PM Has Taken Correct Decision To Extend Lockdown, Tweets Kejriwal

Earlier during the conference Kejriwal has suggested PM to extend the lock-down till April 30 across the country.

Sources : ABP News Bureau | 11 Apr 2020 03:59 PM (IST)

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, April 11: As the entire nation has come together to fight the Covid 19 pandemic and states cooperating with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strategy in fighting the battle, Delhi’s chief minister Arvind Kejriwal has expressed complete confidence in the expected extension of the lockdown.

In a social media message, Kejriwal had expressed complete support with the extension of lockdown. The tweet comes after the PM’s has held a video conferencing with chief ministers on Saturday.

In that meeting, Kejriwal has suggested PM to extend the lockdown till April 30 across the country.

Kejriwal in his tweet said, “PM has taken the correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than in many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is important to extend it.”

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PM has taken correct decision to extend lockdown. Today, India’s position is better than many developed countries because we started lockdown early. If it is stopped now, all gains would be lost. To consolidate, it is imp to extend it

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The death toll due to the novel coronavirus rose to 239 and the number of cases to 7,477 in the country on Saturday, according to the Union Health Ministry.

The number of containment zones in the national capital rose to 30 on Friday with the government sealing six new areas. All these areas have been earmarked as containment and sealed.

The new areas include -- Nabi Karim, E pocket GTB enclave, Street no 18 to 22 of Zakir Nagar and nearby area of Abu Bakar Masjid, Zakir Nagar.

So What If You Can't Travel? Whip up the Flavours of the World Right in Your Kitchen!

Had to cancel your travel plans? Well, you’re not alone. Many holidays that were planned for this time of the year have been called off due to the unfortunate coronavirus pandemic. If you miss exploring new places during this lock-down, then we have a suggestion for you.

Here’s a list of flavorful dishes from around the globe, that can be easily made in the comfort of your home, to give you some international feels! And anyway, good food is the best company you can have during these times.

Thai Green Curry

An aromatic delight, Thai Green Curry is super-easy to prepare, plus it’s loaded with a lot of greens, making it a healthy option. Impress your loved ones with this quick recipe made with coconut milk and Thai spices. You can either go for a vegetarian (vegan) curry or add some chicken to it too. For a quick fix, you can choose to cook with a ready-made Thai curry paste.

Start by reducing some coconut milk. Make a paste by adding coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorn, green chilies, salt, Thai basil leaves, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime zest, cilantro stems, onion, garlic, ginger and salt. Add the reduced milk to this paste and cook the mixture. Add vegetables of your choice along with chicken if you’re going for the non-vegetarian option. Boil the curry a little and add some sugar, a few basil leaves and some lime zest before serving this gastronomical delight with some steamed rice.

Traditional Mexican Guacamole

Have avocados at home? Prepare this yummy Mexican dip with some ripe avocados and a few basic ingredients, in just ten minutes. You can even make some extra dip to store for future use.

First, mash the avocados till creamy and keep aside. Chop some onions, fresh coriander leaves, green chillies/jalapenos and tomatoes. To this, add some olive oil and salt. Grind the chopped veggies in a mortar & pestle (or simply mix with a spoon). You can even add some lime juice. Lastly, add the avocados to the mix and grind with the rest of the ingredients. And your lip-smacking dip is ready! Serve with some tortilla chips.

Greek Chicken Pasta

A wholesome dish with Mediterranean flavours, Greek Chicken Pasta will surely put an end to all your cravings for something zesty and creamy. The one-dish meal can be cooked within half an hour. Brace yourself for compliments!

First, season the chicken with some salt, pepper, oregano and chilli flakes. Then, boil the pasta as per the packet instructions and keep aside. In a skillet, add some olive oil and then sauté onion, garlic, the seasoned chicken, some veggies (tomatoes and olives) and feta cheese. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet. Mix well and garnish with some parsley. And, your European dish is ready!

Italian Gelato Affogato

If you have a sweet tooth then try the Italian Gelato Affogato and end your meal like the Italians do, with something “dolce” or sweet. This two-ingredient dessert is super easy to make. All you need for this is: vanilla ice cream and hot espresso. It’ll take only ten minutes to create this gourmet specialty. 

In a glass, add a two scoops of ice-cream. Quickly pour hot espresso on it and serve before the ice-cream melts. 

Spongy Japanese Cheesecake

Indulge in a classic Japanese dish with a mild sweet flavor! It’s the perfect option for health freaks too as it contains fewer calories than your regular cheesecake. Don’t forget to make enough for the house as one serving won’t be enough for anyone. You’ll need around 2 hours to create this masterpiece, which can be stored in the fridge and consumed for the next few days.

Firstly, warm some butter, cream cheese and whole milk, and whisk till smooth. Little by little, add some cake flour, cornflour, salt, egg yolks and lemon juice. Mix the batter till soft. Preheat the oven at 300 F, spread a parchment paper and grease the base as well as the sides of the dish with some oil. Pour the batter on this dish. Take a bigger baking dish and add some water to it. Then partially immerse the smaller dish in that water and put both the dishes in the oven. Bake at 320 F for 20 minutes and at 285 F for 30 minutes. Turn off the oven and leave the cake for 30 minutes. And it’s ready! It can be enjoyed as it is or with tea or coffee.

Ready to get the taste of some international flavors right within the comfort of your house?

Spent the Best Days of My Life in Spiti Valley!

As a travel photographer all my trips are unplanned. I head out with just a destination in my mind ⁠—I don’t plan my route or anything else. Sometimes it makes the trip difficult, a lot of times I found out there was an easier route or a better way to do it, but its okay… all of those were experiences, and we travel to collect them, so no regrets.

My favorite destination in India has always been Spiti Valley. Spiti’s stunning landscape makes me wish to spend my retirement days there ⁠— In a small local house with a burning tandoor (local Himachali fire setup)

In October 2019 I went on a solo trip to Spiti Valley and spent a few weeks there.

Rohtang Pass was open, so I took the local bus from Kullu to Kaza (Spiti). Rohtang Pass is an unmatched beauty, however, after Rohtang, the road gets bumpy and dusty because of the geography. The person sitting next to me in the bus was a tourist from Delhi, and he told me about Chandrataal Lake. That was the first time I was hearing about this lake. He also told me that every year the lake is accessible for only a few months, which got me more interested and I decided to join him. 

Around 2 pm we reached a place called Batal. From there the lake was around 10 km away. With some local help we got a carrier jeep going to Chandrataal and jumped right in. The jeep was returning to a camp near the lake after their weekly purchases. As soon as we reached, we joined a camp, parked our bags and started trekking to the Chandrataal Lake. The lake was 3 km away from the camp, and was really beautiful with all the greenery and blue water. I’ll never forget that day! I spent a lot of time freezing in the cold winds and capturing the landscape. Even the night was dreamy. I witnessed about a billion stars.

The next day I continued my journey to Spiti Valley, and reached Kaza by 6 pm. Days in Spiti ends mostly by 9 pm. After that it becomes hard to find people and food on the streets. So I took a room and had my food and took a good rest. Kaza is the main city in Spiti. You can find almost all necessities including rental bikes in Kaza. But Kaza wasn’t on my mind. I wanted to explore and spend my days in some of the small villages. The next day I decided to go to Hikkim Village. It’s one of the main tourist attractions in Spiti Valley because the highest post office in the world sits here. But, that wasn’t my point of interest at all. I wanted to see what’s beyond the post office.

There was only one bus to Hikkim, and it broke down. The next option was to take a shared cab, but there was no specific time for that too. They’ll go when the cab fills. I never wanted to waste my day waiting for the cab to fill, so I decided to walk. It was nearly 17 km from Kaza to Hikkim. Soon I realized it was a poor decision. My judgment was wrong, but my mind was strong. With a lot of struggle and rest breaks I almost reached Hikkim by evening. Then luckily a solo travelling gentleman from Mumbai with an SUV helped me with the last few kilometers.

As soon as I reached Hikkim I talked to some locals and I found myself a home. I never wanted to be a ‘tourist’ there. So I was looking for a regular local house. And luckily a family took me. That was the end of their harvesting season and people were busy with their grain works. They told me that nobody was taking tourists during that season because they had other jobs to do, but since I’m alone, I won’t be a burden. Kunga, the smallest child in the house welcomed me with a cup of tea.

I spent almost a week in Hikkim, explored and got familiar with most of the people during my stay. I explored every corner of the village and met almost everybody. The headmaster of Hikkim School was more than happy to see me in the school. He told me that very few people would come inside this village, and it made me really happy to be one of those few. I even had lunch with the teachers and kids as a guest there. Most people who visit Hikkim are there for the post office, and they go back after posting a few postcards. But I’m glad I went inside and stayed for few days. I collected a lot of memories and fossils from the village. Since the fossil village (Komik) is located nearby, its possible to find fossils in Hikkim too, but you really need to look for it. The highest restaurant in the world belongs to the Komic village I went there on my last day to have a cup of seabuckthorn tea (a local fruit from Spiti). I also didn’t forget to visit the Budha Statue of Langza.

After my stay in Hikkim, I went to Losar village. Losar was more modern as compared to Hikkim and was easily accessible. Mobile networks were also accessible there. Just like Hikkim I got myself a home in Losar too. I spent the next week there by exploring and doing all the local activities—plucking seabuckthorn berries was my favorite.

I took a lot of photographs during my stay, including portraits, landscapes and everything else that I found interesting. Also, I collected a lot of postal addresses to send a copy of peoples photographs. In the last week I went to Kaza and got myself a bike to explore some roads⁠—my camera stores some restless rides.

And that was the end of the trip! After spending some peaceful weeks in the mountains I went back to my home in Kerala with a bagful of experiences.