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COVID-19: Indian villages gave mantra of 'Do gaj doori' to define social distancing, says PM Modi

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, he said, "The villages in India have given the mantra of - 'Do gaj doori ' to define social distancing in simpler terms, to fight coronavirus pandemic."

COVID-19: Lockdown gums up betel leaf cultivation

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Apr 24 (ANI): Betel leaf (Paan leaf) farmers in Bihar's Muzaffarpur are facing several problems due to Coronavirus lockdown. Ram Parvesh, a farmer said, "We are not getting enough labourers and selling our produce has become difficult because of the lockdown. We are facing losses".

Committee formed to frame security protocol for healthcare workers: Delhi Health Minister

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister, Satyendar Jain informed that a total of 2375 positive cases have been reported in Delhi. He also said that a committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Principal Health Secretary, to frame security protocol for healthcare workers. While speaking to ANI, he said, "A total of 2375 positive cases have been reported in Delhi as of now and out of these 128 were reported yesterday. Total 808 people have been recovered so far. The 128 cases were the case of 'local spread'. Under the chairmanship of Principal Health Secretary, we have made a committee to frame security protocol for healthcare workers. Immediate action will be taken against those who'll try to harm healthcare workers."

Equity indices in the red, banking and financial stocks bleed

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were in the negative zone during early hours on Friday tracking trends in Asian markets as investors awaited government efforts on another stimulus package to shore up economic activity in the wake of COVID-19 lockdown. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 420 points or 1.32 per cent at 31,443 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 123 points at 9,191. Except for Nifty pharma which moved up by 1.3 per cent, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty financial service by 2.8 per cent, private bank by 2.7 per cent and realty by 2.3 per cent. Among stocks, Zee Entertainment lost by 6 per cent to Rs 148.25, a day after closing 3.7 per cent higher after Florida Retirement System (FRS) reportedly bought over half a per cent stake in the company.

COVID-19: Waiting for test kits from ICMR, says Kerala Health Minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 24 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister, KK Shailaja said that they are waiting for good kits from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in wake of coronavirus outbreak. She said, "We got some kits from ICMR but when we tried to do testing from it, the kits were not in good condition. We had informed ICMR about that. We are waiting for good kits from ICMR. We have also ordered some test kits. Once we get the test kits, we will validate them, and once we confirm the quality of the kits, we will do the antibody tests.

Padarayanapura violence: After 2 accused test COVID-19 positive, 119 others likely to be shifted from Ramanagara Jail

Ramanagara (Karnataka), Apr 24 (ANI): The Karnataka Health Department is likely to shift the 119 accused in Padarayanapura violence to Bengaluru's Haj Bhavan from Ramanagara Jail. This comes after two accused out of 121, who were shifted to Ramanagara Jail, tested positive for coronavirus. They have been shifted to Victoria Hospital. A ruckus erupted in Padarayanapura on Sunday allegedly over the shifting of 15 secondary contacts of corona positive patients to a quarantine facility by the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials. Padarayanapura is recognised as a 'red zone'. When BBMP officials went to shift the suspected COVID-19 patients, some people created a ruckus, broke a barricade and removed the police post in the area.

Strawberry farmers feel 'lockdown' heat as season set to end

Sambhal (UP), Apr 24 (ANI): COVID-19 is also affecting fruits and vegetables crops amid lockdown. The strawberry crop is also feeling the heat as farmers are not able to take the fruit to the 'mandis' due to the lockdown. According to a farmer, they started seed sowing in the month of October which continues to grow till May but due to the lockdown and the hailstorm they are incurring loss. Strawberry farmers are destroying their crops over a lack of demand and the distortion of the supply chain due to lockdown. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended the nationwide lockdown till May 03 to curb the spread of COVID-19. Uttar Pradesh has 1509 COVDI-19 positive cases and the dread virus has claimed 21 lives in the state.

Heavy rain leads to caved-in roads, water-logging in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Apr 24 (ANI): Heavy rain lashed in parts of Bengaluru which led to water-logging at various parts. The sudden weather change threw life out of gear in the 'silicon valley'. Trees were also uprooted due to sudden rain. Heavy rain also caved-in roads of the city.

Ramadan 2020: Mosques in Kerala remain closed amid COVID-19 outbreak

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 24 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus lockdown, mosques were seen closed in Thiruvananthapuram. Due to COVID-19 outbreak, government has advised people to pray from their homes to observe social distancing norm. The nation is under lockdown till May 03.

India's current production capacity of HCQ is 35-40 cr tablets a month: IDMA

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 24 (ANI): Senior vice president of Indian Drug Manufacturers' Association (IDMA), Viranchi Shah said that India's current production capacity of Hydroxychloroquine is 35-40 crore tablets a month. While speaking to ANI, he said, "India holds almost 70 percent global capacity of manufacturing Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). Our current production capacity of Hydroxychloroquine is 35-40 crore tablets a month. This is 10 times more than our requirement. There is no shortage of HCQ in India and we have sufficient amount of it to supply outside."

Be alert! 'Yamraj', 'Chitragupta' on Jammu streets to spread awareness on COVID-19

Jammu, Apr 24 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus outbreak, artists from Jammu collaborated with police and administration to spread awareness. These artists disguised as 'Yamraj' and 'Chitragupta' from Hindu mythology to give message to locals to follow rules during lockdown period. The 'Yamraj' and 'Chitragupta' were seen interacting with people who were wandering on the roads and asked them to take necessary preventive measures. The nation is under lockdown till May 03.

COVID-19: Social distancing norms contravene at vegetable markets in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, the whole nation is under lockdown but the social distancing norms were seen flouted in the vegetable market. Heavy traffic was seen at the Azadpur Sabzi Mandi. As per the new guideline, the market is allowed to remain open for 24 hours from April 21. Customers were also seen at Okhla vegetable market during the extended lockdown period. The market was seen crowded. The social distancing norm was also not observed at Ghazipur vegetable market. The nation is under lockdown till May 03.

Deserted Kanpur! Watch drone footage of Gwaltoli area amid COVID-19 lockdown

Kanpur (UP), Apr 24 (ANI): Amid increasing COVID-19 cases in Kanpur, the district administration is using drones for surveillance of hotspot areas. The administration is observing the situation at various part of the city using the drones. Uttar Pradesh has 1509 COVDI-19 positive cases and the dread virus has claimed 21 lives in the state.

Tripura becomes coronavirus-free state, informs CM Biplab Kumar Deb

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 24 (ANI): Chief Minister of Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb informed that his state has become the third COVID-19 free state after two positive cases recovered of the dreadful virus. He said "Tripura has become coronavirus free after the recovery of the 2nd case. Two cases were recorded in the state, the first case had recovered earlier and the second patient has also been discharged after testing negative in repeat tests. After Manipur and Goa Tripura has become third COVID-19 free state.

COVID-19: Police conduct thermal screening at DND Flyway

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 24 (ANI): Police personnel conducted temperature checks of the commuters using thermometer gun at Delhi-Noida Direct (DND) Flyway. The initiative was taken in view of coronavirus by the Uttar Pradesh Police. They also checked the valid passes of the commuters as only essential service providers are allowed to move. Delhi-Noida border has been completely closed by GautamBuddha Nagar administration as preventive measure against COVID-19.

Delhi police personnel paint on road to spread COVID-19 awareness

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Delhi police has come out with new campaign to spread awareness among people amid coronavirus spread. On April 24, Police officials made a painting on road near Shastri Park area in Delhi. Nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 03 to combat the disease. National capital has registered 2,248 confirmed cases so far.

Uttarakhand Muslim cleric urges people to offer Ramzan prayers at home amid lockdown

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 23 (ANI): In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, mosques will remain closed during Ramzan. A Muslim cleric from Dehradun, Syed Mohammad Ahmad Kazmi has appealed to people to follow the lockdown norms and pray from home. "I request people to offer prayers at their homes. I would like to appeal everyone to follow lockdown and maintain social distancing ", the Muslim Cleric said. A total of 46 coronavrus cases has been reported in the state so far.

Corona positive mother's day made after she gets to see her new born on video call

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Apr 23 (ANI): The staff of Aurangabad Civil Hospital won hearts by arranging a video call between a COVID-19 positive mother and her new born baby. The baby was born on April 18, by caesarean section but tested negative for coronavirus. The infant was kept in a separate ward. "On April 18, the baby was born by caesarean section and tested negative," said Aurangabad Civil Surgeon Dr. Sunder Kulkarni.

Why should they come here and expect cooperation: WB Chief Secy on centre's COVID-19 team's visit

Kolkata, Apr 23 (ANI): Speaking on the Inter-Ministerial Central Team's visit to West Bengal for assessment of hotspots, and the consequent accusations of non-cooperation on the state government, West Bengal's Chief Secretary Rajiv Sinha said when technology can make communication happen in a matter of five minutes, then why is there a need for central teams to be physically present in the state. "With the whole technology where we can talk to each other at 5 minutes notice, we can talk to each other over phone, they can see what is happening through satellite, direct and indirect indicators. Why should they come here and expect us to cooperate," he said.

Meet 7-month pregnant NHM worker doing door-to-door campaign against COVID-19

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 23 (ANI): The humanitarian crisis, coronavirus pandemic- has given people many superheroes also known as COVID-19 warriors, who are working day and night to save lives. Another superhero to the list is a National Health Worker (NHM) who despite being seven month into pregnancy, is doing door-to-door campaign against COVID-19. She asks people to keep themselves clean and avoid any physical contact with others. In rural areas, door-to-door campaign is need of the hour amid the pandemic.