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Watch: Rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs meet BJP chief JP Nadda

New Delhi, Mar 20 (ANI): Rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs on March 21 met BJP chief JP Nadda in Delhi where former Congress leader and newly inducted BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia was present. Resignations of these 16 rebel Congress MLAs were accepted on March 19 by MP Speaker.

262 people arriving today from Rome, will be quarantined: Govt

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal on March 21 informed that 262 people, mostly students will arrive in India from Rome and will be kept in quarantine facility. He said, "1600 Indians and people from other countries were kept in quarantine centres in India. Today 262 people from Rome, mostly students will come and they will be kept in quarantine centres."

COVID-19: PM Modi interacts with Pharmaceutical sector

New Delhi, Mar 21(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 21 interacted with the members of associations in the Pharmaceutical sector over coronavirus outbreak. The meeting was held through video conferencing.

Jyotiraditya Scindia meets rebel Congress MLAs in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 21(ANI): BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia March 21 met the rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs at a hotel in Delhi. These are the 16 MLAs who resigned from Congress, and the party accused BJP of holding them captive. Following their resignations, Kamal Nath resigned from the Chief Minister post on March 20 ahead of the floor test in state assembly mandated by the Supreme Court.

Kejriwal announces hike in ration, pension to mitigate coronavirus effects

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Amid the coronavirus scare, Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced welfare schemes focusing low income groups and daily wage labourers. Delhi government said it will provide free ration to over 72 Lakh people who are dependent on its ration scheme. Moreover, Delhi government is also doubling widow, old age, 'Divyang' pensions for the month of April. The government will also provide food in night shelters free of cost."Daily wage labourers are losing their livelihood due to coronavirus. We've decided to provide free ration to over 72 Lakh people who are dependent on Delhi government's ration scheme. Each person will now get 7.5kg ration instead of 5kg that they usually get," said CM Kejriwal.

Five or more people cannot gather in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, Delhi Chief Minister announced that five or more people will not be allowed to gather at any place in Delhi. "If there are five people, they should maintain at least one meter distance from each other," said CM Kejriwal. While speaking exclusively to ANI, the Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal said, "50 percent buses in the capital will not function tomorrow (March 22) due to 'Janta Curfew'. Positive coronavirus cases have surpassed 30 in national capital.

COVID-19: 'Avoid religious gatherings and ceremonies', advises JandK Grand Mufti

Srinagar (JandK), Mar 21 (ANI): Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam advised people in Jammu and Kashmir to avoid religious gatherings and ceremonies, including weddings amid coronavirus. "Only physically fit people who have no sign of sickness should attend prayers and those sick with cold and fever and other symptoms should sit at home, including elderly people," said Grand Mufti.

Delhi govt turns hotel into quarantine centre for foreign tourists

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Government of Delhi turned a hotel into quarantine centre for the people who came in national capital from foreign countries. Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain said, "They have come here from different countries where there have been reports of positive cases of coronavirus, as a prevention measures they will be living here until the next orders. Doctors are providing awareness videos to everyone." Coronavirus cases have crossed 30 in national capital.

Centre approves inclusion of 12,500 health centres in National AYUSH Mission

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Union Cabinet approved inclusion of AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres component of Ayushman Bharat in National AYUSH Mission. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, "The health centre will give training for Yoga and other healthy practices. The centre will also have variety of medical equipments. The project costing 3,400 crore will provide 12,500 health centres in coming years." The move will reduce burden on secondary and tertiary health care facilities.

Fishing suspended in Rameswaram due to coronavirus

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Mar 21 (ANI): Coronavirus has impacted fishermen in India's southernmost Rameswaram. Tamil Nadu has reported three confirmed cases so far. Sale of fish has also taken a hit due to pandemic.

COVID-19: Society in Noida under lockdown after man tests positive

Noida (UP), Mar 21 (ANI): Person living in a society in Noida's Sector 74 tested positive for Novel Coronavirus on March 21. The society houses hundreds of families. The tally of confirmed cases in Noida has surged to 5. DM BN Singh asked society members not to come out in public. DM also orders to shut down society form March 21 to 23.

COVID-19: Girl with travel history to Scotland tests positive in Howrah

Howrah (West Bengal), Mar 21: A girl with travel history to Scotland has been tested positive for coronavirus in West Bengal's Howrah. Girl was admitted to Beleghata hospital after cough and cold and later tested positive. She was shifted to isolation ward.

COVID-19: People flock Mumbai's Shivaji Park despite alarming situation in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Mar 21 (ANI): People were seen walking, doing exercise and played cricket at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Mumbai. Maharashtra tops the list in most number of positive coronavirus cases. CM Uddhav Thackeray and PM Modi have appealed people to stay indoors and avoid public gathering.

COVID-19: Marriage ceremony organised with six guests at deserted Tirumala hill

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 21 (ANI): Famous temple town of Tirumala is deserted amid coronavirus scare. Shrine has been closed for devotees. A couple got married at auspicious hill shrine with just six guests. Daily rituals have stopped, however couple was allowed to marry as they pre-booked 'Kalyana Vedika' hall.

'Janta curfew': Metro, bus services in UP to remain closed on Mar 22

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 21 (ANI): Ahead of 'Janta curfew' called by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on Saturday announced that all metro rail, state and city bus services in the state will be closed on March 22. He said, "We all must adhere to 'Janta curfew' called by the Prime Minister. All metro rail, state and city bus services in the state to remain closed tomorrow." In his address to the nation on March 19, PM Modi had appealed to citizens to follow 'Janta curfew' on March 22 in a move to combat Novel Coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: CM Yogi announces compensation for daily wage, construction workers

Lucknow (UP), Mar 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath briefed on COVID-19 outbreak informing that 23 people were found to be infected and nine people have been recovered. "A total of 23 people have been found to be infected with coronavirus in the state. Out of the total cases, nine people have recovered. We have sufficient number of isolation wards in the state. Rs 1000 each will be given 15 lakh daily wage labourers and 20.37 lakh construction workers to help them meet their daily needs," said CM Adityanath.

COVID-19: Passengers flock to Delhi railway station to leave city

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Amid fear of coronavirus, a huge crowd of passengers were seen at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS). Passengers boarded trains bound for their native places. Parts of city are shut over COVID-19 cases. Cases have surpassed 30 in national capital.

COVID 19: Kalkaji temple to be closed till Mar 31

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Amid increasing cases of coronavirus across the nation, famous Kalkaji temple has been shut till March 31. Temple officials urged people to avoid temple visit during 'Navratris'. Total number of 275 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has been reported in India so far.

COVID-19: Maha Health Minister appeals for social distancing after cases jump to 63

Mumbai, Mar 21 (ANI): As the confirmed cases of COVID-19 climbed to 63 in Maharashtra, highest in any state, Health Minister of Maharashtra, Rajesh Tope on Saturday appealed to the public to practice social distancing to restrict the spread. He said, "Positive cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra have risen to 63. We appeal to all to practice social distancing to prevent the spread of coronavirus."

COVID-19: Markets closed, streets deserted in Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), Mar 21 (ANI): Amid fear of coronavirus, authorities closed markets in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on March 21. Only daily essential services are open. Four people have been tested positive for coronavirus in the Union Territory of JandK till now.