Lockdown: News
10 Dec 2020
HaryanaHaryana schools to reopen for senior classes from December 14
Schools in Haryana are set to resume for senior classes from next week, the government today said.
07 Dec 2020
IndiGoIndiGo to refund all passengers for canceled flights by January-end
Budget flier IndiGo on Monday committed to refunding all customer credit shells created by cancellations due to COVID-19 by January 31, 2021.
01 Dec 2020
SpotifyEric Clapton, Van Morrison team up for anti-lockdown song
The coronavirus pandemic has uprooted what lifestyle has stood for, and a huge chunk belongs to the entertainment domain.
25 Nov 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsCoronavirus: Home Ministry issues fresh guidelines for surveillance, containment, caution
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued fresh COVID-19 guidelines for surveillance, containment, and caution.
16 Nov 2020
Arvind KejriwalNo chance of lockdown in Delhi: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
At a time when the national capital is witnessing a spike in COVID-19 cases, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday clarified that the government would not be reimposing the lockdown.
14 Nov 2020
ItalyItaly: COVID-19 cases surge, hospitals near breaking-point; partial lockdown extended
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to surge in Italy, hospitals in the country are in a dire condition and nearing a breaking point, struggling with the rise in new admissions.
05 Nov 2020
EnglandEngland enters second lockdown as coronavirus outbreak worsens
A second coronavirus lockdown has come into force in England, forcing people indoors and shutting down non-essential shops, pubs, and gyms.
01 Nov 2020
LifestyleHere's how to make wax at home in simple steps
Nowadays, we all are locked up in our houses due to the coronavirus pandemic, and those beauty parlor visits seem quite risky.
01 Nov 2020
AssamAssam schools reopening from Monday; check guidelines here
After a gap of over seven months, schools are set to reopen in Assam from Monday (November 2). The state government has issued a fresh set of guidelines for the reopening of schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.
28 Oct 2020
Arvind KejriwalDelhi schools to remain closed; more seats for higher education
Schools in Delhi will remain shut until further notice, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Wednesday.
23 Oct 2020
GoaCoronavirus-induced woes, broken phone cost family their 16-year-old son
A family in Goa, struggling to meet ends after the coronavirus outbreak, was devastated this month after their 16-year-old son took his life, over a broken phone.
19 Oct 2020
ItalyCoronavirus: Italy introduces new restrictions as infections rise again
Italy has introduced new restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 as the number of infections has risen again.
17 Oct 2020
BMWNot easy doing business in India, says BMW India head
Premium carmakers are being "penalized" for introducing the latest technologies to India in the form of very high taxes, said Vikram Pawah, the President of BMW Group India, Australia, and New Zealand.
15 Oct 2020
LondonUK: London, other areas moving into Tier 2 coronavirus lockdown
This weekend, Londoners will face stricter COVID-19 restrictions as authorities have decided to move into a Tier 2 lockdown to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
14 Oct 2020
MumbaiAs COVID-19 curbs ease, Mumbai Metro to resume from Monday
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines to gradually reopen from the coronavirus lockdown under its 'Mission Begin Again'.
04 Oct 2020
IndiaDelhi schools to remain shut till October 31: Manish Sisodia
All schools in Delhi, both government and private, will continue to remain closed till October 31 in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday.
30 Sep 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsUnlock 5.0: Cinema halls to reopen from October-15, and more
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday issued fresh guidelines for reopening of more activities as India emerges from the coronavirus lockdown.
28 Sep 2020
West BengalUnlock 5.0: Relaxations for tourism sector, cinema halls reopening likely
As the fourth phase of "unlocking" from the coronavirus lockdown nears its end, India awaits the central guidelines for 'Unlock 5.0'.
22 Sep 2020
Lok SabhaOver one crore migrant workers returned home between March-June: Government
Months after grim images of migrant workers walking on foot for days shook the nation, the government revealed that over one crore laborers had returned to their home states between March and June.
16 Sep 2020
Narendra ModiNow, Modi government says fake news forced migrants to walk
Taking apathetic view toward migrant crisis once again, the government told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that panic, sparked by fake news, triggered the exodus of poor, jobless, and hungry laborers who walked thousands of kilometers to their homes.
15 Sep 2020
Odisha35% kids not receiving mid-day meals, says survey; UP worst
Around 35% of children did not receive mid-day meals during the coronavirus lockdown despite government orders, a survey conducted across five Indian states has found.
15 Sep 2020
Narendra ModiNo data on migrants' death, hence no compensation: Modi government
Turning a blind eye to the heart-wrenching crisis, which sparked after Prime Minister Narendra Modi imposed a lockdown to battle coronavirus in March, the Labor Ministry on Monday told the Parliament it had no data on migrants who lost their lives, while on their way home.
06 Sep 2020
Hindustan TimesDMRC plans UV light disinfection as Metro services resume tomorrow
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has made several preparations ahead of the resumption of its services from Monday (September 7).
31 Aug 2020
West BengalWest Bengal: Total lockdown for 3 days in September
The West Bengal government on Monday issued guidelines extending the lockdown in containment zones in the state till September 30 to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus.
30 Aug 2020
HaryanaHaryana government revokes order to shut shops on Mondays, Tuesdays
The Haryana government on Sunday revoked a recent order directing shops to remain shut on Mondays and Tuesdays.
29 Aug 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsUnlock 4.0: Metro rail services to resume from September 7
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday unveiled the guidelines for the fourth phase of unlocking from the coronavirus lockdown: 'Unlock 4.0'.
28 Aug 2020
ChicagoJail inmate attacks disgraced singer R Kelly: Here's why
R Kelly, currently incarcerated at Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago "isn't doing well."
22 Aug 2020
Union Home MinistryCentre asks states not to stop inter-state movement of persons/goods
Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday wrote to the governments of all states and union territories, reminding them that there shall be no restrictions on the inter-state and intra-state movement of goods and persons.
12 Aug 2020
New ZealandNew Zealand: Auckland on lockdown as new coronavirus cases emerge
After being praised for its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, New Zealand has put its largest city Auckland back on lockdown.
03 Aug 2020
Union Health MinistryGyms, yoga institutes to reopen from August 5; guidelines released
The Union Health Ministry on Monday released guidelines for the reopening of gymnasiums and yoga institutes.
29 Jul 2020
Ministry Of Home AffairsUnlock 3.0 guidelines: Gyms allowed to reopen; night curfew removed
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday unveiled the guidelines for the third phase of unlocking from the coronavirus lockdown, called 'Unlock 3.0'.
27 Jul 2020
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Government extends lockdown till August 6 in worst-hit districts
As Chhattisgarh continues to witness a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state government on Monday announced that the ongoing lockdown in the worst-hit districts will be extended until August 6.
22 Jul 2020
IndiaGovernment extends 'Work from Home' for IT firms till 2020-end
With rising coronavirus cases overwhelming the medical infrastructure, the government has, once again, decided to relax remote working norms for IT companies and BPOs.
20 Jul 2020
West BengalCOVID-19 outbreak: 2-day total lockdown across West Bengal every week
As West Bengal continues to witness a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, the state government on Monday announced a total lockdown will be in force for two days every week across the state.
20 Jul 2020
Uttar PradeshPrices of potatoes and tomatoes surge, courtesy poor crop, lockdown
While last year, prices of onions induced tears among Indian households, this year potatoes and tomatoes are responsible for the same.
19 Jul 2020
RajasthanHow to make authentic Rajasthani dal baati churma at home
Dal baati churma is one among the many amazing dishes of the royal Rajasthani cuisine.
18 Jul 2020
Madhya PradeshBhopal: Man approaches cops after tailor stitched underwear "too short"
In an odd incident, a man in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, went to cops against a tailor, accusing him of stitching his underwear "too short."
13 Jul 2020
MigrantsSonu Sood to support 400 migrant families affected by pandemic
Sonu Sood is on a mission!
12 Jul 2020
Uttar PradeshUP government to implement 'mini' lockdown every weekend
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to implement a "mini" lockdown in the state every weekend to combat the rising cases of the novel coronavirus.
11 Jul 2020
LifestyleHow to make authentic Korean kimchi at home
Kimchi is a popular Korean dish that is made with an exotic blend of fermented vegetables and sauces.
