COVID-19 Guidelines: News
08 Jul 2021
DelhiThird COVID-19 wave: Delhi government panel devises color-coded response system
A Delhi government panel on managing the possible third wave of COVID-19 has devised a color-coded mechanism that prescribes a graded response, including the closure of most economic activities at the highest "Red" level alert.
03 Jul 2021
Mumbai'Welcome procession' lands recently-released history-sheeter in jail again
Ten days after he walked out of a prison on being granted bail, a history-sheeter was arrested in Mumbai after some of his supporters gathered and took out a procession to welcome him despite the coronavirus-induced restrictions in place, a police official said on Saturday.
28 Jun 2021
COVID-19Wait to workout ends as Delhi's gyms, yoga centers reopen
The wait to hit the gym was finally over for Delhiites on Monday as gyms and yoga centers opened in the national capital after a gap of three long months.
19 Jun 2021
AssamShopkeeper arrested for violating COVID-19 protocol dies in police custody
A shopkeeper arrested by police for keeping his shop open during curfew died in police custody in Assam's Cachar district following which 500 people came out in the streets alleging that he was tortured and demanded action against police personnel, officials said on Saturday.
19 Jun 2021
Central GovernmentEnsure lockdown opening up is 'carefully calibrated,' Centre tells states
The easing of COVID-19-related lockdown norms has led to crowding in some markets and other places, the Centre said today, as it urged states to ensure the "extremely important" five-fold strategy of COVID-19 appropriate behavior, test-track-treat, and vaccination to prevent the spread of the disease.
14 Jun 2021
SikkimNine arrested for burning Bhaichung Bhutia's effigy in Sikkim
Police has arrested nine persons in connection with the burning of an effigy of former Indian football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia at Namchi Town in South Sikkim District in violation of the current COVID-19 induced lockdown in the state, a senior officer said on Monday.
14 Jun 2021
BollywoodAmitabh Bachchan and Neena Gupta resume shoot for 'Goodbye'
Amitabh Bachchan and Neena Gupta resumed shooting for their upcoming film Goodbye on Monday, a week after the Maharashtra government allowed the entertainment industry to restart their production activities with COVID-19 protocols.
09 Jun 2021
NoidaThirteen Delhi residents booked for flouting COVID-19 norms in Noida
Police has booked 13 people from Delhi, including three women, for violating COVID-19 norms by gathering at a party in Noida in Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday.
07 Jun 2021
NoidaNoida relaxes COVID-19 curfew, markets reopen; schools to remain closed
The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has announced relaxation in the COVID-19 curfew after over a month, allowing shops and markets outside containment zones to remain open from 7 am to 7 pm from Monday to Friday.
05 Jun 2021
West BengalWB restaurant owners thrilled about opening doors for three hours
Owners of restaurants and cafes are happy with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's decision to allow restaurants to open for three hours and are waiting for the official notification to start business even for limited hours amid COVID-19 restrictions.
29 May 2021
GujaratGujarat: Five cops booked for flouting COVID-19 norms
A case has been registered against a police sub-inspector and four constables in the Kutch district of Gujarat for allegedly violating COVID-19 guidelines during a birthday party, officials said on Saturday.
20 May 2021
Rajasthan'Sayana Kaka' helps locals embrace COVID-19 guidelines in rural Bundi
A health worker in Bundi district, who is in isolation because of coronavirus, has developed a cartoon character called Sayana Kaka (wise uncle) to take home the message of COVID-19 appropriate behavior and guidelines in the local dialect.
15 May 2021
IndiaMaharashtra: Tantrik among two held for gathering at house
Police has arrested a tantrik and one more person after conducting a raid at a house in Palghar district of Maharashtra, where people had gathered in large numbers in anticipation of getting cured, officials said on Saturday.
12 May 2021
Gujarat PoliceGujarat: Over one lakh cops deployed to enforce COVID-19 rules
More than one lakh police personnel have been deployed across Gujarat to ensure strict enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines in light of the recent rise in infections, an official said on Wednesday.
07 May 2021
MaharashtraMob manhandles cops for opposing gathering, around 15 booked
A group of people allegedly manhandled some police personnel at Sangamner town in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar district after the latter rebuked them for gathering at a place despite the COVID-19 restrictions, an official said on Friday.
07 May 2021
RajasthanStrict lockdown in Rajasthan from May 10-24
Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Rajasthan government on Thursday announced a strict lockdown from May 10 to May 24 under which marriage functions, intrastate movement, and MGNREGA works have also been suspended.
06 May 2021
IndiaGujarat: 46 held for taking out procession to 'eradicate COVID-19'
Police has arrested 46 people for taking out a religious procession at a village in Gandhinagar district to "eradicate coronavirus," an official said on Thursday.
24 Apr 2021
MumbaiMumbai: Color-coded sticker system for vehicles discontinued
The color-coded sticker system, which was recently introduced by the Mumbai Police to ensure smooth movement of vehicles engaged in emergency and essential services during the ongoing restrictions, has been discontinued, an official said on Saturday.
08 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Traders threaten to protest against COVID-19 curbs
Traders in Aurangabad District of Maharashtra have threatened to protest against restrictions imposed by the Maharashtra government to curb the spread of COVID-19.
06 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Traders wait for respite following COVID-19 curbs
Merchants' and traders' associations in Aurangabad District are in "wait and watch" mode, following the announcement of a fresh set of curbs issued by the Maharashtra Government to control the COVID-19 spread.
06 Apr 2021
Delhi Civil DefenceDelhi: Civil Defense volunteers injured in scuffle at traffic stop
Three Delhi Civil Defense volunteers were injured during a scuffle after a man's car was hit by a vehicle at a traffic signal in Delhi when they suddenly stopped a motorist for not wearing a mask, police said on Tuesday.
05 Apr 2021
CoronavirusFour arrested, several eateries, clubs fined for flouting COVID-19 norms
Four people were arrested and several restaurants, nightclubs, and hotels have been fined and face cases for flouting COVID-19 safety guidelines, following a two-day special drive which was conducted in places with high footfall, including markets, on Friday and Saturday.
03 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Film crew members booked for flouting COVID-19 norms
Police has registered an offense against some members of a film crew after more than a hundred people were found constructing a movie set without adherence to the COVID-19 guidelines in the Palghar district of Maharashtra, an official said on Saturday.
30 Mar 2021
MumbaiFive made to do 'murga-walk' for trying to enter sea
At least five men were punished and made to do the 'murga walk' for allegedly trying to enter the sea at Marine Drive in South Mumbai, the police said on Tuesday.
30 Mar 2021
Directorate General of Civil AviationConsider spot fines on passengers not wearing masks properly: DGCA
Aviation regulator Director-General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday told the airports to consider imposing spot fines, with the help of police authorities, on passengers who are not wearing masks properly and maintaining social distance as per the COVID-19 guidelines.
25 Mar 2021
AmritsarThousands offer liquor at shrine, COVID-19 norms shredded to bits
Notwithstanding the surge in COVID-19 cases, several devotees without face masks and not adhering to social distancing norms converged to pay obeisance to Baba Rode Shah shrine in Punjab's Amritsar district and offered liquor bottles to seek his blessings.
24 Mar 2021
Delhi Disaster Management AuthorityIntensify efforts in COVID-19 superspreader areas: Delhi government tells DMs
Calling malls, cinema halls, weekly markets, metro services, and religious places "superspreader" areas, the Delhi government has directed all district magistrates to intensify enforcement of COVID-19 norms in such places in view of a persistent rise in cases in Delhi.
23 Mar 2021
Union Home MinistryStates allowed to impose local curbs: Centre's new COVID-19 guidelines
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday issued new guidelines for the containment of COVID-19.
22 Mar 2021
HoliRemain alert, follow COVID-19 guidelines during Holi: Minister tells Delhiites
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday underlined the need to remain alert amid a resurgence in coronavirus cases and appealed to people to take precautions during the Holi festival.
20 Mar 2021
MumbaiMumbai: Woman stopped over not wearing mask thrashes BMC worker
In a shocking incident, a female Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) worker in Mumbai was attacked by a woman who was stopped for not wearing a protective face mask in a public space and breaking the COVID-19 guidelines in place.
18 Mar 2021
MumbaiFIR against Mumbai restaurant for flouting COVID-19 norms; 245 fined
Police has registered an FIR against a popular restaurant in Mumbai for allegedly violating COVID-19 rules, civic officials said on Thursday.
18 Mar 2021
Noida PoliceNoida Police invokes CrPC 144 ahead of festivals
Police in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Tuesday invoked Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) till April 30, prohibiting unauthorized protests and warning of action against people not following COVID-19 protocols like social distancing and wearing face masks at public places, according to an order.
17 Mar 2021
Delhi High CourtPassengers not wearing masks properly will be de-boarded: DGCA
The DGCA informed the Delhi High Court on Wednesday that action is being taken against passengers not wearing masks properly despite repeated warnings and they will be de-boarded from planes before departure and treated as unruly passengers.
17 Mar 2021
Kumbh MelaUndergo RT-PCR test on return: DDMA advises Delhiites visiting Kumbh
Delhi residents visiting the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar have been advised to undergo an RT-PCR test for COVID-19 on their return and self-monitor their health.
09 Mar 2021
PuneExpert: One year on, prevention key to stem COVID-19 spread
One year after the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Maharashtra, use of masks, physical distancing, hand hygiene, and vaccination remain the key tools to contain coronavirus spread, says an expert.
03 Mar 2021
MumbaiMumbai: Each police zone to fine 1,000 maskless people daily
In a bid to intensify the crackdown on people not wearing masks, Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh has asked the city police force to collect fines from at least 1,000 violators per day in each zone, an official said on Wednesday.
27 Feb 2021
SingaporeSingapore: Couple jailed for breaching COVID-19 safety measures
A 39-year-old Indian-origin woman and her British husband were jailed in Singapore on Friday for breaking the country's strict quarantine rules so that they could spend time together in a hotel room in Singapore last year, according to a media report.
22 Feb 2021
PunjabPunjab: Non-adherence to COVID-19 norms behind surge in infections
With Punjab witnessing an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases, health officials on Monday ascribed the upswing to people not adhering to safety guidelines like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
17 Feb 2021
MumbaiMumbai: Over 15 lakh caught without masks since April 2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mumbai civic body has caught over 15 lakh people without face masks at public places in Mumbai since April 2020 and collected over Rs. 30 crore as fine from them, officials said on Wednesday.
10 Feb 2021
SingaporeSingapore: Indian restaurant to be charged for breaching COVID-19 measures
Singapore's leading Indian restaurant chain "Banana Leaf Apolo" will be charged in a court next week with breaching safety management measures, including having a self-service buffet, at its outlet in the Little India precinct.