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Professor develops 'ZERO-COV', cost-effective disinfectant chamber for common man

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Apr 16(ANI): National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal's professor Arun M Isloor and his research scholar Ibrahim Sayeed developed a disinfectant chamber from an old fridge. They named the disinfected chamber as 'ZERO-COV.' Arun said, "The aim is to provide the disinfection technology used in laboratories and hospitals to the doorstep of common man." He further said that people can make their own disinfection chamber of old boxes or suitcases.

100 FCI trucks struggle to unload their goods in Poonch amid lockdown

Poonch (JandK), Apr 16 (ANI): Food Corporation of India's 100 trucks struggle outside Poonch city for their unloading due to lockdown. The trucks are loaded with rice and have come from Jammu and Punjab. The truck drivers are facing lot of problems due to shortage of food and they demand to be released soon.

Amid lockdown, migrant workers adapt new skills to earn living

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Amid lockdown, several migrant workers near Janakpuri area adapted themselves to new skills. They have started selling vegetables, fruits etc to make a living during corona lockdown. "I used to sell roasted gram in buses but started selling fruits in residential areas since the lockdown began," said a migrant worker. Another one said, "I am a driver but since vehicles are not allowed these days, I began selling vegetables to run my household."

COVID-19 lockdown: UK airlifts 268 stranded foreign nationals from Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), Apr 16 (ANI): UK government airlifted 268 British citizens, who were stranded in Kerala because of lockdown, from Trivandrum International Airport and Cochin International Airport via British Airways. The flight took off from Trivandrum airport to Cochin airport with 110 passengers at 7:30 pm today. And later, 158 more passengers airlifted from Cochin airport at 10:07 pm to London Heathrow. All passengers are British citizens who were stranded in Kerala due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Medical team including 4 doctors screened the passengers at the airport.

Corona patient's 3-month-old finds motherly love in nursing staff of AIIMS Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 15 (ANI): The nursing staff of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Chhattisgarh's Raipur is taking care of a 3-month-old baby. The baby is a daughter of a woman who was tested positive for COVID-19. The coronavirus patient is mother of two daughters. Her girl child, who is 22 months old, is being looked after by her father. There are total 33 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Chhattisgarh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 9756 in India and 377 deaths.

727 coronavirus cases confirmed across 44 districts in UP: State's Health Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 15 (ANI) : During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 15, Uttar Pradesh's Principal Health Secretary, Amit Mohan Prasad, confirmed that the state has reported 727 positive cases of coronavirus so far and 44 districts are affected till now. Prasad said, "COVID-19 cases rise to 727 in Uttar Pradesh. Out of this, 55 people have completely recovered and discharged and 11 deaths have been reported. Each death case is related to co-morbidity or are of old age. 44 districts are affected till now. Pilibhit district has no case."

Indian Army's bomb squad diffuses mortar shells in Poonch

Poonch (JandK), Apr 15 (ANI): The bomb squad of Indian Army diffused mortar shells in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on April 15. The bomb was diffused in Mendhar town of Poonch. More details are awaited in this regard. Earlier, at least two civilians got injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Rajouri's Manjakote sector, The injured were shifted to Government Medical College for treatment.

British nationals to return home after being stuck in India amid COVID-19 lockdown

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 15 (ANI): British nationals are returning back to their country after they were left stranded in India due to coronavirus lockdown. The stranded passengers will board flight from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport of Ahmedabad. A flight of British Airways will evacuate the stranded passengers. Nation-wide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak.

Medical team attacked, stones pelted at ambulance at UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 15 (ANI): A medical team was attacked by unidentified miscreants in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. Stones were pelted at the ambulance and police when they visited the area to inspect possible COVID-19 case. "When our team boarded ambulance with patient, suddenly crowd emerged and started pelting stones. Some doctors are still there. We are injured," said the ambulance driver. Police said that strict action will be taken after identifying those who were involved in the incident. "There is violation of Sec 144 and Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Mgmt Act. Action will be taken under National Security Act," said SSP Amit Pathak.

COVID-19: Accused in Bandra migrant gathering sent to police custody till Apr 21

Mumbai, Apr 15 (ANI): Mumbai Police registered 3 FIRs in connection with yesterday's (April 14) Bandra migrant workers incident. "One accused Vinay Dubey has been arrested and sent to police custody till April 21," said Mumbai Police's DCP (Zone IX) Abhishek Trimukhe. Vinay Dubey has been arrested by Mumbai Police under IPC sections 117, 153 A, 188, 269, 270, 505 (2) and Section 3 of The Epidemic Diseases Act. However, Police is looking into the videos and all details. Amid coronavirus lockdown, a large group of migrant labourers had gathered in Mumbai's Bandra, seeking for permission to return to their native states on April 14. Later, they were dispersed after police and local leaders intervened and asked them to vacate the place. A total of 2337 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Maharashtra, which is highest in any Indian state.

'Maybe once in 1000 years': ICMR on whether coronavirus can jump from bats to humans

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 15 amid coronavirus pandemic, the scientist of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said, "As per research in China, it was found that coronavirus might have originated due to mutation in bats. Bats might have transmitted it to pangolins, from pangolins it got transmitted to humans." "We also conducted surveillance, in which we found that there are two types of bats, and they carried coronavirus which was not capable of affecting humans. It is rare, maybe once in 1000 years that it gets transmitted from bats to humans," he added.

COVID-19: Govt to divide country's districts into hotspots, non-hotspots and green zones

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 15 amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said, "The districts of the country will be classified into three categories- hotspot districts, non-hotspot districts but where cases are being reported and green zone districts." "Cabinet Secretary held a video conference on April 15 with all Chief Secretaries, DGPs, Health Secretaries, District Collectors, SPs, Municipal Commissioners and CMOs where hotspots were discussed and orientation on field level implementation of containment strategy was given," he added.

COVID-19: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan holds video conference with WHO

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a high-level meeting through video conferencing with World Health Organization (WHO) officials on measures to combat COVID-19. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 38 deaths and 1076 new cases were reported in last 24 hours. Total number of coronavirus positive cases reached to 11,439 (including 9756 active cases, 1306 cured/discharged/migrated and 377 deaths).

India to have normal monsoon this year: IMD

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Speaking on the monsoon, Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary informed normal monsoon will occur this year. "This year we will have a normal monsoon. Quantitatively the monsoon rainfall, during the monsoon season 2020, is expected to be 100% of its long period average with an error of +5 or -5% due to model error," said Madhavan Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).

Punjab farmers start wheat harvesting, shortage of labourers remains a concern

Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 15 (ANI): Punjab farmers started wheat harvesting after Centre's relief to agricultural activities amid nationwide lockdown in the wake of pandemic. However, most of the farmers are facing hardship due to shortage of labourers and machines for harvesting. Farmers said that they are hopeful that government will fix right price for their crop.

COVID-19: Delhi Police personnel maintain social distancing while controlling traffic

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Delhi Police brought 'practice what you preach to reality. At Kalindi Kunj border area, police personnel were setting example of social distancing They made 'protective circles around their post on road, to maintain social distancing while controlling traffic on roads in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Delhi Polices Sub Inspector, Bablu Singh said, "Delhi police is maintaining social- distancing by 100% efforts."

COVID-19 lockdown: Delhi's migrant labourers find some relief

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): In several areas of the national capital, migrant labourers have found some relief amid the nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. Migrant workers said that they are getting food, however they are uncertain about their future. At Gandhi Nagar area of Delhi, the workers who mostly came from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh are surviving on food given by Delhi Government. A migrant worker who got stuck at Chandni Chowk area, after the announcement of nationwide lockdown, said," I am leaving here for last one month, don't have any clue what will happen next" A woman migrant worker who is living temporary near Sarojini Nagar, said, "My children are at home, and I got stuck here, there is food but only rice is not filling are stomach."

COVID-19: UP Police donates Rs 20 crore in CM Relief Fund

Lucknow (UP), Apr 15 (ANI): UP Police DGP OP Singh handed over a cheque worth Rs 20 crore to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to support coronavirus fight. "UP Police and PSE have give more than 20 crores for the state. UP Police and PSE are working efficiently to fight with Covid-19.They worked very well in high risk zones. I am thankful of UP Police," said UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Dust storm hits Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Apr 15 (ANI): Assam's Guwahati witnessed a sudden weather change on April 15. City was hit by dust storm. India Meteorological Department predicts cloudy sky with spells of rain and thundershowers in coming days.

MHA issues lockdown 2.0 guidelines: Agricultural, horticultural activities to remain functional

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): All agricultural and horticultural activities will remain fully functional in the coronavirus lockdown. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued updated consolidated revised guidelines for the containment of COVID19 in the country on April 15 morning, a day after the announcement of extension in the nationwide lockdown. According to the new guidelines, farming operations by farmers and farm workers in field, agencies engaged in procurement of agriculture products, including MSP operations. Mandis' operated by APMC or as notified by the state/Union government will remain fully functional. MGNREGA works have also been allowed with strict implementation of social distancing. However, public, religious congregations at religious places are strictly prohibited until May 3. In case of funerals, congregation of more than 20 persons will not be permitted for the period. All domestic and international air travel of passengers (except for security purposes), passenger