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  Lockdown extended in Bihar and Himachal Pradesh till 1st June

  News | May 25, 2021 8:00 IST

  Himachal Pradesh govt on Monday reviewed the Covid-19 situation and decided to extend the curfew till May 31, with the restrictions on movement and holding community functions to continue.

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  VIDEO: India reports 4,12,262 new Covid-19 cases

  News | May 06, 2021 10:24 IST

  India on Thursday reported 4,12,262 new Covid-19 cases and 3,980 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country's tally has now surged past the 2.1 crore mark. Maximum casualties were reported in Maharashtra (920), followed by Uttar Pradesh with 353 deaths.

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  Jharkhand: One week lockdown announced in state from April 22 to 29 as Covid cases surge

  News | April 20, 2021 16:40 IST

  Amid an exponential rise in Covid-19 cases, Jharkhand will be placed under lockdown from April 22, Chief Minister Hemant Soren announced on Tuesday. The restrictions will remain in place from 6 am April 22 till 6 am April 29.

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  West Bengal to observe complete lockdown on Sept 7, 11 and 12

  India | August 26, 2020 18:10 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that the current lockdown measures to remain in place in the state till September 20. She further informed that complete lockdown will be observed on 7th, 11th and 12th September.

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  West Bengal govt extends partial lockdown in state till August 31

  India | July 28, 2020 22:58 IST

  West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced the extension of partial lockdown in state till August 31. "We are extending the partial lockdown in the state, which was in force till July 31, till August 31," she said.

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  Assam announces new lockdown relaxation guidelines for Kamrup metro | Check new rules here

  India | July 18, 2020 20:07 IST

  The guidelines will come into from 7 pm of July 19 and remain in force till 7 pm of August 2. According to the latest guidelines, all shops and business establishments are allowed to operate on one side of any street on any given day alternatively between Monday and Friday from 7 am to 5 pm.

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  West Bengal govt to not re-impose COVID-19 lockdown in state, says situation under control

  India | July 18, 2020 19:11 IST

  The West Bengal government on Saturday ruled out the possibility of clamping a total lockdown in Kolkata or across the state, asserting that the restrictions would be enforced strictly only in containment zones.

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  Odisha govt relaxes night curfew ahead of Raja festival

  India | June 11, 2020 18:36 IST

  The Raja festival, which will begin on Sunday, celebrates womanhood amid the onset of the monsoon. It is based on the belief that 'Mother Earth' menstruates for these three days and she is given a ceremonial bath on the fourth day.

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  Karnataka bans online classes for children from LKG to class 5

  Education | June 10, 2020 21:30 IST

  Amid complaints about conduct of virtual classes, the Karnataka government on Wednesday decided to stop online classes for children from Kindergarte (KG) to class 5. "Two decisions have been taken online classes for LKG, UKG and primary classes should be stopped immediately."

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  West Bengal decides to extend lockdown till June 30: Mamata Banerjee

  India | June 08, 2020 17:26 IST

  We have decided to extend the lockdown till June 30 in West Bengal: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee

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  Lockdown 4.0 guidelines to continue till June 8 in Jammu and Kashmir

  India | May 31, 2020 16:16 IST

  The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday issued orders stating that the lockdown guidelines issued 19 and 24 May will continue to operate in the state till 8 June.

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  UNLOCK 1: Religious places, hotels, restaurants, malls to open from June 8

  India | May 30, 2020 20:27 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines for the fifth phase of lockdown which is slated to begin from Monday, June 1. According to the new guidelines, all activities outside containment zones have been allowed to resume in a phased manner.

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  Karnataka clarifies, says it has appealed for reduction of flights from 5 states, not a ban

  India | May 28, 2020 21:01 IST

  While refuting the media reports that it has called for travel ban, Karnataka government clarified on Thursday that it has only has requested Civil Aviation Ministry to reduce the number of flights, emanating from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to Karnataka.

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  Chartered flight arranged by law grads ferries home Jharkhand migrants from Mumbai

  India | May 28, 2020 19:20 IST

  The Air Asia flight carrying 169 migrant workers and five children left the western metropolis at 6.25 am and reached Ranchi, the Jharkhand capital, around 8.25 am, an airline spokesperson said.

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  All schools and colleges in West Bengal to remain closed till June 30

  Education | May 27, 2020 18:27 IST

  Partha Chatterjee said the decision was taken after several school buildings were damaged by cyclone Amphan in eight districts and there is also a possibility that some of the buildings may be used as quarantine centres for the migrant workers.

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  Supreme Court takes cognizance of migrant workers' plight, seeks Centre's response by Thursday

  India | May 26, 2020 18:20 IST

  The top court said that there have been lapses on part of Centre and State governments and immediate measures are required to be taken to provide travel, shelter and food to migrant labourers.

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  Complete lockdown in Thane's Mumbra area from Tuesday midnight

  India | May 26, 2020 17:43 IST

  Only milk and medical shops will be open in Mumbra from 7 am to 9 am, while all other shops, including of vegetables and groceries, will remain shut till further orders, municipal commissioner Vijay Singhal said in an order.

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  Air India to resume operation on Kolkata-Imphal-Aizawl route from May 28

  India | May 25, 2020 20:36 IST

  All scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended since March 25 when the government imposed a nationwide lockdown to curb the coronavirus pandemic. The flights resumed on Monday.

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  Lockdown extended in Himachal's Hamirpur and Solan till June 30

  India | May 25, 2020 16:41 IST

  Hamirpur and Solan districts in Himachal Pradesh will continue with the coronavirus lockdown for a month after the current nationwide phase ends on May 31. The district magistrates of Hamirpur and Solan issued orders Monday extending the curfew in their areas up to June 30.

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  Delhi's Tihar Jail assistant superintendent tests COVID-19 positive

  India | May 24, 2020 22:49 IST

  Tihar Jail on Sunday reported its first coronavirus case after a 45-year assistant superintendent tested positive for the infection. The assistant superintendent Chetram Meena posted at Central Jail No 7, is a resident of Staff Residential Complex of Tihar Jail.