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Health workers provided strength to my family: Bengaluru corona survivor

Bengaluru, Apr 21 (ANI): As country continues to struggle with rising cases of coronavirus, a ray of hope is still left among people. A COVID-19 patient from Bengaluru recovered from the deadly disease. Sharing his experience, he said, "I am completely healthy now. I thank health workers who followed up when I was in hospital. They gave strength to my family. I received maximum help from them. I'm requesting everyone to cooperate with health workers."

Sensex tanks over 1000 points as US oil prices dip below zero dollar a barrel

Mumbai, Apr 21 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices plunged by over 3 per cent on Tuesday after US oil prices slipped below zero dollar a barrel in overnight trade and President Donald Trump announcement that he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration. US crude futures turned negative for the first time in history following a collapse in oil demand as coronavirus pandemic derails the global economy. A rapidly rising number of COVID-19 infections in India and the resultant deaths also put pressure on bourses. At the closing bell, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 1,011 points or 3.2 per cent at 30,637 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 280 points or 3.03 per cent at 8,981. Except for Nifty pharma, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty private bank down by 5.8 per cent, financial service by 4.6 per cent, auto by 5.3 per cent and metal by 5.1 per cent. Among stocks, IndusInd Bank was the top loser after slipping by 12.2 per cent to

Amid COVID-19 lockdown, World Heritage Site in Nepal becomes silent

Kathmandu (Nepal), Apr 21 (ANI): It's been a month since Kathmandu Durbar Square fell silent under the spell of lockdown imposed by Nepal Government to avert further spread of COVID-19. Revered World Heritage Site in capital Kathmandu is also known as Basantapur Durbar Square. Abuzz with tourists a few days back, the monument is currently witnessing dead silence for the first time in centuries. The reconstruction of the temples of Durbar Square which were devastated in 2015's earthquakes has also been temporarily suspended due to the lockdown. The Basantapur Durbar Square is a major source of revenue for the state. Tourism sector alone contributes to about 8 per cent of the total GDP of the Himalayan Nation. With the clouds of pandemic hovering over the nation, it is predicted that Nepal would lose overall 1.6 trillion Nepal rupees in the year 2020 from the hospitality sector, worst from that of 2015 earthquake. As Nepal was gearing up to celebrate Visit Nepal Year in 2020 for the worl

We'll first kill coronavirus and then save the country: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): Appealing to people stay at home and cooperate in the fight against coronavirus, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 21 said, "We will first kill coronavirus, and then we will save the country." She made the appeal on a loudspeaker inside a car in the Rajabazar area in Kolkata.

ICMR advises states not to use rapid testing kits for 2 days, wait for advisory

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): ICMR Scientist, Dr Raman R Gangakhdkar on Tuesday said that they have advised states not to use rapid testing kits for two days. "A lot of variations, kits will be tested and validated by on-ground teams and we will give advisory in the next 2 days," he added.

1336 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, total at 18,601: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said, "Till now 3252 people were cured including 705 people who recovered yesterday. In last 24 hours, 1336 new cases of COVID-19 were reported which takes the total number of confirmed cases in the nation to 18,601.

Stopped rapid testing as accuracy turned out to be 5.4% against proposed 90%: Rajasthan Health Minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 21 (ANI): Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma informed that the state has stopped coronavirus rapid testing after its accuracy turned out to 5.4% against proposed 90%. "We had received rapid testing kits from ICMR and it was used in Rajasthan. We formed a committee of the Head of our Microbiology Department and Head of our Medicine Dept to see if these tests are effective. Its accuracy was supposed to be 90% but it turned out to be 5.4%," said Sharma on rapid testing in Rajasthan.

35,852 samples tested on Apr 20, almost 4.5 lakh tests done so far: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): ICMR Scientist, Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar on April 21 said 4,49,810 samples have been tested so far. "35,852 samples were tested yesterday, of which 29,776 samples were tested in 201 Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) network labs and remaining 6,076 samples were tested in 86 private labs," he added.

WB govt deferred visit to hotspot areas a day after giving assurance: Central Officer

Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): Apurva Chandra, Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT) leader, who is in West Bengal to visit the coronavirus hotspot areas in the state, told ANI that the assessment of containment zones has been delayed by the state government a day after it gave assurance for the same.

Goa Congress criticises CM Sawant for declaring state as COVID-19 free

Goa, Apr 21(ANI): President of Goa Congress, Girish Chodankar said that the state government has not conducted the tests properly and has rushed into declaring the state as COVID-19 free. Goa Congress President said, "Goa CM is boasting of covering 5 lakhs houses in just 3 days with 7000 surveyors. Central Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan also tweeted declaring Goa as COVID-19 free. This hurry of BJP govt is a worry for Goans."

Watch: Badrinath Temple receives heavy snowfall

Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Apr 21 (ANI): The weather changed once again in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Fresh snowfall was received at Badrinath Temple. The temple is surrounded with white spell of snow. As per schedule, the portals of Shri Badrinath Temple will open on May 15.

This couple makes best use of lockdown period, digs 25-feet deep well to solve water crisis

Washim (Maharashtra), Apr 21 (ANI): The whole nation is under lockdown in wake of coronavirus currently but this couple from Maharashtra's Washim took this opportunity and dug a 25-feet deep well in just 21 days. The couple decided to dig the well to avoid laziness and procrastination. Earlier, their neighbors used to make fun of them for their decision but later were left awe-struck after actually seeing the well.

Locals thank Poonch Police for distributing 200 foodgrain kits among needy

Poonch (J-K), Apr 21(ANI): Locals in Poonch thanked police personnel for distributing more than 200 foodgrain kits among the specially-abled and needy people of far flung areas of Poonch. "They maintain law and order here, now they are distributing ration to the needy people including widows and needy. We are thankful to them that they are taking care in this time of COVID-19 outbreak," said a local.

Rapid antibody tests for COVID-19 conducted in Kolkata's Belgachia

Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): Rapid antibody tests for COVID-19 conducted at Belgachia in Kolkata. Belgachia area is one of the most sensitive areas of West Bengal. 392 cases of coronavirus reported in West Bengal as of now. In wake of coronavirus, the nation is under lockdown currently.

Derek O'Brien questions Centre's criteria for choosing 6 states for COVID-19 monitoring

New Delhi, Apr 21(ANI): All India Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien on selection of states to send central team there asked that what were the parameters by which the states have been selected for sending the central teams to the states. "What are the criteria for selecting these? We want to ask the PM and Home Minister. Out of the 6 states which have been chosen 5 are opposition states," said TMC leader.

12-year-old girl dies after walking for more than 100 kms from Telangana to Chhattisgarh

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 21 (ANI): 12-year-old girl in Bijapur died due to electrolytes imbalance after walking for more than 100 kilometers from Telangana to Chhattisgarh on April 18. Bijapur CMHO, BR Pujari said, "She was among the 11 people who went to Telangana for plucking green chillies, her age war around 12 years, after entering the border area she died at around 8-9am."

BJP leaders take oath in first expansion of Madhya Pradesh cabinet

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 21 (ANI): The state cabinet expansion ceremony was held in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on April 21. BJP leaders including Narottam Mishra, Kamal Patel, Meena Singh, Tulsi Silawat and Govind Singh Rajput took oath as ministers in the ceremony. Shivraj Singh Chouhan took oath as Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on March 23 and the expansion was long due.

Sweet shops reopen amid lockdown, bring sugary joy for locals in Kolkata

Kolkata, Apr 21 (ANI): People gathered at sweet shops in Kolkata on April 21. Locals were seen observing social distancing at the shop in wake of coronavirus. Sweet shops are opened after state government made new amendments amid coronavirus lockdown. According to new guidelines, sweet shops will remain open from 8 am to 12 pm, which is for 4 hours and earlier, sweet shops were allowed to operate for 8 hours from 8 am to 4 pm. 392 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in West Bengal as of now.

Uttarakhand CM attends last rites of CM Yogi's father in Pauri Garhwal

Phool Chatti (Pauri Garhwal), Apr 21(ANI): Last rites of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's father were carried out in Phool Chatti on April 21. Anand Bisht left for his heavenly abode at 10:44 am on April 20. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi did not attend his father's last rites to ensure enforcement of lockdown amid corona outbreak. Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat attended the wreath laying ceremony of UP CM's father.

COVID-19 outbreak: Muslim community will celebrate Ramzan, just like Shab-e-Barat, says Naqvi

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): In a press conference held in Delhi, Union Minister of Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi informed that Muslim community has taken decision for Ramzan, just like they took for Shab-e-Barat. He said, "Holy month of Ramzan begins fromon April 24. All religious leaders, religious and social organizations have together decided and made an appeal to Muslim community to hold prayers, Iftar and perform other customs at their homes while maintaining social distancing. The Muslim community has itself taken this decision, just like they took for Shab-e-Barat."