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COVID-19: Rajnath Singh interacts with heads of PSU, OFB via video conferencing

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the heads of Public Sector Units (PSU) and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), via video conferencing in Delhi on April 28. He reviewed their recent business performance and contribution in India's fight against COVID-19.

NGO extends helping hand to needy during pandemic time

Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 28 (ANI): An NGO extended its helping hands to the needy people in Punjab's Ludhiana during the time of pandemic. SAMVEDNA is providing ration, food to the weaker section of the society. The NGO is also providing ambulances and mortuary vehicles to the COVID-19 patients.

Maharashtra Police take action against violators of lockdown norms at vegetable market

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 28 (ANI): Maharashtra Police took action against the violators of coronavirus lockdown norms at vegetable market in Narendra Nagar in Maharashtra's Nagpur on April 28. As per norms, only 10 vehicles are allowed inside the market at a time. Maharashtra is the worst affected state in India from COVID-19 pandemic. The total number of COVID-19 cases in the state stands at 8590, which includes 396 deaths so far. "Only 10 vehicles are allowed inside the market at a time, so other vehicles were moved out and required action was taken," a police official said.

Drug addict kills two priests in UP's Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr (UP), Arp 28 (ANI): On one side where country is fighting with COVID-19 pandemic, two priests were brutally murdered in Uttar Pradesh' Bulandshahr. The accused has been arrested by the police in an intoxicated state, and in half-naked condition outside the village, informed Bulandshahr SSP, Santosh Kumar Singh. "The accused has been arrested. As per initial probe, it has been found that few days back, he had taken away a belonging (chimta) of priests after which they had scolded him. Following which, he murdered two priests today. Probe is underway," said Singh.

Equity indices subdued in choppy session, IndusInd Bank up 8 pc

New Delhi, Arp 28 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were subdued during early hours on Tuesday as Asian shares dipped into the red with a renewed decline in crude oil prices. At 10:15 am, the BSE S-P Sensex was down by 12 points at 31,731 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 11 points at 9,271. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty auto, FMCG, IT and pharma in the negative zone but private bank up by 1.77 per cent. Among stocks, IndusInd Bank gained by 8.4 per cent at Rs 441.55 per share, a day after it reported 77 per cent sequential decline in standalone net profit at Rs 302 crore during the quarter ended March. On a year-onyear basis, the dip was 16 per cent.

Mango farmers suffer huge loss due to lockdown in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown in the wake of COVID-19, mango farmers in Lucknow have been suffering from huge losses. 25 percent of mangoes have been destroyed because of bad weather. Many farmers in the nation are suffering from same problem due to COVID-19 lockdown. "We are facing loss from weather as well as coronavirus. We are not able to sell our mangoes. Government should help us in the matter," a farmer said.

COVID-19 lockdown: Police check passes to control vehicular movement at Delhi-Gurugram border

Delhi-Gurugram Border, Apr 28 (ANI): Police personnel checking passes and identity cards of people to control the movement of vehicles during coronavirus lockdown. Police are taking every measure to maintain the lockdown peacefully to curb the spread of COVID-19 virus. Delhi has 2918 confirmed cases and recorded 54 deaths till now on the other hand, Haryana has recorded 289 confirmed cases and 3 deaths.

Locals clash with police over cremation of COVID-19 suspect in Haryana's Ambala

Ambala (Haryana), Apr 28 (ANI): A clash broke out between police and locals in Haryana's Ambala on April 27. Body of an elderly woman, possibly infected with COVID-19, was brought to the designated cremation ground in Chandpura. "Locals attacked on the team of doctor and police. We will take suitable action in the matter," a police official said.

COVID-19: BJP leader provides food to senior citizens at doorstep in Gujarat's Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 28 (ANI): In wake COVID-19 pandemic, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Harsh Sanghavi joined a campaign to provide food to senior citizens at their doorstep in Gujarat's Surat. The kitchen is specially made to provide better quality food to senior citizens. The food packets contains sabji, roti, rice, daal and milk bottle as well so that the senior citizens do not have to go out to fetch milk. "Starting from 250 senior citizens daily in the initial lockdown days, this number has now reached to more than 1300 senior citizens. The food is delivered door to door to the senior citizens," said Sanghavi.

COVID-19 test held at Kanpur's Police Station

Kanpur (UP), Apr 28 (ANI): COVID-19 test of police personnel had been conducted at Chakeri Police Station in Kanpur city. The test was conducted after some policemen have been found positive of the dreadful virus. According to Kanpur CMO Ashok Shukla, three police personnel have been found COVID-19 positive. Reports have also been coming from Maharashtra that several policemen got infected with COVID-19.

Watch: Artists make corona painting at residential area to aware masses

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 28 (ANI): Artists hailing from Surat's Varachha area have made a painting on road to motivate and spread awareness among the society members. The painting showcases that coronavirus is entering in a society and wearing masks and gloves can stop it from entering in the society. The painting gives the message to stay at home, wear masks and gloves. The painting depicts that the virus could not enter their society as all the people were staying at home and wearing masks and gloves while going out. Gujarat has 3301 confirmed cases and recorded 151 deaths till now.

COVID-19: People make purchases at Delhi's Okhla vegetable market

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown imposed across the nation, people were seen buying essentials in Delhi's Okhla vegetable market on April 28. People were seen covering their face during the purchase of essentials items. According to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Delhi has 3108 cases, including 877 cured or discharged and 54 deaths so far.

4 children among 6 injured in blast near encounter site in J and K's Kulgam

Kulgam (J and K), Apr 27(ANI): Four children were among six persons injured in a blast near encounter site at lower Munda in Kulgam district on April 27. After forces sanitized the area, some explosives had been left unnoticed which these persons fiddled with, leading to the blast.

COVID-19: Shops will not be functional in Jharkhand till May 3, says CM Soren

Jharkhand (Ranchi), Apr 27 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren said that Central guidelines on the opening of shops will not be implemented in the state in view of rise in COVID-19 cases. In a media brief, he said, "Government of India has imposed lockdown due to coronavirus till May 03 and we all have been instructed to take legal action against those who will not follow the orders. We have decided not to implement the Central guidelines on the opening of shops, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand. No shops will open in any areas of the state until May 03. However, shops that were earlier allowed to open will remain functional."

CRPF to be deployed in Hindpiri as locals were seen violating lockdown norms: CM Soren

Jharkhand (Ranchi), Apr 27 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren said that CRPF will be deployed in Hindpiri area as locals have started to move from one place to another amid coronavirus lockdown. He said, "A link is seen between new COVID-19 cases with Ranchi's Hindpiri (which has been declared containment zone). People of Hindpiri are going to other places. This has to stop. I appeal to people of Hindipiri to stay wherever they are as of now. Now, CRPF will be deployed in Hindpiri. All borders with Ranchi will be sealed."

COVID-19: Indian Railways done tremendous job in movement of food, pharma, says Parameswaran Iyer

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Delhi, Convener of Empowered Group 5, Parameswaran Iyer said that Railways has done a tremendous job in movement of food and pharma during COVID-19 lockdown. He said, "Moving food and pharma is an important indicator of mobility. There is a significant improvement in movement of food and pharma, which are two of the most essential items. Railways has done a tremendous job also. If you look at the movement of rakes, you will see it has gone up from 67% on March 30 to 76% as on April 25."

There are sufficient amount of RT PCR test kits for COVID-19: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): During a press conference held in Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal assured that there are sufficient amount of kits as far as RT PCR test is concerned. He said, "At the level of ICMR, we have sufficient amount of kits as far as RT PCR test is concerned. Not only sufficient amount of kits are available but we have also parallelly ensured geographical adequacy. RT PCR test is the goal standard test for identification of positive patient. We also have increased number of labs in the country."

Delhi Police opts for unique way to thank Bangla Sahib's Sikh community for their support

New Delhi, Apr 27(ANI): As a gesture of respect and to pay homage to the unwavering commitment of Sikh community in the battle against COVID-19, Delhi Police paid regard with an innovative and noble gesture which was doing a "parikarma" of Sri Bangla Sahib Gurudwara.This gesture comes as a token of appreciation for the Sikhs who have been distributing Langar to the masses and accommodating the Health Care Workers by DSGMC in various Gurdwaras amid the COVID-19 lockdown.

A village in UP's Faizabad becomes a symbol of religious unity

Faizabad (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): Mutual tolerance and regards for the belief of other religions is the essence of Indian society. Displaying one such example of this religious unification is a village in Faizabad district of Uttar Pradesh where love and harmony among different communities prevails in every corner.

Community kitchens feeding hungry souls across faiths

Mumbai, Apr 27 (ANI): 'Service to humanity is service to God'. This is what the tradition of setting up community kitchens teaches us, in which free meal is served to hundreds and thousands of people. Besides serving humanity, the tradition is well known for breaking the barriers of caste and creed and keeping up with the age-old traditions of our country that are based on love and compassion for all. Presently, when coronavirus has given a huge blow to humanity, people across India are coming together and setting up these kitchens to feed thousands of hungry souls.