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<p>What is a safe distance that one should follow for social distancing in times of COVID-19? A recent study tried to find the answer to the question, taking the potential aerodynamic effects into account. The aerodynamic effects are introduced by person movement, such as walking fast, running and cycling. The preprint of the paper ‘Towards aerodynamically equivalent COVID19 1.5 meters&nbsp;social distancing for walking and running’, is a detailed study which investigates whether a first-person moving nearby a second person at 1.5 metres distance or beyond could cause droplet transfer to this second person.<br />
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<p>Previous research has shown that the spread of COVID-19 virus can occur effectively through saliva, often in the form of micro-droplets. When a person sneezes, coughs or even exhales, he or she is emitting small droplets – often too small to see with the naked eye – that can carry the virus. The receiving persons can be infected by inhaling these droplets, or by getting these droplets on their hands and then touching their face. That is why during the COVID-19 crisis, countries worldwide have declared a “social distance” of about 1.5 metres to be kept between individuals. This is considered important and effective because it is expected that most of the droplets indeed fall and reach the floor and/or evaporate before having travelled a distance of 1.5 metres.<br />
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<p>The typical social distancing rules applied by most of the countries range within 1-2 meters between two persons. However, this social distance has been defined for persons that are standing still. It does not take into account when you go for a walk, bike ride or run. The aerodynamic effects introduced by person movement leaves the trail runner at high risk. When someone during a run breathes, sneezes or coughs, those particles stay behind in the air. The person running behind you in the so-called slip-stream goes through this cloud of droplets.</p>

<p>As mentioned earlier, it is often assumed that most of the respiratory droplets fall and reach the floor and/or evaporate before having travelled a distance of 1.5 metres, which is what has inspired the COVID-19 social distance of 1.5 metres. However, micro-droplets have very little inertia and when two people are walking or running in each other’s vicinity, even at 1.5 metres distance, due to the airflow patterns and people movements, these micro-droplets could be transferred from person A to person B due to the airflow patterns generated by the persons’ movement.<br />
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<p>The researchers concluded that the exposure increases as the distance between leading and trailing person decreases. This suggests a safe distance for social distancing while walking, running or bike riding can be achieved, either by avoiding to run, walk or ride in the slipstream of the leading person and maintaining the 1.5 m distance or by keeping larger social distances, where the distance increases with the walking or running speed. The study however strongly suggests the best way is to stay out of the slipstream of the leading person.</p>

<p>According to the results of the research, it is advised that for walking, a distance of about 5 metres leads to no droplets reaching the trailing walker. For running and slow biking, this distance should be at least 10 metres. Similarly, for hard biking, the distance should be at least 20 meters. Also, when passing someone it is advised to already be in different lane at a considerable distance, e.g. 20 meters for biking.<br />
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What is a safe distance that one should follow for social distancing in times of COVID-19? A recent study tried to find the answer to the question, taking the potential aerodynamic effects into account.

What is a safe distance that one should follow for social distancing in times of COVID-19? A recent study tried to find the answer to the question, taking the potential aerodynamic effects into account. The aerodynamic effects are introduced by person movement, such as walking fast, running and cycling. The preprint of the paper ‘Towards aerodynamically equivalent COVID19 1.5 meters social distancing for walking and running’, is a detailed study which investigates whether a first-person moving nearby a second person at 1.5 metres distance or beyond could cause droplet transfer to this second person. Previous research has shown that the spread of COVID-19 virus can occur effectively through saliva, often in the form of micro-droplets. When a person sneezes, coughs or even exhales, he or she is emitting small droplets – often too small to see with the naked eye – that can carry the virus. The receiving persons can be infected by inhaling these droplets, or by getting these droplets on their hands and then touching their face. That is why during the COVID-19 crisis, countries worldwide have declared a “social distance” of about 1.5 metres to be kept between individuals. This is considered important and effective because it is expected that most of the droplets indeed fall and reach the floor and/or evaporate before having travelled a distance of 1.5 metres. The typical social distancing rules applied by most of the countries range within 1-2 meters between two persons. However, this social distance has been defined for persons that are standing still. It does not take into account when you go for a walk, bike ride or run. The aerodynamic effects introduced by person movement leaves the trail runner at high risk. When someone during a run breathes, sneezes or coughs, those particles stay behind in the air. The person running behind you in the so-called slip-stream goes through this cloud of droplets. As mentioned earlier, it is often assumed that most of the respiratory droplets fall and reach the floor and/or evaporate before having travelled a distance of 1.5 metres, which is what has inspired the COVID-19 social distance of 1.5 metres. However, micro-droplets have very little inertia and when two people are walking or running in each other’s vicinity, even at 1.5 metres distance, due to the airflow patterns and people movements, these micro-droplets could be transferred from person A to person B due to the airflow patterns generated by the persons’ movement. The researchers concluded that the exposure increases as the distance between leading and trailing person decreases. This suggests a safe distance for social distancing while walking, running or bike riding can be achieved, either by avoiding to run, walk or ride in the slipstream of the leading person and maintaining the 1.5 m distance or by keeping larger social distances, where the distance increases with the walking or running speed. The study however strongly suggests the best way is to stay out of the slipstream of the leading person. According to the results of the research, it is advised that for walking, a distance of about 5 metres leads to no droplets reaching the trailing walker. For running and slow biking, this distance should be at least 10 metres. Similarly, for hard biking, the distance should be at least 20 meters. Also, when passing someone it is advised to already be in different lane at a considerable distance, e.g. 20 meters for biking.

COVID-19: Distance of 1.5 meters is not enough for social distancing measures, study reveals

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the lockdown has been extended till 3 May, and that coronavirus should be curbed at every level.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Narendra Modi assures that there is enough ration and stock of essential commodities in the country.</p>

<p>He said that detailed guidelines on how to extend the lockdown would be issued by the Centre on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PM Narendra Modi issued seven guidelines asking citizens to 'stay where you are, stay safe' and to follow all guidelines till 3 May.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He termed these seven steps as a new set of Saptapadi (seven steps around the fire in the sacrament of the Hindu wedding ceremony) to ease the effects of lockdown.</p>

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	<li>Look after the elderly in your family, take extra care especially the ones who have existing ailments .</li>
	<li>Lockdown and social distancing must be adhered to. Mask or face cover must be used.</li>
	<li>Provide help to the needy and vulnerable.</li>
	<li>Be empathetic towards your workers and employees. Do not end their employment.</li>
	<li>Corona warriors like doctors, nurses, sanitation workers should be respected.</li>
	<li>Follow the tips given by the AYUSH ministry to boost your immunity and health.</li>
	<li>Download the Arogya Setu application on your mobile phones.</li>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the lockdown has been extended till 3 May, and that coronavirus should be curbed at every level. Narendra Modi assures that there is enough ration and stock of essential commodities in the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the lockdown has been extended till 3 May, and that coronavirus should be curbed at every level. Narendra Modi assures that there is enough ration and stock of essential commodities in the country. He said that detailed guidelines on how to extend the lockdown would be issued by the Centre on Wednesday. PM Narendra Modi issued seven guidelines asking citizens to 'stay where you are, stay safe' and to follow all guidelines till 3 May. View this post on Instagram The lockdown in India has now been extended upto May 3. Take a look at Prime Minister @narendramodi's seven pleas to people as the country intensifies its fight against COVID-19! #CoroanvirusIndia #CoronavirusLockdown #Lockdown2 #LockdownExtended #7Pleas #instawithwion #stayhome #staysafe #COVID19 #CoronavirusPandemic A post shared by WION (@wionews) on Apr 14, 2020 at 12:03am PDT × He termed these seven steps as a new set of Saptapadi (seven steps around the fire in the sacrament of the Hindu wedding ceremony) to ease the effects of lockdown. Look after the elderly in your family, take extra care especially the ones who have existing ailments . Lockdown and social distancing must be adhered to. Mask or face cover must be used. Provide help to the needy and vulnerable. Be empathetic towards your workers and employees. Do not end their employment. Corona warriors like doctors, nurses, sanitation workers should be respected. Follow the tips given by the AYUSH ministry to boost your immunity and health. Download the Arogya Setu application on your mobile phones.

PM Modi urges citizens to follow 'Saptapadi' (seven steps)  till 3 May

WION Exclusively speaks to Doctor Randeep Guleria, Director, All India Institute of Medical Sciences over current situation of Coronavirus in India. He shares his facts over the disease in this crucial time.

Dr Randeep Guleria, Director, AIIMS Exclusively speaks to WION over COVID-19 Pandemic

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus will be extended till May 3, suggesting limited relaxation in select areas after April 20 keeping in mind interests of daily wage earners.</p>

<p>After a few minutes of his address to the nation, PM Modi changed the profile picture of his Twitter page. The new picture shows PM with his face covered. This is aimed at increasing awareness on covering faces with homemade solutions to be safe in this time of COVID-19.<br />
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<p>Meanwhile, a total number of 10,363 cases of coronavirus have been reported in India. So far, 339 people have succumbed to the infection in the country, while 1,035 patients have been cured. There are 8,988 active cases in the country, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry also said that 1211 new cases and 31 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his address by asking people to be very vigilant in following the coronavirus lockdown, which has now extended till 3 May. He wished everyone good health against this coronavirus menace.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus will be extended till May 3, suggesting limited relaxation in select areas after April 20 keeping in mind interests of daily wage earners.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the nationwide lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus will be extended till May 3, suggesting limited relaxation in select areas after April 20 keeping in mind interests of daily wage earners. After a few minutes of his address to the nation, PM Modi changed the profile picture of his Twitter page. The new picture shows PM with his face covered. This is aimed at increasing awareness on covering faces with homemade solutions to be safe in this time of COVID-19. Meanwhile, a total number of 10,363 cases of coronavirus have been reported in India. So far, 339 people have succumbed to the infection in the country, while 1,035 patients have been cured. There are 8,988 active cases in the country, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The ministry also said that 1211 new cases and 31 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his address by asking people to be very vigilant in following the coronavirus lockdown, which has now extended till 3 May. He wished everyone good health against this coronavirus menace.

PM changes Twitter profile picture, new image shows Modi with his face covered

<p>Recently, a tiger in the United States got infected by the novel coronavirus and the incident has rung alarm bells in India too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kamala Nehru Zoological Garden in the Western Indian state of Gujarat has decided to keep their cats into solitary confinements when the nation is witnessing a 21-day lockdown.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/still-better-than-masakali-20-as-pm-modi-set-to-address-nation-netizens-gear-up-for-another-lockdown-292246">'Still better than Masakali 2.0': As PM Modi set to address nation, netizens gear up for another lockdown</a></strong></p>

<p>"We have decided to isolate them to avoid any kind of infection," said superintendent Bharatsinh Vihol of the zoo.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiger-with-covid-19-gets-medicines-appears-to-be-on-the-mend-291019">Tiger with COVID-19 gets medicines, appears to be on the mend</a></strong></p>

<p>He further said that the mating between the paris have also been restricted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The doctors are regularly checking tigers, lions and leopards in the zoo and keep a close eye on breathing issues, coughing and running noses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Zookeepers are also weaaring masks and gloves and get tested for fever.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We have been sanitising the outer walls of the zoo on a daily basis, while individual enclosures are being sanitised every alternate day," Vihol said.</p>

<p>Nearly two million visitors a year visit the facility but is closed due to coronavirus outbreak that has taken lives of over 300 with infections to more than 9,000 people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>About a week ago, a tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo was tested positive for COVID-19. Reportedly, the tiger got infected from a caretaken who was aysmptomatic at that time.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With AFP inputs)</em></p>


Recently, a tiger in the United States got infected by the novel coronavirus and the incident has rung alarm bells in India too. Kamala Nehru Zoological Garden in the Western Indian state of Gujarat has decided to keep their cats into solitary confinements when the nation is witnessing a 21-day lockdown.

Recently, a tiger in the United States got infected by the novel coronavirus and the incident has rung alarm bells in India too. Kamala Nehru Zoological Garden in the Western Indian state of Gujarat has decided to keep their cats into solitary confinements when the nation is witnessing a 21-day lockdown. Also read | 'Still better than Masakali 2.0': As PM Modi set to address nation, netizens gear up for another lockdown "We have decided to isolate them to avoid any kind of infection," said superintendent Bharatsinh Vihol of the zoo. Also read | Tiger with COVID-19 gets medicines, appears to be on the mend He further said that the mating between the paris have also been restricted. The doctors are regularly checking tigers, lions and leopards in the zoo and keep a close eye on breathing issues, coughing and running noses. Zookeepers are also weaaring masks and gloves and get tested for fever. "We have been sanitising the outer walls of the zoo on a daily basis, while individual enclosures are being sanitised every alternate day," Vihol said. Nearly two million visitors a year visit the facility but is closed due to coronavirus outbreak that has taken lives of over 300 with infections to more than 9,000 people. About a week ago, a tiger at New York's Bronx Zoo was tested positive for COVID-19. Reportedly, the tiger got infected from a caretaken who was aysmptomatic at that time. (With AFP inputs)

Social distancing for tigers? Indian zoo takes measure over coronavirus fears

<p>Fifty-nine Indians working in Singapore are among the 233 new coronavirus cases reported on Sunday, taking the total number of COVID-19 patients in the city-state to 2,532.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-covid-19-cases-rise-to-9152-308-deaths-reported-292179"><strong>Also read: India's COVID-19 cases rise to 9152; 308 deaths reported</strong></a><br />
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Of the new cases, 51 are linked to known clusters while 15 to earlier cases.The remaining 167 have no links to earlier cases, pending contact tracing, the Health Ministry said in its daily update.</p>

<p>Seven new clusters, or commonplaces of gatherings, were found, including one linked to the Black Tap restaurant at a five-star casino-resort complex, Marina Bay Sands. Burgers and milkshakes restaurant Black Tap is linked to eight cases and McDonald's is linked to five infections.</p>

<p>Thirty-one of the 976 patients still in hospital are in critical condition in the intensive care unit while most others are stable or improving.</p>

<p>There are 988 cases who are clinically well but still tested positive for COVID-19. They are being isolated and cared for at community facilities, said the ministry. The death toll stands at eight. Four additional cases are linked to the Indian-origin mega store Mustafa Centre, taking its total to 82.</p>

<p>The number of work permit holders working in Singapore and dormitory-related cases has increased sharply and this is likely to go up, "especially as we undertake more aggressive testing in dormitories", said the ministry.</p>

<p>Authorities further tightened circuit-breaker measures to control the spread of the deadly disease, recommending that commuters wear masks on public transport and closing all beaches. Markets will also refuse entry to people not wearing face masks and food outlets will face fines if their workers do not wear masks or face shields.</p>

<p>During the circuit breaker period, which lasts from Apr 7 to May 4, Singaporeans are to leave their homes only for essential activities such as buying food and groceries.</p>


Fifty-nine Indians working in Singapore are among the 233 new coronavirus cases reported on Sunday, taking the total number of COVID-19 patients in the city-state to 2,532.

Fifty-nine Indians working in Singapore are among the 233 new coronavirus cases reported on Sunday, taking the total number of COVID-19 patients in the city-state to 2,532. Also read: India's COVID-19 cases rise to 9152; 308 deaths reported Of the new cases, 51 are linked to known clusters while 15 to earlier cases.The remaining 167 have no links to earlier cases, pending contact tracing, the Health Ministry said in its daily update. Seven new clusters, or commonplaces of gatherings, were found, including one linked to the Black Tap restaurant at a five-star casino-resort complex, Marina Bay Sands. Burgers and milkshakes restaurant Black Tap is linked to eight cases and McDonald's is linked to five infections. Thirty-one of the 976 patients still in hospital are in critical condition in the intensive care unit while most others are stable or improving. There are 988 cases who are clinically well but still tested positive for COVID-19. They are being isolated and cared for at community facilities, said the ministry. The death toll stands at eight. Four additional cases are linked to the Indian-origin mega store Mustafa Centre, taking its total to 82. The number of work permit holders working in Singapore and dormitory-related cases has increased sharply and this is likely to go up, "especially as we undertake more aggressive testing in dormitories", said the ministry. Authorities further tightened circuit-breaker measures to control the spread of the deadly disease, recommending that commuters wear masks on public transport and closing all beaches. Markets will also refuse entry to people not wearing face masks and food outlets will face fines if their workers do not wear masks or face shields. During the circuit breaker period, which lasts from Apr 7 to May 4, Singaporeans are to leave their homes only for essential activities such as buying food and groceries.

Coronavirus outbreak: 59 Indians among 233 new cases in Singapore

<p>20 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, several Union ministers returned to work today.</p>

<p>Back to working in North Block office with a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/red-orange-green-indian-government-might-colour-code-regions-based-on-reported-cases-to-contain-covid-19-292056">home-made mask </a>this morning, tweeted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.</p>

<p>Union minister Prakash Javadekar also returned to work today and held a meeting with officials of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, at Shastri Bhawan, Delhi</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-in-india-8356-cases-delhi-maharashtra-only-regions-to-cross-1000-mark-292053">resumed operations </a>after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus.</p>


20 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, several Union ministers returned to work today.

20 days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of coronavirus in the country, several Union ministers returned to work today. Back to working in North Block office with a home-made mask this morning, tweeted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Union minister Prakash Javadekar also returned to work today and held a meeting with officials of Information and Broadcasting Ministry, at Shastri Bhawan, Delhi Meanwhile, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus.

Several Union ministers return to work, hold meetings 

<p>A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district allegedly threw her five children into the Ganga following a tiff with her husband.</p>

<p>The bodies of Aarti and Saraswati, aged 12 and 10, were fished out by divers and efforts are on to trace Maateshwari, Shivshankar and Keshav Prasad.</p>

<p>Manju and her husband Mridul Yadav often quarrelled but this time she threw her children into the river in Jahangirabad village here, Superintendent of Police Ram Badan Singh said.</p>

<p>After throwing her children, she sat at the ghat until morning and informed the villagers about the incident.</p>

<p>It's believed when the woman came to the ghat on Saturday evening, her children raised an alarm but the fishermen there fled believing her to be a witch.</p>

<p>The district magistrate denied reports that the woman threw the children into the river because she could not find food during the ongoing lockdown.</p>


A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district allegedly threw her five children into the Ganga following a tiff with her husband. The bodies of Aarti and Saraswati, aged 12 and 10, were fished out by divers and efforts are on to trace Maateshwari, Shivshankar and Keshav Prasad.

A woman in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi district allegedly threw her five children into the Ganga following a tiff with her husband. The bodies of Aarti and Saraswati, aged 12 and 10, were fished out by divers and efforts are on to trace Maateshwari, Shivshankar and Keshav Prasad. Manju and her husband Mridul Yadav often quarrelled but this time she threw her children into the river in Jahangirabad village here, Superintendent of Police Ram Badan Singh said. After throwing her children, she sat at the ghat until morning and informed the villagers about the incident. It's believed when the woman came to the ghat on Saturday evening, her children raised an alarm but the fishermen there fled believing her to be a witch. The district magistrate denied reports that the woman threw the children into the river because she could not find food during the ongoing lockdown.

Woman in UP throws five children into river Ganga after argument with husband

<p>The Union government on Sunday said that guidelines on exemptions during lockdown were not being followed properly in some parts of the country and vehicles carrying essential and non-essential items were being detained by police that could lead to potential shortage of commodities.</p>

<p>In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said it has come to the notice that in some parts of the country, the guidelines and clarifications on exemptions given to people and services are not being implemented in letter and spirit during the ongoing 21 days lockdown.</p>

<p>Bhalla said, specifically, trucks carrying essential and non-essential goods are being detained, workers needed for operation of manufacturing units of essential goods, and other exempted categories are not getting authorisations/passes for their movement during lockdown.</p>

<p>The restrictions, with regard to activities specifically permitted by the home ministry, have the potential of creating shortages of essential commodities, he said.</p>

<p>With a view to bringing in clarity at the implementation level, the following are being reiterated for strict observance by authorities at various levels.</p>

<p>Inter-state and intra-state movement of all trucks and other goods/carrier vehicles with one driver and one additional person is allowed as long as the driver is carrying a valid driver's license.</p>

<p>This is irrespective of the nature of the cargo, whether essential or otherwise. No further permit or approval would be required, the home secretary said.&nbsp;<br />
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The Union government on Sunday said that guidelines on exemptions during lockdown were not being followed properly in some parts of the country and vehicles carrying essential and non-essential items were being detained by police that could lead to potential shortage of commodities.

The Union government on Sunday said that guidelines on exemptions during lockdown were not being followed properly in some parts of the country and vehicles carrying essential and non-essential items were being detained by police that could lead to potential shortage of commodities. In a communication to chief secretaries of all states and union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said it has come to the notice that in some parts of the country, the guidelines and clarifications on exemptions given to people and services are not being implemented in letter and spirit during the ongoing 21 days lockdown. Bhalla said, specifically, trucks carrying essential and non-essential goods are being detained, workers needed for operation of manufacturing units of essential goods, and other exempted categories are not getting authorisations/passes for their movement during lockdown. The restrictions, with regard to activities specifically permitted by the home ministry, have the potential of creating shortages of essential commodities, he said. With a view to bringing in clarity at the implementation level, the following are being reiterated for strict observance by authorities at various levels. Inter-state and intra-state movement of all trucks and other goods/carrier vehicles with one driver and one additional person is allowed as long as the driver is carrying a valid driver's license. This is irrespective of the nature of the cargo, whether essential or otherwise. No further permit or approval would be required, the home secretary said.

Coronavirus lockdown: Trucks carrying essential items being detained by police

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, saying their valour will inspire Indians for years to come.</p>

<p>"I bow to those martyrs who were killed mercilessly in Jallianwala Bagh on this day. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice," he wrote on Twitter.</p>

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<p>Their valour will inspire Indians for the years to come, the prime minister said.</p>

<p>British Indian troops on the orders of Brigadier Gen Reginald Dyer had opened fire on a large group of people who had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar to celebrate Baisakhi, the harvest festival.</p>

<p>At least 400 people were killed and a thousand were injured.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, saying their valour will inspire Indians for years to come.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid tributes to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919, saying their valour will inspire Indians for years to come. "I bow to those martyrs who were killed mercilessly in Jallianwala Bagh on this day. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice," he wrote on Twitter. I bow to those martyrs who were killed mercilessly in Jallianwala Bagh on this day. We will never forget their courage and sacrifice. Their valour will inspire Indians for the years to come. pic.twitter.com/JgDwAoWkAy — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2020 × Their valour will inspire Indians for the years to come, the prime minister said. British Indian troops on the orders of Brigadier Gen Reginald Dyer had opened fire on a large group of people who had gathered at Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar to celebrate Baisakhi, the harvest festival. At least 400 people were killed and a thousand were injured.

PM Narendra Modi remembers martyrs of Jallianwala massacre

<p>After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the lockdown, there was a mass exodus of people leaving the cities to head towards there villages. Now, the reports have emerged that these migrant workers are not allowed to enter their villages as people and the health workers in villages fear that they may be carrying the disease.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, the migrant workers returning from the cities are asked to live in schools and farms outside the village, where local authorities and doctors make regular visits and police make sure lockdown orders are followed.</p>

<p>While many did make it back home, more than a million migrant workers have been housed in around 31,000 relief camps set up by state governments and voluntary organizations across the country to ensure they do not complete their journey, according to a government filing in the top court earlier this week. If they did reach their villages, the federal government said, the pandemic would become "unmanageable to contain."</p>

<p>There is also fear that poor health infrastructure in rural India will be overwhelmed if the poor migrant workers are allowed to enter the villages.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Government hospitals will run out of beds in rural India even if only 0.03% of the rural population is hit by the virus," said Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and the Founder and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise. "Nine million people travel back and forth from cities to villages each year -- they will be carrying the virus from cities back to villages where the health infrastructure is even worse."</p>


After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the lockdown, there was a mass exodus of people leaving the cities to head towards there villages. Now, the reports have emerged that these migrant workers are not allowed to enter their villages as people and the health workers in villages fear that they may be carrying the disease.

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the lockdown, there was a mass exodus of people leaving the cities to head towards there villages. Now, the reports have emerged that these migrant workers are not allowed to enter their villages as people and the health workers in villages fear that they may be carrying the disease. According to reports, the migrant workers returning from the cities are asked to live in schools and farms outside the village, where local authorities and doctors make regular visits and police make sure lockdown orders are followed. While many did make it back home, more than a million migrant workers have been housed in around 31,000 relief camps set up by state governments and voluntary organizations across the country to ensure they do not complete their journey, according to a government filing in the top court earlier this week. If they did reach their villages, the federal government said, the pandemic would become "unmanageable to contain." There is also fear that poor health infrastructure in rural India will be overwhelmed if the poor migrant workers are allowed to enter the villages. "Government hospitals will run out of beds in rural India even if only 0.03% of the rural population is hit by the virus," said Steve Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and the Founder and Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise. "Nine million people travel back and forth from cities to villages each year -- they will be carrying the virus from cities back to villages where the health infrastructure is even worse."

Migrants returning home forced to stay in schools and farms outside villages 

the government expanded the scope of tests to cover asymptomatic people who have come in contact with positive cases

Indian govt responds to criticism over low testing rate

<p>Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus.</p>

<p>The minister visited the SAI headquarters here wearing a mask and sanitised his hands before entering the premises.</p>

<p>"The ministry has started its office with minimum staff because work has to go on. We are ensuring strict compliance of rules like social distancing, wearing masks and temperature checks," Rijjiju said.</p>

<p>All ministers were on Saturday asked to resume office from Monday along with joint secretary-level officers and one-third of their essential staff.</p>

<p>"Only divisional heads and 30 per cent of the lower division staff will work on a rotational basis. This is being done as per the centre's order in an effort to streamline things before the complete lifting of the lockdown," an SAI official told PTI referring to the current lockdown.</p>

<p>The COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China, has caused more than 300 deaths in India.</p>

<p>It has ravaged the world, killing over 100,000 people and putting tremendous strain on medical resources with more than 18,50,000 positive cases.&nbsp;</p>


Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday visited the Sports Authority of India's headquarter where senior officials and other essential staff resumed operations after more than a fortnight of working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The SAI office was shut down on March 21 as part of precautionary measures to contain the virus. The minister visited the SAI headquarters here wearing a mask and sanitised his hands before entering the premises. "The ministry has started its office with minimum staff because work has to go on. We are ensuring strict compliance of rules like social distancing, wearing masks and temperature checks," Rijjiju said. All ministers were on Saturday asked to resume office from Monday along with joint secretary-level officers and one-third of their essential staff. "Only divisional heads and 30 per cent of the lower division staff will work on a rotational basis. This is being done as per the centre's order in an effort to streamline things before the complete lifting of the lockdown," an SAI official told PTI referring to the current lockdown. The COVID-19 pandemic, which originated in China, has caused more than 300 deaths in India. It has ravaged the world, killing over 100,000 people and putting tremendous strain on medical resources with more than 18,50,000 positive cases.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju visits SAI headquarters, essential staff resumes office

<p>India has registered strong protests with Islamabad after Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel attacked two Indian fishing boats on Sunday.</p>

<p>The incident took place off the coast of Gujarat at the international maritime border and during the attack one Indian fisherman was injured.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry of external affairs in a note verbale condemned the "deplorable and unprofessional act" by the PMSA vessel, calling it a contravention of international laws. New Delhi in the note verbale asked Pakistan to desist from such acts.</p>

<p>Pakistan Maritime Security Agency is a uniform service branch within the Pakistan Navy and looks after the country's maritime interests. The vessel attacked two Indian fishing boats--Omkar and Mahasagar.</p>

<p>Earlier in the day, India had <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-demarches-pakistan-over-killing-of-civilians-in-ceasefire-violations-292312">demarched </a>Pakistan over the killing of three of its civilians in ceasefire violations. Pakistan in ceasefire violation on April 12 in Chowkibal and Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir had killed three Indian civilians including a women and a minor child.</p>

<p>India in its demarche said, that killing goes beyond "humanitarian norms and professional military conduct" and called on Islamabad to "desist from such acts immediately."Pakistan in ceasefire violation had killed 34-year-old Shamima Begum, 17-year-old Javid Ahmad Khan of Reddi Chowkibal and 8-year old Zeeshan Bashir, resident of Tumna.</p>

<p>Even as the world is coordinating a global response on COVID-19 crisis, Pakistan has been increasingly belligerent and has tried to increase tension in the region. The increased ceasefire violation has been a continues affair in last few months and week.</p>


India has registered strong protests with Islamabad after Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel attacked two Indian fishing boats on Sunday. The incident took place off the coast of Gujarat at the international maritime border and during the attack one Indian fisherman was injured.

India has registered strong protests with Islamabad after Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) vessel attacked two Indian fishing boats on Sunday. The incident took place off the coast of Gujarat at the international maritime border and during the attack one Indian fisherman was injured. The ministry of external affairs in a note verbale condemned the "deplorable and unprofessional act" by the PMSA vessel, calling it a contravention of international laws. New Delhi in the note verbale asked Pakistan to desist from such acts. Pakistan Maritime Security Agency is a uniform service branch within the Pakistan Navy and looks after the country's maritime interests. The vessel attacked two Indian fishing boats--Omkar and Mahasagar. Earlier in the day, India had demarched Pakistan over the killing of three of its civilians in ceasefire violations. Pakistan in ceasefire violation on April 12 in Chowkibal and Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir had killed three Indian civilians including a women and a minor child. India in its demarche said, that killing goes beyond "humanitarian norms and professional military conduct" and called on Islamabad to "desist from such acts immediately."Pakistan in ceasefire violation had killed 34-year-old Shamima Begum, 17-year-old Javid Ahmad Khan of Reddi Chowkibal and 8-year old Zeeshan Bashir, resident of Tumna. Even as the world is coordinating a global response on COVID-19 crisis, Pakistan has been increasingly belligerent and has tried to increase tension in the region. The increased ceasefire violation has been a continues affair in last few months and week.

India slams Pakistan after its vessels attack Indian fishing boats

<p>The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has risen to 9152, including 308 deaths.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the data provided by the&nbsp;Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), on Monday total 856 people have so far recovered from the infection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Yesterday, the officials said that the government is increasing the testing capacity in private and government medical colleges.</p>

<p>One of the sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed some ministries to come up with plans to open up some crucial industries as the livelihoods of the poor were being hit.</p>

<p>The source said the government was considering allowing the resumption of some operations under guidelines that were being drawn up.</p>

<p>The home ministry and the Prime Minister`s Office are likely to take a final call on the recommendations this week, the sources said.</p>

<p>The sources also said that other ministries would soon submit plans on allowing partial resumptions in other sectors.</p>

<p>India`s economy, which was already growing at its slowest pace in six years before the onset of the coronavirus, is set to take a severe hit amid the lockdown, say, economists, who warn that unemployment could rise to record levels.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has risen to 9152, including 308 deaths. According to the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), on Monday total 856 people have so far recovered from the infection.

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in India has risen to 9152, including 308 deaths. According to the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), on Monday total 856 people have so far recovered from the infection. Yesterday, the officials said that the government is increasing the testing capacity in private and government medical colleges. One of the sources said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had directed some ministries to come up with plans to open up some crucial industries as the livelihoods of the poor were being hit. The source said the government was considering allowing the resumption of some operations under guidelines that were being drawn up. The home ministry and the Prime Minister`s Office are likely to take a final call on the recommendations this week, the sources said. The sources also said that other ministries would soon submit plans on allowing partial resumptions in other sectors. India`s economy, which was already growing at its slowest pace in six years before the onset of the coronavirus, is set to take a severe hit amid the lockdown, say, economists, who warn that unemployment could rise to record levels. (With inputs from agencies)

India's COVID-19 cases rise to 9152; 308 deaths reported

<p>A statement issued by the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday has not gone well with many in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The note instructed district administrators and police to take legal action against NGOs, politicians who were distributing food and other essentials. It urged the donors to handover supplies to the relevant authorities such as district collectors, corporation commissioners and special officers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With 1,075 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-stare-at-bleak-future-amid-nationwide-coronavirus-lockdown-292166">coronavirus </a>cases recorded, Tamil Nadu has the second highest number of COVID-19 cases in India. The state government has also announced and extension of the existing lockdown and Section 144 until April 30th, as was done by several other states over the weekend.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The decision to limit the NGOs and political workers from distributing food and other essentials seem to have stemmed from reports of violations of social distancing norms and violations of the prohibitory orders that are in place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first to lash out at the government’s move was opposition party leader and DMK president MK Stalin, who said the government lacked compassion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It is autocratic to say don't help, this is a democratic country. Crowd can be regulated, how can you say no one can be helped ? No one can stop when Tamils extend a helping hand to feed the poor and hungry. Its a betrayal”</p>

<p>Actor-turned politician Kamal Hassan had tweeted, “Neighbouring states in south are seeking help of NGOs, youth and retired doctors. Unfortunate, my TN government has passed an order impeding help from the willing and earnest. Oh! Respected Ministers. No time for commission or omission. Let trained civil service personnel do their job, Stay safe. No time for brownie points.”</p>

<p>The backlash faced by the move, led the government to issue a fresh statement with clarifications on Monday. It said that the government was only urging that due guidelines be followed to stop the spread of the infection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It was an advisory to ensure that NGOs work with district administration to ensure that supplies reach the needy safely. Already 2,500 NGOs and 58,000 volunteers have registered and are providing relief.”</p>

<p>The statement added that relief measures were being coordinated by Stopcorona.tn.gov.in and that arrangements would be made for providing food and essential supplies to specific communities and individuals. The DMK has also approached the Madras High Court challenging the state government's decision.</p>


A statement issued by the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday has not gone well with many in the state. The note instructed district administrators and police to take legal action against NGOs, politicians who were distributing food and other essentials.

A statement issued by the Tamil Nadu government on Sunday has not gone well with many in the state. The note instructed district administrators and police to take legal action against NGOs, politicians who were distributing food and other essentials. It urged the donors to handover supplies to the relevant authorities such as district collectors, corporation commissioners and special officers. With 1,075 coronavirus cases recorded, Tamil Nadu has the second highest number of COVID-19 cases in India. The state government has also announced and extension of the existing lockdown and Section 144 until April 30th, as was done by several other states over the weekend. The decision to limit the NGOs and political workers from distributing food and other essentials seem to have stemmed from reports of violations of social distancing norms and violations of the prohibitory orders that are in place. The first to lash out at the government’s move was opposition party leader and DMK president MK Stalin, who said the government lacked compassion. “It is autocratic to say don't help, this is a democratic country. Crowd can be regulated, how can you say no one can be helped ? No one can stop when Tamils extend a helping hand to feed the poor and hungry. Its a betrayal” Actor-turned politician Kamal Hassan had tweeted, “Neighbouring states in south are seeking help of NGOs, youth and retired doctors. Unfortunate, my TN government has passed an order impeding help from the willing and earnest. Oh! Respected Ministers. No time for commission or omission. Let trained civil service personnel do their job, Stay safe. No time for brownie points.” The backlash faced by the move, led the government to issue a fresh statement with clarifications on Monday. It said that the government was only urging that due guidelines be followed to stop the spread of the infection. “It was an advisory to ensure that NGOs work with district administration to ensure that supplies reach the needy safely. Already 2,500 NGOs and 58,000 volunteers have registered and are providing relief.” The statement added that relief measures were being coordinated by Stopcorona.tn.gov.in and that arrangements would be made for providing food and essential supplies to specific communities and individuals. The DMK has also approached the Madras High Court challenging the state government's decision.

Controversy erupts over food distribution in Tamil Nadu amid lockdown

<p>India has demarche Pakistan over the killing of three of its civilians in ceasefire violations. Pakistan in ceasefire violation on April 12 in Chowkibal and Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir had killed three Indian civilians including a women and a minor child.</p>

<p>India in its demarche said, that killing goes beyond "humanitarian norms and professional military conduct" and called on Islamabad to "desist from such acts immediately."</p>

<p>Pakistan in ceasefire violation had killed 34-year-old Shamima Begum, 17-year-old Javid Ahmad Khan of Reddi Chowkibal and 8-year old Zeeshan Bashir, resident of Tumna.</p>

<p>India also called Pakistan to "adhere" to the 2003 ceasefire Understanding.</p>


India has demarche Pakistan over the killing of three of its civilians in ceasefire violations. Pakistan in ceasefire violation on April 12 in Chowkibal and Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir had killed three Indian civilians including a women and a minor child.

India has demarche Pakistan over the killing of three of its civilians in ceasefire violations. Pakistan in ceasefire violation on April 12 in Chowkibal and Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir had killed three Indian civilians including a women and a minor child. India in its demarche said, that killing goes beyond "humanitarian norms and professional military conduct" and called on Islamabad to "desist from such acts immediately." Pakistan in ceasefire violation had killed 34-year-old Shamima Begum, 17-year-old Javid Ahmad Khan of Reddi Chowkibal and 8-year old Zeeshan Bashir, resident of Tumna. India also called Pakistan to "adhere" to the 2003 ceasefire Understanding.

India demarches Pakistan over killing of civilians in ceasefire violations

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<p>Just hours after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-extends-lockdown-till-april-30-as-government-identifies-146-hotspots-in-india-292256">Tamil Nadu</a>, Puducherry and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday announced extension of lockdown till April 30.</p>

<p>"Cabinet has approved lockdown extension in Puducherry till April 30," chief minister V. Narayanasamy said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/three-healthcare-workers-confirmed-with-coronavirus-in-delhis-ganga-ram-hospital-292288">Also Read:&nbsp;Three healthcare workers confirmed with coronavirus in Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital</a></p>

<p>"The state cabinet met today and&nbsp;decided to extend lockdown till April 30 with exemptions," Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu announced.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The state cabinet met today &amp; decided to extend lock down till 30th April with exemptions. Here are few exemptions. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndiaFightsCorona?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndiaFightsCorona</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArunachalCMO?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ArunachalCMO</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MoHFW_INDIA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoHFW_INDIA</a> <a href="https://t.co/di2uezIiGc">https://t.co/di2uezIiGc</a></p>
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<p>The "exemptions" include officials&nbsp;to attend offices with 50 per cent officers on a "rotational basis".</p>

<p>The Arunachal Pradesh chief minister announced that all state transport buses will function intra-district with 50 per cent occupancy, however, no weekly market has been permitted.</p>

<p>The chief minister allowed construction and infrastructure-related work as well as industries to function with the DC's permission "but only with the available workforce in the state."</p>

<p>In Pathankot, four more persons tested positive for the virus on Monday. In Madhya Pradesh, three more coronavirus cases were detected in Bhopal today, taking the total number of cases in the state capital to 142.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the West Bengal state government announced that there were&nbsp;110 active coronavirus cases and seven deaths due to the virus.</p>

<p>In Kasmir, 25 more coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the Union Territory (UT) rising to 270.</p>


Just hours after Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday announced extension of lockdown till April 30. "Cabinet has approved lockdown extension in Puducherry till April 30," chief minister V.

Just hours after Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Arunachal Pradesh on Monday announced extension of lockdown till April 30. "Cabinet has approved lockdown extension in Puducherry till April 30," chief minister V. Narayanasamy said. Also Read: Three healthcare workers confirmed with coronavirus in Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital "The state cabinet met today and decided to extend lockdown till April 30 with exemptions," Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu announced. The state cabinet met today & decided to extend lock down till 30th April with exemptions. Here are few exemptions. #IndiaFightsCorona @PMOIndia @ArunachalCMO @MoHFW_INDIA https://t.co/di2uezIiGc — Pema Khandu (@PemaKhanduBJP) April 13, 2020 × The "exemptions" include officials to attend offices with 50 per cent officers on a "rotational basis". The Arunachal Pradesh chief minister announced that all state transport buses will function intra-district with 50 per cent occupancy, however, no weekly market has been permitted. The chief minister allowed construction and infrastructure-related work as well as industries to function with the DC's permission "but only with the available workforce in the state." In Pathankot, four more persons tested positive for the virus on Monday. In Madhya Pradesh, three more coronavirus cases were detected in Bhopal today, taking the total number of cases in the state capital to 142. Meanwhile, the West Bengal state government announced that there were 110 active coronavirus cases and seven deaths due to the virus. In Kasmir, 25 more coronavirus cases were reported with the total number of cases in the Union Territory (UT) rising to 270.

Puducherry, Arunachal Pradesh announce lockdown extension

The hand of assistant sub-inspector Harjit Singh was severed with a sword in the attack that followed when the Nihangs were asked for curfew passes

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PM Narendra Modi will address the nation on the coronavirus situation in the country. It is expected that the lockdown can be further extended after April 14. Testing can be down in places with no COVID-19 cases.

India to expand COVID-19 testing: Testing in places with no cases

<p>Kerala on Monday reported three new <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/sonia-gandhi-writes-to-pm-modi-on-covid-19-raises-issue-of-migrant-workers-292273">coronavirus</a> cases even as the state government said that 15,683 samples have been tested, out of which 14,829 have tested negative.</p>

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<p>"The number of coronavirus cases is decreasing and negative cases increasing," Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said.</p>

<p>In Delhi, three healthcare workers of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital tested positive for the virus while 112 healthcare staff have tested negative, the hospital informed while underlying that coronavirus tests were conducted on all 115 healthcare workers who were quarantined two weeks ago.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Delhi Police said that it has quarantined the coronavirus carriers of Tablighi Jamaat.</p>

<p>"Majority were directly taken to quarantine center from Markaz. It helped in containing the virus. We have also registered a case," Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava said.</p>

<p>Sixty-five doctors and health workers at the trauma center of King George's Medical University (KGMU) have been kept in quarantine&nbsp;as a precautionary measure after a 64-year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh.</p>

<p>In Punjab, six more coronavirus cases were reported with the number of cases rising to 176 in the state.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With ANI inputs)</em></p>


Kerala on Monday reported three new coronavirus cases even as the state government said that 15,683 samples have been tested, out of which 14,829 have tested negative.

Kerala on Monday reported three new coronavirus cases even as the state government said that 15,683 samples have been tested, out of which 14,829 have tested negative. Also Read: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30 as government identifies 146 hotspots "The number of coronavirus cases is decreasing and negative cases increasing," Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said. In Delhi, three healthcare workers of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital tested positive for the virus while 112 healthcare staff have tested negative, the hospital informed while underlying that coronavirus tests were conducted on all 115 healthcare workers who were quarantined two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Delhi Police said that it has quarantined the coronavirus carriers of Tablighi Jamaat. "Majority were directly taken to quarantine center from Markaz. It helped in containing the virus. We have also registered a case," Delhi Police Commissioner SN Srivastava said. Sixty-five doctors and health workers at the trauma center of King George's Medical University (KGMU) have been kept in quarantine as a precautionary measure after a 64-year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh. In Punjab, six more coronavirus cases were reported with the number of cases rising to 176 in the state. (With ANI inputs)

Three healthcare workers confirmed with coronavirus in Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital

<p>You need to think twice before violating the coronavirus lockdown in the Rajasthan capital. Otherwise,&nbsp;Jaipur Police will inflict Masakali 2.0 on you.</p>

<p>Masakali 2.0, the remake of a very popular song,&nbsp;has not gone down well with many, including AR Rahman, the composer of the original for the Abhishek Bachchan-Sonam Kapoor-starrer 'Delhi 6' a decade ago. It was&nbsp;then sung&nbsp;by Mohit Chauhan.</p>

<p>To this end, police&nbsp;have warned on the social media that they will confine violators to a room and then play the song, over and over again for those found "roaming unnecessarily" during the lockdown to fight coronavirus.</p>

<p>Original lyricist Prasoon Joshi has also gone on social media, citing he was not happy with the Masakali 2.0 music video starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria. Even Rahman hinted he wasn't pleased.</p>

<p>On Twitter, Jaipur Police warned, "If you are unnecessarily roaming outside, we will put you in a room and play Masakkali 2.0 on loop."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The post also carried a cartoon making the same point.</p>

<p>"That's a savage. Killing lot of birds with shot. Great sense of dark humour. Can't stop laughing," Vivek Shah reacted on Twitter.</p>

<p>Deputy Commissioner of Police Kavendra Singh Sagar, who handles social media, said they decided to use humour to get the message across to people.</p>

<p>By Sunday afternoon, Jaipur alone had reported over 300 cases of coronavirus. Police have barricaded 262 location in the city to prevent movement of unauthorised people. They have seized over 8,100 vehicles so far and arrested 131 people for flouting prohibitory orders.</p>


You need to think twice before violating the coronavirus lockdown in the Rajasthan capital. Otherwise, Jaipur Police will inflict Masakali 2.0 on you. Masakali 2.

You need to think twice before violating the coronavirus lockdown in the Rajasthan capital. Otherwise, Jaipur Police will inflict Masakali 2.0 on you. Masakali 2.0, the remake of a very popular song, has not gone down well with many, including AR Rahman, the composer of the original for the Abhishek Bachchan-Sonam Kapoor-starrer 'Delhi 6' a decade ago. It was then sung by Mohit Chauhan. To this end, police have warned on the social media that they will confine violators to a room and then play the song, over and over again for those found "roaming unnecessarily" during the lockdown to fight coronavirus. Original lyricist Prasoon Joshi has also gone on social media, citing he was not happy with the Masakali 2.0 music video starring Sidharth Malhotra and Tara Sutaria. Even Rahman hinted he wasn't pleased. On Twitter, Jaipur Police warned, "If you are unnecessarily roaming outside, we will put you in a room and play Masakkali 2.0 on loop." मत उडियो, तू डरियो ना कर मनमानी, मनमानी घर में ही रहियो ना कर नादानी ऐ मसक्कली, मसक्कली#StayAtHome #JaipurPolice #TanishkBagchi #Masakali2 #ARRahman @arrahman @juniorbachchan @sonamakapoor @RakeyshOmMehra pic.twitter.com/lYJzXvD8i4 — Jaipur Police (@jaipur_police) April 9, 2020 × The post also carried a cartoon making the same point. "That's a savage. Killing lot of birds with shot. Great sense of dark humour. Can't stop laughing," Vivek Shah reacted on Twitter. Deputy Commissioner of Police Kavendra Singh Sagar, who handles social media, said they decided to use humour to get the message across to people. By Sunday afternoon, Jaipur alone had reported over 300 cases of coronavirus. Police have barricaded 262 location in the city to prevent movement of unauthorised people. They have seized over 8,100 vehicles so far and arrested 131 people for flouting prohibitory orders.

Jaipur cops warn lockdown violaters they will face the music: 'Masakali 2.0' on loop

Joint Secretary of Health Ministry Lav Agarwal briefed the media on pandemic COVID-19 status across the country. Watch the video for more information.

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<p>Congress party president Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi to suggest ways to ensure food security for people affected by the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/farmers-stare-at-bleak-future-amid-nationwide-coronavirus-lockdown-292166">lockdown</a> due to coronavirus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-extends-lockdown-till-april-30-as-government-identifies-146-hotspots-in-india-292256">Also Read: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30</a></p>

<p>In the letter, Sonia Gandhi lauded the prime minister's decision to provide free of cost food grains, 5kg in addition to entitlement under the National Food Security Act(NFSA)&nbsp;from April to June.</p>

<p>The Congress president suggested that the provision of 10kg grains to NFSA beneficiaries should be extended for an additional period of three months, till September.</p>

<p>"Given the chronic economic distress faced by these beneficiaries the food entitlements may be provided free of cost," Sonia Gandhi said in the letter.</p>

<p>Gandhi also suggested that 10 kg grains may be provided free of cost for a period of six months to those who may be facing food insecurity but not holding ration cards.</p>

<p>Sonai Gandhi raised the issue of migrant workers without NFSA cards and "many deserving people who have been excluded from the NFSA lists".</p>


Congress party president Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi to suggest ways to ensure food security for people affected by the lockdown due to coronavirus. Also Read: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30 In the letter, Sonia Gandhi lauded the prime minister's decision to provide free of cost food grains, 5kg in addition to entitlement under the National Food Security Act(NFSA) from April to June.

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi wrote to PM Modi to suggest ways to ensure food security for people affected by the lockdown due to coronavirus. Also Read: Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till April 30 In the letter, Sonia Gandhi lauded the prime minister's decision to provide free of cost food grains, 5kg in addition to entitlement under the National Food Security Act(NFSA) from April to June. The Congress president suggested that the provision of 10kg grains to NFSA beneficiaries should be extended for an additional period of three months, till September. "Given the chronic economic distress faced by these beneficiaries the food entitlements may be provided free of cost," Sonia Gandhi said in the letter. Gandhi also suggested that 10 kg grains may be provided free of cost for a period of six months to those who may be facing food insecurity but not holding ration cards. Sonai Gandhi raised the issue of migrant workers without NFSA cards and "many deserving people who have been excluded from the NFSA lists".

Sonia Gandhi writes to PM Modi on COVID-19; raises issue of migrant workers

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