in the wake of COVID-19."
Moradabad (UP), Apr 22 (ANI): A doctor, SC Aggarwal, who was injured in an attack on a medical team in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, on Wednesday, welcomed Central Government ordinance brought to end violence against health workers. While speaking to ANI, Aggarwal said, "After this Ordinance by the Centre, incidents of violence against doctors might reduce. The safety of doctors and their families is important."
New Delhi, Apr 22 (ANI): Doctors welcomed ordinance brought by the central government to curb violence against health workers. Former president of Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) Dr. Sumedh Sandanshiv said, "We welcome this step by the Centre. This will boost the morale of doctors and all healthcare staff. This act should be implemented for future also and not just during this pandemic."