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Groom reaches bride's house alone on bike for wedding vows in UP's Sambhal amid lockdown

Sambhal (UP), Apr 26 (ANI): At the time when the nationwide lockdown is in place, unique marriage was observed in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal. A groom reached the house of bride on a bike to tie the knot. The groom exchanged wedding vows and followed the rituals at bride's house. After marriage he took groom on his bike to home.

Porsche driver urges police to take action for making him do sit ups

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): A man from Indore who was stopped and punished by Security Committee personnel yesterday (April 25) for driving unnecessarily on road amid lockdown, has urged Indore Police to take action against the incident. "I was returning home from company when I was stopped. I showed them my pass but they verbally abused me and asked me to do sit-ups. I tried to talk to them but they didn't listen. I then followed their orders. They filmed it, cracked jokes and then asked me to leave. I wish Indore police took action against this," said Sanskar Daryani. In a viral video, Sanskar Daryani was seen being made to do sit ups, by Indore's security committee personnel after he was flagged down by them yesterday (April 25), while he was driving his luxury car Porsche amid lockdown. Indore's ASP Guru Prasad Parashar said, "Those who were out unnecessarily were being stopped. Action has been taken as mask wasn't being used by him. Mixed forces are deployed at checkpoi

COVID-19 hotspots count mounts to 402 in UP, informs Home Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): The Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs of Uttar Pradesh, Awanish K Awasthi informed that the number of hotspots across the state has reached to 402 on April 26. While addressing a press conference in Lucknow, Awanish K Awasthi said, "The number of hotspots identified across the state now stands at 402. 31,000 vehicles have been seized till date for violation of coronavirus lockdown norms," said the Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs of Uttar Pradesh.

Massive fire claims life of 80-year-old woman in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): An 80-year-old woman lost her live in a fire incident at in Dugyani Village of Rohru in Shimla district. According to Rohru's Deputy Superintendent of Police Sunil Negi, fire was doused with the collective efforts of villagers, fire brigade and police. Investigation is underway.

COVID-19: 289 people cured out of 1,843 cases in UP, informs Principal Health Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): The Principal Secretary of Health in Uttar Pradesh, Amit Mohan Prasad informed that 289 people have been cured out of total number of 1,843 positive cases in Uttar Pradesh. "1,843 positive COVID19 cases have been reported till date out of which 289 cases have been cured/discharged in Uttar Pradesh. Total 29 deaths have been reported till now," said Principal Secretary of Health, Amit Mohan Prasad.

Radha Soami Satsang Beas feeding thousands in Chandigarh-Panchkula region amid Covid-19 outbreak

Panchkula (Haryana), Apr 26 (ANI): The Panchkula unit of Radha Soami Satsang Beas is organising food and shelter for stranded people. Adhering to all norms of social distancing and sanitization, society is helping thousands amid Covid-19 outbreak. It is also distributing food packets to 13,000 on an everyday basis. The services are not restricted to one centre or one city. But the Radha Soami Satsang Beas has its relief and food facilities running across the country. Its role has been instrumental in comforting and feeding the needy amid a global health crisis. The society is at the forefront along with other organisations in the nation's fight against Covid-19.

Mann Ki Baat: Due to COVID-19, masks are becoming part of our lives, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 26 addressed the nation via his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat.' While addressing the countrymen he said, "Due to COVID-19, masks are becoming a part of our lives. It doesn't mean that all those wearing are sick. Masks will become a symbol of a civilised society. If you want to protect yourselves and others from the disease, the use of a mask is important."

COVID-19: Delhi Langar Seva Society providing food to needy

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Delhi Langar Seva Society is providing food to the migrant workers, daily wage earners and marginalised people of the society in the national capital. The Society, in collaboration with Kitchen Art Company of JPS catering in South Delhi, is feeding at least 8000 people in a day by providing lunch and dinner to the poor. Volunteers of JPS catering kitchen in Jonapur village of South Delhi has been tasked to collect the food and distribute it among poor and needy at various locations of Delhi.

COVID-19: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan visits AIIMS Trauma Centre

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan visited AIIMS Trauma Centre on April 26. The AIIMS Trauma Centre has been converted into dedicated COVID-19 hospital. Total number of coronavirus positive cases in Delhi is over 2600.

Satyendar Jain confirms 2625 cases, 54 deaths in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain confirmed 2625 cases in the national capital. Of 2625cases, he said that 111 cases were added on April 25. "869 people have recovered and 54 have died so far," Satyendar Jain informed. "Jagjivan Ram Hospital is near Jahangirpuri, a lot of our staff comes from there and the area has reported multiple COVID-19 cases therefore, some of our staff have also tested positive," said Delhi Health Minister.

2 automatic RNA extraction machines ordered from Singapore for Bihar: Health Principal Secy

Patna (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): Bihar's Principal Secretary of Health Sanjay Kumar talked about availability of automatic RNA extraction machines in the state. He said that for now, the RNA extraction is being done manually. He also informed that the State Government has ordered two automatic RNA extraction machines, one for RMRI and the other for IGMS. "They have been ordered from Singapore, we expect them to be here by month-end or the 1st week of May", said Sanjay Kumar. Till now, 243 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported from Bihar with 2 deaths.

No move to reduce retirement age of govt employees: MoS Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, APR 26 (ANI): Minister of State for Prime Minister Office, Jitendra Singh clarified that central government is not reducing the age of government employees. While talking to ANI, Jitendra Singh said, "There has been no such move at all at any level in government, nor was it ever contemplated. It has been reiterated time and again. I don't know how this motivated; mischief comes up again and again. There is no move to reduce the retirement age of govt employees."

Unidentified Pakistani national trying to enter Indian border through fencing shot dead: Attari DSP

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 26 (ANI): An unidentified Pakistani national was shot dead at Pul Moran border outpost by BSF in Punjab's Amritsar. While talking about the incident, DSP Attari Gurpartap Singh Sahota said, "An unidentified Pakistani national was trying to enter Indian border through fencing. Border Security Force personnel first warned him, but he did not stop following which they shot him. Incident happened at Pul Moran Post, early morning today".

Standalone shops in residential areas will re-open: CM Kejriwal on MHA's relaxation

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Centre's decision to open certain shops will be implemented in Delhi too. He said that these shops will include medical stores, grocery stores, fruits/vegetable shops and dairy. "Besides this, standalone shops in residential areas, neighbourhood shops will also open. No shopping complex and market will be open," added Kejriwal. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal also confirmed that no shops will open in containment zones. ."

Mann Ki Baat: Serve nation by associating with 'covidwarriors.gov.in', says PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 26, addressed the nation via his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat.' While addressing the countrymen he said, "We have created a digital platform 'http://covidwarriors.gov.in'- volunteers of social organisation, civil society and local administration are connected through this platform. 1.25Cr people including doctors, nurses, NCC cadets etc have joined this platform. You can also become a COVID warrior. Serve the nation by associating with 'covidwarriors.gov.in' and become a COVID warrior."

Mann Ki Baat: India's fight against coronavirus is people-driven, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 26 addressed the nation via his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat.' While addressing the countrymen he said, "India's fight against coronavirus is people-driven. This fight is being fought by the people and the administration together. Every citizen is a soldier in fighting this war."

Mann Ki Baat: Centre, state govts working together for providing relief from COVID-19, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid nationwide lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 26 addressed the nation via his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat.' While addressing the countrymen he said that central and state governments and every department and institution today is working together for relief at full speed to fight COVID-19 pandemic.

Porsche driver punished for mask-less ride in Indore amid lockdown

Indore (MP), Apr 26(ANI): A youth in yellow Porsche car was caught by security guard in Indore violating extant lockdown guidelines. The security guard flagged down the car and asked the driver why he was out on the road amid the lockdown. The youth was seen without a mask amid the coronavirus pandemic. The youth alleged that security guard misbehaved with him even when he had curfew pass and license with him. Madhya Pradesh has 2096 active COVID-19 cases and 99 people have died in the state till now.

Lesser number of COVID-19 cases registered last week in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the last week was slightly better than the week before, for the people of Delhi. He said that there were lesser number of cases, fewer deaths and many people went home after making complete recovery. "In the 7th week since the beginning of corona pandemic, 850 cases were reported and in the 8th week, which was the last week, 622 cases were reported. 21 people died in 7th week and 9 people died last week. In 7th week, 260 people recovered and discharged, in 8th week 580 recovered and went home," said Delhi CM

Watch: SpiceJet cargo plane arrives at Kolkata with medical supplies from China

Kolkata (WB), Apr 26(ANI): SpiceJet freighter carrying around 10 tons of COVID-19 related medical supplies arrived in Kolkata from Shanghai on April 25. The medical supplies primarily included mask-making equipments. According to Health Ministry, West Bengal has so far reported 611 COVID-19 cases along with 18 deaths.