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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.

Punjab saint attacked by 'drug addicts' in Hoshiarpur, sustains head injury

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Apr 25 (ANI): A saint, Pushpinder Maharaj, in Punjab's Hoshiarpur was attacked by a group of unidentified miscreants on April 23. He has suffered head injury. Speaking to ANI, he said that they were local drug addicts who wanted money, and emphasised that the incident must not be politicised. "The attackers had no sharp weapon; don't think their motive was to kill me. They were local drug addicts who just wanted money. They took away my money and left. This incident must not be politicised," said Pushpinder Maharaj.

Over 2000 migrants arrived in UP from Haryana, will be sent for quarantine: Govt

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): Around 2,224 migrant workers arrived in Uttar Pradesh from Haryana on April 25, the state government informed. "2,224 migrant workers from Haryana have arrived in the state today in 82 buses. They will be quarantined before being sent to their respective homes," said Additional Chief Secretary for Home Affairs of Uttar Pradesh.

Migrant workers group in MP take bicycles to reach home state Bengal amid lockdown

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): A group of 17 migrant workers are travelling on bicycles in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa towards their native places in West Bengal's Durgapur amid lockdown. "We started our journey yesterday morning from Maihar's Satna and are expecting to reach our homes in next 6-7 days," said a migrant worker. The nation is under lockdown in the wake of cooronavirus pandemic.

Migrant workers in Gujarat can go back to home states with their own vehicles: BJP MP

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 25 (ANI): The stranded migrant workers in Gujarat are allowed to return back to their hometown but via their own vehicles. Member of Parliament from Gujarat, C R Patil said, "As industries are closed here in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. We had requested Home Minister Amit Shah to give permit to migrant workers to go back to their native places who have their own vehicles." However, those who don't have their own means for transportation has to stay in the state.

Central team visits house of woman who died due to COVID-19 in WB's Kalimpong

Kalimpong (West Bengal), Apr 25 (ANI): An Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) on April 25 visited the house of a woman who lost her life due to COVID-19 in West Bengal's Kalimpong. Earlier they carried out inspection in coronavirus hotspots in Kolkata. COVID-19 cases in West Bengal have risen to 571 including 18 deaths.

Strict surveillance at Ranchi checkposts to restrict unnecessary movement amid lockdown

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 25 (ANI): Strict surveillance is place in Jharkhand's Ranchi amid COVID-19 lockdown. Policemen were seen stopping vehicles to check the travel passes of commuters for essential services. Police personnel are vigilant to restrict unnecessary movement of people to contain the virus. COVID-19 cases in Jharkhand have risen to 57 including 03 deaths.

Karnataka JD(S) legislator, son booked for protesting tests of journalists

Mandya (Karnataka), Apr 25 (ANI): Karnataka MLC from Janata Dal (Secular), KT Srikantegowda, and his son among others have been booked for staging protesting against COVID-19 tests organised at Ambedkar Bhavan for journalists in Mandya. While talking about the incident, Deputy Commissioner of Mandya, Doctor MV Venkatesh, said, "As per order by Health Department, we were conducting health test of journalists in Mandya, when MLC KT Srikantegowda of JD(S) and locals protested against it. Test of 15 journalists was conducted yesterday and today we did 27 tests." However, later police took accused into the custody. "We have got a written complaint by journalist association about some local residents protesting against the test organised at Ambedkar Bhavan, we will investigate the matter and take action accordingly," Deputy Commissioner further said.

COVID-19 lockdown: No order to open salons and liquor shops, says MHA Joint Secy

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Joint Secretary Ministry of Home Affairs Punya Salila Srivastava informed that no order has been given to open salons and liquor shops. "Hair salons and barber shops render services. Our order is applicable on shops which deal in sale of items. There is no order to open barber shops and hair salons. There is no order to open liquor shops too," said Srivastava. She also added that new orders of MHA stated that there is no order to open restaurants of any kind. "As per the new orders of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) there is no order to open restaurants, no order to open any kind of restaurant," said Srivastava after government allowed standalone and neighbourhood shops to open.

COVID-19: Received orders to not issue hard-copy of passes, says GautamBuddha Nagar CMO

Noida (UP), Apr 25 (ANI): GautamBuddha Nagar Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Deepak Ohri reacted on orders to issue hard-copy of passes. He said, "We've received orders to not issue hard-copy of passes. Attachment issued by us, your photo and document on company's letterhead proving place of occupation can be mailed at cmogbnr@gmail.com. If papers are valid, we'll issue pass. If invalid, we'll inform sender." "All doctors, paramedics on COVID-19 duty and those working in government institutes are allowed to have passes. If their documents meet our parameters, we will issue pass to them," he added.

Watch: KSRTC converts bus into Mobile Fever Clinic to fight COVID-19 pandemic

Mysuru (Karnataka), Apr 25 (ANI): Amid coronavirus scare, Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has converted one of their buses into a Mobile Fever Clinic. The bus has bed for a patient and cabin for a doctor. All basic facilities including medicine box, wash basin have been provided in the bus. The steps has been taken to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.

Kapil Sibal raises question on PM's 'Make in India' initiative

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Congress veteran leader Kapil Sibal on April 25 raised a question on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative by giving an example of Rafale fighter jet deal. He said that PM Modi talk about Make in India, the fact is everything is being made outside the country.

Commercial Aircraft standstill at Delhi Airport as COVID-19 adversely hits aviation industry

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Global airline industry is battling to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Commercial aircrafts are parked at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown. The Center is worried about the health of the people even after the pandemic that is why it is not lifting the restrictions on domestic and international flights. Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri said that restrictions on domestic and international flights will be lifted when the government is confident that spread of coronavirus has been controlled, and poses no danger to Indians. The commercial flights are facing deeper loses because of the lockdown due to pandemic. Domestic and international passenger flight operations have been suspended across the country till May 03.

COVID-19: Is justice delivery system not essential? asks Kapil Sibal to judiciary

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Congress veteran leader Kapil Sibal on April 25 raised a question over country's judicial services or delivery of justice and asks if it is not essential during lockdown? He requested the Indian judiciary to include the judiciary services into essential services.

COVID-19: Plasma therapy results on critical patients were encouraging, says Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain, on Saturday said plasma therapy results to fight against COVID-19 are very encouraging. He said. "We have administered plasma therapy to 6 patients in Delhi, so far. 4 patients were given the therapy four days back. Those who were administered 4 days back have almost recovered. All of them were critical patients and results are very encouraging."

Gujarat govt yet to decide on re-opening of shops in urban areas

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 25 (ANI): In an order issued on April 24, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has allowed shops to open from April 25 onwards. Reacting on the MHA's order, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel on Saturday said that the implementation of MHA's decision in urban areas will be taken after the meeting with the CM which will be held in afternoon. He said, "We'll easily implement the decision to open shops in rural areas. But as far as implementation in urban areas is concerned, we'll do it as per conditions in Centre's notification. A meeting, chaired by CM, will be held in afternoon and decision to be taken after discussion."The MHA statement also stated that the order applies only to the local shops registered with the municipal corporation.

COVID-19: SpiceJet freighter carrying medical supplies from China landed in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): A SpiceJet freighter carrying COVID-19 medical supplies from China's Shanghai landed in Delhi on the night of April 24. The aircraft carried approximately 18 tons of medical and emergency supplies. SpiceJet is country's biggest air cargo operator. Country has 18668 active coronavirus cases and 775 people have lost their lives till now.

Ramadan 2020: Pray for safety of people across world from COVID-19, says Naqvi

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, on April 25 wished Ramadan to the nation. Adding to it, he said Ramadan is also the time to pray for safety of people across the world from coronavirus. "Ramzan is the time to offer prayers and seek blessings. It's also the time to pray for safety of people across the world, from coronavirus. Religious, social leaders and centre have appealed to people to offer prayers with prevention and precaution at home," he said.

COVID-19: IAF transports over 20 tonnes of medical supplies to North-East India

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, an IL-76 plane of Indian Air Force (IAF) carrying around 22 tonnes load of medical supplies took off from Delhi Airport to North-East India on April 25. "All surfaces in the aircraft are wiped to ensure they are disinfected. Our crew members have also put on masks and gloves to ensure that we stay away from any infection," said IAF Official.

Watch: People violates social distancing norm in Madurai

Madurai (TN), Apr 25 (ANI): People thronged at BB Kulam farmers market in Madurai to buy essentials. While buying goods, people violated the social distancing norms. People are rushing to markets after Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami announced a complete lockdown in the city from April 26 to April 29 between 6 am and 9 pm.