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125 stranded foreigners leave for Bahrain from Pune airport

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 19 (ANI): Around 125 Bahrain nationals who were stranded in Pune due to nationwide lockdown, left for Bahrain by a special flight on April 18. Coronavirus cases have surpassed 2 million globally.

People throng Delhi's Azadpur Sabzi Mandi to buy essentials amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): People flocked at Azadpur Sabzi Mandi to buy essential commodities amid coronavirus lockdown. The sale of vegetables and fruits is done here from 6 am to 11am and 2 pm to 6pm. People were seen wearing mask to contain the spread of COVID-19. Delhi stands at 2nd position with 1707 COVID-19 cases.

Karnataka Police seize around 4,200 vehicles for violating lockdown norms

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Apr 19 (ANI): Kalaburagi city Police seized around 4,200 vehicles till April 19 for violating COVID-19 lockdown. The nation is in its 2nd phase of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. Karnataka police conducting special drives to enforce lockdown in the city. Total of 371 coronavirus cases have been confirmed from Karnataka.

COVID-19: Collective efforts of administration, private doctors set up 20 beds ICU in 14 days

Mira Bhayandar (Maharashtra), Apr 19 (ANI): Maharashtra has emerged as a capital of COVID-19 patients these days. Most of the cities and districts are now affected from the dreadful virus. During this hard time, hospitals equipped with isolation chambers and equipments can play a crucial role to save lives. Considering the gravity of the situation, Thane's Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has prepared 20 beds ICU chamber in less than 15 days to treat COVID-19 patients. The ICU at Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Hospital consists of 20 beds with 18 ventilators. The ICU chamber also has 36 doctors 62 nurses and other staff to treat patients. The ICU fulfills the entire international standard and is ready to treat the patients.

Amit Shah holds meeting with officials on current situation of COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting with top officials to take stock of the current situation regarding COVID-19 pandemic. The ministry had set up a 24/7 control room to coordinate with all the states. So far India has reported 14378 COVID-19 cases along with 488 deaths. Of all the states, Maharashtra is on top with 3323 COVID-19 cases and 201 deaths.

Naxals set ablaze to 7 vehicles in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), Apr 18 (ANI): In Chhattisgarh, Naxals set ablaze to seven vehicles who were engaged in road construction in Rajnandgaon district on April 18. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Naxal operation, G.N. Baghel said, "ITBP personnel have been sent to search the area. Contractor was asked to keep vehicles in a safe place near a police post during lockdown."

In just 15 minutes, Rapid Test Kit can detect coronavirus: NIMR Scientist

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): In just 15 minutes, now doctors can find out whether a person is coronavirus positive or not. "The 'Rapid Antibody Detection Test Kit' can detect coronavirus from a body in just 15 minutes," said National Institute of Malaria Research's (NIMR) Scientist, Himmat. ANI reporter has volunteered to showcase rapid tests here. The reporter was tested negative for COVID-19. This test kit may help the nation to map the spread of the disease.

A woman dies after boat loaded with ration overturned in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Apr 18(ANI): A woman died after a boat loaded with ration materials and around 24-26 people overturned in River Ganga in Patna on April 18. The overloaded boat had hit the Pipa Pul in Patna city before it overturned. So far, SDRF has rescued one woman and her son. One dead body was also found. Further rescue operation by NDRF and SDRF is underway. "Around 2-3 people are still there, rescue operation is underway," says SDRF personnel.

Public co-operation keeping Kerala safe from COVID-19: CM Pinarayi Vijayan

Kerala (Trivandrum), Apr 18 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the people of Kerala have stood in unison and have wholeheartedly adhered to directions issued by the State Government. He says, "Many went into quarantine voluntarily, many assessed risk on their own and contacted control rooms. Others volunteered to assist Health Department in their respective interventions." Kerala CM said, "This selfless cooperation of our general public has played a major role in keeping Kerala safe thus far, and it needs to be acknowledged."

Auto, taxi drivers face hardship amid nationwide lockdown

Hyderabad (Telangana), Apr 18 (ANI): Auto rickshaw and drivers of cab provider companies like 'Ola' and 'Uber' are facing hardship due to nationwide lockdown. App-based cab driver in Hyderabad said, "It has become very difficult to manage our financial expenses. Our children are also suffering. We request the state and central government to help us." An auto driver from Delhi had no clue about his future. He said, "There is no proper food available, my all savings are also going to end, I am stuck here." The nation is under lockdown due to coronavirus till May 03.

Rain brings respite from heat in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Delhi observed sudden change in weather in the late evening on April 18. Rain lashed parts of Delhi and brought respite from intense heat.

South Korean nationals evacuated from India via special flight amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): South Koreans nationals evacuated from India via special flight amid lockdown from New Delhi on April 18. South Korea's Embassy Minister, Jongho Choi said, "159 people including South Koreans nationals and their family members evacuated from India today." Embassy minister also thanked India for the co-operation. The Central government has announced nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus till May 03.

2 CRPF jawans killed, 1 injured in terrorist attack in JandK's Sopore

Sopore (JandK), Apr 18(ANI): Two Jawans lost their lives and one got injured in a terrorist attack in Sopore town of Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir. Terrorists on April 18 attacked a joint party of CRPF and police personnel in Sopore. More details are awaited.

CM Kejriwal announces Rs 1 crore for kin of all employees who die while dealing with COVID-19 patients

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that if any doctor, nurse, sanitation worker at hospital, lab technician contracts the infection and dies due to it, while dealing with the patients of COVID-19, then Delhi government will provide their families with a compensation of Rs 1 crore. "There are other people too who are looking after Corona patients like Police, Civil Defence volunteers, teachers. If anyone contracts corona dies due to it, while looking after Corona patients, then it will be extended to all such people. Their families will also be given Rs 1 crore," said CM Kejriwal.

COVID-19: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury turns his office into control room to assist migrant workers

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury turned his office into control room to provide help to migrant workers amid the nationwide lockdown. "I am getting around 500 calls daily from the migrant workers. Sometimes people start crying over the phone as they are stranded with no food and shelter," said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to ANI. In order to provide them assistance, the Congress leader is reaching out to party leaders across the country and various chief ministers to help migrant labourers. The Central government has announced nationwide lockdown due to coronavirus till May 3.

There has been decrease in number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal said that 2274 samples were tested on April 18 out which 67 cases tested positive. "In last 2-3 days, the numbers of cases have gone down. I hope that the cases will go down even more in the coming days," he added.

More than 29% COVID-19 cases linked to Nizamuddin Markaz: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): The Health Ministry informed that 29.8% coronavirus cases are related to Nizamuddin Markaz. While addressing the daily health bulletin in the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said, "Out of total 14,378 cases, 4291 (29.8%) cases are related to Nizamuddin Markaz cluster from single source and affected 23 states and Union Territories (UTs)." "84% cases in Tamil Nadu, 63% cases in Delhi, 79% cases in Telangana, 59% cases in Uttar Pradesh and 61% in Andhra Pradesh are related to the event," Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal further said.

Watch: Left party workers protest against improper ration distribution and low COVID-19 testing

Kolkata (West Bengal), Apr 18 (ANI): Police detained Left Chairperson Biman Bose and other party workers on April 18 in Kolkata. The party workers were protesting against alleged improper distribution of ration and low percentage of COVID-19 testing in the state.

No fresh cases in 45 districts in last 14 days: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 18(ANI): Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said, "A positive trend has been noted in 47 districts across 23 states." He further informed that no positive cases have been reported in the last 28 days in Mahe of Puducherry, and Kodagu of Karnataka. "In 45 other districts, no new positive cases have been reported in last 14 days," said Lav Agarwal.

3 Asha workers allegedly manhandled in Indore during COVID-19 survey

Indore (MP), Apr 18(ANI): A team of Asha workers were allegedly assaulted by a man in Vinoba Nagar on April 18. The three Asha workers were conducting a survey on COVID-19. Indore SHO, Vinod Dixit said, "The men were fighting and thought that the workers have recorded the incident and will send it to the police."