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Locals protest with empty pots demanding adequate supply of drinking water in TN's Pazhanganatham

Pazhanganatham (Tamil Nadu), Apr 18 (ANI): People protested with empty pots against government for not providing adequate supply of drinking water amid COVID-19 lockdown. More than 100 persons have gathered in Tamil Nadu's Pazhanganatham. Later the officials arrived at the spot and ensured the locals for proper supply of water.

Watch: Coronavirus survivor receives grand welcome from neighbours in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): As country continues to struggle with rising cases, a ray of hope is still left among people. In a recent example, a coronavirus survivor in Mumbai received a grand welcome from his residential colony. Corona survivor's neighbours applauded on his entry after he recovered completely. Maharashtra stands at the highest position with 3205 confirmed cases.

Ruckus created after hawker denied permission to sell vegetables in Mumbai's containment area

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between a hawker and police personnel on April 18 after she was not allowed to sell vegetables in a containment area in Mumbai's Mankhurd. A case has been registered in this regard.

Food Delivery Force distributes food packets to needy in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 18 (ANI): As coronavirus has hit the country, government is taking every possible step to restrict the further spread. Food Delivery Force (FDF) of police has taken a unique step in Ghaziabad. They distributed food packets and ration among needy amid COVID-19 lockdown. "30 teams are working on it. Through community kitchens, we are delivering food and ration packets (enough for 15 days) in remote areas," said Shailendra Singh, ADM.

Hema Malini condemns recent attacks on frontline warriors

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): BJP's leader Hema Malini in a self made video condemned the recent attacks on frontline warriors. She appealed the government to take strict actions against the accused. "2 days ago, some people attacked an ambulance- kuch sharam kariye! People who're attacking doctors, healthcare workers, policemen, media persons should be punished. Appeal to administration to take strict action against such people. Corona Warriors hain toh zindagi hai!", said Hema Malini.

COVID-19: Essential commodities delivered at doorstep in Noida's 'Red Zone'

Noida (UP), Apr 18 (ANI): As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, GautamBuddha Nagar administration sealed some particular areas to contain the spread of the pandemic. Sector 27 is marked as 'Red Zone' as several COVID-19 cases were found in the area. Essential commodities are being provided at doorstep amid coronavirus lockdown. Total of 849 coronavirus cases have been confirmed from Uttar Pradesh so far.

Rajnath Singh holds meeting with GoM over COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Meeting of Group of Ministers (GoM) is underway at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence. Discussion over COVID-19 is taking place. Over 11000 active cases have been confirmed in India with 452 deaths so far.

Three persons burnt alive in road accident in AP's West Godavari

West Godavari (AP), Apr 18 (ANI): A van containing flammable chemicals hit a tree and caught fire. Three persons in the van burnt alive during the incident in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari on April 17. A Tata Eicher van was going from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam. Further details are awaited.

Locals stand in long queues to collect water in Delhi's Chilla village

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): People in Chilla village lined up to collect drinking water from Delhi Jal Board (DJB) trucks, amid coronavirus lockdown. People standing in queues said, "We have to queue up for at least 2-3 hours to collect drinking water due to shortage of water. The water tanker comes only once in 3-4 days".

JandK Police tightens their surveillance in 'Red Zones' to contain spread of COVID-19

Srinagar, Apr 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police tightened their surveillance in Srinagar amid nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. A total of 328 coronavirus cases have been confirmed from JandK. The local administration had earlier declared 90 'Red Zones' to battle COVID-19.

CM Yogi chairs meeting on COVID-19 situation in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (UP), Apr 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on April 18 chaired meeting to check preparedness to combat COVID-19. Total number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh jumped to 849. UP administration declared 09 'Red Zone' as COVID-19 positive case was detected in these districts.

COVID-19 scare hits supply of mangoes in Nashik

Nashik (Maharashtra), Apr 18 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic scare has adversely impacted supply of mangoes in Maharashtra's Nashik. Supply has been reduced adversely due to less demand in market. A mango seller in Nashik said, "Supply of mangoes last year was good but this year due to coronavirus, the sale has reduced. Buyers are also not coming due to COVID-19."

Karnataka's cop dresses up as 'Yamraj' to spread awareness on COVID-19

Koppal (Karnataka), Apr 18 (ANI): With rising numbers of coronavirus cases in the nation, government is taking every possible step to contain the spread of deadly virus. Several innovative ideas have been used by authorities to create awareness. In a recent example, a police officer in Karnatakas Koppal dressed up as 'Yamraj' and walked around the streets. Karnataka police also conducted rally to spread vital information on coronavirus. 353 confirmed cases have been registered in the state so far.

Social distancing norms observed in Delhi during water collection amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Delhi Jal Board distributed water through tanker in New Ashok Nagar and Geeta Colony amid COVID-19 lockdown. People were not following social distancing norms during water collection. 66 locations have been marked as containment zone in the national capital to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Unseasonal rains delay wheat harvesting in UP, farmers demand help

Kanpur (UP) Apr 18 (ANI): Wheat harvesting in Uttar Pradesh is delayed due to unseasonal rains in the region for the past few days. One of the farmers said, "If it continues to rain, standing crop will be destroyed. Lockdown and rains have affected us badly". Another farmers in Kanpur said, "Unseasonal rains have destroyed the crops, coronavirus has also created several issues over past few days".

Manali receives heavy snowfall

Manali (HP), Apr 18 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Manali received heavy snowfall on April 18. Entire landscape was covered in a white sheet of snow. Minimum and maximum temperature was recorded at 7 Degree Celsius and 9 Degree Celsius respectively.

Social distancing norms 'disappear' at Ghazipur IFC market

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): People gathered at Ghazipur fruit and vegetable market to buy essentials amid COVID-19 lockdown on Apr 18. Locals violated social distancing norms at IFC Ghazipur market. Delhi stands at 2nd position with 1640 COVID-19 cases. 66 locations have been marked as containment zone in the national capital as of now.

Couple violates social distancing norms amid lockdown, case registered

Navsari (Gujarat), Apr 18 (ANI): At the time when the nationwide lockdown is in place amid threat of COVID-19, couple in Gujarat's Chikhli tied the knot in presence of several people on April 17. Case has been registered against bride, groom and their relatives for violating lockdown.

COVID-19: Locals violate social distancing norms in Mumbai's vegetable market

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): Despite repetitive alerts to follow nationwide lockdown, locals in Mumbai rushed to vegetable market. Social distancing norms went for a toss in Byculla vegetable market. The 21-day nationwide lockdown, which was to end on Tuesday, has been extended till May 3. A total of 3205 confirmed cases have been registered in Maharashtra so far.

Blood test may help doctors detect pancreatic cancer, says study

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In a multidisciplinary study, researchers have found that a blood test may be able to detect the most common form of pancreatic cancer when it is still in its early stages, while also helping doctors accurately stage a patient's disease and guide them to the appropriate treatment. A study from the University of Pennsylvania found the test -- known as a liquid biopsy -- was more accurate at detecting the disease in a blinded study than any other known biomarker alone. The team, which includes researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine, the Abramson Cancer Center, and the School of Engineering and Applied Science, published their findings today in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.