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RWA in Delhi colony becomes 'stick of support' for lonely senior citizens

New Delhi, May 04 (ANI): While the national capital is under lockdown to contain the spread of deadly COVID-19, the Residents Welfare Association (RWA) in South Delhi 's Navjiwan Vihar has geared up to take care of the senior citizens, who are living alone, by providing basic essentials to them. "We are getting services like newspapers, vegetables and other essentials at the doorstep. Shops are also open without any hassle. Grocery shops are also open inside the locality. Medicine needs are told to the secretary and she gives us allopathic as well as homoeopathic medicines," Krishan Bhatia, a senior citizen living in South Delhi's Navjiwan Vihar, told ANI. RWA in Navjiwan Vihar has 270 households and around 1,100 residents in which 20 per cent are senior citizens and 26 are those elderly who live alone. Talking about the system in the society, secretary of RWA in Navjiwan Vihar, Dr Ruby Makhija, said: "After the lockdown, we know senior citizens are vulnerable. So, physical contact wa

Watch: Awareness rally on COVID-19 flouts social distancing norms in Howrah

Howrah (WB), May 03 (ANI): Amid lockdown in which people are following the guidelines by the government, a rally was organised by police and local TMC leaders, which defied social distancing norms as several people came out on roads and participated in the rally. The rally was organised in Tikiapara area of Howrah as part of 'Howrah Operation Covid Zero' which has been initiated to convert Howrah into a green zone. ACP Central Division Alok Dasgupta, who was leading the rally in Howrah said, "We had visited the area with volunteers of 'Howrah Operation Covid Zero' to hold a campaign to spread awareness about COVID-19. Meanwhile, more people joined us and we asked them to go to their homes."

Scores of migrant workers blocked National Highway 3 in MP's Barwani, pelt stones at cops

Barwani (MP), May 03 (ANI): Scores of migrant workers blocked the National Highway 3 in Barwani on May 03 and pelted stones at police personnel. Barwani District Collector, Amit Tomar said, "We have held talks with them after which highway has been cleared. 3 police personnel have received minor injuries."

Watch: Indian Navy lights up ships to show solidarity with COVID-19 warriors

Chennai/ Thiruvananthapuram/Kochi, May 03(ANI): Indian Navy illuminated its ships to show solidarity with the COVID-19 warriors near Light House on Marina Beach. INS Sahyadri and INS Kamorta of the Indian Navy were illuminated on May 03.

Handwara encounter: 'My son will join Army like his chachu', says late Col Ashutosh Sharma's Brother

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 03 (ANI): Brave family of Colonel Ashutosh Sharma mourned his death. Colonel Sharma, who was the commanding officer of the 21 Rashtriya Rifles unit, lost his life in operation in Handwara on May 2. He had been twice awarded gallantry medals for exemplary bravery in counter-terrorist missions. Army persons, who lost their lives in the Handwara encounter included Major Anuj Sood, Naik Rajesh and Lance Naik Dinesh and a Jammu and Kashmir police official. Two terrorists were also killed in the operation by the security forces in the remote location of Handwara.

Lockdown 3.0: Air, rail, metro and bus services to remain shut, informs CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 3 informed that during the time of lockdown air, rail, metro and bus services will remain shut. During the time of lockdown, all the colleges, schools and educational institutions will also remain closed.

Handwara encounter: UP govt announces Rs 50 lakhs to kin of slain soldier Col Ashutosh Sharma

Lucknow (UP), May 03(ANI): Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish K Awasthi announced that the Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed to provide Rs 50 lakhs as compensation to kin of Colonel Ashutosh Sharma, who lost his life in Handwara encounter. "Along with this, government will also provide government job to one of his family members," he added.

COVID-19: Indian Army felicitates health workers of AIIMS Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 03 (ANI): Indian Army personnel on May 3 felicitated health workers of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur. The Army expressed their gratitude and appreciation for medical professionals amid COVID-19 outbreak.

This automobile mechanic brings social distancing on wheels with COVID-19 motorbike

Aralia (West Tripura District), May 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, an automobile mechanic in Tripura has prepared an electric bike keeping in mind social distancing norms. Automobile mechanic, Partha Saha said, "The bike showcases that during lockdown if you want to get out of the house then you must follow social distancing." He has modified a regular, petrol-run motorcycle by replacing the petrol engine with a 750-Watt DC motor and a 48-volt battery. He used bicycle seats in the front and rear at a one-metre distance. On a single charge, the motorcycle can run 80 kms and he used bicycle seats in the front and rear at a one-metre distance to give the message of social distancing. Partha thinks that this attempt might hopefully promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' program and encourage entrepreneurship.

Delhi govt won't be able to sustain lockdown for long as economy in peril: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 3 informed that the Delhi government will not be able to sustain the lockdown for long as the economy is in peril. "The revenue has fallen from Rs 3500 crores in April month of previous years to Rs 300 crores this year. How will the government function?," said Kejriwal. Centre has extended the lockdown for two more weeks.

Harsh Vardhan praises country's scientists for their contribution in fighting COVID-19 pandemic

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan on May 3 interacted with Directors of all autonomous institutions under the Department of Science and Technology through video-conferencing to celebrate its Foundation Day. He praised the efforts made by the scientists in fighting the war with COVID-19.

Fisheries sector affected in Tamil Nadu amid lockdown

Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu), May 03(ANI): Corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown has affected the fishermen in Rameshwaram to great extent. Fishermen are unable to repair their boats due to lack of spare parts amid lockdown. The annual 60-day fishing ban, which begins annually on April 15 to protect marine fisheries, will begin on April 15 when fishermen will work on repairing their boats and maintaining fishing equipments, including their nets. Workers are now unable to work as curfew is in effect. Some people are employed, but they are unable to work on the boats as there are no parts to repair it. Fishermen have demanded the government to take steps to open lath workshops, wooden spare part shops to repair the boats and to exempt curfew period for workers to work.

COVID-19: Delhi govt to implement all lockdown relaxations prescribed by Home Ministry

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 3 informed that the Delhi government is going to provide all the relaxations which Centre has given to the red zones. He also informed that all the government offices are going to reopen from May 4, which is Monday after the first implementation of lockdown in March.

3-year old COVID-19 positive dances to motivate other patients in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), May 03(ANI): Amid COVID-19 outbreak, 3-year-old coronavirus positive girl danced to motivate other patients in Kashiram Hospital in Kanpur. Covid-19 positive cases in the state have mounted upto 2455 so far along with 43 deaths.

Construction of 1000 bedded COVID-19 hospital begins in Bandra Kurla Complex

Mumbai, May 03(ANI): Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) commenced the work of constructing a 1000 bedded COVID-19 hospital at MMRDA ground in Bandra Kurla Complex. The MMRDA on the instruction of the government of Maharashtra has stepped up to construct 1000 beds hospital to provide quarantine and isolation facilities for non-critical COVID-19 patients. It will have the facilities of pathology labs to conduct general blood tests of patients. Safety and cleanliness will be on utmost priority with sewage and bio-degradable waste disposable systems in place. Also, dedicated units with kitchen facility will be built for doctors and health staff like in regular hospitals.

Handwara encounter: 'My son made a supreme sacrifice', says late Major Anuj Sood's father

Panchkula (Haryana), May 03 (ANI): Retired Brigadier Chandrakant Sood expressed his emotions by saying that nation should honour the young bloods, who lost their lives for the nation in whatever way they can. Chandrakant Sood is a father of Major Anuj Sood, who lost his live in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara. "He has made a supreme sacrifice. It was part of his duty and what he was trained for. I feel sad for his wife as they just got married 3-4 months back. He was meant to save lives," said the proud father. Five Army personnel were killed in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Handwara on May 2.

Ludhiana farmers face problems as labourers return to their hometowns amid lockdown

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 03(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown, farmers in Ludhiana are facing problems as labourers are leaving for their hometowns in other states. One of the vegetable farmers said, "Our vegetables are rotting as mandis are closed, government should open the mandis and they should provide us with labourers. Our labourers have left for their hometown therefore we are facing lot of problems in plucking vegetables."

Watch: IAF choppers shower flower petals on Doon Medical College to thank frontline warriors

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 03 (ANI): Choppers of the Indian Air Force on May 3 showered flower petals on the Doon Medical College in Dehradun in order to express gratitude and appreciation for medical professionals and all other frontline workers. Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat on May 1 announced that the defence forces will pay tribute to the frontline warriors across country by showering flower petals on hospitals and other places.

Indian Navy gives 'grand salute' to Corona warriors

On board, May 03 (ANI): Indian Navy gave grand salute to Corona warriors standing against the pandemic. Indian Navy personnel at INS Hansa, Goa, expressed their appreciation by forming a human chain and thanked the corona warriors.

5 injured after an unexploded shell went off in J-K's Handwara

Handwara (J-K), May 03 (ANI): At least five people injured on May 03 after an unexploded shell went off when they were cleaning a drainage in Ahgam village of Handwara, Jammu - Kashmir. Handwara District Hospital official said, "Out of the five people, two are children. Condition of three patients is stable."