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COVID-19: Not implementing lockdown could have resulted in 2 lakh cases, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): The Health Ministry again said that lockdown and containment measures are important to fight COVID-19. "If we had not taken any measures then we might have had 2 lakh cases at this time," said Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agarwal while addressing the daily health bulletin in the wake of the pandemic.

586 COVID-19 dedicated hospitals, over 1 lakh isolation beds available: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): The Health Ministry informed that there are 586 COVID19 dedicated hospitals and more than 1 lakh isolation beds are available in the country to tackle coronavirus pandemic. "India's response to COVID-19 has been proactive. We have followed a graded approach. There are 586 COVID-19 dedicated hospitals and more than 1 lakh isolation beds in the country," said Joint Secretary of Health Ministry, Lav Agrawal. Depending on situation, Health Ministry is increasing the numbers of health services according to current conditions. Health Ministry addressed the routine health bulletin in the wake of pandemic coronavirus on April 11.

Widespread screening of Mumbai's Dharavi begins

Dharavi (Mumbai), Apr 11 (ANI): Widespread screening of Mumbai's Dharavi residents began on April 11. Team of 150 doctors reached at Dharavi, which is considered as Asia's largest slum area, after the coronavirus pandemic outbreak. The team of doctors was provided by Maharashtra Medical Association. They will help Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) workers. Local MP was also present here while the widespread screening. Special measures are being undertaken to contain the spread of coronavirus in Dharavi. Dharavi has registered 14 positive cases of coronavirus till date.

Fishing, marine aquaculture activities exempted from lockdown: Home Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary (Women Safety) Punya Salila Srivastava on April 11 said that the Ministry has issued an agendum under Disaster Management Act through which fishing, marine aquaculture activities will be exempted from nationwide lockdown.

Watch: Animal lover SHO of UP's Lakhimpur feeding stray monkeys during lockdown

Lakhimpur (UP), Apr 11 (ANI): Showing his generous side, Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Station-Incharge Chandrakant Singh took the responsibility of feeding the stray monkeys during nationwide lockdown. Stray animals are also battling for food as shops and restaurants are closed during the lockdown.

4 arrested including Masjid Imam for attacking policemen in Meerut

Meerut (UP), Apr 11 (ANI): Four men including an Imam of a Masjid in Meerut city have been arrested for attacking policemen, who came to seal the area after three men found positive of COVID-19 at Delhi gate area. The three men were staying at the Masjid. When police came to seal the area, locals attacked them in which Meerut City Magistrate Anil Dhingra got injured. Police have arrested four men including the Imam of the Masjid and is taking action against them under National Security Agency (NSA).

Letter written to states/UTs to provide security to health workers: Home Ministry

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary (Women Safety) Punya Salila Srivastava on April 11 said that the Ministry has written a letter to all the states and Union Territories to provide police security to doctors and other medical staff, as needed, in the hospitals and the quarantine facilities where they are working.

COVID-19: NGO comes forward to help needy in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Apr 11 (ANI): As the country continues to grapple with the sufferings caused by the pandemic COVID-19, several individuals and organisations have turned saviours for many. In a recent example, an NGO in Ludhiana fed needy amid difficult times. Several homeless lined up to receive food packets.

COVID-19: Police mark vehicles to identify essential service providers

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Apr 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Police in Rameswaram started painting vehicles, to restrict unnecessary movement of other vehicles on roads in the wake of nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic. Even after continuous appeals and announcements, violations have been noticed in parts of Tamil Nadu. People have been advised to stay at home. 911 people have been tested positive for COVID-19 and 8 people have lost their lives in Tamil Nadu so far.

Watch: Amateur video from PoK of Indian Army guns targeting terror launch pads in PoK's Keran

Keran Sector (PoK), Apr 11 (ANI): Amateur video emerged from PoK of Indian Army guns targeting terror launch pads in Keran Sector in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Indian Army carried out precision targeting of gun areas, terrorist launch pads and ammunition in response to unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Keran Sector of Kupwara district on April 10.

Schools will not take advance fees till lockdown continues: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), April 11 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed all school directors in the state to not take advance fees of three months from the students till the coronavirus lockdown continues. CM was reviewing the situation of academic session of all educational institutions including schools and colleges through video conference.Taking decision in the interest of students, CM Gehlot said that name of any student should not be cut off for not depositing fees. He also directed to promote all school students to the next class except students of class X and XII board exams.CM Gehlot also directed all schools and colleges to arrange for online lectures and e-learning, so that students continue with their studies and could fruitfully utilise their time being at home.It was decided in the conference that summer vacation could be declared in all the institutions related to higher and technical education in the state from April 15, but there will be no summer vacati

ITBP manufacturing PPEs to support health workers in coronavirus fight

Sonipat (Haryana), Apr 11 (ANI): Choosing to support the health care workers of the country to battle coronavirus pandemic, ITBP personnel have started manufacturing low-cost Personal Protective Equipment kits and masks. The stitched PPEs include full-body aprons and face masks.

'People should cooperate in fight against corona': CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), April 11 (ANI): Reviewing the situation of corona infection in the state through video conference, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that it should be ensured that people wear a mask in 196 urban areas and agriculture markets in the state to prevent the spread of corona pandemic. CM directed officials to implement the 'Bhilwara Model' in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Churu, Tonk, Jhunjhunu, Banswara, and other districts to control the situation.In the meeting, CM said that curfew should be strictly imposed in 38 areas and no person, including the government employees, should be allowed to either enter or exit the curfew areas. CM Gehlot asked for installing cameras for effective online monitoring of corona infection in hotspot regions. This would help in the strict monitoring of the movement of people. He stated that drone cameras should be used for effective monitoring and action should be initiated against those violating the protocol of social distancing.He also instruc

COVID-19: 52 people tested positive in Delhi's Chandni Mahal, says DC Nidhi Srivastava

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): 52 people were tested positive for COVID-19 in Delhi's Chandni Mahal area. District Commissioner of Central Delhi, Nidhi Srivastava said, "Out of 102 people from Delhi's Chandni Mahal area 52 people have been found positive for COVID-19. They have been hospitalized, and others were sent back to quarantine." Delhi's Chandni Mahal area was also declared containment zone to curb spread of deadly virus.

COVID-19 lockdown: Watermelon, cucumber farmers facing hardship in Kerala

Malappuram (Kerala), Apr 11 (ANI): Kerala's watermelon and cucumber farmers are facing severe hardship due to nationwide lockdown. Farmers said that there are no buyers in the market.One of the farmers from Kerala's Malappuram said, "On the first hand we are not getting buyers for our production, on the other hand the crop price has been decreased due to lockdown." Watermelon and cucumber comes under Zaid crops (summer crops) which are sown in the beginning of the hot season in February and March and are harvested in the month of April and May. In the wake of pandemic coronavirus, the nation is under 21- day lockdown.

BSF distributes ration to needy at Indo-Bangladesh border

Fulbari (West Bengal), Apr 11 (ANI): Continuing its efforts to help the country fight the deadly coronavirus, Border Security Force once again stepped out to help. BSF provided food and distributed ration to needy at Indo-Bangladesh Border. amid coronavirus lockdown. India's tally of COVID-19 positive cases reached over 7,000. Paramilitary force displayed its kind gesture at Fulbari Integrated Check Post.

COVID-19: PM Modi holds video conference with Chief Ministers

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 11 held meeting on COVID-19 situation with Chief Ministers via video conferencing. PM Modi covered his mouth using cloth while meeting. Odisha and Punjab became first two states appealing for lockdown extension.

COVID-19: India records 1035 new cases in 24 hours, sharpest increase

New Delhi, April 11 (ANI): India witnessed sharpest ever increase of COVID-19 cases (1035) in a single day. 40 deaths were reported in India in last 24 hours. Total positive cases now in India stand at 7447 including 6565 active cases. 643 have been cured and 239 have lost their lives due to deadly virus. Hotspots are being sealed across country to contain the spread.

Lockdown proving to be 'blessing in disguise' for book lovers

Kozhikode (Kerala), Apr 11 (ANI): Nationwide lockdown has halted lives of several people, however, book lovers feel blessed. Bookworms in Kozhikode hopped to the library to borrow books. Locals believe lockdown has developed reading habit among non-book lovers as well. People are finding solace in their hobbies and book lovers have sea of options to choose from.

13,500 PPE kits enroute Delhi, informs Health Minister Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Apr 11 (ANI): Giving updates on coronavirus situation in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that around 13,500 PPE kits are being transported. "As of now, 13500 PPE kits are being loaded on trucks and being taken to our godowns," said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. 40 deaths and 1035 new cases in last 24 hours have been reported in India, the sharpest ever increase in cases; India's total number of coronavirus positive cases rises to 7447.