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20 Indian Navy personnel shifted to hospital after testing positive of COVID-19

Panaji (Goa), Apr 18 (ANI): At least 20 Indian Navy personnel tested COVID-19 positive at INS Angre in Mumbai. Minister of State for Defence, Shripad Naik informed, "20 COVID-19 positive cases have emerged from INS Angre depot in Colaba, where 130 people were kept under quarantine. Patients have been shifted to the Indian Navy's hospital and are being treated. Others have been quarantined."

Appropriate measures will be taken to improve economic scenario: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), April 18 (ANI): Interacting with the media through video conference Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said "Industrial units will operate from April 20 under the modified lockdown and migrant labourers, who are still staying here, will start getting work." He said that on the basis of report prepared by the committee constituted under the chairmanship of his economic advisor Arvind Mayaram, government will take appropriate steps towards improving the economic situation. Slowly the economy of the state will start coming back on track. CM said that except for the areas where hotspots have been identified in the state, limited economic activities will be conducted keeping in mind the social distancing. Apart from this, work could also be started in industrial areas during the modified lockdown. CM Gehlot also said that the state government is insisting on taking more number of tests to detect corona positive patients. Currently testing capacity is 4 thousand per

Home Ministry waves off over stay penalty for foreigners stuck in India due to COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Home Ministry Joint Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava informed that the ministry has decided to extend the validity of the visas of the foreigners, who are stuck in India due to COVID-19 outbreak. The extension will be granted till May 3, 2020. The Joint Secretary said, "Foreigners will not be charged for extension and they need not to pay anything extra for their stay."

Several UP districts are becoming Corona free: Awanish K Awasthi

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Additional Chief Secretary of Home Department Awanish K Awasthi said, "Several districts are becoming Corona free- Pilibhit, Maharajganj, Hathras. Now Shahjahanpur is also on the verge to become Corona free. Bareilly and Prayagraj have also become Corona free." He further said that CM has announced that Rs 1000 will be given to destitute people. "Those who were left out, in urban and rural areas, will also be identified and given Rs 1000. So far state govt has given Rs 236.98 crore to 23,70,000 labourers, as maintenance allowance, he added.

'Maulana Saad should have taken measures before causing damage': Sanjay Singh on Tablighi Jamaat row

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh said that Maulana Saad (leader of Tablighi Jamaat) should have taken measures before causing the damage. "The leaders of Tablighi Jamaat should have taken measures before causing the damage, had he (Maulana Saad) given a message in his community, this could have been avoided," said Singh on Tablighi Jamaat.

Unseasonal rain brings hardship to MP's farmers amid lockdown

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 18 (ANI): The unseasonal rain brought more difficulties for farmers in Madhya Pradesh. Amid the nationwide lockdown, farmers are already facing hardships to sell their crops in 'mandis'. One of the farmers from the capital of the state said, "The rain will damage the crop, as we don't have shelters to cover them." Total number of COVID-19 cases mounted to 1,310 the state. At least 69 people lost their lives due to the deadly virus.

10 COVID-19 patients discharged after recovery from Chennai's hospital

Chennai, Apr 18 (ANI): On April 18, around 10 COVID-19 patients were discharged from Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital in Chennai after getting recovered. "13 were discharged earlier, out of which 5 are interested in plasma donation, 4 are not fit, while we are motivating the rest," said Vasanthamani, Dean, Government Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital (GKMC).

Watch: Case registered against foreign nationals for allegedly spitting in lift, video goes viral

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Apr 18 (ANI): Case registered against 2 foreign nationals who were under home quarantine in Kodailbail in Karnataka's Mangaluru for allegedly spitting in the lift of their apartment on April 17. The 2 foreign nationals and their 3 roommates have been sent to a quarantine facility.

Locals protest with empty pots demanding adequate supply of drinking water in TN's Pazhanganatham

Pazhanganatham (Tamil Nadu), Apr 18 (ANI): People protested with empty pots against government for not providing adequate supply of drinking water amid COVID-19 lockdown. More than 100 persons have gathered in Tamil Nadu's Pazhanganatham. Later the officials arrived at the spot and ensured the locals for proper supply of water.

Watch: Coronavirus survivor receives grand welcome from neighbours in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): As country continues to struggle with rising cases, a ray of hope is still left among people. In a recent example, a coronavirus survivor in Mumbai received a grand welcome from his residential colony. Corona survivor's neighbours applauded on his entry after he recovered completely. Maharashtra stands at the highest position with 3205 confirmed cases.

Ruckus created after hawker denied permission to sell vegetables in Mumbai's containment area

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between a hawker and police personnel on April 18 after she was not allowed to sell vegetables in a containment area in Mumbai's Mankhurd. A case has been registered in this regard.

Food Delivery Force distributes food packets to needy in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 18 (ANI): As coronavirus has hit the country, government is taking every possible step to restrict the further spread. Food Delivery Force (FDF) of police has taken a unique step in Ghaziabad. They distributed food packets and ration among needy amid COVID-19 lockdown. "30 teams are working on it. Through community kitchens, we are delivering food and ration packets (enough for 15 days) in remote areas," said Shailendra Singh, ADM.

Hema Malini condemns recent attacks on frontline warriors

Mumbai, Apr 18 (ANI): BJP's leader Hema Malini in a self made video condemned the recent attacks on frontline warriors. She appealed the government to take strict actions against the accused. "2 days ago, some people attacked an ambulance- kuch sharam kariye! People who're attacking doctors, healthcare workers, policemen, media persons should be punished. Appeal to administration to take strict action against such people. Corona Warriors hain toh zindagi hai!", said Hema Malini.

COVID-19: Essential commodities delivered at doorstep in Noida's 'Red Zone'

Noida (UP), Apr 18 (ANI): As the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise, GautamBuddha Nagar administration sealed some particular areas to contain the spread of the pandemic. Sector 27 is marked as 'Red Zone' as several COVID-19 cases were found in the area. Essential commodities are being provided at doorstep amid coronavirus lockdown. Total of 849 coronavirus cases have been confirmed from Uttar Pradesh so far.

Rajnath Singh holds meeting with GoM over COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): Meeting of Group of Ministers (GoM) is underway at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's residence. Discussion over COVID-19 is taking place. Over 11000 active cases have been confirmed in India with 452 deaths so far.

Three persons burnt alive in road accident in AP's West Godavari

West Godavari (AP), Apr 18 (ANI): A van containing flammable chemicals hit a tree and caught fire. Three persons in the van burnt alive during the incident in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari on April 17. A Tata Eicher van was going from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam. Further details are awaited.

Locals stand in long queues to collect water in Delhi's Chilla village

New Delhi, Apr 18 (ANI): People in Chilla village lined up to collect drinking water from Delhi Jal Board (DJB) trucks, amid coronavirus lockdown. People standing in queues said, "We have to queue up for at least 2-3 hours to collect drinking water due to shortage of water. The water tanker comes only once in 3-4 days".

JandK Police tightens their surveillance in 'Red Zones' to contain spread of COVID-19

Srinagar, Apr 18 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police tightened their surveillance in Srinagar amid nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19. A total of 328 coronavirus cases have been confirmed from JandK. The local administration had earlier declared 90 'Red Zones' to battle COVID-19.

CM Yogi chairs meeting on COVID-19 situation in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow (UP), Apr 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on April 18 chaired meeting to check preparedness to combat COVID-19. Total number of coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh jumped to 849. UP administration declared 09 'Red Zone' as COVID-19 positive case was detected in these districts.

COVID-19 scare hits supply of mangoes in Nashik

Nashik (Maharashtra), Apr 18 (ANI): The coronavirus pandemic scare has adversely impacted supply of mangoes in Maharashtra's Nashik. Supply has been reduced adversely due to less demand in market. A mango seller in Nashik said, "Supply of mangoes last year was good but this year due to coronavirus, the sale has reduced. Buyers are also not coming due to COVID-19."