4 zones have been removed from the #COVID19 containment zones list in Delhi, the total number of containment zones in the national capital is now at 97.
PM Narendra Modi welcomed General Bipin Rawat's announcement for honouring COVID-19 warriors. PM Modi tweeted, "Our Armed Forces have always kept the nation safe. Even in times of disasters, they are out there helping people. Now, our Forces are, in a unique way, saying a big thank you to our frontline COVID-19 warriors for their endeavour towards making India COVID-19 free."
The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced relaxations in districts identified as orange and green zones during the nationwide lockdown. Below is a list of relaxations:
Liquor stores & paan shops will be allowed to function in green zones while ensuring minimum six feet distance (2 gaz ki doori) from each other & ensuring that not more 5 persons are present at one time at the shop: MHA on the extension of #lockdown for two weeks from May 4
We have enforced all the precautions and so far there is no COVID-19 case in the Air Force. But well will not lower our guard: Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria.
No let-up in counter-terrorist operations due to COVID19. The terrorists killed in operations are handed over to civil administration and they do the needful: Army Chief General Manoj M Naravane
A large number of other activities are allowed in the Red Zones. All industrial and construction activities in rural areas, including MNREGA works, food-processing units and brick-kilns are permitted: MHA on the extension of lockdown.
A limited number of activities will remain prohibited across India, irrespective of the zone, including travel by air, rail, metro & inter-State movement by road; running of schools, colleges, & other educational & training/coaching institutions: MHA
Ministry of Home Affairs issues order under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 to further extend the Lockdown for a further period of two weeks beyond May 4: MHA
The Army on its part will conduct mountain band displays along some of the COVID hospitals in almost every district of our country. The armed forces will also lay wreathe at the police memorial on May 3 in support of our police forces.
On behalf of armed forces, we want to thank all COVID-19 warriors. Doctors, nurses, sanitation workers, police, home guards, delivery boys & media which has been reaching out with the message of government on how to carry on with lives in difficult times: CDS General Bipin Rawat
Two more police personnel from the Crime Branch's Rohini team conducting an investigation into the 'Nizamuddin Markaz' matter, have tested positive for COVID19: Delhi Police
Union Health Ministry on Friday informed that coronavirus positive cases in India crossed 35,000 mark including 1152 deaths. Among positive cases, 25,128 are still active, while 9,064 have been recovered.
Mumbai, May 1: In one of the biggest news of Thursday, Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor died in Mumbai at the age of 67 after suffering from cancer. This happened a day after actor Irrfan Khan left for his heavenly abode at the age of 53. On Thursday, in a what could bring some relief for Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday requested the Election Commission to hold elections to nine vacant MLC seats "at the earliest".
US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed to have evidence that the novel coronavirus, that has killed over 230,000 people globally so far and has shattered economies, emerged from a virology lab in the Wuhan city of China. He, however, refused to share any further details and said that investigations are on and the details would be out soon.
The number of coronavirus cases on Thursday reached 33,610, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Thursday. India reported 1,823 coronavirus cases during a 24-hour period starting 5 pm on Wednesday. According to the latest data released by the Ministry of Health and Family welfare, the death toll climbed to 1075.
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