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Focus on 'Ruthless Containment' to stop spread of COVID-19 Infection: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), April 16 (ANI):Discussing with district collectors of various districts and senior officers involved in preventing the spread of corona infection through video conference, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the main focus should be on 'Ruthless Containment' to contain the disease. Curfew in areas identified as hotspots and lockdown in the vicinity of these areas should be strictly followed. In the meeting CM directed the officials to follow the 'Bhilwara Model', he instructed them to survey every house by forming more teams so that corona infected people are identified on time and further spread could be stopped. Chief Minister also directed to arrange maximum number of quarantine centres. He urged officials to keep a check on rush in hospitals in order to avoid spread. He directed the officials to take proper care of people kept in quarantine. "It is the responsibility of the State Government to take care of people kept in quarantine," he said. During

Watch: Police make lockdown violators perform Yoga in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 16 (ANI): Maharashtra Police gave unique punishment to coronavirus lockdown violators. The police asked violators to do yoga in middle of street. The incident took place in Bibvewadi area.

COVID-19 lockdown: Amritsar Police starts counseling of violators at check posts

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 16 (ANI): Amritsar Police started counseling of COVID-19 lockdown violators at check posts. Amritsar's Superintendent of Police, HS Randhawa said, "We made such people realize that what they are doing is wrong. We made them understand that how this can spread coronavirus. We are doing this on every check-post."

COVID-19: J-K's Doda resident walked for around 30 km to reach Bank

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 16 (ANI): In Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, a local walked for around 30 kilometer to reach the bank amid the coronavirus lockdown. The local, Ajmal said that there is on one to provide them ration or food in his area. He said, "I walked for 20 to 30 kilometer to withdrawal some money from bank as there are no basic facilities in his area." "No one is giving providing us any ration and food," claimed the local. Jammu and Kashmir has reported 278 positive cases of coronavirus pandemic so far.

COVID-19: People buy vegetables under police observation in Delhi's 'Nasirpur Mandi'

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): People bought vegetables and fruits under the police observation at 'Nasirpur Mandi' in the national capital. Customers are seen following social-distancing at the vegetable market. Vendors are also seen wearing face-masks and hand gloves to avoid coronavirus spread. Delhi has reported 1,561 positive cases of coronavirus pandemic so far. At least 30 people lost their life due to the pandemic.

NGO volunteers feed stray dogs in Rajasthan's Sirohi

Sirohi (Rajasthan), Apr 16 (ANI): Volunteers of an NGO provided food to street animals amid lockdown situation. They were seen feeding dogs in Rajasthan's Sirohi. They are ensuring that none of the dogs starve to death. At the time of COVID-19 lockdown stray dogs are left with no source of food.

Remote-controlled robot developed in Jharkhand to look after patients without human intervention

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Apr 16 (ANI): A remote-controlled robot 'Co-Bot' has been developed in West Singhbhum district's Chaibasa. It was developed under supervision of District Deputy Development Commissioner Aditya Ranjan. 'Co-Bot' can provide food and medicine to patients without human intervention, amid COVID-19 pandemic.

Meerut factory manufacturing PPE kits in full swing for AIIMS Delhi

Meerut (UP), Apr 16 (ANI): Hans Engineering Works in Meerut has paced up manufacturing of PPE kits. AIIMS Delhi has placed order of 1.5 lakh kits. Factory is expected to fulfil the demand within a week. "We are known for manufacturing agricultural tools, however in this hour of need we decided to produce PPE kits for AIIMS," said Hans Engineering Works Director.

Watch: Cheetah helicopter of IAF makes precautionary landing in UP's Baghpat

Baghpat (UP), Apr 16 (ANI): A Cheetah helicopter of the Indian Air Force made a precautionary landing on April 16 on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh. The chopper has now returned to Hindon airbase from where it had taken off.

Pizza delivery boy in Delhi tests COVID-19 positive, 72 people placed under quarantine

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): A pizza boy has been detected with COVID-19 in Delhi. Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed, "17 other delivery boys linked with him have been placed under institutional quarantine and 72 people have been placed under home quarantine."

Rain, hailstorm hits Assam's Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam), Apr 16 (ANI): Rain and hailstorm lashed in Dibrugarh district of Assam. Due to sudden hailstorm roofs of several houses damaged. According to IMD the maximum and minimum temperature in Assam is 29 C and 21 C.

COVID-19 lockdown: Hyderabad Police seizes 29,000 vehicles

Hyderabad (Telangana), Apr 16 (ANI): Hyderabad Police seized around 29,000 vehicles for violating coronavirus lockdown norms. "We have seized around 29,000 vehicles in the city for violating coronavirus lockdown norms," said Anil Kumar, Additional Commissioner, Traffic, Hyderabad City. Telangana has reported 647 positive cases of coronavirus pandemic so far. Meanwhile, 18 people lost their life due to the deadly virus.

COVID-19: No entry without e-pass in Delhi's 'Azadpur Sabzi Mandi'

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Amid the increasing cases of coronavirus in Delhi, 'Azadpur Sabzi Mandi'has stopped any entry without passes. Agricultural produce market committee (APMC) permission and electronic-pass required for the entry at the vegetable market. The sale of vegetables and fruits is also being done here from 6am to 11am and 2 pm to 6pm. The traders were also to going to start following odd-even rule according to their shed numbers to maintain social distancing.

Son carries ailing father on his back after Kerala police stops auto-rickshaw amid lockdown

Kollam (Kerala), Apr 16 (ANI): A son carried his 65-year-old ailing father on his back in Kerala's Punalur and walked close to one Km. the police allegeldy did not let him go with auto-rickshaw to hospital due to lockdown restrictions. His father was discharged from Punalur Taluk Hospital on April 15. The State Human Rights Commission has registered a suo moto cognizance based on the incident.

Interacting with your GP may prevent cardiovascular disease: Study

New Delhi, Apr 16(ANI): A general practitioner (GP), trained in motivational interviewing may reduce risk of getting cardiovascular disease in those who are not diabetic or are at risk of developing it, suggests a randomised study from Aarhus University. More than half of all Danes above 55 years suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. Most often, the disease is caused by atherosclerosis of the arteries in the heart and brain. A study from Aarhus University now shows that a motivational interview with a GP can have a preventative effect. The results were published in the scientific journal BJGP Open. The result derives from a survey, in which 175,000 patients aged 40 to 69 received from their general practitioner in connection with an initiative to fight diabetes. After completing the survey, each respondent could see whether he or she was at risk of having diabetes without knowing.

17 arrested for attack on medical team in Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 16 (ANI): A total of 17 persons, including seven women, have been arrested for pelting stones on an ambulance carrying a quarantine team of medical personnel and police, according to Amit Kumar Anand, Superintendent of Police, Moradabad. "17 persons, including 7 women, have been arrested in connection with the stone-pelting at medical team and police in Moradabad. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC," Anand told reporters.

Apple unveils second-generation iPhone SE, price starts at Rs 42,500

New Delhi, Apr 16(ANI): Apple on April 15 unveiled the second-generation iPhone SE, starting at Rs 42,500 in India. The iPhone SE will feature a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and a Touch ID, unlike its flagship models which come with Face ID. The newest model is powered by the Apple-designed A13 Bionic chip. iPhone SE has a single-camera system unlike the dual-camera set-up in iPhone 11 and triple-camera set-up in iPhone 11 Pro. However, iPhone SE does support the Portrait mode and is 'designed to withstand the elements with dust and water resistance'. The latest model comes in three colours -- black, white and Product RED. Also, the iPhone will be available in three variants 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. Regarding the availability, Apple said: "iPhone SE is available through Apple Authorised Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary)." Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, said the newer model is improved in 'every way' compared to the last model which was

PPEs only compulsory for paramedical staff who are in direct contact with corona patients: Latur DM

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 16 (ANI): Latur DM G Sreekanth reacted on private hospitals carrying out deliveries and usage of PPEs said that that doctors carrying out deliveries should carry out their regular protocol. "PPEs are for that paramedical staffs which come in direct contact with COVID-19 patients," said DM. DM further assured that if anyone is found involved in smuggling of Personal Protection Kits then strict actions will be taken against them.

OFB units of Tamil Nadu get approval for manufacturing PPEs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 16 (ANI): Amid the shortage of personal protective equipments, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) units of Tamil Nadu got National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)'s approval for manufacturing of coveralls in fight against COVID-19. The first consignment was dispatched to HLL Lifecare Ltd. Ordnance Clothing Factory of Avadi in Tamil Nadu has started to manufacture PPEs which includes gloves, masks, coveralls etc. While gloves and masks cover only hands and face respectively, the coveralls cover almost all parts of body protecting the doctors and health workers from contagious infection of COVID-19.

Nagpur Municipal Corporation gives makeover to homeless in shelter homes

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 16(ANI): Nagpur Municipal Corporation's shelter homes took an initiative to do a makeover of poor and homeless people. "In 19 shelter homes of Nagpur, we have kept around 1000-1500 people and we have made proper arrangements for their food, along with this, we also train them to earn their livelihood," said a member of the initiative. He further added that we have also done a makeover of the people.