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1990 IAF personnel killing case: Khanna's wife hopeful of getting justice

Jammu, Mar 17 (ANI): Nirmal Khanna, wife of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna who was allegedly killed by Yasin Malik and his other accomplices at Rawalpora in 1990 expressed her hope that justice will be served and demanded daily hearings in the case. "Now, the trial has begun. There were attempts to suppress the case thirty years ago. I am hopeful that justice will be served. I believe in judiciary. I want that there should be daily hearings in the case. Those who had done this should get punishment I trust the judiciary, like people believe in God. I believe truth always triumphs," Nirmal told ANI. A special court in Jammu on Monday framed charges against Yasin Malik and six others in connection with a case related to the killing of Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna and three others in 1990. The court slated the matter for further hearing on March 30. On January 25, 1990, four IAF personnel including Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna were allegedly killed by Yasin Malik

Indian Railways introduces 'buzzing bees' to keep elephants away from tracks in Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Mar 17 (ANI): Amid the increasing number of deaths of elephants in the country, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Moradabad division installed honey bee sound system at railway tracks to prevent their deaths. Once an elephant herd is sighted, villagers at once inform the local staff about their presence, the buzzing sound is being played near the tracks to scare them away. "Till now the project has been a success," said the Divisional Railway Manager of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) Moradabad division. Elephants have been long known to be frightened by the buzzing sound of bees and stings.

Coronavirus sends businesses into panic in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Mar 17 (ANI): Coronavirus hits out at businesses badly, be it small or big, everyone is in crisis right now. It is said that the situation will now impact the cash flow in coming days. One of the workers from a mall in Patna shared that as per the guidelines, people have stopped coming to malls.

Coronavirus outbreak: Pune police start investigation against rumour mongers

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 17 (ANI): Pune Police arrested rumour mongers for spreading fake news related to coronavirus through the social media platforms. Police said that there were two YouTube channels, which used to spread the fake news related to COVID-19. It stated that the virus spreads by eating chicken, due to which many people stopped buying meat, due to which poultry industry faced huge losses.

Quarantine facilities have been set up in Jaisalmer, Hyderabad with help of Navy, Air Force: AFMS (Army)

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): On precautionary measures and facilities for novel coronavirus disease, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (Army), Lieutenant General RS Grewal said, "Quarantine facilities have been set up in Jaisalmer, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Gorakhpur, Chennai, Surat, Jhansi, Jodhpur and other places with the help of Navy and Air Force. I would like to tell you all that there is no need to panic at all. It is important safeguard oneself from rumours. I believe that we all can fight from this epidemic." According to Union Health Ministry, a total of 114 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered so far. Two coronavirus patients, one from Karnataka and other Delhi has died in the country.

Microsoft launches COVID-19 tracker

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Microsoft launched COVID-19 tracker on its Bing search engine to help raise awareness about the pandemic and identify impacted nations.The tracker is available at www.bing.com/covid and provides a live map, total confirmed cases, and country-wise data. If you click on a specific country, it shows specific data on confirmed cases, recovered cases, and fatal cases. In addition to the live data, the tracker also provides the latest news, videos, and related articles. The data is sourced from multiple sources including the World Health Organisation (WHO), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).

COVID-19 not transmitted from pregnant mothers to newborns: Study

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Amid the spurt in cases of novel coronavirus in different parts of the world, a new study which suggests that the contagious virus does not transmit from pregnant mothers to newborns seems to be bringing some sigh of relief. Chinese professors report in the journal Frontiers in Pediatrics that it doesn't appear that the viral infection is transmittable from pregnant mothers to newborns at birth. The study is the second out of China within the last month to confirm that mothers infected with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during pregnancy did not infect their babies. All four mothers in the current study, which focused on the health of the newborns, gave birth at Wuhan's Union Hospital while infected. Wuhan in Hubei Province is believed to be the epicenter of the current outbreak that has sickened more than 100,000 people worldwide and killed more than 3,400 -- most of them in China. None of the infants developed any serious symptoms associated with COVID-1

Poultry farmers face huge losses due to coronavirus

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 17 (ANI): Poultry Farmers are facing huge losses due to coronavirus. In Maharashtra's Pune, farmers receive Rs 20 on one chicken, earlier, it was Rs 150. One of the poultry farmers said that he faced a loss of Rs 10 crore due to coronavirus. There are rampant rumours that the coronavirus was spread by eating meat, however the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries had already denied it and said that COVID-19 is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish.

COVID-19 outbreak: SGPC provides sanitizers at Golden Temple for devotees

Amritsar (Punjab), Mar 17 (ANI): Amid growing cases of novel coronavirus in India and around the world, Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) provided sanitizers at all the entry gates of the Golden Temple for all the devotees. The steps have been taken to stop the virus from spreading. According to Union Health Ministry, a total of 114 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered so far. Two coronavirus patients, one from Karnataka and other Delhi has died in the country.

UP Police arrest Delhi riot accused in Rampur

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 17 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested an accused of Delhi riot from Rampur. Police officials told that he was arrested along with his group in a robbery case. Over 50 people lost their lives during the deadly Delhi riots. The violence broke out (on February 23, which continued for three days) between Citizenship (Amendment) Act supporters and the people who were against it. On March 11, the Home Minister Amit Shah had informed in Lok Sabha that around 300 people came from Uttar Pradesh to carry out the violence.

Coronavirus outbreak: Dagdusheth Ganpati Temple officials ask devotees to seek online 'darshan'

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 17 (ANI): Pune's most famous Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Temple officials urged people to not come at temple and seek online 'darshan' at home. Temple authorities said that the decision was taken after the state government instruction to avoid huge gatherings due to coronavirus. However, for now, the temple is not allowing people without sanitizing their hands and using face-masks.

COVID-19 outbreak: DSGMC issues advisory to prevent virus from spreading

New Delhi, Mar 17 (ANI): Amid growing cases of coronavirus, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has issued advisory to prevent the virus from spreading. Speaking on it, DSGMC president, Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "Every Sewadar has to wash hands for at least 20-30 seconds before entering the premises, every portion of Gurudwara is cleaned properly specially the railings. People who are preparing Langar (community meal) are advised on how to keep themselves clean before entering the premises. No foreigner is allowed who had not been in India from last 15 days. No food is allowed to be served outside the Gurudwara premises."

Sensex nosedives by 2,713 points on global cues, Yes Bank surges by 45 pc

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices extended losses in the afternoon session on Monday as the spreading coronavirus pandemic continued to spook global markets. The number of virus positive cases climbed to 110 in India with fresh reports coming from Maharashtra and Odisha. The US Federal Reserve cut interest rates to near-zero a day earlier to help shore up the world's largest economy. But the move rather scared global investors more than cheering them as it reflected fear among US policy makers about the severe impact of the virus. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 2,713 points or 7.96 per cent lower at 31,390 while the Nifty 50 crashed by 756 points or 7.6 per cent to 9,199. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty metal down by 8.9 per cent, private bank by 8.7 per cent, IT and realty by 8.2 per cent each and financial service by 7.9 per cent. Among stocks, IndusInd Bank was the top loser after dropping by 18.3 per cent at Rs 656.25 per sh

Punjab malls, gyms, restaurants deserted after advisory on coronavirus

Ludhiana (Punjab), Mar 16 (ANI): Public spaces in Punjab are deserted amid coronavirus scare. Punjab Government has issued advisory to shut down shopping malls, gyms, restaurants etc till further notice. The government had earlier shut down all educational institutions till further notice. Punjab has one positive case of coronavirus. Cases have mounted to over 110 in India so far with 2 deaths.

They'll be hanged on Mar 20: Asha Devi after SC dismisses convict's petition seeking action against former lawyer

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The petition filed by one of the death row convicts Mukesh in 2012 Delhi gang rape case, seeking action against his former lawyer Vrinda Grover, was ordered dismissed as withdrawn by the Supreme Court. Speaking on the development, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "I have been following the law since past 7 years. I believe that I will get justice on March 20. These people (convict) don't trust the system, or the government or the President. They change and target everyone's decision. I believed that petition will be dismissed and they will be hanged on March 20." "The petition is not maintainable," Justice Mishra said and dismissed the petition. The convicts are scheduled to be executed on March 20.

Cornavirus: We should stay cautious and prepared, says Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Mar 16 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on March 16 said to the people of the state that there is no need to be scared. He said that staying cautious and prepared is the best way to fight the Coronavirus. "People with symptoms of Coronavirus should reach the hospital in time so that they can be treated in time. There is no need to be scared. Isolation facility is being developed in medical colleges. We should stay cautious and prepared," he said.

Fans flock to Kochi airport to welcome reality TV star, booked

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 16 (ANI): A police case has been registered against several people for Unlawful Assembly, Rioting and causing inconvenience to public at the Cochin International Airport. Fans of reality TV star Rajith Kumar were booked for Unlawful Assembly, Rioting. Chaos erupted at the airport on the arrival of popular reality show contestant, Rajith Kumar. Kerala has announced restrictions on large public gatherings.

Money of Yes Bank depositors is completely safe, assures RBI Governor

Mumbai, Mar 16 (ANI): RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Yes Bank crisis assured depositors that their money is completely safe. "I would like to convey to the depositors of Yes Bank that their money is completely safe and there is nothing to worry. There is no reason for any undue worry," said Shaktikanta Das."Swift action has been taken by the RBI and Govt of India. The lifting of moratorium will be on Wednesday, March 18 at 6 pm," RBI Governor added.

COVID-19 could impact domestic, global growth: RBI

Mumbai, Mar 16 (ANI): Speaking on coronavirus pandemic, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das informed the disease could slowdown domestic as well as global growth."Effects of the pandemic could operate through a slowdown in the domestic economic growth and it would obviously be a result of synchronised slowdown in global growth and as a part of that, the growth momentum in India would also be impacted somewhat," said Shaktikanta Das. "India is not immune to this pandemic, already more than 100 cases have been reported. Efforts are being mounted by the govt on war-footing. COVID-19 could impact India directly through trade channels, in which exposure to China is relatively high," the RBI Governor added.

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to late Goa CM Manohar Parrikar, launches book

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar, ahead of his death anniversary tomorrow and launched 'Invincible', a book based on Parrikar in Delhi. He said, "I shared a special bond with him. He was a simple man and was popular across all party lines".