India withdraws travel restrictions imposed on visiting UK nationals
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issued an order which said that the revised guidelines for UK nationals arriving in India issued on October 1, 2021, stand withdrawn.
Oct 13, 2021, 15:51 PM IST
Manish Sisodia writes to Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya seeking COVID guidelines for Chhath Puja
Sisodia asked Mandaviya to consult health experts and come up with appropriate guidelines.
Oct 12, 2021, 19:41 PM IST
Delhi authority gives nod to Ramleela, Durga Puja celebrations, but with COVID-19 curbs
The Delhi Police and district authorities will ensure proper seating arrangement at events by adhering to social distancing norms, separate entry and exit points at venues and no overcrowding at gatherings.
Sep 30, 2021, 07:03 AM IST
Election Commission declares bypolls to 6 Rajya Sabha seats in six states
The Rajya Sabha seats have fallen vacant due to various reasons like resignations, death and end of the tenure of members.
Sep 09, 2021, 13:54 PM IST
Karnataka issues new COVID-19 guidelines ahead of festivals, not in favour of reopening schools for classes 1 to 5
Replying to a question on the resumption of schools, the Chief Minister said the state government was still not in favour of reopening schools for classes 1 to 5.
Sep 05, 2021, 09:31 AM IST
Delhi HC asks Election Commission to respond on plea to debar candidates from poll campaigning on COVID norm violations
The Election Commission submitted that the petition is now infructuous as it was regarding campaigning in the recently concluded assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry.
Aug 23, 2021, 16:36 PM IST
Bengaluru imposes new COVID-19 restrictions ahead of festivals, check details here
Fresh guidelines have been issued to control crowding at marketplaces and the concerned officials have been instructed to conduct surprise visits at places that are expected to see large footfall during the festivals.
Aug 20, 2021, 07:53 AM IST
Mumbai relaxes COVID-19 restrictions, allows beaches, gardens and seafronts to open all days- Check details
BMC on Monday allowed opening of grounds, gardens, beaches & seafronts from 6 am to 10 pm, on all days.
Aug 16, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
Tamil Nadu government decides to resume bus services to Puducherry from July 12
As a part of the fresh relaxations under the ongoing 'unlock' exercise, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday announced that the bus services to neighbouring Puducherry would be operational from July 12 onwards.
Jul 11, 2021, 07:20 AM IST
Tourists visiting hill stations not following COVID norms: Centre warns of imposing strict curbs again
Centre took note of tourists not following COVID-appropriate behavior and issued a statement in this regard.
Jul 06, 2021, 16:48 PM IST
West Bengal relaxes COVID-19 curbs from today, check what’s open, what’s closed
The state government announced that the night curfew will continue to be effective in the state from 9 pm to 5 am daily. Shops selling vegetables, fruits, groceries, milk, bread, meat, eggs and fish allowed to remain open between 6 am to 12 noon.
Jul 01, 2021, 09:04 AM IST
COVID norm violations in Delhi markets: Breach will only hasten third wave, says High Court
The high court asked the Centre and Delhi government to take strict measures, sensitise shopkeepers and hold meetings with markets and vendors associations in this regard.
Jun 18, 2021, 12:45 PM IST
COVID-19: Centre issues new guidelines to regulate attendance in govt offices
The ministry on Monday directed all officers at the level of Under Secretary and above to attend offices on all working days from June 16 until June 30 while persons with disabilities and pregnant women employees would continue to work from home.
Jun 15, 2021, 11:30 AM IST
Masks not recommended for children below 5 years, DGHS reviews COVID-19 guidelines
The government has come out with comprehensive guidelines for the management of COVID-19 among children in which Remdesivir has not been recommended and rational use of HRCT imaging has been suggested.
Jun 10, 2021, 12:42 PM IST
Centre extends guidelines for COVID-19 management till May 31, directs all states, UTs to follow health ministry advisory strictly
The Centre has directed the states and Union territories to go for intensive and local containment measures in districts with a high number of COVID-19 cases to check the spread of the viral disease.
Apr 30, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
Mumbai police discontinue colour-coded stickers on vehicles amid COVID-19 crisis
Mumbai Police has issued an order to discontinue the Red, Green and Yellow stickers system for vehicles moving across the city carrying essential and medical items amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 24, 2021, 14:39 PM IST
Follow COVID-19 guidelines or we will ban election rallies: EC warns political parties
Amid rising coronavirus cases, the Election Commission has flagged instances of star campaigners and political leaders campaigning without masks, and warned it will not hesitate to ban rallies if COVID guidelines issued by it last year are breached.
Apr 10, 2021, 13:54 PM IST
Bengaluru could see nearly 6500 daily cases if COVID-19 safety measures not followed: Karnataka Health Minister
An expert prediction estimated that Bengaluru alone may report 6,500 COVID-19 cases per day by the middle of this month if control measures are not strictly followed.
Apr 05, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
Fresh COVID guidelines for Haridwar Maha Kumbh 2021, here's what can be expected
The Uttarakhand government is expected to issue fresh guidelines for millions of devotees who are expected to attend the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela 2021 in Haridwar.
Mar 24, 2021, 13:29 PM IST
COVID-19: Maskless passengers may face life ban if deemed 'unruly'
In the case a passenger violates protocol despite repeated warnings then the passenger will be treated as an 'unruly passenger', says DCGA guidelines.
Mar 14, 2021, 12:39 PM IST