COVID lockdown

Good News for parents! School fee paid during Covid lockdown to be returned, rules Allahabad High Court

In the case of students who have dropped out or left school, the Court has ordered that the amount be calculated and returned to them. This exercise must be completed within two months. 

Jan 16, 2023, 22:18 PM IST

Nizamuddin Markaz given nod to stay open beyond Ramzan, first time after 2020 Tablighi Jamaat row

Several FIRs were registered in connection with the Tablighi Jamaat event held at the Nizamuddin Markaz in 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown 2020 for acting as a super spreader of the virus.

May 02, 2022, 21:43 PM IST

Liquor worth Rs 210 crore sold in Tamil Nadu on lockdown evening

 Chennai's three adjoining districts of Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu and Tiruvallur accounted for 25% of the total liquor sale on Saturday.

Jan 09, 2022, 17:50 PM IST

Australia: New South Wales reimposes COVID-19 restriction amid major spike in cases, hospitalisation

New South Wales recorded 5,715 new cases, up from 3,763 and almost as many as were recorded across all of Australia on Wednesday. New South Wales also reported one death.

Dec 23, 2021, 13:09 PM IST

Ronit Roy says Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar paid his security agency despite COVID lockdown

Ronit Roy told that Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar and Karan Johar paid his security agency even during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown.

Sep 07, 2021, 08:31 AM IST

90 percent Indian women ate less during COVID-19 lockdown: Study

Nearly 90 percent of survey respondents reported having less food, while 95 percent said they consumed fewer types of food. Most concerningly, the drop was due to decreased consumption of foods like meats, eggs, vegetables and fruits, which are rich in micronutrients that are crucial to good health and development.

Jul 29, 2021, 12:07 PM IST

Maharashtra district goes under complete COVID lockdown, check what's allowed

The restrictions will be in force from Monday to Friday as per the Collector’s order. During this period, only shops providing essential commodities will remain open. A complete curfew will continue in the district for two days on Saturday and Sunday.

Jul 06, 2021, 19:04 PM IST

Tripura extends COVID curfew till July 9, private offices to function with 50% attendance

The night curfew from 6 pm to 5 am has been lifted from the villages.

Jul 03, 2021, 15:58 PM IST

COVID-19 Alert: Haryana extends lockdown till June 28, check details

Haryana government has extended the COVID-19 lockdown till June 28 with some relaxations.

Jun 20, 2021, 17:43 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi calls for 'repair and prepare' amid COVID pandemic, invites world to invest in India

Stating that India''s strides in the world of tech and start-up are well-known, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the country is home to one of the world's largest start-up ecosystems and several unicorns have come up in recent years.

Jun 16, 2021, 16:51 PM IST

Kim Jong-un warns of 'tense' food situation, longer COVID lockdown in North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has warned about possible food shortages and called for his people to brace for extended COVID-19 restrictions as he opened a major political conference to discuss national efforts to salvage a broken economy.

Jun 16, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

Several states ease COVID-induced curbs from June 7, here's the complete list

Teams of police and district administration have been deployed across the states to enforce COVID-appropriate behaviour amid the unlocking process.

Jun 06, 2021, 23:45 PM IST

COVID curbs eased in Delhi, other states get ready to unlock, check full list here

Even as the COVID situation has relatively improved in most of the northern and western states, southern and eastern parts of the country are still reporting a high number of cases.

Jun 05, 2021, 23:34 PM IST

J&K issues fresh COVID curbs, education institutions to remain shut till June 15

Jammu and Kashmir administration issued fresh COVID-19 related restrictions, with some relaxations in the Union Territory (UT) to be implemented from tomorrow until further orders.

May 30, 2021, 23:47 PM IST

COVID surge: Telangana government imposes 10-day lockdown from May 12

Telangana government has announced that it will impose a 10-day lockdown in the state amid the COVID surge

May 11, 2021, 15:26 PM IST

Rajasthan imposes strict two-week COVID-19 lockdown from today

The police will conduct a strong vigil in the city to ensure people stay inside homes and those roaming outside for no reason will be dealt with an iron hand.

May 10, 2021, 15:41 PM IST

Chandigarh imposes weekend lockdown due to surge in COVID-19 cases

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases in Chandigarh, a weekend lockdown has been imposed in the Union Territory beginning at 5 am on Saturday (May 1).

May 01, 2021, 06:52 AM IST

Breaking news: DGCI approves emergency use of Zydus Cadila's Virafin for moderate COVID-19 infection

Drugs Controller General of India, DGCI, on Friday (April 23) approved the emergency use for Zydus Cadila's Pegylated Interferon alpha-2b, ‘Virafin’ for treating moderate COVID-19 infection in adults.

Apr 23, 2021, 15:53 PM IST

Australian PM calls opening of travel bubble with New Zealand a 'win-win'

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday welcomed the opening of free travel between his country and New Zealand, saying it is a "win-win" for both countries.

Apr 19, 2021, 10:24 AM IST

COVID-19's second wave was very much expected and next three weeks crucial for India, says CSIR-CCMB director

Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director of CSIR- CCMB (Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology) emphasised that people must follow the guidelines very strictly to prevent themselves from being infected with COVID-19.

Apr 19, 2021, 09:56 AM IST