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WB govt deferred visit to hotspot areas a day after giving assurance: Central Officer

Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): Apurva Chandra, Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) leader, who is in West Bengal to visit the coronavirus hotspot areas in the state, told ANI that the assessment of containment zones has been delayed by the state government a day after it gave assurance for the same.

Goa Congress criticises CM Sawant for declaring state as COVID-19 free

Goa, Apr 21(ANI): President of Goa Congress, Girish Chodankar said that the state government has not conducted the tests properly and has rushed into declaring the state as COVID-19 free. Goa Congress President said, "Goa CM is boasting of covering 5 lakhs houses in just 3 days with 7000 surveyors. Central Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan also tweeted declaring Goa as COVID-19 free. This hurry of BJP govt is a worry for Goans."

Watch: Badrinath Temple receives heavy snowfall

Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Apr 21 (ANI): The weather changed once again in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Fresh snowfall was received at Badrinath Temple. The temple is surrounded with white spell of snow. As per schedule, the portals of Shri Badrinath Temple will open on May 15.

This couple makes best use of lockdown period, digs 25-feet deep well to solve water crisis

Washim (Maharashtra), Apr 21 (ANI): The whole nation is under lockdown in wake of coronavirus currently but this couple from Maharashtra's Washim took this opportunity and dug a 25-feet deep well in just 21 days. The couple decided to dig the well to avoid laziness and procrastination. Earlier, their neighbors used to make fun of them for their decision but later were left awe-struck after actually seeing the well.

Locals thank Poonch Police for distributing 200 foodgrain kits among needy

Poonch (J-K), Apr 21(ANI): Locals in Poonch thanked police personnel for distributing more than 200 foodgrain kits among the specially-abled and needy people of far flung areas of Poonch. "They maintain law and order here, now they are distributing ration to the needy people including widows and needy. We are thankful to them that they are taking care in this time of COVID-19 outbreak," said a local.

Rapid antibody tests for COVID-19 conducted in Kolkata's Belgachia

Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): Rapid antibody tests for COVID-19 conducted at Belgachia in Kolkata. Belgachia area is one of the most sensitive areas of West Bengal. 392 cases of coronavirus reported in West Bengal as of now. In wake of coronavirus, the nation is under lockdown currently.

Derek O'Brien questions Centre's criteria for choosing 6 states for COVID-19 monitoring

New Delhi, Apr 21(ANI): All India Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on selection of states to send central team there asked that what were the parameters by which the states have been selected for sending the central teams to the states. "What are the criteria for selecting these? We want to ask the PM and Home Minister. Out of the 6 states which have been chosen 5 are opposition states," said TMC leader.

12-year-old girl dies after walking for more than 100 kms from Telangana to Chhattisgarh

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 21 (ANI): 12-year-old girl in Bijapur died due to electrolytes imbalance after walking for more than 100 kilometers from Telangana to Chhattisgarh on April 18. Bijapur CMHO, BR Pujari said, "She was among the 11 people who went to Telangana for plucking green chillies, her age war around 12 years, after entering the border area she died at around 8-9am."

BJP leaders take oath in first expansion of Madhya Pradesh cabinet

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 21 (ANI): The state cabinet expansion ceremony was held in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on April 21. BJP leaders including Narottam Mishra, Kamal Patel, Meena Singh, Tulsi Silawat and Govind Singh Rajput took oath as ministers in the ceremony. Shivraj Singh Chouhan took oath as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on March 23 and the expansion was long due.

Sweet shops reopen amid lockdown, bring sugary joy for locals in Kolkata

Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): People gathered at sweet shops in Kolkata on April 21. Locals were seen observing social distancing at the shop in wake of coronavirus. Sweet shops are opened after state government made new amendments amid coronavirus lockdown. According to new guidelines, sweet shops will remain open from 8 am to 12 pm, which is for 4 hours and earlier, sweet shops were allowed to operate for 8 hours from 8 am to 4 pm. 392 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in West Bengal as of now.

Uttarakhand CM attends last rites of CM Yogi's father in Pauri Garhwal

Phool Chatti (Pauri Garhwal), Apr 21(ANI): Last rites of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's father were carried out in Phool Chatti on April 21. Anand Bisht left for his heavenly abode at 10:44 am on April 20. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi did not attend his father's last rites to ensure enforcement of lockdown amid corona outbreak. Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat attended the wreath laying ceremony of UP CM's father.

COVID-19 outbreak: Muslim community will celebrate Ramzan, just like Shab-e-Barat, says Naqvi

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): In a press conference held in Delhi, Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi informed that Muslim community has taken decision for Ramzan, just like they took for Shab-e-Barat. He said, "Holy month of Ramzan begins fromon April 24. All religious leaders, religious and social organizations have together decided and made an appeal to Muslim community to hold prayers, Iftar and perform other customs at their homes while maintaining social distancing. The Muslim community has itself taken this decision, just like they took for Shab-e-Barat."

Satyendar Jain confirms 2081 positive cases in Delhi, 78 people test positive in rapid testing

New Delhi, Apr 21(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain confirmed 2081 positive cases in the national capital. On rapid testing, he said, "Rapid testing started in Nabi Karim area yesterday, 74 people were tested. All of them tested negative." "Of the 1397 samples tested yesterday, 78 cases were found positive. Out of all the patients admitted at hospitals, 26 are in ICU and 5 on ventilators," says Satyendar Jain.

8-month pregnant doctor serves patients in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon amid corona crisis

Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh), Apr 21 (ANI): Santoshi Manikpuri, a health care professional from Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon is standing tall during corona crisis. She is attending patients even in the 8th month of her pregnancy in Kerawahi village. She had got her maternity leaves yet she chose to serve the country. She said, "I am happy to do my work, and that I am getting to serve the country in a time like this. It is a matter of honour that we serve people. I am happy to do my work, and that I am getting to serve the country in a time like this. I have the full support of my family and husband. They keep encouraging me in my work." 36 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Chhattisgarh.

COVID-19 lockdown: J-K Police give flowers to locals for staying at home

Jammu, Apr 21 (ANI): In order to promote stay-home order and to appreciate locals during the lockdown, Jammu and Kashmir Police gave flowers to them. They thanked them for staying at their homes during this crucial time. Locals also appreciated police's move and clapped for them. 368 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir as of now.

This is about humanity! Coconut tree climber supplies water, snacks daily to cops on lockdown duty

Alappuzha (Kerala), Apr 21(ANI): This Kalavoor native and a coconut tree climber is giving free snacks and water to the cops, who are on lockdown duty. Gireesh, who earns less than Rs 100 for climbing a coconut tree, spends a part of it on the police personnel.

COVID-19 lockdown: Police personnel check passes, identity cards of people at Delhi-Ghaziabad border

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 21 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus, the nation is under lockdown currently. Police personnel checked the passes and identity cards of people at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as the movement of vehicles of essential service providers are permitted during coronavirus lockdown. 14255 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

Watch: Maharashtra Police perform 'aarti' to shame lockdown violators

Thane (Maharashtra), Apr 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Police has found a unique step to teach a lesson to all the lockdown violators. Police performed 'aarti' of those who came out for a morning walk despite of the lockdown in Thane. Currently, the nation-wide lockdown is extended till May 3 in wake of coronavirus.

Lady auto rickshaw driver provides free ride to needy amid lockdown

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Apr 21(ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown across the country, a lady auto rickshaw driver in Mumbai is providing free of cost ride to poor people in emergency. Sheetal, the lady auto rickshaw driver said, "Before lockdown I used to ride an auto rickshaw for feeding my family but in the lockdown I am doing it for free."

Heavy traffic witnessed in Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): Heavy traffic jam was witnessed in Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi as Government announced it to remain open for 24 hours from April 21. Though the government allowed only 1,000 people to enter in every 4 hours, but Azadpur Mandi observed people in huge numbers sending social distancing for a toss. Movement of trucks in the Mandi is allowed from 10pm to 6am, while vegetables and fruits will be sold from 6 am till 10 pm. Total positive cases of COVID-19 in the state have mounted over 2000 along with 45 deaths.