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COVID-19: TN Health and Family Welfare Dept sprays disinfectants around state assembly during session

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Mar 24 (ANI): The Health and Family Welfare Department of Tamil Nadu sprayed disinfectants around state assembly on March 23. Disinfectants were sprayed during assembly session to tackle COVID-19 outbreak. Lockdown has been imposed in Tamil Nadu till March 31 in the backdrop of coronavirus outbreak. The order will come into effect from March 24 at 06:00 am. There are total 12 positive cases of coronavirus in Tamil Nadu so far. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of coronavirus positive cases rose to 471 in India including foreign nationals.

COVID-19: Kanpur DM confirms 1st positive case

Kanpur (UP), Mar 24 (ANI): While speaking to media, the District Magistrate (DM) of Kanpur Dr Brahma Deo Ram Tiwari spoke on coronavirus outbreak. He said, "One positive case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Kanpur. The person was having travelling history and his blood samples were taken prior for examination." "The essential commodities will be available in city to masses from 06:00 am to 11:00 am," Kanpur DM.

Shivraj Chouhan elected as MP BJP legislative leader ahead of taking oath as CM

Bhopal (MP), Mar 23 (ANI): Former Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on March 23 has been elected as the leader of BJP legislative party in Madhya Pradesh. He was elected at a meeting held at the party office in Bhopal. MP Observer Arun Singh and state in-charge Vinay Sahasrabuddhe joined the meeting from Delhi via video conference.

Massive cache of arms and ammunition recovered in J-K's Sopore

Sopore (J-K), Mar 23 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir police along with Rashtriya Rifles troops arrested four people after a specific input and recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition after their interrogation. Police averted possible large scale attack with this successful raid. It's a big success for the J-K police to curb militant plans to revive militancy in the apple township of Sopore.

Watch: PM Modi, Om Birla and MPs clap for essential services providers in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and all Members of Lok Sabha on March 23 clapped in the House and expressed their gratitude to those providing essential services amid coronavirus pandemic. Parliament has been adjourned sine die in the wake of the pandemic

Bihar CM announces 1 month free supplies for ration card holders

Patna (Bihar), Mar 23 (ANI): A day after Bihar government announced lockdown in the state in view of COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on March 23 declared one month free supplies for ration card holders. He said, "Families having ration cards will get free ration for 1 month and pensioners will get 3 months' pension in advance. Every family having ration cards in lockdown areas will get Rs 1000. Students of Class 1 to Class 12 will get scholarships till March 31. All doctors and medical staff in #Bihar will get an amount equivalent to their one month of basic pay as encouragement on cornavirus pandemic." The total number of confirmed cases in Bihar is 2 including one death till now. Meanwhile, in the country, the confirmed cases have climbed to 415.

Delhi govt to provide 7.5 kg wheat, rice to 72 lakh needy: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 23 announced that Delhi government will provide 7.5 kg of wheat and rice as ration to the 72 lakh needy and they can avail the ration by showing their ration card. The ration for the poor will be available from 30 March. He added that government will also give 4,000 to 5,000 pension to elderly, widows and handicapped people.

COVID-19: 'Working on implementation during lockdown,' says Jharkhand CM

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 23 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced lockdown in the state over Novel Coronavirus outbreak in the country after high-level meeting. On exemptions during lockdown, Jharkhand CM asserted that officials are holding talks to decide about implementation at the ground level. No positive cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Jharkhand ads of March 23.

Delhi lockdown: 'Strict action will be taken against violators', says CP

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): In wake of COVID-19 outbreak, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava on March 23 stated that the strict action will be taken against those who will not follow the lockdown restrictions announced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He said, "In wake of coronavirus outbreak, section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in Delhi. We expect that everyone will stay at home other than people related to essential services. Strict action will be taken against those who will not follow the restrictions."

COVID-19: Delhi govt to provide packed mid-day meals to children at their doorstep, says Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Amid coronavirus scare, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 23 announced that the children, who used to come to government school and have their mid-day meal, will get their packed mid-day meals at their homes. He added that government will also give 4,000 to 5,000 pension to elderly, widows and handicapped people.

Hydroxychloroquine recommended only for those caring COVID-19 patients: ICMR DG

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava on March 23 commented medication used for prevention and treatment of certain types of malaria and its effectiveness on preventing coronavirus. "Hydroxychloroquine is recommended only for a healthcare worker who is treating a COVID patient. Secondly, it's recommended only for persons staying and caring for a household positive patient. They can take that only for prophylaxis, only for prevention."

CM Mamata Banerjee chairs all-party meeting in Kolkata over COVID-19

Howrah (West Bengal), Mar 23 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee chaired all-party meeting at Nabanna in Kolkata on March 23 over COVID-19. The total number of confirmed cases in West Bengal is 7 till now. Meanwhile, in the country, the confirmed cases climbed to 415 so far.

SGPC to offer 'langar seva' for people living in Amritsar's slum areas

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 23 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has announced 'langar seva' for people living in slum areas in Amritsar. The food is being cooked at the Golden Temple. The initiative has been taken amid coronavirus outbreak. A total of 415 positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in India as of Mar 23.

COVID-19: 415 confirmed cases, 7 deaths so far, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Union Health Ministry briefed mediapersons on the latest development over the COVID-19. Union Health Ministry, Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said, "415 confirmed cases have been reported so far, 23 patients discharged, 7 deaths have been reported - some of them also had co-morbid conditions."

Old Delhi Railway station abandoned after passenger trains cancelled till Mar 31

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): The Old Delhi Railway station was seen empty as Indian Railways cancelled all passenger trains till 31st March in view of coronavirus pandemic. Taxis were parked outside railway station as no movement is allowed. In wake of deadly disease, no transport service is allowed on roads except 25 percent DTC buses. A taxi driver said, "We are supporting the government after the announcement of lockdown. We are following all the instructions. We will struggle together against this pandemic." Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a lockdown in the state from 6 AM today till 31st March.

Complete lockdown announced in 19 states: Health Joint Secy

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Union Health Ministry briefed mediapersons on the latest development over the COVID-19. Union Health Ministry, Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said, "A complete lockdown has been announced in 19 states and union territories. Some parts of 6 states and union territories have been kept under lockdown."

Reliance to produce 100,000 face-masks per day for health workers

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Reliance announced that it is enhancing its capacity to produce 100,000 face-masks per day. A large number of personal protective equipments will also be manufactured for the nation's health workers, the statement added. Move has been taken by Reliance to equip health workers to fight coronavirus. Positive coronaviurs cases have surpassed 400 in India.

Watch: PM Modi interacts with Indian industrialists via video conferencing over COVID-19

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Indian industry leaders through video conferencing over COVID-19 on March 23. He discussed ongoing issue of coronavirus. A total of 415 positive cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in India as of today.

Sensex plunges 3,935 points in biggest intraday fall as India goes into lockdown

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed 13 per cent lower on Monday with scrips across all sectors reeling under selling pressure amid the rapidly spreading coronavirus (COVID-19). At the closing bell, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 3,935 points or 13.15 per cent to 25,981 while the Nifty 50 tumbled by 1,135 points or 12.88 per cent to 7,610. Both Nifty 50 and Nifty bank witnessed their biggest fall in absolute terms. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in a sea of red with Nifty private bank down by 17.37 per cent, financial service by 15.52 per cent, auto by 14.17 per cent and metal by 11.21 per cent.

COVID-19: 12 lab chains registered and started functioning, informs ICMR DG

New Delhi, Mar 23 (ANI): Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava on March 23 said that to deal with the dreadful virus, "12 laboratory chains have been registered and they have started functioning. These 12 have 15,000 collection centres across the country."