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Amid 21-day lockdown in India, 6 Japanese nationals to fly back home

Visakhapatnam (AP), Apr 14(ANI): Amid the 21-day lockdown in India to battle Coronavirus, Indian authorities allowed Japanese nationals to fly back from Bangalore airport to Japan via Japan airlines. The arrangements were made after Government of India permitted their departure. Six Japanese will leave Visakhapatnam to Bangalore with a special flight.

This firm provides 3D printing face shields to essential workers for free

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 14(ANI): Amid masks were made compulsory for all, NexGen 3 Ding came up with 3-D printed face shields. 3 Ding CEO, Surendranath Reddy said, "We are making these face shields as second-layer protection for healthcare workers. The face mask has a short lifeline and these shields will withstand longer." He said that after doctors were complaining that they were not getting proper PPEs, and they had to use garbage bags to cover their face, we came up with this idea of 3-D printing face shields. He said, "We will be giving these masks for free to the daily essential workers." The aim is to avoid community transmission.

4 women detained for throwing plastic bags inside homes after spitting in it amidst COVID-19

Kota (Rajasthan), Apr 13(ANI): Police personnel in Kota detained four suspected women after they were found spitting in polythene bags and throwing them inside the premises of many houses. Kota SP, Gaurav Yadav said, "We've detained 4 women. After probe and interrogation, it was found that this incident isn't connected with aim of spreading COVID-19. These women had gone to the area to beg for money, but when they didn't get any money they spit to show their anger." "Further investigation is underway," SP added.

Amid lockdown, constable walks for 450 km from Kanpur to Jabalpur to join duty

Jabalpur (MP), Apr 14 (ANI): Amid coronavirus lockdown, Constable Anand Pandey walked for 450 kilometres from Kanpur to Jabalpur to join his duty. Pandey was posted in Jabalpur but had come to meet his wife on February 20 in Kanpur as she was unwell. He started to walk from Kanpur on March 30 to reach Jabalpur. It took him three days to reach his destination.

Coronavirus patients are scared, need psychological support too: AIIMS Nursing Officers

New Delhi, Apr 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, a nursing officer at AIIMS trauma centre on April 13 said that COVID-19 patients need psychological support because the one who is suffering is more scared than the medical staff. Senior Nursing Officer at AIIMS Delhi said, "I live at NDMC hostel of Delhi govt where 4 people live in 1 room. When I came to know of my COVID posting, I told our Nurses Union President that I would need an accommodation for the posting as I can't risk lives of others." "We don't know when we will be able to go home. But out prime responsibility is here. Families come only after that," she added. Nursing Officer Pooja Sethi said that they cannot go home as they can't risk it with their families. "My father is asthmatic. I can't risk it with him as he already has lung disease. For that I'm very thankful to AIIMS Nurses Union, we have a very strong support," she said. Pooja said that the Nurses Union President is very approachable. "I went to him and said that I

Jharkhand govt concerned for Lalu Prasad Yadav's health: CM Soren on parole of ex-Bihar CM

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 13 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren spoke on state government contemplating to grant parole to former chief minister of Bihar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav in view of coronavirus crisis. CM Soren said, "We've informed the Advocate General that we are concerned for his (Lalu Yadav) health. So, state govt should be informed with a legal opinion." Lalu Prasad Yadav is in jail for 14 years in fodder scam case.

Watch: Golden Temple illuminates on Baisakhi

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 13 (ANI): Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar was illuminated on the occasion of Baisakhi on April 13. Devotees offered prayers from outside the temple on this auspicious occasion amid coronavirus pandemic. Devotees lit earthen lamp and also followed social distancing norm while offering prayers on Baisakhi. Nationwide lockdown has been imposed in backdrop of COVID-19 outbreak.

Out of 98 new COVID-19 cases, 91 are from 'single source': TN Health Secretary

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Chennai on April 13, the Health Secretary of Tamil Nadu, Dr Beela Rajesh said, "Today, the number of samples that are positive are 98. Of these 98, 91 are from a 'single source' and seven are from contacts." There are total 1075 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Tamil Nadu. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 8048 in India and 324 deaths.

COVID-19: Odisha man dressed as Mahatma Gandhi distributes masks, sanitizers among people

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 13 (ANI): A man dressed up as Mahatma Gandhi in Odisha's Bhubaneswar to spread awareness on COVID-19 outbreak. He distributed masks and hand sanitizers among the people. Sairam walked around the slum areas near All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Bhubaneswar. He is very popular among localites in the name of 'Silver Gandhi'.There are total 54 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Odisha. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of COVID-19 active cases rose to 8048 in India and 324 deaths.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren provides free ration to needy ones amid COVID-19 lockdown

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 13 (ANI): Amid lockdown due to novel coronaviurs outbreak, Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren provided free ration to needy ones. Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Department distributed food to needy ones under various scheme. Emergency relief packets are also being distributed among the needy. Apart from this, FCI is also providing wheat to the flour mills in view of the shortage of flour in the market. CM Soren also tweeted about the same. A total of 19 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Jharkhand as of now.

Avalanche hits Bargul village in HP's Lahaul, 1 reported trapped

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): An avalanche hit Bargul village in HP's Lahaul on April 13. One local was reported to be trapped. Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) team also conducted a search operation in the entire area with the help of avalanche rods and cord.

Never imagined there'll be bad politics at time of COVID-19 crisis: MP CM on Kamal Nath's allegations

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid COVID-19 outbreak on April 13, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "I had never imagined there will be such bad politics at the time of this crisis. Kamal Nath had said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned about this (COVID-19) on February 12. Who was CM then? What did he do till March 23? Can someone be this selfish to stop working as they won't be the CM anymore?."

COVID-19: Delhi CP explains how police made lockdown successful

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Currently, the whole nation is under lockdown due to rising cases of coronavirus. Meanwhile, Delhi Police played a major role in making the lockdown successful in the national capital. From smooth movement of roads to discipline on roads to helping needy ones, Delhi Police was always there for the locals. Speaking on the efforts of Delhi Police, Commissioner SN Srivastava said, "Delhi Police have made sure that goods reach to traders during the lockdown period. We ensured that the movement of doctors to hospitals or patients to doctors goes smoothly. We maintained discipline on roads. We also helped needy people and arranged food for them. Pregnant women were also facilitated to hospitals during this time." A total of 1154 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi as of now.

No new COVID-19 positive case reported in state in last 100 hours: Uttarakhand CM

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing the media amid COVID-19 outbreak on April 13, the CM of Uttarakhand Trivendra Singh Rawat said, "No new COVID-19 positive case reported in the state in the last 100 hours. 7 positive patients have recovered till now." "The orders have been issued to impose curfew in Banbhoolpura area of Haldwani, in order to control spread of COVID-19 in the region," he added. "The order has been issued as a preventive measure as huge crowds were seen at public places in Banbhoolpura on April 12," Uttarakhand CM further stated.

Corona carriers of Tablighi Jamaat are quarantined which helped in containing virus: Delhi CP

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Police Commissioner of Delhi, SN Srivastava informed that corona carriers of Tablighi Jamaat are quarantined and it helped in containing COVID-19. SN Srivastava said, "We have quarantined the corona carriers of Tablighi Jamaat. The majority of people were directly taken to quarantine center from Markaz. This helped in containing COVID-19. We have also registered a case in this matter."

Delhi NGO distributes PPE kits to MCD workers, police

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): As the coronavirus threat is growing at a rapid speed in India, Delhi-based NGO, Ek Prayas distributed around 500 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits to MCD workers and police on April 13. BJP MLA OP Sharma was also present. Everyone was seen observing social distancing and wearing masks as effective preventive measures. A total of 1154 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Delhi as of now.

Pakistan fails to cater to the needs of PoK residents amid COVID-19 outbreak

Muzaffarabad (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) April 13, 2020 (ANI): The people in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) have been facing severe crisis of essential commodities as Islamabad fails to deliver its promise during the lockdown amid COVID-19 outbreak in the occupied territory. The pandemic is acting like a salt in the wounds of local residents. Though the government announced relief packages for the people of PoK but nothing has been done thus far. Moreover, the food items that are available at stores are being sold at much higher prices further depicting the failure of the price control committees in controlling inflation. Even the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan that has its chain stores in almost all the cities of Pakistan occupied Kashmir has failed to provide adequate food items to the people. With many of its stores often running out of stock, people are left with no option but to return empty-handed. The gas cylinders too are being sold at higher prices in PoK, making the

Uttarakhand Pharma companies halt HCQ manufacture after sudden surge in raw material price

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 13 (ANI): Amid growing cases of the novel coronavirus, Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is considered as effective in the treatment of the virus. But, the pharma companies of Uttarakhand have stopped production of the drug as its raw material has become five times more expensive than before. The sudden demand of Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) has increased and the lockdown is making it difficult to supply raw materials, due to which it has become quite expensive. A total of 8048 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India as of now.

PM Modi will put forth lockdown strategy before people on Apr 14: MP CM Shivraj

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI amid COVID-19 outbreak on April 13, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Everyone is together. This battle is being fought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. All chief ministers had suggested him that lockdown should be extended. Tomorrow, when he addresses the nation, he will put forth before the people the strategy for lockdown."

COVID-19: BSF distributes ration to needy in Amritsar amid lockdown

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 13 (ANI): Continuing its efforts to help the country fight the deadly coronavirus, Border Security Force once again stepped out to help. BSF personnel provided food and distributed ration to needy in Amritsar. Masks were also distributed to them amid coronavirus lockdown. India's tally of COVID-19 positive cases reached over 9,000. India's paramilitary force displayed its kind gesture amid difficult times.