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COVID-19 lockdown: Indian Army distributes free ration to needy in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Apr 03 (ANI): In the wake of lockdown due to novel coronavirus, Indian Army distributed free ration to needy people in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. They went door to door to distribute the essential items. A total of 62 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Jammu and Kashmir as of now. Locals also thanked Indian Army for their extended support. A total number of 1860 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced to observe nationwide lockdown till April 14.

Weather changes at Badrinath Temple as area receives fresh snowfall

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Apr 03 (ANI): The weather changed once again in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Fresh snowfall was received at Badrinath Temple. It led to drop in temperature of the area as well. As per schedule, the portals of Shri Badrinath Temple will open for the pilgrims on April 30. The current temperature near Badrinath Temple is -3 degree C.

Light lamps to mark our fight against COVID-19 on Apr 05 for 9 mins: PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on April 03. In a video message he request the nation to switch off light for nine minutes and light up lamp candle torch to mark our fight against COVID-19. "I request all of you to switch off all the lights of your house on 5th April at 9 PM for 9 minutes, and just light a candle, 'diya', or mobile's flashlight, to mark our fight against coronavirus," said PM Modi.

PM Modi hails nation for uniting against COVID-19 outbreak

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on April 03. In a video message he hailed the nation for uniting against COVID-19 battle. "Today, when crores of people are inside homes, then some of us may think how they will fight this battle against COVID-19 alone. Such questions might come up in your mind? But please remember, none of us is alone. The result of national unity is visible. Nation has shown the strength of unity. 130 core people are at home but we are not alone," said PM Modi.

Watch: Kolkata Police officers sing to create awareness about COVID-19

Kolkata, Apr 03 (ANI): A team of Kolkata Police's Gariahat Police Station sang a song to create awareness about coronavirus. Government of India imposed 21-day nationwide lockdown till April 03. Active cases of COVID-19 in India jumped to 1860.

3 people who attended Tablighi Jamaat at Nizamuddin, tested positive for COVID-19 in HP

Una (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 03 (ANI): Three people, who had attended Tablighi Jamaat event in Delhi's Nizamuddin, have been tested positive for coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh's Una. DC of Una, Sandeep Kumar informed, "These people are from Mandi district but they were staying at a mosque in Nakroh village. All villagers have been home quarantined." A total number of 1860 active cases of coronavirus have been reported in India so far.

COVID-19: Tablighi Jamaat patients accused of misbehaviour shifted from MMG hospital

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 03 (ANI): Six patients from Tablighi Jamaat quarantined in MMG hospital were shifted to another hospital after a complaint was raised against them. Nurses filed complaint for patients' alleged obscene behaviour. A case has been registered against the patients for alleged misbehaviour.

Coronavirus can travel 27 feet, stay in air for hours, says MIT researcher

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Staying six feet away from others may not work, an MIT researcher has warned saying the coronavirus can rather travel 27 feet and can linger for hours. The study was conducted by MIT associate professor Lydia Bourouiba, who has researched the dynamics of coughs and sneezes for years. It was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The professor has said that the "pathogen-bearing droplets of all sizes can travel 23 to 27 feet." In the newly published research, Bourouiba also warned that "droplets that settle along the trajectory can contaminate surfaces" and "residues or droplet nuclei" may "stay suspended in the air for hours." According to the New York Post, she noted that a 2020 report from China showed that "virus particles could be found in the ventilation systems in hospital rooms of patients with COVID-19." According to the World Health Organization, COVID-19 has affected over seven lakh people globally.

3 arrested for pelting stones at police in Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), Apr 03 (ANI): Three persons have been arrested on charges of pelting stone at police party in Bannadevi. Pankaj Srivastava, Circle Officer said, "These people gathered at a mosque in Bannadevi to offer Namaz. Police reached there and tried to explain them. But they pelted stones at Police."

Chandigarh professor invents automatic ventilator

Chandigarh, Apr 03 (ANI): An assistant professor, Dr. Rajiv Chauhan and his team of anaesthesiology department in PGIMER Chandigarh has come up with an affordable artificial manual breathing unit (AMBU) operating device, which could help in fighting COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Chauhan said, "Due to shortage of ventilators, most patients in hospitals often have to rely on the manually operated AMBU bags for artificial ventilation. These manual AMBU bags provide a short-term alternative in this hour when manually operating the AMBU bags is not possible so with this invention we can use this device for COVID-19 patients as well."

Facebook launches Messenger app for desktop to rival Zoom

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Facebook announced today a dedicated Messenger app for desktop to help users connect easily via group video calls and chats. The app for MacOS and Windows brings Messenger's functionalities to the comfort of the desktop with unlimited and free group video calls, dark mode, and GIF support, the official blog notes. It is available for download on the Microsoft Store or Mac App Store. The dedicated desktop app takes directly on Zoom, the enterprise video conferencing platform that ballooned overnight during the COVID-19 crisis, compelling those working or studying from home to use its service for video calls.

COVID-19: 'Grim reaper' roams streets of Hyderabad to warn lockdown violators

Hyderabad (Telangana), Apr 03 (ANI): Mohammed Subhandi, a social worker initiated a unique campaign to spread awareness on coronavirus outbreak. Dressed as grim reaper, he roamed around the streets of Mahabubabad in Telangana to warn lockdown violators. "I am coronavirus demon, I have come from China," social worker alarmed violators.

Doctors distribute reusable masks on Pune streets

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 03 (ANI): Doctors and healthcare workers are on the frontline to combat COVID-19. A team of doctors in Pune made reusable masks. They distributed masks and gloves on the streets of Pune. With rising cases in India, doctors appealed people to stay at home and take all precautionary methods.

Persons from Tablighi Jamat allegedly misbehave with nurses in hospital, police conduct probe

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 03 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police at MMG hospital conducted investigations into the allegations that persons from Tablighi Jamaat who are in quarantine at the hospital were walking around the ward without their trousers on and making lewd gestures towards the nurses. "A complaint was received from the CMO that the nurses of MMG hospital have alleged that 6 coronavirus patients admitted at the hospital's isolation ward are misbehaving with them. We are at the spot for investigation of the matter," said ASP City.

FIR registered against patients from Tablighi Jamaat for alleged misbehaviour with nurses

Ghaziabad (UP), Apr 03 (ANI): Ghaziabad SSP informed that an FIR has been registered against persons from Tablighi Jamaat who are in quarantine at MMG District Hospital. "An FIR has been registered on a complaint that patients admitted at hospital's (MMG District Hospital) isolation ward were misbehaving with hospital staff. It has been directed to ensure fair investigation in the matter," said Kalanidhi Naithani, SSP Ghaziabad.

Ram Navami: Priests offer prayers at Tirupati Balaji behind closed doors amid lockdown

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 02 (ANI): On the auspicious day of Ram Navami, the pundits offered prayers at the famous Tirupati Balaji temple in Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala. 'Panchamrit Abhishek' was also offered to idol of Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman here. It is the first time in 128 years that hill shrine of Lord Venkateswara in Tirumala closed their doors for devotees in the wake of pandemic coronavirus.

Karnataka pineapple farmers face problem in getting produce to market amid lockdown

Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka), Shivamogga (Karnataka), Apr 02 (ANI): Pineapple farmers from Karnataka urged government to put fruit's supply under essential service in order to get their produce to reach the market amid the coronavirus lockdown. One of the farmers said, "500 to 620 tons has been rotted, if this situation continues we would have nothing to eat." On the other side, farmer from Polali in Dakshina Kannada is not able to sell his watermelon due to nationwide lockdown.

About 400 COVID-19 positive cases found whose epidemiological linkage can be traced to Tablighi cluster: Lav Agarwal

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Joint Secretary in Union Health Ministry Lav Agarwal on April 2 informed about the numbers of people according to their state, who attended religious gathering at Delhi's Nizamuddin Markaz. He said that about 400 COVID-19 positive cases found whose epidemiological linkage can be traced to Tablighi Jamaat cluster.

Building sealed, sample collection of all residents underway: Health Ministry on Dharavi COVID-19 casualty

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Joint Secretary in Union Health Ministry Lav Agarwal on April 02 informed about Government's action on Dharavi report first COVID-19 casualty. He said, "In the particular colony, the building has been sealed and sample collection of all residents of the building is underway. As per protocol, contact tracing is underway."

Rs 5000 will be given to all those drivers plying public service vehicles: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Apr 02 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday announced that Rs 5000 each will be transferred into the accounts of auto, taxi, e-rickshaw, RTV and Gramin Sewa drivers and all those plying public service vehicles. "Out of 2346 people brought from Markaz Nizamuddin, 1810 persons quarantined and 536 people admitted to city hospitals, tests of all 2346 persons are being done. Due to this, it is possible that the number of COVID19 cases in the city might rise in coming days," he further added.