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COVID-19 lockdown: These states, Union Territory to impose curfew from today-In pics

As India is grappling with the second wave of deadly COVID-19, several states and Union Territories have put in place coronavirus-induced lockdown or curfew to curb the spread of the virus.

May 10, 2021, 06:34 AM IST

Week-long 'COVID curfew' imposed in Uttarakhand, check complete details here

The Uttarakhand government on Sunday decided to impose a week-long 'COVID Curfew' which will remain in force between 6 am on May 11 and 6 am on May 18. 

May 09, 2021, 22:16 PM IST

Bihar Chief Secretary asks state police to ensure strict compliance of COVID-19 lockdown

The Bihar Chief Secretary and the state DGP on Sunday (May 9, 2021) held a crucial meeting with the SP of all districts ro ensure better compliance of the COVID-19 lockdown.  

May 09, 2021, 20:13 PM IST

Delhi lockdown extended: Metro services suspended, check complete guidelines here

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday (May 9, 2021) announced that the lockdown in the national capital is being extended and will now remain in place till 5 AM May 17.

May 09, 2021, 15:08 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal extends lockdown in Delhi by 7 days to curb COVID-19 spread

The lockdown in Delhi will remain in place till 5 AM on May 17.

May 09, 2021, 12:09 PM IST

Delhi lockdown to be extended? CM Arvind Kejriwal likely to take decision today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is likely to take a final decision on the extension of the COVID-19 lockdown in the national capital on Sunday (May 9, 2021).

May 09, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

IMA tells Centre to ‘wake up from slumber’, calls for complete COVID-19 lockdown

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Saturday (May 8, 2021) urged the central government to impose a complete nationwide lockdown in India to break the COVID-19 transmission chain.

May 09, 2021, 09:27 AM IST

COVID-19: Lockdown in Puducherry from May 10 till May 24, check what's allowed and what's not

In the view of rising COVID-19 infections, Puducherry authorities on Saturday (May 8, 2021) announced that the Union Territory will go under a 14-day complete lockdown, starting from Monday midnight (May 10, 2021). 

May 09, 2021, 07:32 AM IST

COVID-19: Goa to go under complete curfew from today, see what's allowed and what's not

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday (May 7, 2021) announced that the state government will impose a 15-day long curfew, starting from Sunday morning (May 9, 2021). 

May 09, 2021, 06:46 AM IST

COVID-19: Lockdown in Tamil Nadu from May 10, check how to apply for e-pass

In view of the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday (May 8) announced a 14-day lockdown from May 10. 

May 08, 2021, 13:00 PM IST

COVID-19: Complete lockdown in Tamil Nadu from May 10, check what's allowed and what's not

Owing to what is being referred to as “unavoidable circumstances”, newly sworn-in Chief Minister MK Stalin on Saturday (May 8, 2021) announced a state-wide lockdown in Tamil Nadu from 4 am on May 10 to 24. 

May 08, 2021, 10:14 AM IST

COVID-19: Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announces 14-day state-wide lockdown from May 10

The decision was taken due to 'unavoidable circumstances' after Stalin held review meetings with officials on Friday. 

May 08, 2021, 08:58 AM IST

Kerala imposes complete COVID-19 lockdown from today, see what's allowed and what's not

Amid the spike in COVID-19 cases in Kerala, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government has decided to impose a complete lockdown in the state from May 8 to May 16 to break the chain of transmission.

May 08, 2021, 08:18 AM IST

Complete COVID-19 lockdown in Karnataka for 14 days, see what's allowed and what's not

Amid the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 infections in the state, BS Yediurappa-led Karnataka government on Friday (May 7, 2021) announced that it will be imposing a complete 14-day long statewide lockdown.

May 08, 2021, 07:00 AM IST

Manipur imposes total curfew in 7 districts from May 8, state reports 600 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs

Curfew will come into force in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur and Ukhrul. However, the government has allowed "permitted activities" which includes healthcare, essential services and goods vehicles. Imphal airport shall also remain open.

May 07, 2021, 23:50 PM IST

Mizoram announces seven-day lockdown from May 10, bans intra-state travel

The total lockdown will remain in force till 4 am of May 17 in Mizoram. During the restriction period, no resident of the capital and district headquarter towns will be allowed to come out of their homes.

May 07, 2021, 23:14 PM IST

Karnataka to be relocked from May 10-24 amid COVID-19 surge, bans intra-state travel, caps guests at weddings to 50

In view of rising cases of coronavirus across the state, the Karnataka government led by BS Yediurappa on Friday (May 7) announced a complete 14-day long statewide lockdown. Announcing the decision, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa said that all hotels, pubs and bars will remain closed across the state. 

May 07, 2021, 20:06 PM IST

7-day long lockdown imposed in Maharashtra's Amaravati, all govt departments to stay shut

The government advisory said that strict action will be taken against anyone who is found ignoring or violating the COVID-19 lockdown. Orders have also been given to shut down all government departments except for police and revenue departments.

May 07, 2021, 16:57 PM IST

CoWIN portal gets new 4-digit security code feature amid concerns over data security, know more

The new 4-digit security feature in CoWin portal will also minimise the data entry errors about vaccination status, the Health Ministry said.

May 07, 2021, 16:02 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi speaks to CMs of Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim amid rising COVID-19 cases

On May 6, the Prime Minister had dialled Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Jharkhand and Telangana besides the lieutenant governors of Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry and took stock of the COVID-19 situation in their states. The prime minister's interaction with Chief Ministers is part of his exercise to deal with the pandemic situation.

May 07, 2021, 15:57 PM IST