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IAF aircraft flypast over Dal Lake paying tribute to frontline workers

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 03 (ANI): Indian Air Force's flypast over Dal Lake in Srinagar and paid tribute to medical professionals and all other frontline workers in the view of coronavirus pandemic. Nation will witness flypasts by fighter jets and transport aircraft of Indian Air Force at multiple locations. These aircrafts will cover major towns starting from Srinagar to Thiruvananthapuram and from Dibrugarh to Kutch.IAF (Indian Air Force) and Indian Navy will fly over hospitals treating corona patients in the cities across the country and will shower petals as a tribute to the efforts and sacrifices of Corona warriors.

Police keep strict vigil at Delhi-Faridabad border amid COVID-19 lockdown

Faridabad (Haryana), May 03 (ANI): Tightened security at the border areas of Delhi is in place amid the COVID-19 lockdown. Security personnel were seen conducting routine checking at Delhi-Faridabad border. Entry and exit point of the border are under strict surveillance as Haryana borders with Delhi are sealed. Total 3738 confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported in Delhi with 61 deaths so far.

Devotees celebrate 'Janaki Janamotsav' following social distancing in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), May 03 (ANI): Amid the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic, priests and other devotees celebrated 'Janaki Janamotsav'- birth of Sita in UP's Ayodhaya. Social distancing was observed during the celebrations. Temples and other religious places are closed in the wake of pandemic. However, priests of the temples are allowed to perform daily rituals.

Special train carrying Army personnel to Jammu reaches Prayagraj for sanitization

Prayagraj (UP), May 03 (ANI): Train carrying Army jawans from Jabalpur Railway Station to Jammu reached Prayagraj Junction for sanitization on May 03. Social distancing was observed at the railway premises to contain the spread of COVID-19. After train got sanitized, it departed for Jammu. Several special trains from different parts of the country have been started after government orders.

COVID-19 pandemic: People queue outside Ghazipur market

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): People queue outside the wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Ghazipur amid coronavirus lockdown on May 03. People were seen following social distancing norms at the market. While talking about the arrangements made at the market, DCP Delhi (East), Jasmeet Singh said, "Footfall has increased here as several other markets have closed. We've set up channelizers and people are being sent inside through them. Separate lanes have been made for cycle carts and mini-trucks. Due to these measures, the situation has improved". Till now, Delhi has recorded over 3700 positive cases of COVID-19.

Over 800 migrant workers reach Lucknow from Nashik by special train

Lucknow (UP), May 03 (ANI): Migrant labourers arrived at Lucknow's Charbagh Railway Station on May 03 by 'Shramik Special' train. The train carried over 800 stranded labourers from Maharashtra's Nashik after the Centre's decision to run special trains for them. Several trains from different parts of the country have been started to make sure migrant labourers reach their home safely.

PTM leader Arif Wazir shot dead in Wana

Islamabad (Pakistan), May 02 (ANI): Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) leader Arif Wazir died on Saturday in a hospital here after he sustained bullet injuries. Wazir, who got out from jail on bail around a month back, got injured after unidentified persons opened fire at him on Friday night near his house in Wana in South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Dawn reported. Soon after the shooting, Wazir was rushed to a nearby hospital. Later, he was shifted to an Islamabad hospital. Wazir's cousin, Muhammad Ali Wazir in a statement said that he had received three bullet injuries in his body, The News International reported. The police have registered an FIR at Wana police station. Back in 2017, seven members of Wazir's family were killed in a clash with militants near Wana. Meanwhile, the Amnesty International on Saturday said the authorities must carry out an effective probe into the attack on Arif Wazir and suspected perpetrators must be held accountable. PTM is a rights

153 crude bombs found in East Midnapur, create panic among locals

East Midnapur (WB), May 02(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown, recovery of 153 crude bombs spread panic in Lalpur village Bhagabanpur area. The bombs were found beside a local resident's house. The police recovered the bombs and were disposed off by the bomb squad. SK Kasemuddin, a local resident, was arrested by the police and was sent before Contai court. He was sent to 14 days police custody.

Indian Navy to honour coronavirus warriors for their relentless fight against COVID-19

Thiruvananthapuram/Thane, May 02(ANI): Indian Coast Guard and Indian Navy conducted rehearsals of the armed forces on May 02 to show gratitude to covid-19 warriors in Kerala and Mumbai. The armed forces will express their gratitude to all "corona warriors" by conducting fly-pasts, showering petals on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients and illuminating naval vessels on May 03. The thanks giving activities will start with laying of wreaths at the police memorial in Delhi and in several other cities to honour the police personnel deployed across the country to enforce lockdown. Western Naval Command will illuminate five naval ships from 7:30 pm to 11:59 pm at Gateway of India in Mumbai displaying banner like "India Salutes Corona Warriors"

Hundreds of migrant workers hit street over salary issue amid lockdown

Chandrapur (Maharashtra), May 02 (ANI): Hundreds of migrant workers staged protest over salary issue amid coronavirus lockdown. The migrant labourers were gathered at Chandrapur city. They had also flouted social distancing norms during their protest.

Special train carrying migrant workers departs from Sabarmati for Agra

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), May 02(ANI): A special train carrying migrant workers left from Sabarmati in Ahmedabad for Agra in Uttar Pradesh amid coronavirus lockdown. 1200 migrant workers were sent to their home town through the train having a capacity of 2,400 people on May 02. Gujarat Home Minister, Pradipsinh Jadeja said, "The train will cover 900 km in 15-16 hours, the train has a capacity of 2400 people and 1200 migrant labourers are being sent to their home town today."

CM Khattar blames 3 factors responsible for increase in COVID-19 cases in Haryana

Chandigarh, May 02 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on May 2 blamed three factors for the increase of COVID-19 patients in the state. He said that the numbers of COVID-19 patients wouldn't have increased in Haryana, if Tablighi Jamaat, and pilgrims from Nanded Sahib incidents didn't happen. He also blamed people of Delhi, who frequently visited Haryana.

Amid lockdown, betel leaf farmers face losses in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): The nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic has badly impacted betel leaf farmers of Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. A betel leaf farmers from Lucknow's Nigoha area, Aashish Chaurasiya said, "No one is thinking about betel leaf growers, we are facing trouble to earn our livelihood. Betel leaves are decaying in the field."The farmers are forced to dump the betel leaves as it doesn't have longer life, the nation is under lockdown since March 24 in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. The centre has extended the lockdown till May 17. The farmers urged government to give them some relief so that they can earn their livelihood.

Chennai artist paints earthen pots to spread awareness of COVID-19

Chennai, May 02 (ANI): Amid the time of the pandemic when nation is fighting a war with an invisible enemy, health workers and police have emerged as the frontline warriors. Countrymen are also participating in the war by staying at their homes during the lockdown. Some people are spreading awareness through their special talents. A Chennai based artist also spreading awareness by making paintings on earthen pots. The specialty of these paintings is, these paintings are specially painted to spread awareness about the pandemic. These paintings give message to people to use face masks and stay at their homes during the nationwide lockdown. Artist Joel Fertician hails from Chennai's MGR Nagar does art work on pots and bulbs. Fertician started painting on pots during the time of lockdown to spread awareness among people. Some of his pot paintings which gathered the eye balls are the Taj Mahal, scary corona and PM Modi with mask. Tamil Nadu has recorded 2526 confirmed and 28 deaths due to

Encounter breaks out between terrorists, security forces in J-K's Kupwara

Kupwara (J-K), May 02 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter took place at Chanjmullah area of Handwara Town on May 02. More details are awaited.

Aligarh Nagar Nigam puts up Rangoli posters to spread awareness of COVID-19

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), May 02(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and the increasing number of red zone areas in the Aligarh, Nagar Nigam Smart City has started an awareness initiative by putting Ranoli art stickers in multiple areas of the city. This is to spread awareness of COVID-19 pandemic among people and urge them to follow social distancing norms. This is being done, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested people to not to get out of their houses by showing a poster.

AIIMS doctors thank Delhi Police by showering flower petals amid COVID-19 lockdown

New Delhi, May 02(ANI): AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) doctors on May 02 thanked Delhi Police for their services during the lockdown by showering flowers on them. North-East Delhi DCP Atul Kumar Thakur said that it is a wonderful gesture of reciprocal for it is frontline warriors supporting each other which is very important at this point of time. He said, "We went to AIIMS, and paid respect and expressed our gratefulness to the doctors and paramedical staff and to all those who have come forward in the fight against COVID-19. It is a wonderful gesture of reciprocal from the doctors as for it is frontline warriors supporting each other which is very important at this point of time."

2 terrorists gunned down by security forces in J and K's Pulwama

Pulwama (J and K), May 02 (ANI): Two unidentified terrorists have been neutralized in the encounter between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter took place at Dangerpora area of Pulwama district. However, search operation is still underway in the area.

Indian Army sets up COVID-19 Health care centre

Budgam (J and K), May 02(ANI): The Indian Army along with civil administration of Srinagar have established a COVID-19 health care centre for the people of Kashmir. The health care centre has the capacity to hold 250 COVID-19 patients. The centre has been divided into two parts, one for suspected patients and the other half for confirmed cases of COVID-19. Out of 250 beds, which have been provided, 70-80 beds are dedicated for females. 14 beds have been set up in the ICU while 30 beds in high density unit for patients who need acute care. Srinagar Army official said, "No stones have been left unturned to provide maximum possible cooperation to the people of the Valley."

COVID-19: IAF, Indian Navy helicopters to shower flower petals over hospitals as tribute, informs Army PRO

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Indian Army PRO Colonel Aman Anand on May 2 informed about the events which will take place during the flypast to pay tribute to frontline COVID-19 warriors. He said that the nation will witness flypasts by fighter and transport aircraft of Indian Air Force at multiple locations. "These aircrafts will cover major towns starting from Srinagar to Thiruvananthapuram and from Dibrugarh to Kutch," said Anand. He added that the helicopters from IAF (Indian Air Force) and Indian Navy will fly over hospitals treating Corona patients in the cities and will shower petals as a tribute to the efforts and sacrifices of Corona warriors. Yesterday, CDS General Bipin Rawat informed that Indian Army with IAF and Indian Navy will pay tribute to fronline warriors of COVID-19 by a flypast during which the aircrafts will shower flower petals at some hospitals.