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With 773 COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs, number raises to 5194 in country: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): In a press conference, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal informed about the current status of COVID-19 cases in the country and Centre and state governments preparations over it. He said, "Till date total 402 people have been discharged, total 5194 positive confirmed case have been reported. In last one day 773 positive cases were reported. Total 149 deaths have been reported and around 32 people have died yesterday. Orientation training on field level is really important and HRD Ministry will provide the training."

Chandigarh golfer turns his home into mini golf court amid COVID-19 lockdown

Chandigarh, Apr 08 (ANI): A golfer who won his maiden title at Bengal Open Golf Championship, practices the game at his home amid lockdown. Aadil Bedi turned his home into mini golf court due to COVID-19 threat. He practices in his garden and drawing room by using Trackman, KVest and sensor-level plates. While speaking to ANI, Aadil Bedi said, "I practice in my garden and drawing room where I use Trackman, KVest, sensor-level plates to analyse elevation, direction and speed of swings." There are total 25 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Chandigarh including 7 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 4643 in India and 149 deaths.

Sale of milk slumps by 50% due to coronavirus lockdown

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 08(ANI): Managing Director of Katraj Dairy VH Kshirsagar confirmed that the sale of milk has slumped by 50 per cent as its procurement, processing and distribution channels have been hit due to coronavirus lockdown in Pune. Kshirsagar said, "We are trying to enhance our capacity to deliver milk door-to-door."

Three students in Chhattisgarh built a robot for medical staff to treat COVID-19 patients

Mahasamund (Chhattisgarh), Apr 08 (ANI): Three students of Chhattisgarh built a robot to help medical staff to treat COVID-19 patients. Yogesh Kumar Sahu, an engineering final year student, claimed to have built a robot along with two of his friends. He said that this robot can be operated from anywhere if it's connected to internet and can be used to attend patients. "If doctor is in Raipur and the patient is in Bilaspur, then the doctor can treat the patient through this robot. The camera installed within this will help the doctor to see and speak to the patient," he said. Yogesh further requested both the centre and state government to support this project financially so that they can build more such robots which can provide assistance to the medical staff.

8 tested positive after coming in contact with COVID-19 case who attended Tablighi Jamaat event, informs Khargone DM

Khargone (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the District Magistrate of Khargone, Gopal Chandra Dad said, "Eight members of a family have tested positive in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone as they came in contact with an infected member who attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi last month." "The attendee and his mother have died due to the disease," he added. There are total 242 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh including 13 deaths. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 4643 in India and 149 deaths.

Delhi Police puts up posters requesting people not to celebrate Shab-e-Barat

New Delhi, Apr 08(ANI): Delhi Police have requested people not to come out of their houses for celebrating Shab-e-Barat. The posters have been put up in Bengali Market area. Police further urged people to support the fight against COVID-19. Shab-e-Barat is to be celebrated on April 8 and 9.

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

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): Americans are returning back to their country after they were left stranded due to coronavirus lockdown. American embassy has arranged a bus for Americans and Non Resident Indians (NRIs) amid nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 outbreak. The bus will take the passengers from Lucknow to Delhi on April 08. The stranded passengers will board flight on morning of April 09 from Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport for USA.

COVID-19: Medical staff of Mumbai's Bhabha Hospital protest alleging low quality PPEs

Mumbai, Apr 08 (ANI): The medical staff of KB Bhabha Municipal General Hospital protested in Mumbai on April 08 amid coronavirus pandemic. They protested in Bandra West area alleging that they have been provided with low quality Personal Protection Equipment (PPEs). Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak. There are total 1161 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra including 64 deaths and 79 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 4643 in India and 149 deaths.

Watch: PM Modi chairs all party meet via video conferencing on COVID-19 situation

New Delhi, Apr 08(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with floor leaders of parties on April 8 via video conferencing on coronavirus situation in the country. The combined strength of floor leaders in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha adds up to 5 MPs.

COVID-19: ASHA worker manhandled by 5 people in UP's Gonda

Gonda (UP), Apr 08 (ANI): An ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) worker was verbally abused and manhandled by five people in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda on April 06. Beena Yadav was manhandled in Takiya area of Bhauri Ganj. The incident occurred when she had gone there to collect data and make a list of people who had recently returned from other states and countries. While speaking to ANI, the ASHA worker, Beena Yadav said, "I went for a survey to make a list of the people returning from other states and abroad. Some people gave me the information peacefully. But some others verbally abused me, tore my register and manhandled me." Speaking to ANI, the DSP of Gonda, Kripa Shanker Kannaujia said, "Based on her complaint, FIR was registered against five people. Two have been arrested, rest of the arrests will be made soon and action will be taken against all of them." There are total 350 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh including three deaths and 21 cured. According to the

Landslide continues in Kandi area of Rajouri district

Rajouri (JandK), Apr 08 (ANI): Landslide continues from mountains in Kandi area of Rajouri district on April 8. Many families were affected during the landslide as houses were fully damaged. Administration teams, keeping aside social distancing and lockdown, continue to help the needy. Till now, around 20-25 families have become a victim of the landslide.

People failing in changing their habits: Ravi Malik on precautionary measures for COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 08(ANI): Pediatrician Dr. Ravi Malik on precautionary measures for COVID-19 said that people are failing in changing their habits. "Try to work from non-dominant hand, use elbow and knuckle wherever possible for work to keep your palms safe," said Ravi Malik. He further said that social distancing is second most important thing and people should maintain 1-meter distance from each other. "Rest, one should definitely follow cough ethics," he added.

35 patients in ICU, out of which 8 on ventilators in Delhi: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 08(ANI): Delhi Health Minister, Satyendar Jain said that around 35 patients are in ICU, out of which 8 are on ventilators in Delhi. While tracing the movement of around 1900 people connected to Tablighi Jamaat, he said, "We are tracking their last 14 days movement as lot of people are testing positive of coronavirus." He further said, "We won't say that 100% people in connection with Jammat have been traced but we have done maximum people." "As around 3000 people who were connected to Jammat have been rescued," he added.

COVID-19: Jammu Railway converts six coaches into isolation wards

Jammu, Apr 08(ANI): Jammu Railway authorities have converted six coaches into isolation wards at Jammu Railway Station. Senior Divisional Traffic Manager, Chetan Taneja, said, "In Jammu so far we have made six isolation coaches, in one of the coaches, 8-9 patients can be kept along with the doctors and nursing staff." "A total of 48 patients can be kept in these coaches," he added.

Encounter underway in J-K's Baramulla

Sopore (JandK), Apr 08 (ANI): An encounter is underway in Gulabad area of Sopore in Baramulla district on April 08. 22 Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Sopore Police and 179 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are carrying out the operation. More details are currently awaited in this regard.

CM Yogi inaugurates 56 fire tenders for sanitization work amid COVID-19 outbreak

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated 56 fire tenders of Phase-1 in Lucknow. The fire tenders were inaugurated on April 08 for sanitization work amid coronavirus pandemic. The event took place at Kalidas Marg in Lucknow. There are total 350 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh including three deaths and 21 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 4643 in India and 149 deaths.

Equity indices in green, GAIL jumps by 9% in opening session

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were in the positive zone during early hours on April 08 amid volatile trade due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.At 10:15 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was up by 524 points at 30,592 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 153 points at 8,945.All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty pharma up by 4.9 per cent, auto by 3.8 per cent, FMCG by 3 per cent and realty by 2.9 per cent.Among stocks, GAIL jumped by 9 per cent to Rs 92.25 per share while pharma majors Cipla and Sun Pharma gained by 5.9 per cent and 5.3 per cent respectively. Mahindra and Mahindra and Hindustan Lever added gains of over 6 per cent. HDFC, HCL Technologies, Hero MotoCorp and Maruti too traded with a positive bias.

Delhi-UP border sealed amid COVID-19 lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Travellers at Delhi-Uttar Pradesh border are going through beefed up security due to nationwide lockdown over coronavirus outbreak. Delhi Police are allowing only those individuals availing or rendering essential services on April 08. Police checked passes and identity cards of people amid the movement of vehicles during coronavirus lockdown. There are total 604 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi including seven deaths and 21 cured. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 4643 in India and 149 deaths.

Amid lockdown, Madurai Corporation launches package of 14 vegetables at Rs 100

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 08(ANI): Amid lockdown, Madurai Corporation launched new packages for vegetable buyers. The Madurai Cooperation Planning Corporation prepares a package of 14 vegetables at Rs 100. This step has been taken as a precautionary measure as Madurai Parvai Market was highly crowded by people as didn't care about social distancing to avoid corona infection.

Surat Police spreads awareness about coronavirus among people by displaying heart-touching posters

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 8 (ANI): To spread awareness regarding coronavirus and to urge people to stay at home, the Surat Rural Police is coming up with new ways to give the message to people. This time, they are spreading awareness by displaying the posters. The posters depicted the heart touching photos of corona infected people with total cases and deaths in various countries and in the end it had a question - Where do you want to see India?