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COVID-19: 53 Indians evacuees from Iran shifted to Army Wellness Centre in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Mar 16 (ANI): Fifty three Indians were evacuated from Tehran and Shiraz cities of Iran due to coronavirus outbreak. Indians brought to India were shifted to the Army Wellness Centre in the city, following preliminary screening. The flight landed at the Jaisalmer airport on March 16.

Rebel Congress MLAs are being hypnotized and terrorized: PC Sharma

Bhopal (MP), Mar 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Minister and Congress leader PC Sharma said that rebel party MLAs are being terrorized and are npot be allowed to come to the state. "They (rebel Congress MLAs who are kept in Bengaluru) are being hypnotized and terrorized and are not allowed by (some people) to come to the state, their families are being harassed," said Sharma in Bhopal.

MP political crisis: 'Will talk to Speaker in morning for floor test', says Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 16 (ANI): After meeting Governor Lalji Tandon, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath said that he will talk to the Speaker regarding the floor test in the morning. "I have told Governor that I am ready for the floor test and the MLAs who have been held captive should be released. I will speak to the Speaker tomorrow about it (floor test)," said Chief Minister Kamal Nath. "I received Governor's phone call, he called me here to meet him to discuss smooth functioning of state assembly. I told Governor that I will speak to Speaker tomorrow. It (floor test) will be decided by Speaker," CM further said.

MP political crisis: Doesn't matter what Kamal Nath says, floor test will take place today, says VD Sharma

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president, VD Sharma said that it doesn't matter what Chief Minister Kamal Nath says, floor test will be held today. "Floor test will be held today, Governor has written to Chief Minister and Speaker about it. It doesn't matter what CM says, Governor has written to Speaker and I believe, he will follow Governor's direction," said VD Sharma.

Horticulture Department of JandK's Udhampur launches special initiative for farmers

Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 16 (ANI): The Horticulture Department of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur launched a special initiative for farmers to aware them about the diseases in various fruit crops. The officers of Horticulture Department visited the farms individually. The officers also explained various schemes of the department to the farmers. Horticulture Department also distributed some fruit saplings to the farmers.

Breathing polluted air linked to weight gain: Study

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): A recent study suggests that breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic illnesses. The study, published online in the journal Environment International, found that young adults exposed to higher levels of ozone showing less microbial diversity and more of certain species associated with obesity and disease.The study comes at a time when air quality in many U.S. cities is worsening after decades of improvement. In December, the Environmental Protection Agency downgraded the Denver metro and North Front Range regions to "serious nonattainment" status for failing to meet national ozone standards. Regions of eight other states, including some in California, Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Indiana, New Jersey, New York and Wisconsin, were also penalized for high ozone. Worldwide, according to research published this month, air pollution kills 8.8 million people annually -- mo

Using technology while eating may reduce intake of food

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Being distracted by technology during mealtimes may reduce the amount of food a person eats, nutrition scientists suggest. The findings were published in the Journal of Nutrition. When 119 young adults consumed a meal while playing a simple computer game for 15 minutes, they ate significantly less than when they ate the same meal without distractions, said lead author Carli A. Liguori. Participants' food consumption was evaluated on two separate occasions - one day when they played the game while eating and on another day when they ate without distractions. The game, called Rapid Visual Information Processing, tests users' visual sustained attention and working memory and has been used extensively by researchers in evaluating people for problems such as Alzheimer's disease and attention-deficit disorder. The results suggest that there may be a difference between distracted eating and mindless eating. Although the terms are often used interchangeably, Liguori hy

MP political crisis: BJP MLAs arrive at Bhopal Airpo

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 16 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh BJP MLAs, who were staying at ITC Grand Bharat Hotel in Gurugram arrived at Bhopal Airport, via Delhi on March 16. BJP state president VD Sharma was also present here. Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition, Gopal Bhargava said, "Governor had ordered floor test in the state assembly after his address but test is not mentioned in assembly's list of business for tomorrow. We will raise this issue. Speaker will have to follow Governor's orders."

Man suspected of coronavirus flees from hospital in Bihar

Darbhanga (Bihar), Mar 16 (ANI): A suspected COVID-19 patient escaped from Bihar's Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital on March 15. Medical Superintendent, Dr Rajeev Ranjan said, "Patient escaped while he was being taken to the isolation ward. We have informed police and district administration." The number of coronavirus cases has been raised to 110 in India and the country has reported 2 deaths till now.

Coronavirus cases in India rise to 110

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): The total number of coronavirus cases has raised to110 in India. According to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, "A total of 110 confirmed COVID-19 cases reported across India, including 17 foreign nationals, as of 11:30 pm on March15." 93 Indian nationals were reported positive for coronavirus. From which Uttar Pradesh has been cured with four coronavirus patients, Kerala and Rajasthan had cured 3 patients in their states, Delhi two and Telangana had cured one out of total three coronavirus cases.

PM Modi thanks Nepal PM for joining video conference of SAARC member countries after his recent surgery

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 15 attended a video conference of all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries over Coronavirus. He started his speech by thanking Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli for joining the video conference after his recent surgery. "I wish him speedy recovery," said Modi.

Coronavirus: Educational institutions across state to remain closed from March 16 to 29, says Gujarat Chief Secretary

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 15(ANI): Amid Coronavirus scare in the country, Gujarat Chief Secretary Anil Mukim on March 15 attended a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rupani. After the meeting he informed about the decision taken in the meeting. He said, "All the cinema halls and swimming pools in the state will also remain closed from 16th to 29th March.""All educational institutions - schools, colleges, tuition classes, angnawadi across the state will remain closed from 16th to 29th March. No teaching work will be done here but the teaching and non-teaching staff can come."

People screened for COVID-19 at India-Bangladesh border

Fulbari (West Bengal), Mar 15 (ANI): Several people were screened in West Bengal's Fulbari at India-Bangladesh border before their movement across it on March 15. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has ordered that movements through immigration land check posts at India-Bangladesh borders will remain suspended from 12 AM on March 15 till further orders. While speaking to ANI, Health Staff at the screening camp set up at India-Bangladesh border in Fulbari, Kanchan said, "We are screening all the people who are going across the border. There has been no positive case here till now."

guiding mantra, says PM Modi to SAARC nations

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 15 attended a video conference of all South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) member countries over Coronavirus. He said, "As we prepare to face this challenge, let me briefly share India's experience of combating the spread of this virus so far. "Prepare, but don't panic" has been our guiding mantra."

Coronavirus: Rs 500 fine for spitting on roads or in public places, says Gujarat Chief Secretary

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Mar 15(ANI): Amid Coronavirus scare in the country, Gujarat Chief Secretary Anil Mukim on March 15 attended a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rupani. After the meeting he informed about the decision taken in the meeting. He said that a fine of Rs 500 fine will be imposed on anyone who will be caught spitting in public places. He added, "All the cinema halls and swimming pools in the state will also remain closed from 16th to 29th March.""All educational institutions - schools, colleges, tuition classes, angnawadi across the state will remain closed from 16th to 29th March. No teaching work will be done here but the teaching and non-teaching staff can come."

First and second confirmatory test for COVID-19 are free: Sanjeeva Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Ministry of Health, Special Secretary, Sanjeeva Kumar on Sunday stated that the first and second confirmatory tests for COVID-19 free for all citizens. He further ensured that the country has enough testing capacity as only 10 per cent of the total capacity has been utilized daily.

Confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs to 107 in India

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Ministry of Health, Special Secretary, Sanjeeva Kumar on Sunday confirmed 107 COVID-19 cases in the country; this number includes 9 discharged cases and 2 deaths. "23 new cases have been detected since last update," says Sanjeeva Kumar. State wise division of the number is 17 from Maharashtra, 2 from Telangana, 1 from Rajasthan and 3 from Kerala. He further informed that the Buldhana patient who died on March 14 was tested negative for COVID-19

Coronavirus: 236 Indians from Iran being quarantined at Army facility in Jaisalmer, says Sanjeeva Kumar

New Delhi, Mar 15(ANI): Health Ministry Special Secretary Sanjeeva Kumar on March 15 informed that the third batch of 236 evacuees from Iran arrived on March 15. These citizens are being quarantined at the Army facility in Jaisalmer. So far, all are reported to be asymptomatic at present. He added that order for over 80 lakhs face masks and personal protective equipments for healthcare workers have been placed. "An order has been placed for the procurement of an additional 80,56,365 N95 masks and personal protective equipment for healthcare workers," said Sanjeeva Kumar

Coronavirus hits hotel industry hard in Rajasthan

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 15 (ANI): The hotel industry is currently at a loss because of coronavirus pandemic and 100 per cent bookings including advances ones have been cancelled, said Gajendra Luniwal, president of Jaipur Hotel Association. "100 per cent bookings including advanced ones have been cancelled. Domestic tourists are also not visiting now. It has reached zero. The hotel industry and allied services are facing losses. We have reached a position where paying salaries to employees will be difficult," Luniwal told ANI.

Will reveal my decision on Monday: MP Assembly Speaker on floor test

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati on Sundat stated that he will make a decision on the floor test of Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government on March 16. "I've been waiting for MLAs who've sent their resignations to me through one or the other medium, why are they not contacting me directly? I'm worried about what's happening with members of my assembly. It raises questions on the state of democracy, he further added.