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Coronavirus pandemic: HP CM holds meeting with officials via video conferencing in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Mar 26 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur held meeting with several officials via video conferencing in Shimla amid coronavirus pandemic. He held video conferencing with District Collectors, Superintendents of Police (SP

Preparation for Rukuna Rath Yatra underway amid uncertainty over lockdown

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mar 25 (ANI): Rukuna Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj in Bhubaneswar is one of the biggest festivals of city where people gather in massive numbers to pull a chariot. Preparation for chariot festival is underway in Bhubaneswar. Rameshwar Deula is also closed amid coronavirus outbreak. The festival is expected to take place on designated date but participation of devotees is uncertain. During the 2020 Republic Day celebrations, the tableau of Odisha displayed the famous Rukuna Ratha Yatra of Lord Lingaraja.

Pledge to take care 9 families, street animals it will be true 'Navratri': PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25 on day one of 21-day countrywide lockdown praised the efforts of doctors and healthcare professionals over fighting COVID-19. He said, "Whoever has the capability, take the pledge to take care of 9 families for 21 days, it will be a true 'Navratri'. Due to the lockdown, animals are also facing trouble. I appeal to people to take care of the animals around them."

COVID-19: Healthcare professionals are like God, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25 on day one of 21-day countrywide lockdown praised the efforts of doctors and healthcare professionals over fighting COVID-19. He said, "Healthcare professionals working in white uniforms in hospitals are like God for us today, they are saving us from the disease. They are saving us by risking their own lives,"

CM Kejriwal rebukes landlords for discriminatory behaviour towards medical professionals

New Delhi, March 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on March 24 rebuked landlords who are treating medical professionals discriminately. He said, "Some landlords are threatening to evict doctors/nurses from their houses. They're saying they'll (medical personnel) spread COVID-19. It won't be tolerated. God forbid, if someone gets infected from your house then they, and no one else, will come to your rescue." He further said that strict action will be taken against such landlords.

WhatsApp 'Namaste' on '9013151515' and get COVID-19 facts instantly: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25 addressed people of Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on day one of 21-day countrywide lockdown. Prime Minister issued a helpline number to get the authenticated news on COVID-19. He said, to give authentic news and updates on coronavirus, Centre has collaborated with social messaging app WhatsApp and issued a number '9013151515'. A person has to write 'Namaste' on Hindi or English and he will get the reply instantly.

5 new COVID-19 cases in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, March 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that there have been 5 fresh cases of coronavirus in Delhi in past 24 hours. He said, "In the last 24 hours, there have been 5 new COVID-19 cases in Delhi. One of them has foreign travel history. Now, the total number of cases rises to 35 in Delhi." CM Kejriwal also supported the decision of nationwide lockdown to curb the rising numbers of cases in country. Indian is under 21-day nationwide lockdown till April 14.

E-pass to be issued for essential service providers sans ID: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, March 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that people who are associated with essential services can get e-pass if they do not have any identity card. He said, "It is government's responsibility that essential services are provided to all. For people who are working during 21 days lockdown, and have govt IDs, they will be allowed to move in the city if they show their government IDs. Private hospital and media IDs will also work." He further added, "To continue the availability of essential services for all, we have decided to give e-pass to all those who are involved in such professions but do not have any ID. You can reach out to us at 1031 to avail the e-pass."

Watch: Lockdown violators get 'murga' punishment in Karnataka

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Mar 25 (ANI): Despite continuous strict announcements by state and central government on maintaining social distance to control the outbreak of coronavirus, several people in Karnataka chose to step out of their houses and broke the norms. Police took strict action against violators and made them sit with holding their ears lobes. Violators also got 'lathi treatment'. Authorities made sure violators learn to maintain social distance amid dreadful situation.

COVID-19: UP bans Pan Masala during lockdown to restrict people from spitting

Lucknow (UP), Mar 25 (ANI): Amid COVID-19 confirmed cases rocketing in the country, Uttar Pradesh Additional Chief Secretary Awanish K Awasthi on March 25 informed that the state government has banned Pan Masala products to restrict people from spitting in public places.

Watch: Constables stop motorist for over-speeding, get thrashed

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 25 (ANI): Two police constables were brutally attacked by several youngsters in Bengaluru. Mob gathered to assault constables after motorist was stopped from over speeding. Incident occurred at check-post in Bengaluru's Bhoopasandra area.

PM Modi expresses condolences on Kabul terror attack

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25 expressed his condolences for the people who got killed in terror attack at Gurdwara in Afghanistan's Kabul. At least 27 civilians were killed and eight were wounded in the terror attack. Afghan security forces took immediate action and gunned down all the four terrorists.

Circles, squares drawn for queues outside bank, grocery stores to maintain social distance

Mumbai, Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 25 (ANI): Authorities are restoring to creative methods to teach social distancing to citizens. Police painted designated spots in Mumbai for people to wait outside a grocery shops. The designated spots make it easier for people to get essentials while maintaining appropriate distance. Meanwhile, Dehradun Municipal Corporation workers marked spots outside bank. Health experts have eagerly urged people to maintain social distance as it's the only way to stay safe.

Mahabharata was won in 18 days, COVID-19 battle will last 21 days: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 25 addressed his Parliamentary constituency on day of 21-day countrywide lockdown. PM recalled the epic battle of Mahabharata to motivate them. He said that the battle of Mahabharata was won in 18 days and country has to win the battle against COVID-19 in 21 days. "Our effort is to win the battle against coronavirus in 21 days," he said.

4 lakh masks worth 1 crore seized by Mumbai Police

Mumbai, Mar 25 (ANI): Mumbai Police seized 4 lakh face masks worth around Rs 1 crore from a godown near Mumbai Airport Cargo Terminal, today. DCP Manjunath Singe said, "Yesterday on March 24, Vile Parle Police Station received an information that there is a large quantity of face masks stored in warehouse near Mumbai Airport Cargo Terminal. Police team went there and found 200 boxes of face masks. These 200 boxes contained 4 lakh face masks, valued at 1 crore. Case registered against 5 people." Face masks are classified as essential commodity and storing them in large numbers in an offence. Case has been registered.

COVID-19: Centre to provide 7 kg ration to 80 Cr needy in country

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on March 25 attended a Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He informed the decisions undertaken. He said that Centre will provide 7-kg ration to 80 crore needy people per person per month. The wheat which costs Rs. 27 will provide it in Rs. 2 and rice which costs Rs. 37 will provide in Rs. 3. He also informed that this is world's largest food security scheme in the world.

SDMC conducts sanitization drive in Lodhi Road, Defence Colony

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): South Delhi Municipal Corporation conducted sanitisation drive on the roads amid coronavirus threat. States are continuously taking vigorous efforts to contain the contagious disease. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 24 announced nationwide lockdown for next 3 weeks. Currently there are 512 active cases in India.

COVID-19: Uttarakhand CM, MLAs undergo screening at state Assembly

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 31 (ANI): Uttarakhand state Assembly arranged for thorough screening at its entrance amid coronavirus outbreak. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and other MLAs went under thermal check at the entrance. All the leaders were given hand sanitizers and face masks to prevent deadly disease. India is observing 21-day nationwide lockdown after the positive cases of COVID-19 crossed 500 mark.

Disinfection drive underway at Kolkata hospitals, quarantine centers

Kolkata (WB), Mar 25 (ANI): Amid coronavirus outbreak, hospitals and quarantine centers were disinfected by Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Positive cases have shot up to 562 in India with 9 cases in West Bengal. States have gone into complete lockdown after PM Modi's announcement.

COVID-19: Delhi Police set up platform for e-commerce websites

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Delhi Police Spokesperson MS Randhawa on March 25 informed that he had a meeting with e-commerce service provider website representatives and listened to their problems in the movement of the essential goods. After listening to their problems Randhawa assured them that their delivery agents will be helped by the police. "We have set up a platform for e-commerce websites where they can share with us the problems they are facing, so we can solve them," he said. Country is fighting to dreadful COVID-19 virus and putting every effort to stepping into stage 3, which is community spread.