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TASMAC wine shops reopened amid lockdown 3.0, police take precautions to avoid chaos

Pamban/Chennai/Madurai (Tamil Nadu), May 07(ANI): Amid lockdown 3.0 and followed relaxations, government-run TASMAC wine shops were reopened from May 07. To avoid overcrowding and chaos, police has taken multiple precautionary measures. Barricades were put up outside wine shops in Pamban to avoid the chaos. Strict checking of vehicles was underway by police in Chennai's Vandalur. Policemen were seen on duty in Madurai's Periyar Bus stand too.

Gas has been neutralized, FIR registered: Visakhapatnam CP on Andhra gas leak incident

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the Police Commissioner of Visakhapatnam City, Rajeev Kumar Meena said, "Gas has been neutralized. NDRF team has reached the spot. Maximum impact was in about 1-1.5 kms but smell was till 2-2.5 kms. 100-120 people have been shifted to hospital. Total three persons have died in the incident. An FIR has been registered." A chemical gas leakage has been reported in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on May 07. The incident took place at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village of Visakhapatnam. According to the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), 3 persons, including one child were declared dead due to the chemical gas leakage. People were being taken to hospital after they complained of burning sensation in eyes and breathing difficulties. Police, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot. More details are awaited in this regard.

PM Modi extends his wishes to countrymen on occasion of Buddha Purnima

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to all on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. He said, "I extend my wishes to all on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. Today, situation is such that I can't participate in Buddha Purnima programs physically. It would have been my pleasure to be with you all in the celebrations, but circumstances prevailing today do not permit us." PM Modi said that the message and resolve to reduce problems of every life has guided the culture of India. Modi said, "Lord Buddha contributed to the enrichment of Indian civilization and tradition. Buddha became his own light and also lit the lives of others in his journey of life."

All of us have to fight together to defeat coronavirus: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation on the auspicious occasion of 'Buddha Purnima' on May 07, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "India is constantly working to help other countries across the globe and will continue to do the same." "To stop after getting tired cannot be a solution to any problem. All of us have to fight together to defeat coronavirus," he added.

Migrant workers complain of no transportation service for returning to their hometown in Jhansi

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Amid lockdown 3.0, migrant workers are facing problems while travelling back to their hometowns in Jhansi. One of the migrant workers said, "No trains, no bus services are available for us to return to our village." He further said, "We are not getting work, we have small children and the landlord's slums don't have any facility so we just want to return to our villages".

COVID-19: People working 24 hours to help others deserve honour and appreciation, says PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation on the auspicious occasion of 'Buddha Purnima' on May 07, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "During this difficult time of coronavirus lockdown, there are several people around us, who are working 24 hours to help others, to maintain law and order, to cure infected persons and to maintain cleanliness, by sacrificing their own comforts." "All such people deserve appreciation and honour," PM added.

With Buddha's self-realisation, India is working in interest of humanity: PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of Buddha Purnima addressed the nation and said that Buddha is the symbol of both realisation and self realisation of India. "With this self realisation India is working in the interest of the humanity and the world, and will continue to do so," PM added.

COVID-19: India standing in support of everyone without any discrimination across globe, says PM Modi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): While addressing the nation on the auspicious occasion of 'Buddha Purnima' on May 07, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on coronavirus pandemic. He said, "Today, India is standing firmly in support of everyone, without any discrimination, who are in need or who are in trouble, in the country or across the globe."

Bhubaneswar fire service conducts sanitization work at Lingaraj Temple amid coronavirus

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 07 (ANI): A 11th century old Lingaraj Temple was sanitized by fire services personnel in Odisha's Bhubaneswar amid coronavirus pandemic. They sanitized areas including Ravi Talkies, Kedar Gouri etc. There are total 175 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Odisha. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 33, 514 with 1694 deaths in India.

COVID-19: Water quality of Kerala's Kallayi River improves due to lockdown

Kozhikode (Kerala), May 07 (ANI): Coronavirus lockdown has done wonders as there is dramatic improvement in the water quality of Kallayi River in Kerala's Kozhikode. The river is flowing clean due to less pollution and footfall of human beings. Nation-wide lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid COVID-19 pandemic. There are total 502 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kerala. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 33, 514 with 1694 deaths in India.

Vendor opts for a unique way to deliver milk while maintaining social distancing in Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 06(ANI): Amid corona outbreak, a milk vendor in Jodhpur adopted a different approach to maintain social distancing. The milk vendor said, "I have invented it keeping in mind social distancing only, through this, we don't come in contact with the customers."

Fire breaks out in garment godown in Delhi's Daryaganj

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): A fire broke out in a garment godown in Delhi on May 07. The incident took place near Daryaganj at around 03:00 am. It was brought under control by fire tenders within 1.5 hours. No injury has been reported so far. While speaking to ANI, the fire officer Satyendra Pal said, "Seven fire tenders reached here. No casualties have been reported."

Special train from Kota arrives at Muzaffarpur railway station, social distancing norms flouted

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), May 06(ANI): Crowd swelled at Muzaffarpur railway station on May 07 after a special train carrying around 1318 students from Rajasthan's Kota reached the station amid corona lockdown. Social distancing norms were not followed at the railway station. Bihar has so far reported 536 COVID-19 cases.

COVID-19: 31 cops tested positive in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Around 31 police personnel in Madhya Pradesh's Indore are affected with COVID-19 pandemic. While speaking to ANI, the SP (East) of Indore, Mohammad Yusuf Qureshi said, "31 police personnel have been tested positive for COVID-19 so far, 22 of them are admitted at hospitals, 8 were discharged after making full recovery, 1 of them lost his life." There are total 3049 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 33, 514 with 1694 deaths in India.

Chemical gas leakage occurs at LG Polymers industry in Visakhapatnam, 3 dead

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): A chemical gas leakage has been reported in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on May 07. The incident took place at LG Polymers industry in RR Venkatapuram village of Visakhapatnam. According to the District Medical and Health Officer (DMHO), 3 persons, including one child were declared dead due to the chemical gas leakage. People were being taken to hospital after they complained of burning sensation in eyes and breathing difficulties. Police, fire tenders and ambulances reached the spot. More details are awaited in this regard.

Himachal tourism industry takes a punch after COVID-19 lockdown shut travel

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), May 07 (ANI): Tourism industry in Himachal Pradesh has been hit badly by the coronavirus-induced lockdown, as travelling has been completely shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "50-60% of the total revenue in a year used to be earned in April, May and June. We won't earn this now due to COVID. We are concerned that how will we bear our expenses," Vijay Inder, an hotelier in Dharamshala, told ANI about the tremendous hit the tourism industry has taken since the coronavirus outbreak. "Government has allowed movement of taxi but if tourists don't come, we'll only be sitting in office. Locals aren't stepping out of homes due to COVID. Government should provide us some relaxation in taxes, interest on EMI and payment of insurance premiums," said Varun Thakur of Dharamshala Taxi Union.

COVID-19: Over 25,000 samples collected in Jodhpur, DM says people coming on their own

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 07 (ANI): In fight against COVID-19, sampling of people in Jodhpur city is being done by teams of 1,300 health care workers. The sampling is being done under the supervision of district collector. So far, sampling of over 25,000 people in Jodhpur has been done. "People are becoming aware and coming to us on their own," said Prakash Rajpurohit, District Collector.

Nearly 4,000 cartons of liquor stolen from sealed godown in Haryana's Panipat

Panipat (Haryana), May 07 (ANI): 3,926 cartons of liquor have been stolen from a sealed godown in Haryana's Panipat in the span of four years from 2016 to 2020, Excise official Rajesh Rohilla said. The licensed godown was sealed in 2016 after some liquor cartons went missing, and an FIR was also filed in 2018 when there was theft reported in the godown, Rohilla added. Police has registered an FIR after Excise Department lodged a complaint of liquor cartons being stolen again.

NGO in Srinagar providing ration to the needy amid lockdown

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 07 (ANI): An NGO called "Serving Nations" in Srinagar is providing ration to the needy people amid coronavirus lockdown. The NGO provides its services in Anantnag, Pulwama, Srinagar, Budgam and Bandipora. Till now, they helped over 1700 families. "We have helped over 1700 families. We also conduct door to door awareness campaigns and sanitisation drives," an NGO member said.

48 COVID-19 patients discharged after recovery in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 07 (ANI): 48 coronavirus patients recovered and discharged by SVP Hospital in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on May 06. The hospital staff members clapped for the patients when they were leaving. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Gujarat stands at 6245, which includes 368 deaths so far.