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11 deaths, 108 new cases of COVID-19 reported in last 24 hours: WB Home Secy

Kolkata, May 09 (ANI): West Bengal Home Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay on Saturday briefed the 24 hours to report of COVID-19 in the state. He said 11 deaths and 108 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours. "Number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 1243," he added.

Police helicopter carrying human heart from Thiruvananthapuram reaches Kochi

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)/Kochi (Kerala), May 09 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, police transported a human heart via airways. Kerala Police transported a human heart in a helicopter from Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi on May 09. Five doctors and Shanghumugham ACP Aiswarya Dongre were in the helicopter.

Watch: Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin holds condolence meet for terrorist Riyaz Naikoo

Unknown Location, May 09 (ANI): US State Department designated global terrorist and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin held a condolence meet for Hizbul terrorist Riyaz Naikoo. Terrorist Naikoo was killed by Indian armed forces on May 06.

COVID-19: Active cases stand at 1800 in UP, informs State Health Secy

Lucknow (UP), May 09 (ANI): Number of active cases has reached 1800 in Uttar Pradesh and 1399 have been recovered informed Principal Secretary (Health), Amit Mohan Prasad. "Number of active cases of COVID-19 stands at 1800 in Uttar Pradesh and 1399 patients are recovered. Our average recovery rate stands at around 43 per cent as against national average of 30 per cent," said Prasad.

COVID-19: Mumbai based car accessories owner manufactures 'isolation covers' for cabs, taxis

Mumbai, May 09 (ANI): As a precautionary measure to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 between passenger and driver, a Mumbai based car accessories shop owner, Vicky Nagpal has started manufacturing 'isolation covers' for cabs and taxis. The owner is making 25 pieces per day and it takes 2 hours to make single isolation cover. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra stands at 19,063, which includes 731 deaths so far.

Vande Bharat Mission: Stranded Indian expresses gratitude to govt

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), May 09 (ANI): 'Vande Bharat Mission' is underway to bring back stranded Indians from across the world amid coronavirus pandemic. One of the stranded citizens expressed gratitude towards the Indian Government and Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur. He said, "I want to go back India for some medical reason. Because of Vande Bharat Mission, I will go to India."

CM Gehlot reviews drinking water arrangements in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 09 (ANI): Reviewing the drinking water arrangements across the state through video conference Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said, "The demand for water will increase in summers and the State Government's priority is to provide uninterrupted supply of drinking water to the people. We will make all possible efforts that no one remains thirsty in this summer season." Chief Minister has directed the concerned authority for smooth supply of drinking water and to speed up the repairing works of hand pumps and tube wells in the summer season. He also instructed to ensure supply of quality drinking water and be prepared to supply drinking water through tankers in case of demand. CM Gehlot directed the District Collector and PHED Principal Secretary to hold weekly review meeting and monthly review at state level under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary and asked to redress the complaints pertaining to drinking water on time. Besides, he also directed to install

Task force to be constituted to facilitate suitable environment for investors: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 09 (ANI): Interacting with entrepreneurs, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the government is aware of the problems being faced by the industries due to coronavirus pandemic and lockdown. "The Government is standing with entrepreneurs in this hour of crisis. We will make every possible effort so that industries can get support," said CM Gehlot. Rajasthan CM said that due to COVID-19, investors from all over the world are exploring possibilities in India. In that way, Rajasthan can become a better destination for them. The government will soon set up a task force to take forward the task of providing proper environment to the investors. So that the economy in the state can get back on track at the earliest and the workers can get employment. The Chief Minister also said that the lockdown has adversely affected the revenue of the state governments. The Central Government should give a big economic stimulus package so that the conditions of the states

Work resumes in Greater Noida's Oppo mobile factory

Greater Noida (UP), May 09 (ANI): Oppo mobile factory on May 09 resumed its operations with limited number of employees after government's permission. The employees were brought to the factories by buses. An employee informed that the company has permission to start work with 3,000 employees. Thermal scanning was done at the entrance as precautionary measures to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Op Samudra Setu: Kochi port ready to facilitate citizens coming from Maldives

Kochi (Kerala), May 09 (ANI): Arrangements as per government guidelines are underway at Kochi port to facilitate the arrival of stranded citizens from Male, Maldives. About 700 Indians will be arriving by INS Jalashwa on May 10. Citizens are currently enoute India onboard the ship. INS Jalashwa is evacuating citizens under operation Samudra Setu launched by Indian Govt.

Watch: Delhi cop wins fight against COVID-19, receives heroic welcome

New Delhi, May 09 (ANI): Delhi Police personnel Praveen got infected while performing duty in Okhla Fruit and Vegetable Mandi since lockdown. He was admitted in Apollo Hospital for treatment. Today Constable Praveen was discharged from the Apollo Hospital after being tested negative twice in a row. He received a grand welcome by his colleagues at police station.

Karnataka govt allows pubs and bars to sell liquor at retail prices

Bengaluru, May 09 (ANI): Karnataka Government has allowed restaurants, pubs and bars to sell liquor at retail prices amid lockdown 3.0. Only takeaway is allowed. Bar owners welcomed this move. "We welcome this move, our shop was closed since last two months amd we were suffering losses," said a bar owner in Bengaluru. Shops selling liquor opened after relaxations were announced in third stage of COVID-19 lockdown.

Adhir Chowdhury appeals CM Mamata, Amit Shah to work together to bring back stranded migrants

New Delhi, May 09 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday appealed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led government and Home Minister Amit Shah to work together and make every possible effort to bring back stranded migrant workers of Bengal. Earlier, HM Shah wrote a letter to CM Banerjee that the centre is not receiving expected support from Bengal government over movement of stranded migrants.

Mortality increases if COVID-19 positive person delays in visiting hospital: AIIMS-Delhi Director

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 09 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Ahmedabad, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on May 09 said a stigma is still attached to COVID-19 and many people fear to come to hospital and get a test done. "An issue that this causes is that if a person is positive and there is delay in his admission to a hospital, then it increases mortality," he further added. Gujarat is second in total number of cases (7402), next to Maharashtra (19063).

COVID-19: CM Yogi holds review meeting in Lucknow

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 09 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria arrived in Ahmedabad on May 9. Dr Guleria held meeting and gave advice to doctors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in Gujarat. Gujarat is second in total number of cases (7402), next to Maharashtra (19063).

Lockdown 3.0: Kanpur metro construction resumes

Kanpur (UP), May 09 (ANI): Construction work for Kanpur Metro Project on May 9 has resumed amid 3rd phase of COVID-19 lockdown. The work has been started inside barricaded casting yard. The workers are taking all safety measures and precautions according to guidelines.

Lockdown 3.0: 'Teachers mistakenly opened schools in Aligarh', says education officer

Aligarh (UP), May 09 (ANI): Some teachers got confused and mistakenly opened schools at some places in Aligarh, informed District Basic Education Officer. "Clear directions have been given to the concerned officials to not allow any schools to open," said Basic Education Officer Lakshmikant Pandey.

COVID-19: 'Prepared for worst situation', says Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, May 09 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan held a review meeting on COVID-19 with north eastern states on May 09 via video conferencing. During the meeting, Minister Vardhan said that whole has been prepared for the worst situation. He said, "We do not anticipate a very worst type of situation in our country like many other developed countries but still we have prepared the whole country for the worst situation." "Our fatality rate in the country continues to be around 3.3% and the recovery rate has climbed up to 29.9%, these are very good indicators. Doubling rate for last 3 days has been about 11 days, for last 7 days it has been 9.9 days," he further added. The total number of COVID-19 cases in India has risen to 59,662 as of May 9.

AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria holds meeting with doctors in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 09 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr Randeep Guleria arrived in Ahmedabad on May 9. Dr Guleria held meeting and gave advice to doctors at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in Gujarat. Gujarat is second in total number of cases (7402), next to Maharashtra (19063).

COVID lockdown: Road construction work resumes in J and K's Rajouri

Rajouri (J and K), May 09 (ANI): Road construction work has resumed in areas under Rajouri Public Works Department (PWD) amid third phase COVID-19 lockdown. A PWD official said, "Resumption of road construction work has again provided employment to migrant labourers". Certain economic activities have been allowed including construction work in lockdown 3.0.