Lockdown
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Karnataka lockdown extended till June 7; govt announces free treatment of black fungus patients
India | May 21, 2021, 07:47 PM ISTIn view of the pandemic situation, lockdown in Karnataka has been extended till June 7, 2021, chief minister BS Yediyurappa informed on Friday.
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Himalayas seen from Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, residents share photos
India | May 21, 2021, 02:09 PM ISTThis is not the first instance where nature can be seen healing itself. Last year too, people of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab towns witnessed snow-capped mountain peaks of the Himalayas after decades
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Curbs imposed on businesses lifted in 36 major cities of Gujarat
India | May 20, 2021, 11:48 PM ISTThe Gujarat government on Thursday partially lifted the curbs on businesses imposed in 36 major cities of Gujarat, allowing them to carry on business from nine in the morning to three in the afternoon.
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Lockdowns may affect children's fitness: Study
Health | May 20, 2021, 12:44 PM ISTThe study, led by a team of researchers from Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) in the UK and University of Zaragoza in Spain, showed that boys and girls aged 12-14 showed lower levels of cardiorespiratory fitness than would be expected with normal VO2 max rate development.
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Karnataka govt announces Rs 1,250 cr Covid-19 relief package for those hit by lockdown
India | May 19, 2021, 01:48 PM IST"As the current restrictions have affected the livelihood of those with unorganised sector and farmers, to mitigate its impact we are announcing a relief programme of more than Rs 1,250 crore," Yediyurappa said
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Dressing up is important when working from home
Fashion | May 19, 2021, 10:30 AM ISTDuring the pandemic, people's relationship with clothes has shifted significantly, as people prioritise comfort and convenience over appearance. Furthermore, the lockdown has left most of us with little or no desire to prepare a new look daily.
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Odisha lockdown extended till June 1 amid soaring Covid cases; Check what's allowed, what's not
India | May 18, 2021, 03:13 PM ISTThe Odisha government has extended lockdown in the state till June 1 to tide over Covid-19 crisis.
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Oxygen Express: Over 9,440 MT of liquid medical oxygen delivered across India on trains
India | May 16, 2021, 10:04 PM ISTAround 150 Oxygen Express trains have completed their journey so far and brought relief to various states, it added.
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Triple lockdown in 4 Kerala districts kicks in from May 16 midnight
India | May 16, 2021, 09:49 PM ISTTriple lockdown will come into effect in four Kerala districts reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the state, from Sunday midnight and remain in force till May 23.
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Congress leader urges PM Modi to announce cash transfer of Rs 6,000 per month to needy amid lockdown
India | May 16, 2021, 09:29 PM ISTIn a letter to the prime minister, Chowdhury highlighted the hardship and suffering being faced by the poor, daily wagers and the marginalised sections of the society due to the lockdown imposed in various states.
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Delhi govt to take all necessary steps to check black fungus cases: Arvind Kejriwal
India | May 16, 2021, 06:33 PM ISTThe fungal infection is caused by a group of moulds known as mucormycetes present naturally in the environment.
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COVID: Centre asks states to keep ration shops open on all days, for longer duration
India | May 16, 2021, 05:33 PM ISTAn advisory in this regard has been issued by Food Ministry following representations that during the current lockdown in some states/UTs, ration shops' timings have been curtailed due to which the intended beneficiaries might not be getting adequate time to lift their entitled foodgrains.
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Haryana extends COVID-19 lockdown by a week till May 24
India | May 16, 2021, 04:45 PM ISTThe state government has decided to impose lockdown in the state to arrest the spread of COVID-19.
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Assam: Govt issues fresh COVID-19 directives, odd-even formula for vehicular movement
India | May 16, 2021, 07:45 AM ISTAssam Government on Sunday issued fresh COVID 19 guidelines slated to be imposed from May 16 until further orders
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Shootings of TV serials, films in Bengal to halt from Sunday due to 15-day lockdown
India | May 16, 2021, 06:27 AM ISTShootings of TV serials, web series and films will come to a halt from May 16 in West Bengal as the state government imposed stricter lockdown norms to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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Lockdown extended in Uttar Pradesh till May 24
India | May 15, 2021, 07:38 PM ISTIn view of the current Covid situation in the country, the Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday extended the lockdown for one more week till May 24. The government has also announed Rs 1,000 as financial assistance for registered roadside vendors.
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Chhattisgarh: Lockdown extended in certain districts till May 31, new guidelines issued
India | May 15, 2021, 02:50 PM ISTAmid a perpetual surge in COVID 19 cases in the state, lockdown has been extended in Chhattisgarh's Raipur district.
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West Bengal govt announces complete lockdown from May 16-30
India | May 15, 2021, 01:42 PM ISTWest Bengal on Friday registered its highest single-day spike of 20,846 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 10,94,802, the health department said in its bulletin.
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Kerala lockdown extended till May 23 as Covid graph continues to rise
India | May 14, 2021, 08:00 PM ISTChief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the decision to extend the lockdown was taken in view of high test positivity rates in districts.
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Delhi lockdown worked, positivity rate came down to 12%: CM Kejriwal
News | May 14, 2021, 05:00 PM ISTDelhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 14 said that lockdown has worked as around 8,500 new COVID cases have been reported in state in the last 24 hours.