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Volunteers distribute face masks in Bhubaneswar amid coronavirus pandemic

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mar 25 (ANI): Volunteers distributed face masks in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on March 24 amid coronavirus threat. Around 30-35 volunteers are working to fight with COVID-19 outbreak. They distributed masks in a vegetable market of Bhunabeswar. These volunteers are distributing masks to people of unorganised sector and also to the cleaning staff of various hospitals. The Odisha administration has also decided to mark with stickers the houses of those who have been advised home quarantine. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of active COVID-19 cases reported so far in India stands at 536.

India lockdown: How'll unorganised sector eat food for 21 days?, asks Surjewala

Panchkula (Haryana), Mar 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country effective from midnight to deal with the spread of coronavirus on March 24, saying that social distancing is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly. While speaking to ANI, the permanent invitee member of Congress Working Committee (CWC), Randeep Singh Surjewala spoke on nation-wide lockdown. He said, "What will happen to the life and livelihood of those who earn their livelihood every day?. How will a daily wage earner, farmer and millions in the unorganised sector eat their food and sustain their families for 21 days?." "You (PM Modi) have given them no solution," Randeep Surjewala added.

After previous cesarean, natural birth can be considered: Study

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): In over 90 per cent of women who have previously had a caesarian, a natural birth may be possible, suggests new research. The study was published in the journal BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth. When given detailed information on the risks and benefits associated with the different delivery options, expectant mothers were more likely to choose vaginal birth following a previous Cesarean rather than repeat Caesarean delivery. The authors analysed data from April 2005 to August 2017 of 1,086 pregnant women with at least one previous Cesarean delivery. Of these, 735 expectant mothers were eligible for TOLAC. They were provided with detailed explanations of the risks and benefits of TOLAC and repeat Cesarean delivery. Each of the women was asked to consider both modes of delivery and make an informed decision at 34 weeks' gestation.

COVID-19 outbreak is big battle: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on March 24, the National Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Syed Shahnawaz Hussain spoke about coronavirus threat and lockdown. He said, "We will have to take the danger of coronavirus very seriously. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is monitoring the entire situation 24*7. We all are fighting with coronavirus under his guidance." "People should stay at their homes and they must live and let others live ('jiyo aur jeene do') as COVID-19 outbreak is a big battle," BJP National Spokesperson added.

Registered 3 cases against people for violating home quarantine orders: Kalaburagi Dy Commissioner

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to media on March 24, the Deputy Commissioner of Kalaburagi, Sharat B spoke on coronavirus threat and lockdown. He said, "We have booked three cases against people who have violated home quarantine orders. It is observed that inspite of all the advisories being given by the Karnataka government and also inspite of Section 144 being imposed some people are still loitering around which is a risk to themselves." "We will not hesitate to seize the vehicle and register any case against such persons," Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner added.

We should stay at homes to safeguard our families: Uttarakhand CM on India lockdown

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on India lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak, Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "We all should stay at homes to safeguard our families. The shops of essential commodities will be open during the 21 day lockdown period." Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in the entire country effective from midnight to deal with the spread of coronavirus on March 24, saying that social distancing is the only option to deal with the disease, which spreads rapidly. While speaking to ANI

'We will continue our battle against COVID-19 together': CM Kejriwal on lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 24 addressed the residents of Delhi and hailed them for their support which the administration is getting during the lockdown and the curfew. He also informed the Delhiites that in past 40 hours Delhi didn't record any confirmed case. However, Delhi is among the states which had recorded initial deaths due to COVID-19.

COVID-19: Over 300 passengers stranded at Howrah station after suspension of trains

Kolkata, Mar 24 (ANI): Around 375 people are stuck at Howrah Railway Station since March 22 when the country observed 'Janta Curfew'. Indian Railways suspended all its passenger train services till March 31 in wake of coronavirus outbreak. People are sternly asked to stay home and lockdown is imposed in most parts of country. Most of these people are either from Assam or Bihar. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) distributed water, biscuits and tea among stranded passengers. Divisional Railway Manager of Howrah, Ishaq Khan said, "On the day of Janta Curfew, we performed thermal screening on each passenger who arrived here. Today around 375 stranded passengers are present outside the railway station. RPF barrack distributed tea and biscuits among stranded passengers." For now, administration is arranging buses to send these people to nearest districts. On March 24, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced lockdown in state till 31st March. West Bengal has reported one death

Challenging to deal with thousands who came from foreign countries: UP Additional Chief Secy

Lucknow (UP), Mar 24 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 confirmed cases rocketing in the country, Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi on March 24 said that in past ten days over 1 lakh people from foreign countries arrived in the state and it is also a big challenge for the state. He said, "Uttar Pradesh has more than 23 crore people and it is one of the biggest states in the country, so to deal with the situation we should also be very effective. In past ten days over 1 lakh people from foreign countries has arrived in the state that is also a big challenge for us."

COVID-19: UP to ban tobacco products to restrict people from spitting

Lucknow (UP), Mar 24 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 confirmed cases rocketing in the country, Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary Awanish K Awasthi on March 24 informed that the state government is planning to ban tobacco products including pan masala to restrict people from spitting in public places.

No new COVID-19 case in Delhi in past 40 hours: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 24 informed that in past 40 hours there has been no positive case in the Union Territory. From 30 confirmed cases people are recovering and going back to their homes. Only 23 coronavirus patients are in Delhi as of now.

Pune-based lab launches India's 1st COVID-19 testing kit, approved by ICMR

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 24 (ANI): Pune-based Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd has developed India's first indigenous COVID-19 testing kit that has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). A single kit costs Rs 80,000 and can test 100 patients. "We can produce 1 to 1.5 lakh tests in a week, we are trying to increase our production for the public. These kits cost 1/4th the price that the imported kits are being sold for," said Ranjit Desai, Scientist at Mylab Discovery Solutions Pvt Ltd. The total number of active cases has jumped over 440 in the country.

Equities close in green on hopes of economic package, Nifty IT up 6 pc

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): After a Monday mayhem, equity benchmark indices extended early gains in choppy trade on Tuesday amid some government relaxations on statutory and regulatory compliance-related issues. The market sentiment improved after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said a fiscal package will be announced soon to offset the negative impact of coronavirus on the Indian economy. At the closing bell, the BSE S-P Sensex was up by 693 points to 26,674 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 191 points to 7,801. Except for Nifty realty, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive zone with Nifty IT ticking up by 6.1 per cent, pharma by 2.8 per cent and FMCG by 3.2 per cent. But Nifty realty was down by 1.9 per cent. Among stocks, IT major Infosys was the top gainer, moving up 13.97 per cent to Rs 600 per share, after the US Securities and Exchanges Commission gave it a clean chit in the whistleblower case. Adani Ports witnessed a handsome gain of 13.8 pe

Last date for Income Tax Return for 2018-19 extended till June 30: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed that last date for income tax return of financial year 18-19 has been extended to June 30. "The last date for the income tax return for the financial year 18-19 is extended to 30th June 2020. For delayed payments interest rate has been reduced from 12 percent to 9 percent ," said Nirmala Sitharaman.

RBI, Govt working closely to monitor stock market: FM

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Talking about market situation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed that Reserve Bank of India, Finance Ministry are continuously keeping a check on the stock market. "The regulators, RBI, and Finance Ministry are all working together to keep monitoring the developments and volatility in the stock market. SEBI has come up with some set of guidelines and also stated its position," said Union Finance Minister.

Aadhar-PAN linking date extended to June 30: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Addressing a press conference in Delhi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that Aadhar and PAN linking date has been extended to June 30. "Aadhar and PAN linking date have been extended to June 30. Vivad Se Vishwas Scheme from April 1 to June 30, no additional 10% charge at all. The last date for March, April, May 2020 GST returns and Composition returns extended to June 30th, 2020," said FM.

Free ATM withdrawals for next 3 months, no min balance required: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman informed that debit card holders could withdraw money for three months for free of any charge. "Debit card holders who withdraw cash from any bank's ATM can do it free of charge for the next 3 months. There shall not be any minimum balance requirement fee (in bank accounts)," said Finance Minister.

Reliance sets up India's first COVID-19 dedicated hospital in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 24 (ANI): Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has set up India's first COVID-19 dedicated hospital in Mumbai. This first-of-its-kind-in-Indiacentre is fully funded by Reliance Foundation and includes a negative pressure room that helps in preventing cross contamination and helps control infection. In 2 weeks, Reliance in collaboration with BMC, has set up a dedicated 100-bedded centre at Seven Hills. All beds are equipped with the required infrastructure, biomedical equipment such as ventilators, pacemakers, dialysis machines, and patient monitoring devices. 101 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Maharashtra so far.

Faced little difficulty while clearing Jamia, Shaheen Bagh protest sites: Delhi CP

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner, SN Shrivastava told that police officials faced a little difficulty while clearing the protest sites in Jamia and Shaheen Bagh. He said, "Action will be taken against all those who are found violating the prohibitory order under Section 144 Cr PC that is in place in Delhi. However, the response to the order has been good till now. While we were clearing the protest sites in Jamia, Shaheen Bagh and other areas today, some people have been arrested and detained as we faced a little difficulty. However, I am happy to tell that there was no resistance shown by people." Delhi police cleared Jamia and Shaheen Bagh protest sites on March 24 as government imposed curfew in the city.

Watch: PM Modi interacts with print media heads via video conferencing over COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Mar 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with print media heads through video conferencing over COVID-19 outbreak on March 24. He discussed ongoing issue of coronavirus. A total of 446 positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in India as of today.