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COVID-19: Sales of masks, sanitizers increased in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): With the growing numbers of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in India, the medical stores at AIIMS in Delhi stocked masks and sanitizers to provide convenience to the people. With the guidelines of Union Health Ministry for using masks and washing hands frequently and usage of sanitizers, the sales of these items has increased rapidly. A medical store owner said, "We have availed sanitizers and masks in our shop and the sale has rapidly increased of these items. People are alert now and are using masks and sanitizers. " The other one said, "There are some who are spreading rumours regarding coronavirus so it should not happen." A total of 6 cases of coronavirus have been registered in India so far. According to Health Ministry, the fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported from New Delhi, Telangana, Rajasthan and three from Kerala.

COVID-19: Sample of 4 people from Bulandshahr family sent for test

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 04 (ANI): Another positive case of coronavirus came in light when a person came from Italy to Delhi screened positive. The sample of four people from his family who lives in Bulandshahr has been sent for test. CMO of Bulandshahr, Dr KN Tiwari said, "There is no positive case of coronavirus in Bulandshahr. As you all are aware that a person in Delhi is confirmed positive who came from Italy, so he belongs to Bulandshahr. But his family has not shown any sign of coronavirus. So, we sent sample of 4 people for test in Lucknow lab because they have the contact history with someone who showed positive signs of coronavirus."

Dr Harsh Vardhan conducts review meeting on Coronavirus with Delhi Govt officials

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan conducted a review meeting with senior officials from Delhi Government in the national capital on March 04. The meeting was held for the management and preparedness of Coronavirus. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain and Commissioners of SDMC, NDMC and EDMC were also present in the meeting.

Equity indices flat in volatile trade, metal stocks under pressure

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were flat during early hours on Wednesday as investors assessed the economic fallout from fast-spreading coronavirus. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 6 points to 38,618 but the Nifty 50 edged higher by 12 points at 11,316. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty metal losing by nearly 1 per cent, PSU bank by 0.7 per cent and realty by 0.6 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Steel lost by 1.9 per cent at Rs 380.30 per share while Vedanta was down by 1.8 per cent, and JSW Steel by 0.9 per cent.

MP horse-trading: Shivraj Singh Chouhan wanted to claim Chief Ministerial post, alleges Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan wanted to claim for the post chief minister in state. He said, "Last night Bharatiya Janata Party chartered 2 planes to take MLAs to Bengaluru. There were 4 MLAs in 12-seater plane. There were 3 MLAs from Congress, and one independent MLA. Their phones were taken away. These MLAs were taken away against their will." He further added, "The second charter plane was supposed to leave with MLAs at night. The chartered plane was told to leave at 9 am in morning when they didn't get any MLAs, then Shivraj Singh Chouhan who was about to claim chief ministerial post, returned to Bhopal with his men."

Watch: People climb boundary walls, provide chits to students writing class 10th exam in Maharashtra's Yavatmal

Yavatmal (Maharashtra), Mar 04 (ANI): People were seen climbing the boundary walls and providing chits to students, writing their class X Matriculation examination. The examination was being held at Zila Parishad School of Mahagaon in Yavatmal district. Maharashtra Board exams started from March 03.

81 patients tested positive for Swine Flu in Meerut including 20 PAC jawans: CMO

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 04 (ANI): Chief Medical Officer of Meerut, Dr Rajkumar said that 81 patients have been tested positive for Swine Flu in Meerut including 20 PAC jawans. He said, "Till now, 81 patients have been tested positive for Swine Flu in Meerut including 20 PAC jawans. 11 PAC jawans have been discharged from the hospital while other 9 PAC jawans will be discharged after 5 days. Till now, 387 people have been tested for Swine Flu."

Area where coronavirus-hit techie stayed in Hyderabad sanitised

Hyderabad, Mar 04 (ANI): In a bid to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Tuesday undertook a sanitisation drive in the area where the techie who tested positive for the virus stayed. Disinfectant was sprayed on the streets of Ravi colony, Mahindra Hills, in Hyderabad city where the 24-year-old man resided. The COVID-19 positive patient has been kept in an isolation ward at a state-run hospital in Hyderabad and is undergoing treatment. Telangana health authorities have said that his condition is stable and they are taking all measures to see that the infection doesn't spread. The first confirmed case of novel coronavirus in the state was reported on Monday when the 24-year-old man, who had come in contact with some Hong Kong citizens while he was in Dubai on February 17, tested positive for the virus. After arriving in Bengaluru on February 20, he left for Hyderabad by bus on February 22. He was first admitted to a private hospital af

One of the MLAs held in Gurugram back, others will also return to us: Digvijaya Singh

Gurugram Haryana/ Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): In the wake of allegations against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of holding back few MLAs against their will at a hotel in Gurugram, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that one of those lawmakers, suspended BSP MLA Ramabai has come back with despite BJP leaders trying to stop her. He said, "When we got to know, Jitu Patwari and Jaivardhan Singh went there. People with whom our contact was established were ready to come back to us. We were able to get in touch with Bisahulal Singh and Ramabai. Ramabai came back, even when BJP tried to stop her."

Coronavirus cases outside of China surge to 10,000: WHO

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): The World Health Organization (WHO) has registered over 1,700 new cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection outside of China while the total number of infected people has exceeded 10,000. The WHO, in its coronavirus disease situation report, said that the number of confirmed cases outside of China had risen by 1,792 to 10,566 in 72 countries. It said the death toll outside of China had gone up by 37 to 166. According to the WHO, the number of confirmed cases in China stands at 80,304, the death count has reached 2,946. The overall number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has increased by 1,922 to 90,870. In India, Union Health Ministry informed that six positive cases have been registered so far. According to Health Ministry, the fresh cases of COVID-19 have been reported from New Delhi, Telangana, Rajasthan and three from Kerala.

Rachakonda Police seizes 450 kg marijuana in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Mar 04 (ANI): Rachakonda Police seized around 450 kg marijuana in Hyderabad on March 03. Cops busted marijuana from two different areas. Three accused are in police custody and three more accused need to be arrested in the smuggling case. Mobile phones have also been recovered from their custody.

People celebrate grand 'Laddu Holi' in Mathura

Barsana (UP), March 04 (ANI): The festival of colours is around the corner and Mathura is all set to host tourists from across the globe. Known for celebrating festivities with great enthusiasm, people celebrated 'Laddu Holi' in Mathura's Barsana on March 03. Holi festivities kicked off as swarm of people gathered in historic village to enjoy splash of colours.

Walls of Pune building turn powerhouse

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 04 (ANI): This solar panel-walled building in Pune generates about 14 units of electricity every day. The building named as 'Experience Centre' is located at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU). It is first of its kind walls in the country which generate electricity using sunlight.

Soaps or sanitisers? What fights coronavirus better

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, health-specialists have been emphasising upon the importance of keeping your hands germ-free, either through the use of soaps or hand sanitisers. The New York Post talked to Dr Nahid Bhadelia from Boston Medical Center, about the effectiveness, appropriate usage and correct choice of hand cleaning products that provide protection against COVID-19. Meticulous hand washing is your best bet to get rid of the grime that clings to the hand, that might harbour nasty pathogens, including the coronavirus. Clean hands are "also going to protect you from other infectious diseases, too, like the flu and diarrheal diseases," said Dr Bhadelia to New York Post. According to the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA), there isn't enough scientific evidence available to suggest that antibacterial soaps are any better than their normal counterparts for disease prevention. The New York Post suggests that, in situations where washing your

Facebook rebuilds Messenger to make it more responsive on iOS

New Delhi, Mar 04 (ANI): Facebook launched Messenger in 2011 and now it has decided to make the app simpler, faster, and smaller by reducing its core code and redesigning its features. In an official blog, the company explained how adding features such as video calling, GIFs, and location sharing made Messenger more complex. Now, as part of its Project LightSpeed, Messenger has been redesigned to be twice as fast and one-fourth in size of the current version. The updated Messenger downloads and updates faster for all, including those with low connectivity. To make it simpler, Facebook also reduced the contact list from 40 versions to one that is consistent across the app. The redesigned Messenger will roll out to iOS in the coming weeks.

Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury's Delhi residence attacked by miscreants

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): Residence of Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was attacked by miscreants on March 03, around 5:30 pm. House staff was also thrashed by miscreants. Police is present on the spot. Further details are awaited.

COVID-19: No positive case has been reported in J and K, health ministry is in full alert: Rohit Kansal

Jammu, Mar 03 (ANI): Amid tensed coronavirus situation, Rohit Kansal, Jammu and Kashmir Principal Secretary informed that no positive case has been reported and entire administrative machinery, including health machinery is in full alert. "21 suspected cases have been tested so far and no positive case has been reported so far across Jammu and Kashmir. Entire administrative machinery, including health machinery, is in a state of full alert," said Rohit Kansal.

Delhi Violence: Govt email id, phone no launched to ease complaint filing, says AAP

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): AAP MLA Saurabh Bhardwaj informed that a government email ID and phone number have been launched keeping in view the extreme violence in Delhi. "Second meeting of Peace and Harmony Committee was held today. We've launched an email ID dvscommittee@delhi.gov.in and phone number 8950000946, where people can file their complaint against content that has potential to disrupt communal harmony in society," said Saurabh Bhardwaj.

PM Modi's call to handover account to women is merely a propaganda: Jaiveer Shergill

New Delhi, Mar 03 (ANI): National spokesperson of Congress, Jaiveer Shergill said that PM Modi's announcement of handing over social media account to women on International Women's Day is 'merely a propaganda'. Shergill said, "The Prime Minister's initiative is a political stunt to divert attention from rising questions on complete government failure in Delhi riots. If PM truly believes in women empowerment, he should shunt out the 87 MPs who face serious cases against them. A lot of them have crime against women registered against them. Prime Minister's call to handover account to women is merely propaganda. In reality, the true slogan of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is not 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao', it's 'Beti Darao, Balatkari ko Bachao." On March 03, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made announcement to handover his all social media accounts to women whose life and work is inspiring on this Women's Day.

Gold worth Rs 91.18 lakh seized at Chennai International Airport, 1 arrested

Chennai, Mar 03 (ANI): The Customs officials on March 03 arrested one person and seized 2.095 kg gold at the Chennai International Airport. The person was arrested with gold worth Rs 91.18 lakh under the Customs Act, 1962. Further details are awaited.