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COVID-19: Delhi will be in 'red zone' till May 17, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on May 02 amid coronavirus pandemic, the Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain said, "There are total 3738 positive cases of coronavirus in Delhi so far. Till now, 1167 have been cured and recovered from COVID-19 pandemic. All the 11 districts of Delhi are in 'red zone'. Till May 17, Delhi will be in red zone only."

Lockdown improves water quality of Agnitheertham Sea in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (TN), May 02 (ANI): The Agnitheertham Sea in Rameswaram naturally cleaned amid COVID-19 lockdown. Less human activities have also contributed to the recent improvement in the quality of sea water. Rameswaram is a pilgrimage site where thousands of devotees come to worship every day. The country is under extended lockdown till May 17.

COVID-19 lockdown: AMU students board buses to reach their hometowns

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): Around 30 students of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) were sent to their hometowns by 20 buses of Uttar Pradesh roadways amid coronavirus pandemic. The students were stuck in Aligarh due to nationwide lockdown. All the buses were sanitised before sending the students to their respective homes. All the students have also gone through medical check-up before boarding the buses. Masks and sanitisers were also given to the students for safety purpose. There are total 2281 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25,148 with 1152 deaths in India.

Giant stone art in Indore salutes police's efforts in COVID-19 battle

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), May 2 (ANI): Indore-based stone artist Wajid Khan brought alive the memories of police officer Devendra Chandravanshi who died fighting COVID-19 battle. He made a massive stone art in Indore to pay tribute to police personnel. Corona warriors have been working round the clock selflessly. Besides the duty, their generous acts by celebrating birthdays, helping people have also made headlines in past. "There were incidents where stones were pelted on police personnel, so I decided to make art out of stones to pay tribute," said Wajid Khan, the artist.

Sahaj Rangoli Group organised online exhibition in Vadodara amid COVID-19 lockdown

Vadodara (Gujarat), May 02 (ANI): A rangoli group organized online rangoli exhibition in Gujarat's Vadodara amid coronavirus lockdown. The event was conducted by Sahaj Rangoli Group on May 01. The rangoli was made to spread awareness among masses about COVID-19 pandemic. There are total 4395 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Gujarat. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25,148 with 1152 deaths in India.

Hailstorm destroys apple plantation in Shimla

Shimla (HP), May 02 (ANI): Apple plantation in the Nankhari area of Shimla district got damaged after hailstorm hit the region on May 01. Farmers requested government to respond and save them with adequate compensation. They believe that they will not be able to recover for at least 5 years due to hailstorm.

Karnataka Police install disinfectant tunnel at central prison in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), May 02 (ANI): Amid coronavirus scare, Kalaburagi city Police installed disinfectant tunnel near the central prison. Sodium Hypochlorite solution is sprayed for a few second every time a person enters the tunnel. Hand sanitizers are also kept for visitors and staff at the central prison. Lockdown has been extended to May 17 in view of coronavirus. But govt has allowed limited number of activities to function from May 04.

COVID-19: Security tightened at Delhi-Gurugram border amid lockdown

Gurugram (Haryana), May 02 (ANI): The police personnel checked vehicles at Delhi-Gurugram border amid coronavirus lockdown on May 02. Individual inter-state and inter-district movements have been curtailed in Gurugram, including media persons, police and doctors. It has been done in a bid to contain coronavirus cases. There are total 313 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Haryana. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 25,148 with 1152 deaths in India.

COVID-19 patient in Surat gets grand surprise on his birthday

Surat (Gujarat), May 02 (ANI): Medical professionals celebrated birthday of a COVID-19 patient in Surat. Mohammad Sadik was presented with a cake on special day sent by his family. A joint video conference was held with presence of Sadik's family and MLA Harsh Sanghavi. To his surprise, famous Antariksh band also joined the video call and performed live.

Air Force to conduct fly pasts on May 03, shower petals to thank COVID-19 warriors: CDS

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, on May 01 lauded the work of COVID-19 warriors. And to pay them tribute, he announced, "There are some special activities that nation will get to witness. Air Force to conduct flypast from Srinagar to Trivandrum and another one starting from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kutch in Gujarat. It'll include both transport and fighter aircraft." "During the India Air Force's flypast, the aircraft will also be showering flower petals at some places."

West Bengal only state where centre's COVID-19 team faced problems: Governor Dhankhar

Kolkata (WB), May 01 (ANI): Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar on May 1 took a pot shot at CM Mamata Banerjee's government over 'not supporting' the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), which has been sent by the centre to assist the state government over COVID-19 pandemic. He said, "West Bengal is the only state where Inter-Ministerial Central Team faced problems in carrying out their work. When entire country is fighting against COVID-19 and IMCT team came to assess the situation, we should have received it with red carpet."

COVID-19: HCQ production raised to 30 crore tablets, 16 crore tablets released in market, says govt

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): India has increased production of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to 30 crore tablets from 12.23 crore tablets, the government said on May 01. Chairman of Empowered Group-3, PD Vaghela said, "Production of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has increased to 30 crore tablets from 12.23 crore tablets. A total of 16 crore HCQ tablets released into the market." Even as the drug's efficacy is not yet clinically proven, HCQ - an anti-malarial drug is said to be effective in treatment for COVID-19 patients. India has imported HCQ to United States of America and other nations. Centre has created 11 Empowered Group in the view of COVID-19 pandemic. Empowered Group-3 has responsibility to ensure availability of essential medical supplies.

PM Modi holds detailed meeting on power sector amid COVID-19 lockdown

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 01 held a detailed meeting on the power sector in the view of coronavius lockdown. The Prime Minister also took stock of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the sector. The PM discussed various long-term reforms for enhancing sustainability, resilience, and efficiency of the sector. Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri were present in the meeting. Chief of Defense (CDS) Bipin Rawat was also present in the meeting

Nationwide coronavirus lockdown extended for two more weeks: MHA

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs on May 01 announced extension of the lockdown in the wake coronavirus pandemic. Ministry of Home Affairs issued order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 to extend the lockdown for a further period of two weeks beyond May 04.

COVID-19 death toll in WB is more than what is being projected: Governor Dhankhar

Kolkata (WB), May 01 (ANI): Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar on May 1 lambasted at CM Mamata Banerjee government over "hiding" actual death toll due to COVID-19. He said, "As per the state Government, 105 people died due to COVID-19 in West Bengal but this number is more than that. Why do we want to hide the actual number of deaths? People will be more careful when they would realise that situation is grim.

COVID-19: 20 arrested in connection with attack during medical team's visit in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), May 01 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, when health workers and police are fighting the pandemic at the forefront, some lockdown violators are attacking and pelting stones at them. A similar incident has been recorded in Kanpur's Chaman Ganj area, where medical team has been attacked by the locals. Police have arrested 20 people in this connection. According to Kanpur DM Dr. Braham Deo Ram Tiwari, 10 people have been arrested by police by identifying them from the spot and 10 people have been arrested today. Lawsuit has been filed in NSA, he added. The incident took place on April 29 when a medical team visited the neighborhood to bring a patient, who tested positive for COVID-19. UP has recorded 2203 confirmed cases and 39 deaths till now.

Bihar govt alert on Encephalitis issue: Harsh Vardhan after meeting with state's Health Minister

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that he held a video conferencing meeting with Bihar Health Minister and other officials on May 1. He said that, during the meeting Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) issue was specifically discussed. "Bihar government has created more pediatric wards in the state and is alert on the issue,' said Harsh Vardhan.

Some states not letting migrant workers travel despite centre's order: Rajasthan Transport Minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 01 (ANI): Rajasthan Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas on May 1 alleged that the state has sent buses to bring back stranded workers from different states but governments from different states are not letting them travel. He said, "We've sent buses to bring back stranded workers from different states. But there are cases where state government is not letting them travel. When Centre has allowed the movement of stranded labourers then why state governments not following the order?"

COVID-19: India currently needs 75,000 ventilators, order placed for over 60,000 units, says govt

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): India needs 75,000 ventilators to fight coronavirus pandemic in current situation, the government said on May 01. Chairman of Empowered Group-3, PD Vaghela informed, "Total number of 19,398 ventilators are available right now, and we have ordered 60,884 ventilators however the current situation demand 75,000 ventilators." Centre has created 11 Empowered Group in the view of COVID-19 pandemic. Empowered Group-3 has responsibility to ensure availability of essential medical supplies.

Hit by lockdown, stranded migrant workers in Bengaluru find trouble paying for bus tickets

Bengaluru, May 01 (ANI): Stranded migrants workers in Bengaluru are facing another hardship after getting permission to return back to their hometown. Migrant workers said they don't have enough money to buy even a bus ticket as lockdown has tremendously hit their livelihoods. A migrant worker, who used to work in a private company said, "I have no income since 2 months, I don't have enough money to go back to my hometown. They are asking too much money. Government should give us some discount." the Home Ministry allowed movement of stranded migrant workers between states on April 29.