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Locals pay gratitude to essential service providers amid coronavirus lockdown in Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr 21 (ANI): Locals expressed their gratitude to those providing essential services amid the coronavirus lockdown in Rajkot. Some clapped while others did 'shankhnad' from their balconies and gates to show gratefulness. One of the residents said, "We have been doing this every day at 5 pm since the day of Janata Curfew'. We are praying for all the doctors, labourers and police." The nation-wide lockdown is extended till May 3 in wake of coronavirus.

COVID-19 warriors allegedly attacked in MP

Rajgarh (MP), Apr 20 (ANI): Police personnel were allegedly thrashed after they asked people who gathered at a liquor shop in Rampuria village of Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh to maintain social distance. The incident took place when the policemen went to the village as they got information about a liquor shop opening despite the lockdown. Upon reaching there they urged the people standing in groups to follow social distancing guidelines, following which people got enraged and roughed up the policemen. They also attacked the cops with rods.

Young people leave it too late to seek help for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): A new study has found that young people are leaving it 'too late' to seek help for eating disorders, citing fear of losing control over their eating or weight, denial, and failure to perceive the severity of the illness as reasons not to get professional advice. The recent online survey of almost 300 Australian young adults aged 18-25 years found a majority had eating, weight or body shape concerns, and even those with anorexia or bulimia reportedly found reasons to delay getting treatment or expert interventions. "Not wanting others to worry about their problems was the highest endorsed barrier - it reflects the wish for autonomy and also the fear of being a burden to others in this group of young adults," said Kathina Ali, Research Associate in Psychology at Flinders University. Helpful and free evidence-based online resources are available at websites such as Australia's Butterfly Foundation and the National Eating Disorders Collaboration.

RTPCR kits need be stored under 20C to work properly: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): ICMR Scientist, Dr Raman R Gangakhdkar on Monday responded to the grievance that in West Bengal, RTPCR kits are not working properly."These kits are US FDA approved and have good standards, only thing is they should be stored under 20 degrees temperature, otherwise, results may not be correct," he added.

Watch: Clash breaks out between Punjab Police and shopkeepers for not following lockdown

Firozpur (Punjab), Apr 20 (ANI): A clash broke out between Police personnel and shopkeepers in Sirki Bazar area of Firozpur in Punjab on April 19. In a video, the police were seen lathi-charging the protesters. It was claimed that Police had asked locals to close shops to follow the coronavirus lockdown.

Equity indices end flat after choppy session, metal stocks dive

Mumbai, Apr 20 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices moved in a narrow range on Monday to end flat as traders chose to stay on sidelines in the absence of any clear signs on COVID-19. Falling crude oil prices and weak global markets also dented investor sentiment. At the closing bell, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 59 points or 0.19 per cent at 31,648 while the Nifty 50 inched up by 0.2 points or 0.04 per cent at 9,267. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty metal down by 3.2 per cent and auto by 1.7 per cent. But Nifty PSU Bank moved up by 4.2 per cent and IT by 1.4 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Motors was the top gainer by moving up 4.2 per cent at Rs 80.10 per share despite reporting 35 per cent falls in global wholesales during Q4 FY20 at 2.31 lakh units.

India's doubling rate of COVID-19 cases improved to 7.5 days: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal on April 20 told media persons that the doubling rate of India before the lockdown was 3.4 days has now improved to 7.5 days. He said, "India's doubling rate before the lockdown was 3.4 days, it has now improved to 7.5 days. As per data on April 19, in 18 states, the rate is better than the national average."

Delhi's Azadpur Mandi will remain open for 24 hours from April 21: Gopal Rai

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Delhi Minister for Labour and Employment Gopal Rai informed that Delhi's Azadpur Mandi will remain open for 24 hours from April 21. Azadpur Mandi will remain open for 24 hours from tomorrow. From 6 am till 10 pm, vegetables and fruits will be sold, while from 10 pm till 6 am, truck movement will be allowed in and out of the market. Every 4 hours, entry of 1000 people will be allowed," said Rai on COVID-19 outbreak.

Goa declared coronavirus free, districts with no new cases in last 14 days rise to 59

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): The Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal on Monday informed that the number of districts where no case has been reported in last 14 days has increased to 59. Adding in it, he further said that the Goa is now COVID-19 free."Mahe in Puducherry, Kodagu in Karnataka and Pruri Garhwal in Uttarakhand have not reported any COVID19 case in last 28 days," he added.

Coronavirus under control in Uttarakhand: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 20 (ANI): Speaking on the current situation of COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Monday informed that the situation in the state is completely under control. "The role of our health-workers, policemen and all frontline workers is commendable. I appeal to all citizens to continue to cooperate with lockdown rules," he added.The number of confirmed cases in Uttarakhand stands at 44, which includes 11 cured or discharged.

1553 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths in last 24 hours: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 20 amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said, "Till now 2546 people were cured. In last 24 hours, 1553 new cases of COVID-19 were reported which takes the total number of confirmed cases in the nation to 17,265. 36 new deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours."

Nothing communal in Palghar lynching case: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, Apr 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on April 20 said that over 100 persons have been arrested in connection with Palghar lynching case. "Over 100 persons arrested including 5 main accused. There is nothing communal in this whole incident. I have spoken to Amit Shah ji this morning and Yogi Adityanath ji there is nothing like communal," said Thackeray on Palghar incident

COVID-19 outbreak: CRPF personnel donate blood in time of crisis

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, CRPF personnel stood as heroes as they donated blood in time of crisis. AIIMS Blood Bank made the request to Parliament Duty Group to donate blood as the blood centers have crisis due to coronavirus lockdown. Second-In-Command of Parliament Duty Group CRPF, Deepak Bhati said, "We organised this blood donation drive in our campus. Our jawans and officers volunteered themselves for donating blood. Through this donation drive, we wanted to give a message that in the ongoing pandemic of coronavirus, we should come forward and do blood donation voluntarily. " 14175 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

COVID-19: Lone horse cart driver in Rameswaram faces problem due to financial crisis

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Apr 20(ANI): Amid corona lockdown across the country, the lone horse cart driver of Island Town in Rameswaram is facing problems due to financial crisis. After the construction of the Indira Gandhi Road Bridge, transportation shifted mainly to auto rickshaws and cars therefore people quit horse cart riding. Not only due to the road bridge, but many people also quit horse cart riding since there were no mechanics who could work on horse carts anymore. The mechanics opted for other jobs related to the roadway bridge. Subramaniam has gotten for newer wheels and also made many changes to his cart since the time he purchased it, and changes his horse after every two years at a cost of Rs 10,000-15,000. This has helped him stay in business.

One cannot suppress truth for long: Md Salim on WB govt hiding death toll of COVID-19 patients

Kolkata (West Bengal), Apr 20(ANI): CPI (M) leader Md Salim on allegations that West Bengal government is trying to hide COVID-19 death toll said that it's not an allegation but incidents are coming up as one cannot suppress truth for long."One Nepal Barman died in Malda. He was a COVID-19 patient. He was surreptitiously burned at crematorium on April 12. Mamata Banerjee government had said till then that he's not dead and reports show he tested negative. But sample was collected on 13th. How can swab of a person, cremated on 12th, be collected on 13th and report come on 14th? Are you treating patient or your 'Banglar Garvo' signboard?," asked Md Salim.

Sopore terrorist attack: Wreath laying ceremony of CRPF jawan held in Buldhana

Buldhana (Maharashtra), Apr 20 (ANI): The wreath laying ceremony of CRPF jawan Chandrakant Bhagwant Bhakre was carried out on April 20 in Maharashtra's Buldhana. The jawan was killed in Sopore during terrorist attack. Proper social distancing measures were maintained during the ceremony.

Man flees Pune shelter home for liquor, spits on police after getting caught

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 20 (ANI): A viral video captured Pune Police thrashing and baton charging a man after he allegedly spitted on them in Kothrud. The video went viral on social media. According to the police, he didn't want to stay at the shelter home as he was not getting liquor, tobacco and cigarettes there. Speaking on the incident Police Official Prathibha Joshi said, "The man, Amit Kumar Verma, had fled a shelter home. When police caught him, he abused and spitted on them yesterday. The man said he didn't want to stay at the shelter home as he was not getting liquor, tobacco and cigarettes there. There were complaints that he was urinating here and there at the shelter home. He was punished as police didn't want to book him."

COVID-19: No relaxation of any kind for common man, says Bihar DGP

Patna (Bihar), Apr 20 (ANI): DGP of Bihar, Gupteshwar Pandey has cleared that there is no relaxation of any kind from lockdown to the common man. He said, "There is a lot of rumours going around, I am reiterating it again and again that there's no relaxation of any kind from today. Lockdown will go on for common man till May 3, just like it has, till date. Everyone has to stay at home. There's no relaxation. MHA has allowed the resumption of some activities, so if people related to those activities come out of their houses, then common man should not think that they too can step out of their homes now. Lockdown is till May 3 for the common man."

Pralhad Joshi condemns Padarayanapura incident, assures of strict action

New Delhi, Apr 20(ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on ruckus erupted in Padarayanapura area said that such behavior is highly condemnable. "Some people are instigating these things, maybe some political leaders or some other leaders are involved in it. Karnataka government has asked the DGP to take this seriously and take very strict action against the culprit," said Pralhad Joshi.

Robert Vadra donates PPE kits amid COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Businessman and son-in-law of Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, Robert Vadra donated 60-80 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits to a few hospitals in Delhi. These full body kits will be donated to those who are in direct contact with the COVID-19 patients. In a video, Vadra said, "I will do whatever comes in my hand. I am sending different types of masks to them. I am giving 60-80 PPE kits to a few hospitals and I am trying to get my hands of few more so that I can send it to other places as well." He also extended more help in providing masks and suits which are needed to curb coronavirus. The PPEs kits are playing crucial role in protecting the health workers from dreadful COVID-19 virus. Earlier, Vadra also donated 60 PPE kits to GB Pant Hospital. 14175 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.