Coronavirus Lockdown
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Despite COVID-19 lockdowns, world heads to temperature rise: UN report
World | Dec 09, 2020, 09:39 PM ISTA green pandemic recovery could cut upto 25 per cent off predicted 2030 greenhouse gas emissions and bring the world closer to meeting the two degree celsius goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change, said a new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report on Wednesday.
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Maharashtra: Existing lockdown restrictions extended till Dec 31
India | Nov 27, 2020, 10:58 PM ISTMaharashtra government on Friday extended the coronavirus lockdown in the state till the midnight of December 31, 2020, amid surge in COVID-19 cases.
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No lockdown in Delhi, but restrictions at busy places: Health Minister
India | Nov 18, 2020, 11:57 AM ISTAmid rising coronavirus COVID-19 cases in Delhi, Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Wednesday said that there will be no lockdown in the national. However, there will be local restrictions in buys places.
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Rajasthan lockdown: Schools, colleges to remain closed till Nov 16 - Check details
India | Nov 01, 2020, 10:38 PM ISTRajasthan government on Sunday issued new guidelines for coronavirus lockdown in the state.
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Passengers can travel on all seats of buses from Nov 1: Gahlot
India | Oct 31, 2020, 08:06 PM ISTDelhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot on Saturday said passengers can travel on all seats of public transport buses from November 1.
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TN allows schools, colleges, cinemas to resume from Nov. Details inside
India | Oct 31, 2020, 07:35 PM ISTTamil Nadu government on Saturday announced to extend coronavirus lockdown in the state till November 30 with additional relaxations.
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Maharashtra extends lockdown till November 30; activities to be permitted under Mission 'Begin Again
India | Oct 29, 2020, 11:17 PM ISTMaharashtra Government on Thursday announced to extend the coronavirus lockdown till November 30.
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Schools in Assam to reopen from November 1
Education | Oct 17, 2020, 04:00 PM ISTSchools in Assam will reopen from November 1 while hostels will reopen from December 1, state Minsiter Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.
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Coronavirus lockdowns led to unprecedented decline in global emissions: Study
Science | Oct 14, 2020, 04:42 PM ISTThe lockdown measures enforced to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were associated with an unprecedented decline in global carbon dioxide emissions, larger than during the financial crisis of 2008, the oil crisis of the 1979, or even World War II, according to a new study by an international team of researchers.
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Chhattisgarh schools to remain closed: state government
India | Oct 08, 2020, 11:09 PM ISTThe Chhattisgarh government on Thursday said that schools in the state will continue to remain closed in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Tamil Nadu extends COVID-19 lockdown till October 31 with some more relaxations
India | Sep 29, 2020, 08:14 PM ISTThe Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday extended COVID-19 lockdown till October 31 but with some more relaxations.
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Religious places to reopen in Indore district
India | Sep 28, 2020, 11:34 PM ISTReligious places are set to reopen in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh after nearly six months, an official said on Monday, adding that devotees will have to wear masks and follow social distancing norms.
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British PM sets out new coronavirus curbs, curfews to last 6 months
World | Sep 22, 2020, 06:42 PM ISTBritish Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday laid out a new set of coronavirus restrictions, including tougher curfews and curbs on gatherings and a message for people to work from home, as the UK heads towards a second lockdown which could last six months.
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CISF urges Delhi Metro commuters to carry minimum hand baggage
India | Sep 07, 2020, 08:06 PM ISTAs Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) resumed its services on Monday after a five-month suspension, CISF Director General Rajesh Ranjan appealed to the passengers to carry bare minimum hand baggage and metallic items.
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Assam lifts weekend lockdown & night curfew; schools, colleges to remain closed till Sep 30
Education | Sep 04, 2020, 09:51 PM ISTThe Assam government has lifted weekend lockdown and night curfew though coronavirus-related restrictions will remain in force in the containment zones till September 30. The government also ordered the educational institutions to remain closed till September end.
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West Bengal govt extends lockdown till Sept 30, metro to resume from Sept 8
India | Aug 31, 2020, 04:59 PM ISTWest Bengal government on Monday extended lockdown in the state till September 30. In its guidelines, the state government allowed metro services to reopen in West Bengal in a "graded manner" with effect from September 8.
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Tamil Nadu reopens places of worship, hotels; discontinues e-passes for inter-district travel
India | Aug 30, 2020, 09:02 PM ISTUnder relaxed norms, no complete lockdown on Sundays in September. E-pass system for inter-district travel to be discontinued. All places of worship and hotels, resorts and allowed to re-open.
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SC asks Centre to clarify stand on interest waiver during moratorium
India | Aug 26, 2020, 01:17 PM ISTThe Supreme Court on Wednesday took note of the Centre's alleged inaction and asked it to clarify its stand within a week on the waiver of interest on interest for deferred payments of installments for loans during the moratorium period announced due to the coronavirus lockdown.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia's jibe at Kamal Nath, says he was 'ahead' of PM Modi in one aspect
National | Aug 22, 2020, 06:07 PM ISTTaking a jibe at former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the ex-CM was 15 months ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to impose coronavirus lockdown.
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Night curfew in Meghalaya's East Khasi Hills district extended till August 24
India | Aug 17, 2020, 07:53 AM ISTThe night curfew imposed in Meghalaya''s East Khasi Hills district, under which Shillong falls, has been extended till August 24, officials said on Sunday. The night curfew has been in force from 9 pm till 5 am every day, they said.