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Interacting with your GP may prevent cardiovascular disease: Study

New Delhi, Apr 16(ANI): A general practitioner (GP), trained in motivational interviewing may reduce risk of getting cardiovascular disease in those who are not diabetic or are at risk of developing it, suggests a randomised study from Aarhus University. More than half of all Danes above 55 years suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease. Most often, the disease is caused by atherosclerosis of the arteries in the heart and brain. A study from Aarhus University now shows that a motivational interview with a GP can have a preventative effect. The results were published in the scientific journal BJGP Open. The result derives from a survey, in which 175,000 patients aged 40 to 69 received from their general practitioner in connection with an initiative to fight diabetes. After completing the survey, each respondent could see whether he or she was at risk of having diabetes without knowing.

17 arrested for attack on medical team in Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 16 (ANI): A total of 17 persons, including seven women, have been arrested for pelting stones on an ambulance carrying a quarantine team of medical personnel and police, according to Amit Kumar Anand, Superintendent of Police, Moradabad. "17 persons, including 7 women, have been arrested in connection with the stone-pelting at medical team and police in Moradabad. A case has been registered under relevant sections of the IPC," Anand told reporters.

Apple unveils second-generation iPhone SE, price starts at Rs 42,500

New Delhi, Apr 16(ANI): Apple on April 15 unveiled the second-generation iPhone SE, starting at Rs 42,500 in India. The iPhone SE will feature a 4.7-inch Retina HD display and a Touch ID, unlike its flagship models which come with Face ID. The newest model is powered by the Apple-designed A13 Bionic chip. iPhone SE has a single-camera system unlike the dual-camera set-up in iPhone 11 and triple-camera set-up in iPhone 11 Pro. However, iPhone SE does support the Portrait mode and is 'designed to withstand the elements with dust and water resistance'. The latest model comes in three colours -- black, white and Product RED. Also, the iPhone will be available in three variants 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB. Regarding the availability, Apple said: "iPhone SE is available through Apple Authorised Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary)." Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, said the newer model is improved in 'every way' compared to the last model which was

PPEs only compulsory for paramedical staff who are in direct contact with corona patients: Latur DM

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 16 (ANI): Latur DM G Sreekanth reacted on private hospitals carrying out deliveries and usage of PPEs said that that doctors carrying out deliveries should carry out their regular protocol. "PPEs are for that paramedical staffs which come in direct contact with COVID-19 patients," said DM. DM further assured that if anyone is found involved in smuggling of Personal Protection Kits then strict actions will be taken against them.

OFB units of Tamil Nadu get approval for manufacturing PPEs

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 16 (ANI): Amid the shortage of personal protective equipments, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) units of Tamil Nadu got National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)'s approval for manufacturing of coveralls in fight against COVID-19. The first consignment was dispatched to HLL Lifecare Ltd. Ordnance Clothing Factory of Avadi in Tamil Nadu has started to manufacture PPEs which includes gloves, masks, coveralls etc. While gloves and masks cover only hands and face respectively, the coveralls cover almost all parts of body protecting the doctors and health workers from contagious infection of COVID-19.

Nagpur Municipal Corporation gives makeover to homeless in shelter homes

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 16(ANI): Nagpur Municipal Corporation's shelter homes took an initiative to do a makeover of poor and homeless people. "In 19 shelter homes of Nagpur, we have kept around 1000-1500 people and we have made proper arrangements for their food, along with this, we also train them to earn their livelihood," said a member of the initiative. He further added that we have also done a makeover of the people.

Professor develops 'ZERO-COV', cost-effective disinfectant chamber for common man

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Apr 16(ANI): National Institute of Technology Karnataka Surathkal's professor Arun M Isloor and his research scholar Ibrahim Sayeed developed a disinfectant chamber from an old fridge. They named the disinfected chamber as 'ZERO-COV.' Arun said, "The aim is to provide the disinfection technology used in laboratories and hospitals to the doorstep of common man." He further said that people can make their own disinfection chamber of old boxes or suitcases.

100 FCI trucks struggle to unload their goods in Poonch amid lockdown

Poonch (JandK), Apr 16 (ANI): Food Corporation of India's 100 trucks struggle outside Poonch city for their unloading due to lockdown. The trucks are loaded with rice and have come from Jammu and Punjab. The truck drivers are facing lot of problems due to shortage of food and they demand to be released soon.

Amid lockdown, migrant workers adapt new skills to earn living

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): Amid lockdown, several migrant workers near Janakpuri area adapted themselves to new skills. They have started selling vegetables, fruits etc to make a living during corona lockdown. "I used to sell roasted gram in buses but started selling fruits in residential areas since the lockdown began," said a migrant worker. Another one said, "I am a driver but since vehicles are not allowed these days, I began selling vegetables to run my household."

COVID-19 lockdown: UK airlifts 268 stranded foreign nationals from Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), Apr 16 (ANI): UK government airlifted 268 British citizens, who were stranded in Kerala because of lockdown, from Trivandrum International Airport and Cochin International Airport via British Airways. The flight took off from Trivandrum airport to Cochin airport with 110 passengers at 7:30 pm today. And later, 158 more passengers airlifted from Cochin airport at 10:07 pm to London Heathrow. All passengers are British citizens who were stranded in Kerala due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Medical team including 4 doctors screened the passengers at the airport.

Corona patient's 3-month-old finds motherly love in nursing staff of AIIMS Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 15 (ANI): The nursing staff of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Chhattisgarh's Raipur is taking care of a 3-month-old baby. The baby is a daughter of a woman who was tested positive for COVID-19. The coronavirus patient is mother of two daughters. Her girl child, who is 22 months old, is being looked after by her father. There are total 33 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Chhattisgarh. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 9756 in India and 377 deaths.

727 coronavirus cases confirmed across 44 districts in UP: State's Health Secy

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 15 (ANI) : During a press conference held in Lucknow on April 15, Uttar Pradesh's Principal Health Secretary, Amit Mohan Prasad, confirmed that the state has reported 727 positive cases of coronavirus so far and 44 districts are affected till now. Prasad said, "COVID-19 cases rise to 727 in Uttar Pradesh. Out of this, 55 people have completely recovered and discharged and 11 deaths have been reported. Each death case is related to co-morbidity or are of old age. 44 districts are affected till now. Pilibhit district has no case."

Indian Army's bomb squad diffuses mortar shells in Poonch

Poonch (JandK), Apr 15 (ANI): The bomb squad of Indian Army diffused mortar shells in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch on April 15. The bomb was diffused in Mendhar town of Poonch. More details are awaited in this regard. Earlier, at least two civilians got injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Rajouri's Manjakote sector, The injured were shifted to Government Medical College for treatment.

British nationals to return home after being stuck in India amid COVID-19 lockdown

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 15 (ANI): British nationals are returning back to their country after they were left stranded in India due to coronavirus lockdown. The stranded passengers will board flight from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport of Ahmedabad. A flight of British Airways will evacuate the stranded passengers. Nation-wide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak.

Medical team attacked, stones pelted at ambulance at UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 15 (ANI): A medical team was attacked by unidentified miscreants in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. Stones were pelted at the ambulance and police when they visited the area to inspect possible COVID-19 case. "When our team boarded ambulance with patient, suddenly crowd emerged and started pelting stones. Some doctors are still there. We are injured," said the ambulance driver. Police said that strict action will be taken after identifying those who were involved in the incident. "There is violation of Sec 144 and Epidemic Diseases Act, Disaster Mgmt Act. Action will be taken under National Security Act," said SSP Amit Pathak.

COVID-19: Accused in Bandra migrant gathering sent to police custody till Apr 21

Mumbai, Apr 15 (ANI): Mumbai Police registered 3 FIRs in connection with yesterday's (April 14) Bandra migrant workers incident. "One accused Vinay Dubey has been arrested and sent to police custody till April 21," said Mumbai Police's DCP (Zone IX) Abhishek Trimukhe. Vinay Dubey has been arrested by Mumbai Police under IPC sections 117, 153 A, 188, 269, 270, 505 (2) and Section 3 of The Epidemic Diseases Act. However, Police is looking into the videos and all details. Amid coronavirus lockdown, a large group of migrant labourers had gathered in Mumbai's Bandra, seeking for permission to return to their native states on April 14. Later, they were dispersed after police and local leaders intervened and asked them to vacate the place. A total of 2337 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Maharashtra, which is highest in any Indian state.

'Maybe once in 1000 years': ICMR on whether coronavirus can jump from bats to humans

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 15 amid coronavirus pandemic, the scientist of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said, "As per research in China, it was found that coronavirus might have originated due to mutation in bats. Bats might have transmitted it to pangolins, from pangolins it got transmitted to humans." "We also conducted surveillance, in which we found that there are two types of bats, and they carried coronavirus which was not capable of affecting humans. It is rare, maybe once in 1000 years that it gets transmitted from bats to humans," he added.

COVID-19: Govt to divide country's districts into hotspots, non-hotspots and green zones

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on April 15 amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Secretary of Union Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal said, "The districts of the country will be classified into three categories- hotspot districts, non-hotspot districts but where cases are being reported and green zone districts." "Cabinet Secretary held a video conference on April 15 with all Chief Secretaries, DGPs, Health Secretaries, District Collectors, SPs, Municipal Commissioners and CMOs where hotspots were discussed and orientation on field level implementation of containment strategy was given," he added.

COVID-19: Health Minister Harsh Vardhan holds video conference with WHO

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a high-level meeting through video conferencing with World Health Organization (WHO) officials on measures to combat COVID-19. According to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 38 deaths and 1076 new cases were reported in last 24 hours. Total number of coronavirus positive cases reached to 11,439 (including 9756 active cases, 1306 cured/discharged/migrated and 377 deaths).

India to have normal monsoon this year: IMD

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): Speaking on the monsoon, Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary informed normal monsoon will occur this year. "This year we will have a normal monsoon. Quantitatively the monsoon rainfall, during the monsoon season 2020, is expected to be 100% of its long period average with an error of +5 or -5% due to model error," said Madhavan Rajeevan, Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).