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Ayodhya's Ram Temple construction stopped due to nationwide lockdown

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 04 (ANI): Ayodhya's Ram Temple construction also got affected by nationwide lockdown in the wake of coronavirus. Ram Janmabhoomi Trust's Supervisor, Annu Bhai Sompura said, "The construction work has been stopped as there no worker, will resume the construction work once the lockdown end."

'Nikah' performed via video call amid lockdown in Maharashtra

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Apr 04 (ANI): 'Nikah' of a couple was performed through video call in Maharashtra's Aurangabad amid lockdown due to coronavirus pandemic. The virtual 'Nikah' ceremony took place on April 03 to avoid large gathering. On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 21-day nationwide lockdown in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus lockdown: Punjab Police intensifies surveillance using drone

Chandigarh, Apr 04 (ANI): In wake of coronavirus, Central Government had imposed a nationwide curfew. To intensify surveillance against curfew violators, Punjab Police deployed drones. Through drones, police is aiming to cover ten districts in two days. A total of 2322 active cases of coronavirus are reported in India as of now. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe nationwide lockdown till April 14.

Breastfeeding can lower the risk of ovarian cancer

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): An international study involving researchers from QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute has found women who breastfeed their babies may lower their risk of developing cancer by almost 25%. The research also shows the longer a woman breastfeeds, the greater the reduction in risk. Even those who breastfed their children for three months or less had about an 18% lower risk of developing cancer. Mothers who breastfed their children for more than 12 months each had a 34% lower risk. Only about 45 per cent women diagnosed with ovarian cancer survive at least five years after their diagnosis.

Video of seller applying saliva on fruits is 'old': Raisen SP

Raisen (MP), Apr 04 (ANI): FIR has been registered against a fruit seller after a video of him applying his saliva on fruits and then selling them went viral. Monica Shukla, SP said, "The video is old. We are taking appropriate action. There is nothing to worry about."

Kerala's aged couple recovers from COVID-19

Kottayam (Kerala), Apr 04 (ANI): Aged couple who were under treatment of coronavirus at Kottayam medical college hospital recovered. 93-year-old Thomas and 88-year-old wife Mariyamma are now in good health. The couple got infected after coming in contact with relative who came from Italy. Their recovery comes as a morale booster for the country.

Cowsheds face shortage of fodder supply amid lockdown in Mumbai

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Apr 04 (ANI): Cowsheds in Mumbai's Aaray have been hit hard by a shortage of fodder supply amid lockdown in the state due to COVID-19. Ameen, caretaker of a stable said, "There are 600 cows in my stable. Suppliers don't come even after offering double money. It is difficult to sustain".

Delhi municipal body uses 'Corona Drone' to disinfect residential complex

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Narela team on April 3 disinfected a camp of a residential society with the help of Corona Combat Drone. The Corona Combat Drone has been developed by Indian Robotics Solutions team. The disinfection process was conducted in association with NDMC workers.

Jal Sanjhi artist spreads awareness on coronavirus through water painting

Udaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 04 (ANI): As awareness campaign on coronavirus continues by police and social workers, the famous Jal Sanjhi artist is not behind. Rajesh Vaishnav, the famous artist made a water painting depicting 'coronavirus spread over India'. "Our Prime Minister have taken a great step by announcing lockdown, I request all to stay safe and stay indoors for better good," said Rajesh Vaishnav, the artist. Jal Sanjhi is centuries old art form predominant in Rajasthan.

COVID-19 lockdown: People flout social distancing norms at Bhubaneswar vegetable market

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 04 (ANI): Despite repeated requests from authorities, vegetable market in Bhubaneswar was heavily crowded on April 3. Swarm of people thronged market without respecting social distancing norm, which is essential to break chain of COVID-19 spread. "People will come out to buy supplies, there should be awareness, but what will they do? They have to come out to buy necessities," said a local. Five positive cases of Novel Coronavirus have been reported in Odisha as of April 4.

COVID-19: Sleeper coaches turned into isolation wards in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Apr 04 (ANI): To combat coronavirus, authorities are rapidly converting sleeper coaches into isolation wards at Rajendra Nagar Terminal. The coaches were well-sanitised during finals stages. Indian Railways aims to modify 20,000 coaches for emergency. A single modified coach houses 16 beds for isolation. 29 cases have been reported so far in the state of Bihar.

Girl in Delhi turns saviour for stray dogs amid lockdown

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Stray animals are starving on streets due to lockdown. Animal lovers are stepping up in the time of adversity. A veterinarian student, Vibha Tomar is doing her part in Delhi. She feeds around 100 stray animals daily.

Amazon prioritises sale of COVID-19 supplies for only hospitals

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Amazon has launched a dedicated COVID-19 supplies store on its website; however, the general public is restricted from purchasing those items. On its official website, Amazon notes that it is prioritising supplies such as gloves, masks, thermometers, face shields, sanitisers, and surgical gowns for hospitals and government organisations leading the pandemic response. Qualified organisations need to contact Amazon to access essential supplies as they become available. It is to be noted that currently, the service is available only for agencies or organisations in selected countries or regions.

'Pray at Home' boards placed at Bengaluru mosques

Bengaluru, Apr 04 (ANI): In order to restrict coronavirus spread in country, Bengaluru mosques displayed 'Pray at Home' boards on the gates. Instances of Namaz being offered in mosques have come to light despite lockdown. Coronavirus cases have surpassed 2000 in India.

Beat lockdown blues by learning new skills, suggests psychotherapist

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): As the nation is under complete lockdown contain the spread of coronavirus, people are finding it hard to cope with prevalent situation with all the recreational facilities like cinema halls, shopping malls shut. Speaking on ways to spend days during lockdown, psychotherapist Dr Jyoti Kapoor suggested that people should pursue a new skill and follow a set routine."It is all about perspective on how you tend to look at the things. We have to know the way to deal with the current situation. We need to have a disciplined routine like waking up on time, exercising or learning something new by surfing the internet," said Dr Jyoti Kapoor.

Out of 107 Tablighi Jamaat attendees, 28 tested negative of COVID-19: Chhattisgarh CM

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 03 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on April 3 informed that 107 people returned to Chhattisgarh after attending Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi and samples of over 50 of them were sent for testing out of which, reports of 28 people have been received and all of them have been tested negative of COVID-19. "107 people returned to Chhattisgarh after attending Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi. Samples of over 50 of them were sent for testing out of which reports of 28 people have been received and all of them have tested negative of COVID-19," he said.

'Photo-ops will not solve coronavirus problem': Tharoor on PM Modi's appeal to Indians for April 5

New Delhi, Apr 03(ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor reacted on PM Narendra Modi's vision to light diya on April 5 and said that he will light a diya in solidarity with the people of India. But adding to it, he also said that he was disappointed to see that the Prime Minister devoted his speech to lighting of diyas as there was so much more that the nation was expecting from him. Tharoor said that government's earlier financial package was not adequate. "A lot of people felt left out and marginalized, PM Modi has not addressed their needs," he added. He further accused PM for not dealing with the problem of lack of personal protective equipment and rapid testing kits. "Photo ops will not solve coronavirus problem," Shashi Tharoor added.

India's oldest COVID-19 survivor, wife discharged from Kerala hospital

Kottayam (Kerala), Apr 03 (ANI): A 93-year-old man, who is country's oldest COVID-19 survivor along with his wife discharged from the government Medical College Hospital, days after they got fully recovered. Thomas Abraham and his wife Mariyamma have recovered after days of life-and-death battle against the dreadful virus in the hospital. The decision to discharge them was taken after their latest samples tested negative of COVID-19.

11 CISF personnel tested positive for COVID-19 in Maharashtra

Panvel (Maharashtra), Apr 03 (ANI): Panvel Municipal Commissioner, Ganesh Deshmukh on CISF Personnel tested corona positive said that around 11 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have been tested for corona positive so far. A total of 140 personnel were deployed at the international airport. He said that it is suspected that during the process of air lifting, they might have got the virus.

Home Ministry announces two new helpline numbers for coronavirus pandemic

New Delhi, Apr 03(ANI): Home Ministry, Joint Secretary, Punya Salila Srivastava announced helpline numbers for coronavirus pandemic. She said, "Now, we have introduced two more helpline numbers - 1930 which is all India tollfree number and1944 is dedicated to Northeast. Apart from this, on the stone pelting incidents, Punya said that Union Ministry of Home Affairs has written to state governments to take strict action in cases of attack on healthcare and frontline workers. She said that state governments have been directed to ensure the security to medical fraternity.