India records 45,083 new COVID-19 cases, recovery rate at 97.53 per cent
Of total new COVID-19 cases and deaths reported, Kerala remained the highest contributor with 31,265 new positive cases and 153 deaths yesterday.
Aug 29, 2021, 10:16 AM ISTPunjab all set to reopen schools for students of classes 10 to 12
Physical presence of the students shall be purely at the consent of the parents and the option of virtual classes shall be continued.
Jul 20, 2021, 20:55 PM ISTKarnataka eases lockdown restrictions, allows theatres and colleges to re-open
The Karnataka government decided to reopen colleges and cinema theatres in the state. The announcement came after a review meeting chaired by the Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa along with top ministers and officials.
Jul 18, 2021, 14:11 PM ISTKerala relaxes lockdown rules due to Bakrid, here's what's open and closed
The Kerala government will relax COVID-19 lockdown restrictions on July 18, 19, and 20 in view of Eid-ul-Azha (Bakrid) celebrations.
Jul 17, 2021, 22:56 PM ISTManipur imposes a 10-day complete lockdown from July 18 amid Delta variant surge
"There is a need to take stringent measures to break the chain of transmission. Therefore, the State government has decided to declare a total curfew from July 18, 2021, for ten days," the health department said.
Jul 16, 2021, 09:30 AM ISTNagaland government announces 7-day Unlock 2 from July 11, check guidelines here
The decision was taken in a High Powered Committee (HPC) meeting on COVID-19 which was chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio himself.
Jul 09, 2021, 09:11 AM ISTUK to end all COVID-19 lockdown measures, scientists call it 'dangerous'
Over a 100 scientists have warned the UK government against ending of all legal COVID-19 lockdown restrictions from July 19, calling it "dangerous and unethical" experiment.
Jul 08, 2021, 23:41 PM ISTWearing face masks not must: Boris Johnson says COVID-19 restrictions will end in England by July 19
Johnson confirmed the government aimed to end restrictive measures, a step that would eliminate formal limits on social contact, the instruction to work from home, and mandates to wear face masks.
Jul 06, 2021, 07:04 AM ISTPuducherry extends COVID-19 lockdown till July 15, check guidelines here
The Puducherry government extended the lockdown in the Union Territory till July 15 on Wednesday. The night curfew will remain in force without any change from 10 PM to 5 AM the next day.
Jul 01, 2021, 11:36 AM ISTHaryana extends lockdown till June 21, restaurants and gyms to open- Check complete guidelines here
The state government has termed the lockdown "Mahamari Alert-Surakshit Haryana (Epidemic Alert-Safe Haryana)".
Jun 14, 2021, 07:00 AM ISTDelhi unlocks further, restaurants and markets to reopen, check what's allowed
"We will observe this for one week. If cases increase, stricter restrictions will have to be reimposed, otherwise, it will be continued," said Kejriwal.
Jun 13, 2021, 12:29 PM ISTCOVID-19: South Africa intensifies restrictions, expert says measures 'inadequate' to stop third wave
Amid the surging infections of COVID-19, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the tightening of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in the country.
May 31, 2021, 10:31 AM ISTCOVID-19 lockdown extended in Haryana, Odisha, Telangana, Sikkim; Delhi, UP, J&K ease restrictions, check all details
Many states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Goa, have extended the lockdown or restrictions for a week to a fortnight in June, while some of them like Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have also announced a certain relaxation in the curbs due to a decline in new cases and positivity rate.
May 31, 2021, 10:10 AM ISTCOVID-19: Malaysia tightens restrictions amid surge in cases
In the wake of the resurgence of COVID-19 cases, the Malaysian government has declared the firm implementation of COVID-19 protocols and extended the restrictions nationwide.
May 23, 2021, 13:24 PM ISTArgentina imposes strict COVID-19 lockdown amid case surge
Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the government of Argentina has imposed a strict lockdown from May 22 to May 30 to contain the spread of coronavirus.
May 23, 2021, 08:30 AM ISTGoa extends lockdown restrictions till May 31, check what’s allowed, what’s not
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday (May 21, 2021) announced that the state government is extending its ongoing COVID-19 restrictions till May 31 in the view of COVID-19 pandemic.
May 21, 2021, 15:02 PM ISTExclusive: COVID-19 induced lockdown is causing a rise in obesity among children
The COVID-19 pandemic has restricted children within ther four walls of their homes - drastically reducing their physical activity.
May 20, 2021, 13:45 PM ISTAirAsia India announces free cancellation, rescheduling for flights to West Bengal amid lockdown
AirAsia India announced free cancellation and rescheduling for flights to and from West Bengal in light of the lockdown in the state.
May 17, 2021, 12:48 PM ISTCOVID-19 Lockdown: Coronavirus-induced curbs, restrictions in these states, union territories
As the demand for imposition of a country-wide lockdown gains momentum, large parts of India are already under similar strict curbs for varying periods in a bid to check the unrelenting COVID wave. Take a look at the list of states that have imposed restrictions:
May 07, 2021, 10:20 AM ISTCOVID-19 Lockdown: These states, union territories impose coronavirus-induced curbs, restrictions
Assam advanced the night curfew to 6 PM from the current 8 PM with restrictions imposed on the movement of people at public places from Wednesday. Night curfew was imposed on April 27 till May seven.
May 05, 2021, 11:49 AM IST