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Satyendar Jain confirms 2081 positive cases in Delhi, 78 people test positive in rapid testing

New Delhi, Apr 21(ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain confirmed 2081 positive cases in the national capital. On rapid testing, he said, "Rapid testing started in Nabi Karim area yesterday, 74 people were tested. All of them tested negative." "Of the 1397 samples tested yesterday, 78 cases were found positive. Out of all the patients admitted at hospitals, 26 are in ICU and 5 on ventilators," says Satyendar Jain.

8-month pregnant doctor serves patients in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon amid corona crisis

Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh), Apr 21 (ANI): Santoshi Manikpuri, a health care professional from Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon is standing tall during corona crisis. She is attending patients even in the 8th month of her pregnancy in Kerawahi village. She had got her maternity leaves yet she chose to serve the country. She said, "I am happy to do my work, and that I am getting to serve the country in a time like this. It is a matter of honour that we serve people. I am happy to do my work, and that I am getting to serve the country in a time like this. I have the full support of my family and husband. They keep encouraging me in my work." 36 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Chhattisgarh.

COVID-19 lockdown: J-K Police give flowers to locals for staying at home

Jammu, Apr 21 (ANI): In order to promote stay-home order and to appreciate locals during the lockdown, Jammu and Kashmir Police gave flowers to them. They thanked them for staying at their homes during this crucial time. Locals also appreciated police's move and clapped for them. 368 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir as of now.

This is about humanity! Coconut tree climber supplies water, snacks daily to cops on lockdown duty

Alappuzha (Kerala), Apr 21(ANI): This Kalavoor native and a coconut tree climber is giving free snacks and water to the cops, who are on lockdown duty. Gireesh, who earns less than Rs 100 for climbing a coconut tree, spends a part of it on the police personnel.

COVID-19 lockdown: Police personnel check passes, identity cards of people at Delhi-Ghaziabad border

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 21 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus, the nation is under lockdown currently. Police personnel checked the passes and identity cards of people at Delhi-Ghaziabad border as the movement of vehicles of essential service providers are permitted during coronavirus lockdown. 14255 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

Watch: Maharashtra Police perform 'aarti' to shame lockdown violators

Thane (Maharashtra), Apr 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Police has found a unique step to teach a lesson to all the lockdown violators. Police performed 'aarti' of those who came out for a morning walk despite of the lockdown in Thane. Currently, the nation-wide lockdown is extended till May 3 in wake of coronavirus.

Lady auto rickshaw driver provides free ride to needy amid lockdown

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Apr 21(ANI): Amid COVID-19 lockdown across the country, a lady auto rickshaw driver in Mumbai is providing free of cost ride to poor people in emergency. Sheetal, the lady auto rickshaw driver said, "Before lockdown I used to ride an auto rickshaw for feeding my family but in the lockdown I am doing it for free."

Heavy traffic witnessed in Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): Heavy traffic jam was witnessed in Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi as Government announced it to remain open for 24 hours from April 21. Though the government allowed only 1,000 people to enter in every 4 hours, but Azadpur Mandi observed people in huge numbers sending social distancing for a toss. Movement of trucks in the Mandi is allowed from 10pm to 6am, while vegetables and fruits will be sold from 6 am till 10 pm. Total positive cases of COVID-19 in the state have mounted over 2000 along with 45 deaths.

Locals pay gratitude to essential service providers amid coronavirus lockdown in Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat), Apr 21 (ANI): Locals expressed their gratitude to those providing essential services amid the coronavirus lockdown in Rajkot. Some clapped while others did 'shankhnad' from their balconies and gates to show gratefulness. One of the residents said, "We have been doing this every day at 5 pm since the day of Janata Curfew'. We are praying for all the doctors, labourers and police." The nation-wide lockdown is extended till May 3 in wake of coronavirus.

COVID-19 warriors allegedly attacked in MP

Rajgarh (MP), Apr 20 (ANI): Police personnel were allegedly thrashed after they asked people who gathered at a liquor shop in Rampuria village of Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh to maintain social distance. The incident took place when the policemen went to the village as they got information about a liquor shop opening despite the lockdown. Upon reaching there they urged the people standing in groups to follow social distancing guidelines, following which people got enraged and roughed up the policemen. They also attacked the cops with rods.

Young people leave it too late to seek help for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): A new study has found that young people are leaving it 'too late' to seek help for eating disorders, citing fear of losing control over their eating or weight, denial, and failure to perceive the severity of the illness as reasons not to get professional advice. The recent online survey of almost 300 Australian young adults aged 18-25 years found a majority had eating, weight or body shape concerns, and even those with anorexia or bulimia reportedly found reasons to delay getting treatment or expert interventions. "Not wanting others to worry about their problems was the highest endorsed barrier - it reflects the wish for autonomy and also the fear of being a burden to others in this group of young adults," said Kathina Ali, Research Associate in Psychology at Flinders University. Helpful and free evidence-based online resources are available at websites such as Australia's Butterfly Foundation and the National Eating Disorders Collaboration.

RTPCR kits need be stored under 20C to work properly: ICMR

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): ICMR Scientist, Dr Raman R Gangakhdkar on Monday responded to the grievance that in West Bengal, RTPCR kits are not working properly."These kits are US FDA approved and have good standards, only thing is they should be stored under 20 degrees temperature, otherwise, results may not be correct," he added.

Watch: Clash breaks out between Punjab Police and shopkeepers for not following lockdown

Firozpur (Punjab), Apr 20 (ANI): A clash broke out between Police personnel and shopkeepers in Sirki Bazar area of Firozpur in Punjab on April 19. In a video, the police were seen lathi-charging the protesters. It was claimed that Police had asked locals to close shops to follow the coronavirus lockdown.

Equity indices end flat after choppy session, metal stocks dive

Mumbai, Apr 20 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices moved in a narrow range on Monday to end flat as traders chose to stay on sidelines in the absence of any clear signs on COVID-19. Falling crude oil prices and weak global markets also dented investor sentiment. At the closing bell, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 59 points or 0.19 per cent at 31,648 while the Nifty 50 inched up by 0.2 points or 0.04 per cent at 9,267. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty metal down by 3.2 per cent and auto by 1.7 per cent. But Nifty PSU Bank moved up by 4.2 per cent and IT by 1.4 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Motors was the top gainer by moving up 4.2 per cent at Rs 80.10 per share despite reporting 35 per cent falls in global wholesales during Q4 FY20 at 2.31 lakh units.

India's doubling rate of COVID-19 cases improved to 7.5 days: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal on April 20 told media persons that the doubling rate of India before the lockdown was 3.4 days has now improved to 7.5 days. He said, "India's doubling rate before the lockdown was 3.4 days, it has now improved to 7.5 days. As per data on April 19, in 18 states, the rate is better than the national average."

Delhi's Azadpur Mandi will remain open for 24 hours from April 21: Gopal Rai

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Delhi Minister for Labour and Employment Gopal Rai informed that Delhi's Azadpur Mandi will remain open for 24 hours from April 21. Azadpur Mandi will remain open for 24 hours from tomorrow. From 6 am till 10 pm, vegetables and fruits will be sold, while from 10 pm till 6 am, truck movement will be allowed in and out of the market. Every 4 hours, entry of 1000 people will be allowed," said Rai on COVID-19 outbreak.

Goa declared coronavirus free, districts with no new cases in last 14 days rise to 59

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): The Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal on Monday informed that the number of districts where no case has been reported in last 14 days has increased to 59. Adding in it, he further said that the Goa is now COVID-19 free."Mahe in Puducherry, Kodagu in Karnataka and Pruri Garhwal in Uttarakhand have not reported any COVID19 case in last 28 days," he added.

Coronavirus under control in Uttarakhand: CM Trivendra Singh Rawat

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 20 (ANI): Speaking on the current situation of COVID-19 in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Monday informed that the situation in the state is completely under control. "The role of our health-workers, policemen and all frontline workers is commendable. I appeal to all citizens to continue to cooperate with lockdown rules," he added.The number of confirmed cases in Uttarakhand stands at 44, which includes 11 cured or discharged.

1553 new COVID-19 cases, 36 deaths in last 24 hours: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 20 amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said, "Till now 2546 people were cured. In last 24 hours, 1553 new cases of COVID-19 were reported which takes the total number of confirmed cases in the nation to 17,265. 36 new deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours."

Nothing communal in Palghar lynching case: CM Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, Apr 20 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on April 20 said that over 100 persons have been arrested in connection with Palghar lynching case. "Over 100 persons arrested including 5 main accused. There is nothing communal in this whole incident. I have spoken to Amit Shah ji this morning and Yogi Adityanath ji there is nothing like communal," said Thackeray on Palghar incident