Malls, retailers call for uniform guidelines as states continue to impose lockdownsThe unlock 4 guideline MHA which is applicable from Tuesday, says “State/UT governments shall not impose any local lockdown, outside the co...
01 Sep, 2020, 10.31 PM IST
Chief Ministers may seek more relaxations, fundsKarnataka CM BS Yediyurappa on Monday ruled out any more lockdowns or curfew, and said he would request the PM for more relaxations. “I wil...
16 Jun, 2020, 07.34 AM IST
Punjab tightens lockdown: Non-essential shops shut on Sundays, inter-dist movement only with passesChief Minister Amarinder Singh approved the detailed weekend and holiday restriction guidelines, reiterating that his government would take...
12 Jun, 2020, 08.42 PM IST
Wholesale veggie prices crash during lockdownWith state borders sealed, and supply chains hampered, what possibly led to the crashing prices was distress sale of perishable veggies and...
24 May, 2020, 09.26 AM IST
Lockdown 4.0 guidelines: Nationwide lockdown extended till May 31, with considerable relaxationsThe new guidelines are based on inputs from states that Prime Minister Modi had received during his discussion with Chief Ministers.
21 May, 2020, 09.12 AM IST
Punjab to resume public bus services from May 20 with 50 pc occupancyThe Punjab government's move to resume public transport services came after the Centre allowed states to run buses in non-containment zones...
18 May, 2020, 06.12 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi bats for unlocking economy, CMs dividedThe Centre is keen to frame broad guidelines for the resumption of economic activities.
12 May, 2020, 01.15 PM IST
Pakistan eases nationwide lockdown even as coronavirus cases riseThe first phase of easing lockdown began as the government announced removing restrictions by allowing more business to open and operate fr...
09 May, 2020, 03.55 PM IST
Considerable lockdown relaxations in many districts from May 4, says home ministryAccording to home ministry's statement, relaxations will be extended to districts that have done well so far.
01 May, 2020, 04.22 PM IST
Punjab extends curfew till May 17, eases some restrictionsThe curfew/lockdown in the state will now remain in force in Punjab will May 17, though limited easing of restrictions will be in place fro...
29 Apr, 2020, 08.22 PM IST
Punjab CM assures industry of swift approval to reopen, no penal action for Covid-19 contagionThe CM Captain Amarinder assured that he would raise the issue of Central support for industry with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the...
24 Apr, 2020, 06.54 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi interacts with Punjab's youngest sarpanch, suggests cut in fertilizer useInteracting with the Prime Minister, Sarpanch Pallavi Thakur said that the Punjab government has made adequate arrangements for harvest, pr...
24 Apr, 2020, 06.51 PM IST
Several states extend working hours from 8 to 12 hours in factoriesThis is expected to boost manufacturing and supply of essential goods and services without violating the home ministry’s guidelines on work...
24 Apr, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
Home ministry's lockdown clause makes firms nervous about getting back to workMany fear the punitive clause will give the police and authorities a lever to harass them.
21 Apr, 2020, 08.20 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi set to announce Covid-19 lockdown extension today at 10 amMinistries have backed selective opening to reboot a stalled economy.
14 Apr, 2020, 12.06 PM IST
Naqvi appeals to Muslims to adhere to lockdown, social distancing guidelines during RamzanMinority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday appealed to Muslims to strictly follow social distancing and lockdown guidelines du...
13 Apr, 2020, 01.29 PM IST
Doctors, health dept staff no longer require curfew passes: Pb govtAccording to the new instructions, the district magistrates have been formally asked to extend curfew beyond March 31, up to April 14. Punj...
31 Mar, 2020, 08.08 PM IST