Despite a green signal by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for opening up of places of religious worship, as prescribed by the central government's Unlock-1 guidelines, mosques in Goa will continue to be shut, according to an advisory issued on Saturday by the Association of All Goa Muslim Jamaats.
Even though the pollution levels in six major cities plummeted during the initial phase of the lockdown, it is on the rise again as the country gradually opens up, a recent study has revealed.
The railways said it has refunded Rs 1,885 crore to passengers who booked tickets during the lockdown period and whose tickets were cancelled.
The scientist explained that multi-spectral measurements of aerosol absorption, in addition to data available from Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), indicate that the drastic decrease in pollution levels is mainly due to a reduction in fossil fuel burning emissions.
Actress Sonakshi Sinha is looking forward to meeting and partying with friends once the lockdown ends. She had shared that even though she is missing her friends and going to work, she doesn't mind sitting at her home in lockdown if "it means that we can stop the spread of the virus".
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday launched a new app 'Delhi Corona' for COVID-19 patients to check availability of COVID-19 dedicated beds in Delhi hospitals. Those who do not have smartphones can also visit app's webpage -- Delhifightcorona.in/beds.
India coronavirus cases have crossed 1.98 lakh mark taking positive cases toll to 1,98,706 including 97,581 active cases 5,598 deaths and 95,527 recovered, according to health ministry's figures released on Tuesday.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur spoke with India TV during its special coverage #CMsOnIndiaTV and discussed the road ahead in the state for unlock 1 as country begins to exit from lockdown in a phased-wise manner. Speaking on the tourism industry, Chief Minister said that it has been hit hard due to COVID-19 but its revival will take time.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced on Sunday extension of the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown till June 30.
The Punjab government on Sunday issued fresh guidelines for the next phase of lockdown, starting on June 1 and allowed the opening of places of worship besides hotels, restaurants and shopping malls from June 8.
The Mizoram government on Sunday extended the ongoing lockdown for another one month till June 30.
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday announced that lockdown in contianment zones will be extended till 30 June.
Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi and leader of opposition Tejashwi Yadav are among the over 90 RJD leaders booked for gathering here recently in large numbers in violation of the lockdown to go to Gopalganj for a protest, police said Sunday.
More private and commercial establishments in East Khasi Hills district, where state capital Shillong is located, will be allowed to open from June 3 to June 6 between 9 am and 5 pm daily.
The Railways on Sunday said it will begin operations of 200 special trains from June 1 and more than 1.45 lakh passengers will travel on the first day. It also said around 26 lakh passengers have booked for Advance Reservation Period (ARP) from June 1 to June 30.
The Nepal government has extended the nationwide lockdown until June 14 amid a surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and decided to deploy the Army in the worst-hit areas.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood received a cute request on Twitter in which a little girl was seen asking him if he can send her mother to her 'nani house' because her father is saying so. The Dabangg actor has turned out to be the real life hero for the migrant workers during the lockdown. The actor has been sending migrants home and also feeding the daily wage workers who have been most affected by the pandemic.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday in a presser said that new guidelines on unlock 1.0 will be released after 2 pm today which will have a detailed list of what will remain open and closed in the first phase of lockdown exit.
Punjabi sensation Guru Randhawa has joined the list of celebrities who lauded actor Sonu Sood for his tireless service for the migrant workers of the country amid the lockdown. Guru Randhawa hailed the actor by sharing his photo as Bhagat Singh from his debut film Shaheed-e-Azam and wrote, "Love and Respect"
The Gujarat government on Saturday night announced further relaxations in lockdown starting next Monday, following the Central government's latest guidelines.
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