Covid protocols to follow on this New year. Read hereIn the wake of covid surge, all the states and cities have urged people to follow guidelines and mask up while visiting crowded places.
29 Dec, 2022, 01.00 PM IST
Masks should not be compulsory now, say expertsSoumya Swaminathan, chief scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO), has also recommended wearing masks in crowded indoor settings w...
28 Sep, 2022, 12.57 AM IST
COVID-19: Karnataka mulling fines for not wearing masks at public places in Bengaluru“I feel that masks have to be made compulsory at least in Bengaluru. Till now, there were no fines. We may have to think about imposing fin...
14 Jul, 2022, 06.43 PM IST
Face masks to be made compulsory in Maharashtra if COVID-19 cases rise: Minister Rajesh Tope"The figures are growing in small spaces which is alarming. Hence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi (recently) held a meeting with chief minist...
01 May, 2022, 02.49 PM IST
Wearing of masks in crowded places could be made mandatory in Maharashtra again: Health ministerMaharashtra had done away all the COVID-19 related restrictions on April 2 on the occasion of Gudhi Padwa, the Marathi New Year. However, T...
30 Apr, 2022, 10.08 PM IST
Haryana makes wearing of mask compulsory in 4 NCR districtsThe decision by the Haryana government has come on the day Uttar Pradesh made it compulsory for people to wear a face mask in public places...
18 Apr, 2022, 08.06 PM IST
New Zealand considers mandatory masks, scanning amid COVID-19 Delta variant concernsNew Zealand halted quarantine-free travel with neighbouring Australia last week as an outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant trigg...
28 Jun, 2021, 11.29 AM IST
Plea for compulsory masking during poll campaigns: HC seeks stand of Centre, ECThe court listed the application for further hearing on April 30 along with Singh's main petition seeking to debar campaigners and candidat...
08 Apr, 2021, 12.00 PM IST
Wearing of mask while driving alone mandatory during pandemic, says Delhi High CourtJustice Prathiba M Singh also refused to interfere with the Delhi government's decision to impose challans for not wearing a mask while dri...
07 Apr, 2021, 04.24 PM IST
COVID-19: Rajasthan to make wearing of masks compulsoryAn amendment bill was introduced in the Assembly on Saturday to make it mandatory to wear masks while using public and private transport as...
02 Nov, 2020, 02.03 PM IST
Luxury in the time of Covid-19: Pune man dons expensive gold mask worth Rs 2.9 lakh, leaves Twitter fumingThe mask is thin, with minute holes, so there is no difficulty in breathing.
04 Jul, 2020, 06.04 PM IST
Wearing of facial mask compulsory in public, work spaces in BengaluruWearing of facial mask in public and work spaces has been made compulsory in the city with violations to attract penalty of Rs 1,000 for fi...
01 May, 2020, 03.11 PM IST
COVID-19: Goa govt makes wearing of masks compulsoryIn a statement issued, the government said that action will be taken against those who violate the order. "Wearing masks is compulsory at p...
24 Apr, 2020, 06.32 PM IST
Wearing face masks compulsory in Punjab now: CM Amarinder Singh“Masks are compulsory in Punjab now. Health Secretary is issuing a detailed advisory for the people. Just remember to wear mask when you st...
09 Apr, 2020, 10.46 PM IST
Fine, jail term for not wearing mask when outside home in DelhiThe chief secretary said violators will strictly be punished under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) o...
09 Apr, 2020, 04.29 PM IST
Delhi seals 20 coronavirus hotspots with immediate effectThe decision was taken at an emergency meeting held at the CM Arvind Kejriwal's residence, which was attended by health minister Satyendra ...
09 Apr, 2020, 04.22 PM IST
Face masks compulsory for people stepping outdoors in Delhi: Arvind KejriwalAnnouncing the decision after a high-level meeting, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of ...
08 Apr, 2020, 09.12 PM IST