Delhi lockdown

G20 Summit: Lockdown In National Capital From September 9-10? Here's What Delhi Police Says

G20 Summit: Delhi Police has quashed rumours of a total lockdown in the national capital during the G20 Summit between Sept 8-10.

Sep 04, 2023, 14:57 PM IST

Fourth wave scare: 'Curfew' in Delhi to stop spread of Covid-19? City's active caseload rises to 4,168 from 601 within 14 days

With 1,011 fresh Covid-19 infections, Delhi's positivity rate has now increased to 6.42 per cent.

Apr 26, 2022, 08:39 AM IST

Delhi Weekend Curfew: People can get this discount

The Delhi government has proposed to lift the weekend curfew, open shops and allow private offices in the city to operate with 50 per cent staff. Sources have given this information.

Jan 21, 2022, 12:22 PM IST

Delhi COVID Update: CM Kejriwal made a big announcement regarding Corona

A big decision was taken due to the increasing cases of Corona. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has ordered that all private offices in the capital will be closed. At the same time, CM Kejriwal said in a press conference that, online yoga classes have been started in Delhi.

Jan 11, 2022, 16:18 PM IST

No lockdown in Delhi but strict restrictions will continue: Arvind Kejriwal

The AAP chief further said that most cases of coronavirus during the third wave are showing mild symptoms unlike the second wave, which was caused by the life-taking Delta variant. Omicron variant of COVID-19 is less virulent but highly contagious, he added. 

Jan 11, 2022, 15:24 PM IST

Red alert in Delhi? DDMA likely to impose more curbs as Covid-19 positivity rate rises to 6.5 per cent

While, the yellow alert should be followed by amber, but Delhi`s positivity rate has crossed 5 per cent - the mark set for imposition of red alert in the capital. In either of the alerts, the already existing restrictions will be strengthened with a few places, activities being completely banned under the level 2 (amber) restrictions and a complete lockdown in level 4 (red).

Jan 04, 2022, 06:28 AM IST

More curbs in Delhi? DDMA meet today to review Covid situation, GRAP implementation

The DDMA meeting will be held through video conferencing and attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Chief Secretary Vijay Dev, NITI Aayog member V K Paul, Revenue Minister Kailash Gahlot, NDMA Joint Secretary, secretaries of health and home departments of the city government along with experts.

Dec 29, 2021, 07:56 AM IST

Night curfew in Delhi from today, yellow alert likely amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Under GRAP, a 'Yellow' alert will come into force if the positivity rate settles at 0.5 percent for two consecutive days, leading to a host of restrictions. Official sources said Sunday usually sees a lower number of tests which might affect the positivity rate. Yet night curfew will commence on Monday from 11 PM and last till 5 AM.

Dec 27, 2021, 06:24 AM IST

WFH for a week, possible lockdown: SC raps Centre, states for pollution woes in Delhi, top points

The Supreme Court sought an action plan from the Centre and state governments within 24 hours, detailing steps taken by task forces to stop air pollution caused by vehicular traffic, construction work, stubble burning, power plants, etc.

Nov 15, 2021, 13:46 PM IST

Supreme Court names major culprits of Delhi pollution, here's what top court said

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana has directed the Centre to call an emergency meeting on Tuesday to take important measures. 

Nov 15, 2021, 12:59 PM IST

Ready to impose complete lockdown to control air pollution: Delhi govt tells SC

Delhi Government stated that such a step would be meaningful if it is implemented across the NCR areas in neighbouring states.

Nov 15, 2021, 11:18 AM IST

Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor', Arvind Kejriwal govt to submit lockdown proposal to SC today

The Supreme Court on Saturday had termed the rise in pollution levels in Delhi an "emergency situation" and had suggested clamping a lockdown.

Nov 15, 2021, 06:39 AM IST

Big announcement of CM Kejriwal in view of increasing pollution in Delhi

The Kejriwal government took big decisions regarding the increasing pollution in Delhi. Schools will be closed in Delhi for 1 week from Monday. Online classes will continue for the students. The work on the construction site will also be closed from 14 to 17 November. Government offices will remain closed from November 15. government employees will do work from home.

Nov 14, 2021, 14:34 PM IST

Supreme Court advised lockdown in Delhi

The pollution level in Delhi is once again looking very serious. Supreme Court is strict on taking action against increasing pollution in Delhi. In view of the increasing pollution, the Supreme Court directed to take steps like lockdown in Delhi.

Nov 14, 2021, 11:40 AM IST

Delhi's air quality in 'very poor' category; schools shut, WFH in govt offices to check rising pollution

According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR), the national capital's overall AQI at 7 AM was at 386.

Nov 14, 2021, 07:06 AM IST

Need to impose lockdown due to increasing pollution in Delhi- SC

Supreme Court is strict on increasing pollution in Delhi. In view of the increasing pollution, the Supreme Court directed to take steps like lockdown in Delhi. At the same time, the Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the opening of schools in Delhi.

Nov 13, 2021, 15:40 PM IST

Severe air quality: 2-day lockdown in Delhi? Supreme Court asks Centre to take emergency action

While hearing a plea on Delhi's air pollution in the Supreme Court, Chief Justice of India NV Ramana told the Centre and the Delhi government that an emergency decision needs to be taken.

Nov 13, 2021, 11:42 AM IST

Delhi implements color-coded action plan to fight COVID-19, here's what yellow, amber, orange and red alerts mean

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) takes into account three COVID-19 parameters -- positivity rate, cumulative new positive cases and average oxygenated bed occupancy in Delhi. 
 

Aug 09, 2021, 07:52 AM IST

Delhi to form experts committee to decide reopening of schools amid COVID

The expert committee along with  Education and Health Department officials will chalk out a plan to resume physical classes in Delhi. 

Aug 06, 2021, 18:09 PM IST

Delhi lockdown likely if positivity rate goes up; govt preparing for 3rd wave

Satyendra Jain, who assured that Delhi is preparing for the third wave, said that measures like lockdown will be considered if the positivity rate in the city goes up to 5 per cent. 

Aug 06, 2021, 10:56 AM IST