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COVID-19 lockdown: Swiss nationals stranded in Kerala airlifted

Kochi (Kerala), Apr 26(ANI): 164 Swiss nationals, who were stranded in Kerala due to COVID-19 lockdown, were airlifted from Cochin International Airport by Swiss Airways on April 25. The flight took off from Cochin International Airport at 11:10 pm to Zurich. Medical team screened the passengers at Cochin airport. Baggages of the passengers were disinfected while they were leaving the airport.

Mann Ki Baat: Healthcare professionals have expressed satisfaction over Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance, 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, "The people associated with medical services have expressed satisfaction with the ordinance that provides stringent punishment for those indulging in violence against corona warriors. It was critical to ensure the safety of all doctors, nurses and paramedical staff."

Watch: Delhi residents distribute food to the needy

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Amid extended nationwide lockdown to curb COVID-19 pandemic, residents of Delhi distributed food to the needy at Laxmi Nagar area on April 26. The volunteers also made circles to maintain the social distancing norms among people. COVID-19 has claimed 54 lives and infected 2625 people in Delhi.

Lockdown 2.0: Local shops resume services in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 26(ANI): Local shops in Bhimjipura resumed services on April 26 amid nationwide lockdown. The Vijay Rupani-led Gujarat government had announced certain relaxations for services outside containment zones. All shops except those located in malls, shopping complexes and containment zones, are allowed to open.

Kanpur's Kuli Bazar area declared as COVID-19 'Red Zone,' movement restricted

Kanpur (UP), Apr 26(ANI): Kanpur's Kuli Bazar area has been declared as COVID-19 'Red Zone.' Movement of people in the area has been restricted with exemptions for essential services. Sector Magistrate of Kanpur, Inderjeet Verma said, 'All entry/exit points are being monitored with the help of CCTV cameras, only essential service providers are allowed to move in and out.'

Ghats look deserted on occasion of 'Akshaya Tritiya' amid lockdown

Prayagraj/Varanasi, Apr 26(ANI): Very few devotees took holy dip in Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj and river Ganga in Varanasi on the occasion of 'Akshaya Tritiya' amid nationwide lockdown to prevent COVID-19 transmission. "People are locked in their houses and if they get out they will catch the disease. There is no crowd at sangam, hardly one-two people," said the Priest at Sangam Ghat. Akshaya Tritiya is an annual spring time festival of the Hindus and Jains.

Ashwini Choubey hails CM Yogi Adityanath for his decisions to combat COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Choubey on April 26 praised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath his government's efforts to flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic in the state. CM Yogi on April 25 announced that that no public gathering will be allowed in the state till June 30 amid concern over the rising numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state.

Watch: Rain lashes parts of Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Rain lashed parts of the national capital on April 26. According to the Indian Meteorological Department, Delhi to receive light rain and thunderstorm till April 28.

Patience and discipline will help us overcome COVID-19 problem: Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said that as armed forces we understand our responsibility in the fight against COVID-19. "We've to make sure that we remain safe because if our soldiers, sailors and airmen get affected by this virus, how're we going to support our people." he added. Bipin Rawat further said, "This is a time when certain directions have been issued which we have to adhere if we want to fight the menace of COVID-19. Patience and discipline will help us overcome this problem of COVID-19."

People flout social distancing norms at Delhi's Okhla mandi

New Delhi, Apr 26(ANI): Amid corona outbreak and nationwide lockdown, people thronged the Okhla mandi in huge number. People made purchases at wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Okhla mandi. Social distancing norms were flouted.

COVID-19: Residents of Sector 40 checking temperature of those entering area in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Apr 25 (ANI): Amid nationwide extended lockdown, residents of Chandigarh's Sector 40 took initiative for the safety of their area. The residents are checking temperature of those entering area with thermometer guns and sanitizing their vehicles. According to volunteer Manav Singhla "If anyone's temperature is higher than 99, we test again in 10 minutes. If it remains, we inform COVID helpline."

COVID-19: Automated trolley deployed in Bengaluru hospital to mitigate infection risks

Bengaluru, Apr 26 (ANI): Bengaluru's Victoria Hospital has deployed a remote controlled medicine trolley in COVID wards. Trolley has been modified to suit requirements of healthcare workers. It can serve food and medicines to patients with the contagion. Over 24,000 cases have been registered in India so far with 474 cases in Karnataka.

COVID-19: Social distancing norms disappear in Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Despite repetitive alerts on practising social distancing norms, crowd at Kotla Mubarakpur area are refusing to follow the guidelines. The market there witnessed a huge crowd amid Ramzan celebrations. Social distancing norms disappeared in the area. Nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 03 in view of coronavirus threat.

Odisha coin collector to auction 2 lakh old coins for COVID-19 relief

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 25 (ANI): International coin collector, Debi Prasad Mangaraj, has decided to auction his collection of 2 lakhs old coins for COVID-19 pandemic fund. Mangaraj claimed the value of the coins to be around Rs 250 crore. "I will donate the auction money to Chief Minister and Prime Minister relief fund," said the coin collector Debi Prasad Mangaraj to ANI.

Terror hideout busted in J and K's Doda, cache of arms recovered

Doda (J and K), Apr 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police along with Army personnel on April 24 busted a hideout of terrorists in Gundna forest area of Doda district. Huge cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered. The recovered arms and ammunitions include AK 47 rifles, 2 magazines, Chinese pistol, 3 grenades and bullets. Further investigation in the case is underway.

COVID-19: S Korea company increases production of rapid testing kits at Manesar plant

Manesar (Haryana), Apr 25 (ANI): After high demand, a South Korea's healthcare company, SD Biosensor's has increased manufacturing for rapid antibody test kits for COVID-19 at its Manesar plant. "We have received orders for rapid antibody test kits from Chhattisgarh and Haryana government. Other products are also under evaluation by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)," said Manesar's Plant Head of SD Biosensor, Anshul Saraswat.

Security forces launch search operation in J and K's Udhampur

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 25 (ANI): The Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police cordoned the Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur area after suspected movement. However, one hour later the operation was called off. "Based on the general information, a cordon and search operation was launched in Udhampur. It was just a normal cordon and search operation. The operation has now been called off," said Udhampur's SSP Rajiv Pandey.

Cannabis of foreign origin worth Rs 9 lakh seized from sleeping bags in Chennai

Chennai, Apr 25 (ANI): Custom officials seized 1.7 kg Cannabis of foreign origin valued at Rs 9 lakh in sleeping bags. The parcel was found in two red colour sleeping bags and one carton box of hand vacuum cleaner. Special alert has been maintained at Foreign Postal Office and Courier Terminal at Chennai. The parcel was consigned to a person based in AP's East Godavari.

Watch: Social distancing norms flouted at BJP leaders' meeting with ASHA workers

Davangere (Karnataka), Apr 25 (ANI): BJP MLA from Honnali and MP Renukacharya held a meeting of Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers in Honnali of Davanagere District in Karnataka. Social distancing norms went for a toss as ASHA workers were seen sitting in large numbers and in close proximity.

Like other festivals, there will be no gathering during Ramzan: GB Nagar CP

GautamBuddha Nagar (UP), Apr 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's GautamBuddha Nagar Commissioner of Police Alok Singh informed that there will be no gathering during Ramzan. "There is a clear directive regarding COVID-19 that there will be no public event. Like earlier festivals the same instructions is for Ramzan that there will be no crowd gathering," said Singh amid nationwide lockdown.