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Assam govt to conduct random COVID-19 tests in districts bordering WB: Himanta Sarma

Guwahati (Assam), Apr 24 (ANI): Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that the state government will conduct random swab tests in districts bordering West Bengal. "We are getting periodic positive cases from the districts bordering Bengal, so the government has decided to conduct swab testing in those districts. We will take further actions if we get alarming numbers of positive COVID-19 cases," he said.

Over 9 lakh people are under surveillance for COVID-19: National Centre for Disease Control

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): National Centre for Disease Control's (NCDC) Director, Dr Sujeet Singh on April 24 informed that over 9 lakh people are under surveillance in the wake of coronavirus pandemic. While addressing the press conference, "Surveillance is our primary weapon in the fight against COVID-19. About 9.45 lakh people are on surveillance system," said Director of National Centre for Disease Control, Dr. Sujeet Singh.

Present COVID-19 cases could've been 73,000 instead of 23,000 if lockdown wasn't done on time: Govt

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Chairman of Empowered Group-1, Dr VK Paul, on April 24 said the lockdown has been effective in slowing the doubling rate of COVID-19 and if not for the timely lockdown decision, the present cases which are around 23,000 could have been 73,000. While addressing the press conference, he said, "Our analysis shows lockdown has been effective in slowing the doubling rate of COVID-19 and saved lives. The lockdown decision was timely as the around 23,000 cases in India today could have been 73,000." The government has created 11 empowered groups for guidance in the wake of pandemic coronavirus.

Udupi DCP felicitates fisher-woman for helping 140 poor families amid lockdown

Udupi (Karnataka), Apr 24 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police of Karnataka's Udupi, G Jagadeesha, on April 23 felicitated Sharadakka, a fisher-woman, for helping needy persons with essentials. She spent her savings of Rs 30,000 to distribute rice among 140 poor families amid lockdown. To contain the spread of COVID-19, nationwide lockdown is in place till May 03. Total positive cases of COVID-19 in Karnataka stand at 445.

Drone mapping of rural areas will be done to give ownership rights under 'Swamitva Yojana': Agriculture Minister

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): On the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day, the Centre has started a pilot project 'Swamitva' Yojana. It will provide integrity property validation solution to villagers, which will help them to avail loans from banks.While talking to ANI, Union Minister of Agriculture and Panchayat Raj, Narendra Singh Tomar informed, "With the coordination of National Survey and Mapping Organisation and State Governments, we have started a pilot project 'Swamitva' in 5-6 states. This will allow houses built in villages to be used as mortgage property by banks." "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also inaugurated a Gram Swaraj Portal today, which will help over 2 lakh gram panchayats in villages," Union Agriculture Minister further said.

COVID-19: IMCT carries out inspection in containment zones of Kolkata

Kolkata, Apr 24 (ANI): Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) carried out inspection in COVID-19 hotspots in Kolkata on April 24. There is complete prohibition on the movement of the people from the 'Red Zones' to outside areas and vice versa. IMCT visited quarantine center at Dumurjala stadium to review COVID-19 preparations. Earlier, Inter-Ministerial Central Team was blocked by West Bengal government from carrying out their duty of assessing COVID-19 risk zone.

COVID-19: Rahul Gandhi gives ideas only to oppose govt, says Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar hit out at Congress for slamming central government and not giving constructive ideas to fight COVID-19 pandemic. "When the whole country is fighting a war against COVID-19, Congress is only fighting against the central government. Rahul Gandhi never comes up with constructive ideas, but only gives suggestion to oppose the government. This behaviour of Congress at this time will be questioned someday and they will have to explain it then," said Javadekar.

COVID-19: Home Ministry sets up 4 more IMCTs for Ahmedabad, Surat, Hyderabad and Chennai

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus pandemic, Union Home Ministry will send Inter-Ministerial Central Teams to Ahmedabad, Surat, Hyderabad and Chennai for assessment of hotspots and chalking out containment strategy. For this, Home Ministry has constituted four additional Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCT) on April 24. While addressing the press conference, Joint Secretary in Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Punya Salila Srivastava, said, "Apart from 6 Inter-Ministerial Central Teams (IMCT) constituted earlier, Home Ministry today constituted four additional IMCTs, each headed by an Additional Secretary - level officer, to Ahmedabad, Surat, Hyderabad and Chennai."

Confusion in names leads to 2 COVID-19 patients being discharged from Moradabad quarantine center

Moradabad (UP), Apr 24 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad Chief Medical Officer (CMO) MC Garg on April 24 informed that a confusion lead in 2 COVID-19 positive patients being discharged from quarantine center on April 23 due to similar names. "2 COVID-19 positive patients were discharged from a quarantine center yesterday because of confusion due to similar names. They were later brought back to the quarantine center. Investigation underway," Garg said.

1,684 COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, total at 23,077: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Union Health Ministry on April 24 informed that 1,684 positive cases have been reported in last 24 hours. While addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said,"In last 24 hours, 1,684 COVID19 positive cases have been reported which takes our total confirmed case to 23,077. However, the recovery rate counted to 20.57%, informed the Ministry.

COVID-19 lockdown: Adhere to NGT guidelines for offering azaan during Ramzan, says Delhi Police

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa has appealed to people to offer prayers at home during Ramzan, and that Azaan should be offered as per National Green Tribunal guidelines amid the coronavirus lockdown. "I wish people on Ramzan and appeal to people to offers prayers and have 'sehri' (pre-dawn meal) at home during the holy month. Azaan should be offered as per guidelines of National Green Tribunal. Please do not venture out of your homes during lockdown," said Randhawa,

COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan interacts with state health ministers via video conference

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide lockdown, Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan held a meeting via video conferencing with state health ministers. He was accompanied by MoS (Health and Family Welfare) Ashwini Choubey. During the meeting, the Health Minister reviewed actions on COVID-19 management.

Pray with your family, bring prosperity to your homes in Ramadan: Mecca Masjid Superintendent

Hyderabad, Apr 24 (ANI): Superintendent of Mecca Masjid of Hyderabad, Mohammed Abdul Qadeer Siddiqui said, "The whole world is suffering from coronavirus today. From tomorrow, holy Ramzan month is going to start, so I request all to pray to God at their residences as there is an outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. This time pray with your family and bring prosperity to your homes."

Rajnath Singh holds meeting via video conference with armed forces operational commanders

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on April 24 held a video conference with operational commanders of the armed forces along with Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat. The dignitaries also discussed the COVID-19 situation during the video conference.

COVID-19: ILBS Director appeals cured patients to donate blood plasma for therapy

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Director of Institute of Liver and Biliary Science (ILBS), Dr SK Sarin appealed recovered COVID-19 patients to come forward to donate blood plasma for plasma therapy. He said, "We are happy with the positive results in the four patients. Blood and plasma is ready for 2-3 other patients that we have at LNJP hospital, we may give them the plasma therapy today. At this time, we need those people who have recovered from COVID-19 and are at their homes. We need them to show their patriotism and donate blood plasma."

Coronavirus taught us to be self-reliant: PM Modi to sarpanches

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 interacted with Sarpanchs from across the nation via video conferencing on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day. While addressing the gathering, he said, "The Coronavirus pandemic has taught that we have to become self-dependent: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during interaction with Sarpanchs from across the nation via video conferencing."

Watch: PM Modi interacts with Panchayat heads on National Panchayati Raj Day

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 24 interacted with Sarpanchs from across the nation via video conferencing on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj Day. Panchayati Raj Minister Narendra Singh Tomar also present during the video conference. During the video conference, PM Modi inaugurated e-Gram Swaraj portal and a mobile application.

COVID-19: Results from plasma therapy on serious patients are encouraging, says CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal said that the results from plasma therapy on serious COVID-19 patients are encouraging and good. He said, "We got permission from Central Government to treat serious COVID-19 patients through plasma therapy. In the last few days, we have tried plasma therapy on four patients at Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital. Till now, the results are encouraging and good."

Watch: E-pass seekers flout social distancing norm at Madurai District Collector's office

Madurai (TN), Apr 24 (ANI): Huge crowd gather at the office of Madurai District Collector on April 24 to collect vehicle e-passes, amid lockdown. Social distancing norms had being flouted. Due to the rush of people, entry to the office has been closed now.

COVID-19 outbreak: Global Airlines in critical economic situation

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) indicated worsening impact in Asia Pacific region. IATA released analysis showing that COVID-19 crisis will lead to drop in global airline passenger revenues by US dollar 314 billion in 2020 which is 55 percent declined, if compared to 2019. Airlines in Asia Pacific will see the largest revenue drop of US dollar 113 billion in 2020 compared to 2019. The estimates are based on scenario of severe travel restrictions lasting for three months all over the world. A total of 2.71 million positive cases of coronavirus cases have been reported worldwide so far.