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COVID-19: Hyderabad misses hustle bustle during Ramadan 2020

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (ANI): As the holy month of Ramadan commences from April 25, area around Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad wears a deserted look. People in the city remained indoors and refrained from public gathering amid the coronavirus Lockdown. Market near Charminar, which is usually flooded with people during the holy month, was seen deserted. Devotees across the country have been asked to offer 'namaz' at their home in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Watch: Sanjay Kothari takes oath as Central Vigilance Commissioner

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind administered the oath of the office of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)- designate IAS Sanjay Kothari at Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 25. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and others were also present at the ceremony. The ministers were seen wearing masks and also maintained social distancing norms.

COVID-19: Union Group of Ministers hold meeting

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Union Group of Ministers (GoM) held a meeting over COVID-19 pandemic on April 25. The meeting was held at Health Ministry. Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, EAM S Jaishankar, CDS General Bipin Rawat and several other ministers attended the meeting. Till now, 18, 668 active cases of coronavirus and 775 deaths have been reported in India.

COVID-19: Shops selling non-essential goods open after MHA's decision

Varanasi (UP)/ New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): After Centre's decision to permitted shops selling non-essential goods and services to reopen from April 25, some shops in Delhi's Laxmi Nagar and Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi were seen open after a month. All shops registered under Shops and Establishment Act of respective States/Union Territories, including shops in residential complexes, neighborhood and standalone shops have now been exempted from lockdown restrictions. This decision by the Centre will give relief to people as well as shop owners, who are bearing loses since the first lockdown.

COVID-19: This is how majestic Pink City looks during lockdown

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 25 (ANI): Once a tourist spot has become deserted now as COVID-19 pandemic is haunting the country. Nationwide lockdown has extended by the Centre till May 03. Jaipur is turning out to be the biggest hotspot for coronavirus as many places in the city have constantly been reporting positive cases. Centre has also included Jaipur among cities where the situation is 'serious' and sent an inter-ministerial team which inspected the affected areas and treatment facilities earlier this week. COVID-19 has claimed 27 lives and infected over 2034 people in Rajasthan.

COVID-19: NSTI develops and installs hand washing machine at Mumbai's police station

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): To curb the spread of COVID-19, National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) has developed and installed a hand washing machine at Chunabhatti Police Station in Mumbai on April 24. The machine doesn't require a person to use hands to open the tap. Meanwhile, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra stands at 6817, which includes 301 till now.

Ramadan 2020: People offer 'namaz' at home amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Apr 25 (ANI): The holy month of Ramadan commenced on April 25. In Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram, people offered prayers at home in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. They also performed their rituals while staying indoors. Mosques in the town are closed in the light of coronavirus lockdown.

After MHA issues order to reopen shops, people buy essential items in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): People were seen buying their daily essential items in Mumbai on April 25, after the central government has allowed all registered shops to open from today. In an order issued on April 24, the MHA has allowed shops to open from April 25 onwards. The MHA statement also stated that the order applies only to the local shops registered with the municipal corporation. However, Maharashtra is the worst affected state in India from COVID-19 pandemic.

People rush to markets after TN govt announces complete lockdown in Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore

Chennai, Apr 25 (ANI): On April 25 early morning, people were seen rushing to markets to buy essential commodities after Tamil Nadu government announced complete lockdown in areas within Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore Municipal Corporations from 6 am on April 26 to 9 pm on April 29. State Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced the lockdown on April 24. However, the essential services would continue to operate. Hospitals, ambulance services, police, revenue, electricity departments and drinking water supply would continue to function.

Mumbai manufacturer to make 'Smart kiosks' for Goa govt for COVID-19 testing

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): A COVID-19 sample collection 'smart kiosks' has started to manufacture in Mumbai to help coronavirus patients in Goa. Earlier, Goa State Health Minister Vishwajit Rane announced that the state government would be installing 'smart kiosks' as a measure to intensify testing for COVID-19 in the state. The vendor will make 12 'smart kiosks' for the Goa government. "We will present this to the Goa government. This kiosks is different from other kiosks. Kiosks will be sanitised after use of every patients," said Jatin Shah, Owner, Variety Trading Company.

COVID-19: Security tightens in Jammu's 'red zone' area

Jammu, Apr 25 (ANI): Police surveillance tightened in Bathindi area of Jammu, which has been identified as a 'red zone' on April 25. Over 70 red zones have been identified in Jammu and Kashmir. The total number of COVID-19 cases in J and K stands at 454, which includes 5 deaths so far.

Saint allegedly thrashed by miscreants in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), Apr 25 (ANI): A saint allegedly thrashed and robbed by some miscreants in Punjab's Hoshiarpur. The saint got minor injuries on his face and got discharged after treatment. According to the police, the miscreants thrashed the saint then they robbed the victim and fled away on their two wheeler. Police have lodged a case and investigating the matter.

Awantipora encounter: 2 unidentified terrorists, 1 associate of terrorists killed

Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 25 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Goripora area of Awantipora in Pulwama district. According to Jammuand Kashmir Police, two unidentified terrorists and one hardcore associate of terrorists have been killed in the encounter. Search operation is still going on. Further details are awaited.

Forest officials rescue elephant from well in Karnataka

Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), Apr 25 (ANI): An elephant was rescued from a well by forest officials in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar. The tusker fell into the mudfilled well while it was trying to drink water. Elephant was stuck in it for hours. In a video of the rescue operation, the villagers can be heard cheering for the forest officials after the elephant came out of the muddy well and walked into the dense forest.

Ramzan 2020: People observe first Sehri

Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): The holy month of Ramzan commenced today. However, Jama Masjid area wore a deserted look as people remained indoors and refrain from public gathering keeping in mind the coronavirus spread in country. People observed Sehri, first meal of the day before the fast begins. Muslim clerics and leaders have urged people to observe Ramzan at home this year amid COVID-19 outbreak.

People flout social distancing norms in Chandni Chowk market ahead of Ramzan

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): A large number of people gathered at Delhi's Lal Kuan Bazar ahead of Ramzan celebration. Social distancing norms went for a toss in the Chandni Chowk market. Delhi Police has appealed to people offer prayers from their homes during Ramzan. Total positive cases of COVID-19 in Delhi stand at 2376. Death toll rose to 50.

COVID-19 lockdown: Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam urges people to not invite neighbours during Ramzan

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam, Syed Ahmed Bukhari has appealed to people to not invite neighbours at their home to offer Ramzan prayers. "I appeal to all, do not invite your neighbours to your house to offer prayers during Ramzan. Ensure, there are not more than 3 people in 1 room even while offering prayers with family," said Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, Syed Ahmed Bukhari. Meanwhile, the Jama Masjid illuminated ahead of the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan.

Mother names newborn after Delhi cop 'Dayaveer' who rushed her to hospital amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Delhi Police has become a ray of hope to pregnant women amid the lockdown situation in the state, as many examples have come to the fore where cops have rushed them to hospital for timely delivery. A pregnant woman, Anupa had called for ambulance as she was not feeling well but after not getting any answer, she called Delhi Police for help. In just 10 minutes, the police constable, Dayaveer Singh, reached at Anupa's door and admitted her to hospital. The woman named her newborn after the succor, 'Dayaveer'. The nation is under lockdown in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Watch: TN Police put lockdown violators in ambulance with fake COVID-19 patient

Tiruppur (Tamil Nadu), Apr 24 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus scare, Tamil Nadu Police put lockdown violators in an ambulance with fake COVID-19 positive patient, as punishment in Tiruppur. The step has been taken to create fear among lockdown violators so that they cannot loaf around.

HRD Minister congratulates IIT Delhi for developing low-cost COVID-19 test kit

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister, Ramesh Pokhriyal met Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, V. Ramgopal Rao and congratulated IIT for developing low-cost COVID-19 test kit which has been approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research. Pokhriyal said, "It's a big a achievement for us, Indian researchers have developed a COVID-19 test kit, the kit is approved by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)".