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Britain's economy saw faster growth in June as lockdown rules eased: Data
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON AUG 12, 2021 02:14 PM IST
UK's health services and a resurgence in hospitality were the key driving factors behind the economic growth in June. Education also surged during the quarter when schools reopened after the lockdowns rules were used.
West Bengal extends Covid-19 curbs till August 15, night curfew continues
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 29, 2021 11:56 AM IST
The Covid-19 lockdown in West Bengal was extended till August 15 after a review of the current Covid-19 pandemic situation in the state, read a government order
Covid-19: Complete lockdown in Kerala this weekend, Centre to send 6-member team
Written by Joydeep Bose, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 29, 2021 10:57 AM IST
Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that the central government is sending a 6-member team to Kerala, headed by the director of the National Centre for Disease Control
Kerala under complete weekend lockdown, Covid-19 curbs reinforced
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 24, 2021 07:21 AM IST
The Kerala government said that the weekend lockdown on July 24 (Saturday) and July 25 (Sunday) will be under the same guidelines issued during the earlier phase of lockdowns on weekends.
Yellow, amber, orange, red: Coloured action plan for Delhi’s Covid-19 response
By HT Correspondent, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUL 02, 2021 11:52 PM IST
An expert committee set up by CM Arvind Kejriwal has decided on four colour-coded alerts in increasing order of severity — yellow, amber, orange, and red.
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2 month excise fee waiver for bars, clubs that were shut during lockdown 2021
By Abhishek Dey, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUL 02, 2021 03:40 AM IST
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a lockdown in the NCT of Delhi and as per orders issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), all the bars in restaurants, hotels and clubs were closed with effect from April 16 to June 20.
PIB flags fake website of Garib Kalyan Abhiyaan for Covid-hit migrant workers
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Sharangee Dutta | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 28, 2021 05:15 PM IST
- The campaign was launched in six states in June last year with the aim to create jobs for several migrant workers, who returned to their home districts or villages soon after the Covid-19-induced lockdown across India
Covid-19: Schools, coaching centres in J-K to remain closed till July 15
Written by Prashasti Singh | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 28, 2021 11:02 AM IST
In order to curb the spread of Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir, the government has instructed that the vaccination drive be intensified in all districts.
Delhi unlocks: Bars, public parks, gardens allowed to open; DDMA issues order
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 01:17 PM IST
Delhi Covid-19 unlock: Bars with 50% seating capacity, public parks, gardens, golf clubs, and outdoor yoga activities to be allowed from Monday, a DDMA order noted.
UP to ease corona curfew from Monday, new guidelines issued. All details here
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose, Lucknow
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 12:05 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh Covid-19 lockdown relaxation: As per new orders in effect from Monday, shopping malls and restaurants will be allowed to operate with 50% capacity on weekdays till 9pm. Other standalone shops and market complexes can also remain open for five days a week now. Check all details here.
Punjab eases Covid-19 lockdown as daily cases decline: All you need to know
Written by Prashasti Singh | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 15, 2021 11:10 PM IST
The Punjab government said a night curfew will be in place daily from 8pm to 5am and a weekend curfew will be imposed from 8pm on Saturday to 5am on Monday.
Sivakarthikeyan shares pics of his home garden, fans call him an 'inspiration'
By Haricharan Pudipeddi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 14, 2021 01:58 PM IST
Tamil actor Sivakarthikeyan took to his social media handles to share pictures and video of his home garden, one that he began working on just before the first of coronavirus lockdowns came into force.
Exports help keep small biz afloat
Livemint | By Malyaban Ghosh, Shayan Ghosh, New Delhi, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUN 14, 2021 03:26 AM IST
- The second wave brought about a complete halt in production and sales of vehicles for the domestic market.
Covid-19 updates: State level curfew in Goa extended till 7am on June 21
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 11:59 PM IST
India reported less than 100,000 new Covid-19 cases once again on Saturday, as the cumulative infection tally crossed 29.35 million. The country's daily recoveries are continuing to outnumber daily new cases for nearly a month now.
Highlights: Punjab reports 1,230 Covid-19 cases, 59 deaths
UPDATED ON JUN 12, 2021 12:09 AM IST
India's Covid-19 recovery seems to be back on track, even though the number of daily deaths rose drastically, likely as a result of the revised coronavirus figures given by the Bihar government. The country's cumulative infection tally currently resides at 29,274,823.
Highlights: Karnataka reports 11,042 new Covid-19 cases, 194 deaths
UPDATED ON JUN 11, 2021 12:03 AM IST
India's Covid-19 numbers signal the receding second wave of the coronavirus disease pandemic which threw the country's medical health infrastructure out of gear in the last two months.
Jharkhand announces 38-hour lockdown starting June 12. All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, Ranchi/ New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 09, 2021 10:00 PM IST
- Jharkhand has extended the lockdown-like restrictions first imposed on April 22 for the fifth time in a row.
Covid-19 lockdown in Nagaland extended till June 18
Written by Prashasti Singh | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 09, 2021 05:42 PM IST
Covid-19: Nagaland on Tuesday reported 133 fresh infections, which pushed the tally to 23,051, a health official told the news agency PTI.
Telangana extends lockdown till June 19. All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
PUBLISHED ON JUN 09, 2021 07:38 AM IST
Telangana lockdown was extended in view of the number of Covid-19 cases in a few regions. The extension of the pandemic-induced curbs will come into effect from June 10. Moreover, some relaxation has also been made in the lockdown timings.
Telangana extends Covid-19 lockdown till June 19 with some relaxation
Written by Prashasti Singh | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 08, 2021 10:50 PM IST
In Satthupalli, Madhira, Nalgonda, Nagarjuna Sagar, Munugode, Devarakonda, and Miryalguda assembly segments, status quo will be maintained in terms of lockdown hours.
Delhi unlock: Markets, shops reopen on 'odd-even' basis after nearly 2 months
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
PUBLISHED ON JUN 07, 2021 07:56 AM IST
Covid-19 unlock in Delhi: After a period of extended coronavirus-necessitated lockdown, standalone shops, market complexes, and malls in the national capital are set to reopen today after nearly two months (51 days, to be precise), albeit with some restrictions of odd-even timings.
Highlights: Assam reports 3,803 new Covid-19 cases, 37 fresh fatalities
UPDATED ON JUN 08, 2021 12:01 AM IST
The second wave of the pandemic has now seen a steady drop for four consecutive weeks across the country. Several states and Union territories (UTs) have announced relaxations in curbs, which, in most places, come into effect today (i.e. Monday, June 7) and remain in place for a week.
Maharashtra to bring in 5-level unlock plan from Monday: Rules explained
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 05, 2021 01:26 PM IST
The relaxations in Maharashtra have been extended on the basis of the level or categories. Level 1 areas will have no restrictions and Level 5 will have strictest of curbs with only essential services and shops allowed.
Delhi eases lockdown rules. What will open from Monday
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 05, 2021 01:11 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal also announced several steps to deal with the possible third wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till June 14 with conditions
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 05, 2021 11:30 AM IST
However, the restrictions will not be eased in 11 districts in Tamil Nadu, which continue to see high number of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
'Will order an inquiry': Punjab health minister on charges of vaccine diversion
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON JUN 04, 2021 03:41 PM IST
Earlier, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Singh Badal had demanded a high court-monitored probe into the alleged selling of Covid-19 vaccine doses by the Punjab government to private hospitals for profit.
West Bengal reports 108 new Covid-19 deaths, 8,811 fresh cases
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JUN 03, 2021 09:40 PM IST
In the last 24 hours, 16,938 patients recovered from coronavirus improving the discharge rate to 94.46%. So far, 13,25,834 people have been cured of the disease in the state.
Karnataka lockdown to be extended? Yediyurappa may take a call at 5pm
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
PUBLISHED ON JUN 03, 2021 03:07 PM IST
A day ago, the Karnataka chief minister had said that the Covid-19 pandemic is still not under complete control in the state, especially in the rural areas, and hinted that strict lockdown-related restrictions may continue.
India clocks 132,788 new Covid-19 cases, sees rise in single-day infection
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
PUBLISHED ON JUN 02, 2021 09:43 AM IST
With this, India's cumulative Covid-19 infection tally has crossed 28.3 million, mounting to 28,307,832.
India lost 594 doctors during Covid second wave; most deaths in Delhi: IMA
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
UPDATED ON JUN 02, 2021 08:52 AM IST
The data shared by IMA showed that as many as 107 doctors had died in Delhi during the second wave of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. Bihar saw the deaths of 96 doctors, while 67 died in Uttar Pradesh, 43 in Rajasthan, and 39 in Jharkhand, too.