New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Liquor shops in the national capital continued to witness rush on May 8 amid lockdown 3.0. People kept their belongings like helmets, bottles, to mark their positions in queues in Vasant Vihar area of Delhi. Delhi government has imposed 70% special corona tax on alcohol. Police personnel were seen controlling crowd near liquor shop at Delhi's Gole Market. There are total 5532 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Delhi.
Aligarh (UP), May 08 (ANI): An encounter took place between police and a criminal in UP's Aligarh on May 07. The criminal got injured in the encounter with cops during firing. Later, he got admitted to hospital for medical treatment. Jitendra is resident of Loni area in Ghaziabad. the investigation is underway in this regard.
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), May 08 (ANI): A 'Shramik special' train carrying around 1200 people departed from Maharashtra's Aurangabad on May 07 amid coronavirus lockdown. The people will reach Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on May 08. There are total 16,758 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Maharashtra. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.
Aurangabad (Maharashtra), May 08 (ANI): At least 16 people died after a freight train ran over them in Maharashtra's Aurangabad on May 08. The incident took place near Karmad village. According to the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of South Central Railway (SCR), Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police have reached at spot to assess the situation. More details are awaited in this regard.
New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): People continue to arrive in large numbers at the wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Delhi's Ghazipur. They came to make purchases amid coronavirus lockdown 3.0. There are total 5532 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 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 08 (ANI): Deaf-mute couple tied knot in Rajasthan's Jodhpur while maintaining lockdown norms given by the state government. The couple tied knot with only four attendees. The marriage was fixed for May 7 several months ago. Preparations for the wedding were also on a full scale. Bride and groom both wore face masks as it has become new trend in wedding during pandemic. Lockdown has been extended to May 17 keeping the rising number of COVID-19 cases in mind.
Delhi-Ghazipur Border, May 08 (ANI): The police personnel checked vehicles at Delhi-Ghazipur border on May 08 amid coronavirus lockdown. They checked IDs and passes of people as they commute through Delhi-Ghazipur border. The nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 17, with some relaxation, in green, orange and red zones. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 35, 902 with 1783 deaths in India.
Nagpur (Maharashtra), May 08 (ANI): E-rickshaw drivers in Nagpur facing financial harship due to coronavirus lockdown. One of e-rickshaw driver, Anil said, "We aren't earning at all. Our earnings have completely stopped now." "I am the sole breadwinner of my family of four. If I am sitting at home how will I earn money? Had it been a matter of 10-12 days we would have managed but it has been 2 months now. Everyone is sitting at home, so how can I ask for help from anyone?," said another e-rickshaw driver, Manoj.
Noida (Uttar Pradesh), May 08 (ANI): People flouted the social distancing norm in Noida Sector 88's vegetable market. "We've controlled the crowd to some extent but with the extension of lockdown all labourers working in industries started working here, those earning somewhere else have also come here," said the Secretary of Market Committee of Noida, Santosh. Secretary of the market committee further said, "We'll issue 100-150 passes from tomorrow, only those cart pullers will be allowed entry into the market."
Kochi (Kerala), May 08 (ANI): At least 5 persons have shown COVID-19 symptoms in thermal screening at Cochin airport. They were taking to isolation wards at Aluva district hospital for more observation. Total number of 181 passengers landed at Cochin International Airport from Abu Dhabi on May 07 night. The repatriation exercise was part of 'Vande Bharat Mission', to bring back Indian nationals stranded from abroad amid the international travel lockdown over the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.
Thrissur (Kerala), May 08 (ANI): Kerala government has set up a quarantine centre in Guruvayur of Thrissur district for people being brought from different countries. The 181 passengers who were brought to Cochin from Abu Dhabi on an Air India Express flight have been taken to quarantine centres in their respective districts. Repatriation exercise is part of 'Vande Bharat Mission', to bring back Indian nationals stranded from abroad amid the international travel lockdown over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 08 (ANI): A Shramik Special Train, carrying 921 migrant workers reached Jodhpur yesterday amid coronavirus lockdown. The train was departed from Telangana's Hyderabad.
Hyderabad (Telangana), May 08 (ANI): At least 32 Kenyan nationals repatriated by an Indigo's Special Passenger Relief Flight from Hyderabad. Special screening and safety measures were in place during the flight's handling as part of COVID 19 precautionary steps that included thermal screening, mandatory social distancing enforced through special queuing arrangements at all passenger processing points. All these passengers were serviced through a fully-sanitized Domestic Terminal of GMR Hyderabad International Airport.
New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): People aged 40-79 are at significantly lower risk of long or frequent hospital admissions if they do some form of physical activity, a new study suggests. According to the study, exercising regularly can cut 25-27 per cent of the risk of frequent hospital stays. Inactive participants in the study spent just over 4 days more in hospital over the next ten years than those who did at least some physical activity, whether for work or leisure. And similar results were observed 10 years later when the same participants were 50-90 years old. The researchers found that in the first ten years active participants were 25-27 per cent less likely than inactive participants to have more than 20 hospital days or more than 7 admissions per year with similar results over the subsequent ten years.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Total number of 21 women e-rickshaw drivers resumed their services amid coronavirus lockdown. The administration resumed their movements, in order to help health care workers commute amid coronavirus lockdown. Rekha, a-rickshaw driver, said, "This is being very helpful, as now I am able to earn some money for the livelihood ." "21 e-rickshaws are being operated by women drivers right now. If they demand for hand sanitiser, masks, hand gloves we'll provide them. Good option for health care workers who don't have a vehicle of their own and have to go for survey," said Nodal Officer of Indore, Dr Amit Malakar.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 08 (ANI): Gas fumes were reported to be leaking again from the tanker where there was Styrene leakage earlier on Thursday. "Around 50 fire staffers, with NDRF's support, are carrying out operation. We've ordered evacuation of villages in 2-3 km radius for safe side precautions," said Visakhapatnam District Fire Officer Sandeep Anand.
Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 08 (ANI): The crucial chemical named PTBC (Para-tertiary butyl catechol) reached Visakhapatnam from Gujarat to neutralize the impact of the gas leak. An Air India flight airlifted chemical from Gujarat came to Visakhapatnam via Mumbai and Pune last night around 10:30pm. Nine members of Pune team also reached to Visakhapatnam. Earlier gas fumes leaked again from the tanker at LG Polymers in Vizag. The leak had claimed 11 lives on Thursday (May 07).
New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Face masks, which have become a ubiquity since the outbreak of the COVID-19, may continue to be opted for by people, even after an easing of lockdown restrictions imposed to stem the curb of the virus. Be it homemade varieties in a riot of colours or the more distinctive surgical masks and the expensive N95 ones- the demand for masks are here to remain, according to experts, as a grim reminder of the times we live in. For this a technology startup which has partnered with Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT-D) has developed a new affordable and efficient face mask named N-Safe. "The N-Safe mask is special as it has anti microbial properties and is washable upto 50 times," said Dr Anusuya Roy, an IIT Delhi Alumnus and Founder and CEO of the startup, Nanosafe Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Roy pointed out that the triple layered mask has been certified from a National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) acredited lab with certificatio
Siliguri (West Bengal), May 08 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown has badly impacted farmers in the country. A Pineapple grower in West Bengal's Siliguri incurring huge losses as he is unable to sell the crop. The farmer said, "I had taken 2-3 lakh loan for the crop, but due to coronavirus lockdown, I am not able sell my crop." The farmer has urged government for help.
New Delhi, May 08 (ANI): Google has added a new feature to Google Lens that will now allow users to copy and paste handwritten notes from your phone to your computer with Lens, though it only works if your handwriting is neat enough.In order to use the new feature, you need to have the latest version of Google Chrome as well as the standalone Google Lens app on Android or the Google app on iOS. You'll also need to be logged in to the same Google account on both devices, The Verge reported.To use the feature, you simply need to point your camera at any handwritten text, highlight it on-screen, and select copy. You can then go to any document in Google Docs, hit edit, and then paste to paste the text.