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Returnee migrants in both rural, urban areas being monitored for COVID-19: UP govt

Lucknow (UP), May 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad on May 11 informed that many of the migrant workers, who are coming in Uttar Pradesh from other state are testing positive for COVID-19. "We've Village Monitoring Committees in rural areas and Mohalla Monitoring Committees in urban areas. It's necessary that we implement our community surveillance model effectively," said Prasad.

4,213 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, recovery rate improved to 31.15%: Govt

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Reviewing coronavirus situation in the country, the Health Ministry on May 11 informed that the recovery percentage of COVID-19 cases stands at 31.15% as of now. And there were 4213 new cases in last 24 hours. "So far 20,917 people have been recovered, and 44,029 cases are under active medical supervision. In last 24 hours, there were 4,213 COVID-19 positive cases and 1559 recovered. Total recovery rate stands at 31.15% as of now. Total confirmed cases stands at 67,152," said Lav Aggarwal.

PM Modi chairs 5th video-conference meeting with CMs on COVID-19 situation

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the fifth meeting via video-conferencing with chief ministers of all states and union territories on May 11 amid the coronavirus lockdown. Home Minister Amit Shah and Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan were present at the meeting. The meeting conducted days ahead of scheduled ending of the nationwide lockdown. The ongoing lockdown is scheduled to end on May 17.

Lockdown 3.0: Standalone outlets reopen in Chennai

Chennai, May 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu government on May 10 released a list of standalone shops that have been permitted to open even as coronavirus lockdown continues. Tea shops, groceries, hardware shops, roadside carts are among those that have been permitted to open. At the same time, government has said no barber shops or salons will be allowed to work. Disinfection of shops, social distancing and wearing of masks will be mandatory for customers and shop staff. MHA had issued an order to extend nationwide lockdown by two more weeks from May 4 with certain relaxations.

Taxi drivers in Kochi install fiberglass partition to mitigate COVID-19 risk

Kochi (Kerala), May 11 (ANI): In a bid to curtail the spread of coronavirus, officials in Kochi came up with an idea. They suggested taxi drivers to install fiberglass partition to ensure safety. Clear fiberglass partitions between seats will mitigate the risk of virus from spreading. The taxis are being operated in the city for COVID-19 duty. Kerala has recorded 512 cases out of which 489 have been cured so far.

CM Thackeray files nomination for MLC elections

Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray filed his nomination for the elections to State Legislative Council which is scheduled to be held on May 21. CM Uddhav Thackeray will become Member of Legislative Council unopposed. Elections to the nine Council seats, which fell vacant on April 24, were withheld due to COVID-19 outbreak. However, the poll panel granted permission for conducting elections and said that necessary guidelines to be ensured for safety against the contagion during the elections.

African Swine Flu claims lives of around 13, 000 pigs in Assam

Guwahati (Assam), May 11 (ANI): African Swine Flu has claimed the lives of around 13,000 pigs in Assam. The Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister of Assam Atul Bora visited the Kaziranga National Park to review the situation. The authorities of Kaziranga National Park have dug a canal in Agoratoli range to deter wild boars from going to nearby villages, in order to save them from the disease. More details are awaited in this regard.

Lockdown 3.0: NRIs fly back to UK from Amritsar airport

Amritsar (Punjab), May 11 (ANI): Special arrangements were made at Amritsar airport to facilitate the traveling of British nationals to UK on May 11. Thorough screening was conducted at the airport keeping in mind the coronavirus situation. UK had announced several charter flights to bring stranded British travellers from Amritsar amid pandemic. "I am really happy as I am going back to my children. I thank British government for this move," said an NRI at Amritsar airport.

COVID-19: Aligarh Municipal Corporation provides employment to migrant workers amid lockdown 3.0

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), May 11 (ANI): The Aligarh Municipal Corporation is providing employment to migrant workers amid coronavirus pandemic. The corporation is helping several stranded labourers to get their livelihood back which got hindered due to COVID-19 outbreak. Now, the workers are happy after getting new jobs which will be helpful in running their respective families. There are total 3467 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 44, 029 with 2206 deaths in India.

Lockdown 3.0: Wholesale market witnesses rush in Amritsar, social distancing norms flouted

Amritsar (Punjab), May 11 (ANI): Wholesale market in Punjab's Amritsar saw rush on the morning of May 11. Police reached the location to ensure people follow social distancing norms at the clothing market. Amritsar's Tahli Sahib wholesale cloth market has been allowed to operate from 6:00 am to 10:00 am only. Government of Punjab had announced certain relaxations in the third phase of lockdown. Punjab has recorded 1823 confirmed cases with 31 deaths so far.

Lockdown 3.0: Delhiites maintain social distancing norms outside liquor shop in Jhandewalan

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Liquor shops in the national capital continued to witness rush on May 11 amid lockdown 3.0. Delhiites maintained social distancing norms outside a liquor shop near Videocon Tower in Delhi's Jhandewalan extension. Delhi government has imposed 70 percent special corona tax on alcohol. There are total 6923 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 44, 029 with 2206 deaths in India.

Stock indices up 1.5 percent on global cues, Tata Motors top gainer

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded higher during early hours on Monday in line with positive global cues as investors hoped for more economies reopening and easing of lockdown. At 10:15 am, the BSE S-P Sensex was up by 473 points or 1.49 per cent at 32,115 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 134 points or 1.45 per cent at 9,386. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive terrain with Nifty auto up by 2.9 per cent, IT by 2.3 per cent, metal by 2 per cent and private bank by 1.7 per cent. Shares of Tata Motors bounced by 5.1 per cent to Rs 85.25 per share while Hero MotoCorp climbed by 3.8 per cent, Maruti by 3.6 per cent and Bajaj Auto by 2.9 per cent. The other prominent gainers were UltraTech Cements, IndusInd Bank, Vedanta, ITC and Infosys. However, Dr Reddy's, Nestle India and ICICI Bank traded with a negative bias. Meanwhile, Asian shares were up as investors looked ahead to more countries restarting their economies despite an unwe

CM Yogi holds meeting with 'COVID-19 management Team-11' in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held review meeting in Lucknow on May 11. The meeting was conducted amid COVID-19 pandemic with chairpersons of 11 committees. There are total 3467 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 44, 029 with 2206 deaths in India.

Lockdown 3.0: Brick kiln labourers express happiness after work resumes in Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), May 11 (ANI): Following relaxations in industrial activities, brick kiln work in Moradabad started to function. "Now that we are allowed to work, we don't have to go back home," said a worker. Owners of brick kiln have been directed to ensure social distancing norms during the work. MHA had issued an order to extend nationwide lockdown by two more weeks from May 4 with certain relaxations.

Vande Bharat Mission: Over 300 Indian nationals arrive at Bengaluru airport from London

Bengaluru, May 11 (ANI): More than 300 stranded Indian nationals from London arrived at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on May 11. Proper arrangements have been made at Bengaluru airport in view of coronavirus situation. Government of India started operation Vande Bharat Mission to bring back over 14,000 stranded Indians via 64 relief flights.

COVID-19: Standalone shops to open from 08:00 am to 01:00 pm in orange zones, says Udhampur DC

Udhampur (J-K), May 11 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid coronavirus pandemic in J-K's Udhampur, the Deputy Commissioner Dr Piyush Singla said, "As per guidelines issued by J-K government, some relaxations have been given for the opening of standalone shops in orange zones." "Shops will be allowed to open from 08:00 am to 01:00 pm, but on particular days as mentioned in the roster," he added.

Ludhiana migrant workers face hardships amid lockdown 3.0

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 11 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown 3.0 continues amid coronavirus outbreak. Several migrant workers are facing hardships amid lockdown 3.0 in Punjab's Ludhiana. They want to reach to their hometowns as they don't have any job in hand to earn their livelihood. There are total 1823 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Punjab. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 44, 029 with 2206 deaths in India.

Drunken woman rammed 4-wheeler into footpath in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 11 (ANI): A drunkard woman rammed her four-wheeler into footpath in Karnataka's Bengaluru. The incident took place in BTM layout 2nd stage area of Bengaluru. Mico Layout Traffic Police have filed a case against the woman. The cases of drink and drive have increased in Bengaluru after liquor shops got opened amid lockdown 3.0. There are total 794 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Karnataka. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 41, 472 with 2109 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Cops check passes of commuters at Delhi-UP border amid lockdown 3.0

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), May 11 (ANI): The police personnel checked vehicles at Delhi-UP border on May 11 amid coronavirus lockdown. They checked IDs and passes of people as they commute through the border area. The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 17, with some relaxations in green, orange and red zones. There are total 3373 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 41, 472 with 2109 deaths in India.

Indore cops get heroic welcome after recovering from COVID-19

Indore (MP), May 11 (ANI): Around four police officials of Madhya Pradesh's Indore received warm welcome by their colleagues amid coronavirus. They were welcomed by other cops on May 10 after recovering from COVID-19 pandemic. Cops were showered with flower petals by their colleagues. There are total 3614 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 41, 472 with 2109 deaths in India.