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Jharkhand extends lockdown-like curbs till June 10 in view of Covid-19 situation
PTI |
PUBLISHED ON JUN 02, 2021 07:18 AM IST
Districts in Jharkhand have been divided into two categories and in 15 of the 24 districts witnessing lesser cases, all shops will be open. In the remaining nine districts which are witnessing a high number of deaths, shops other than clothes, jewelry, and shoes have been allowed.
India records 127,510 new Covid-19 cases, lowest in nearly two months
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
PUBLISHED ON JUN 01, 2021 09:26 AM IST
The overall scenario depicts a declining trend in the number of new Covid-19 cases daily, with recoveries continuing to outnumber the single-day rise for nearly three weeks now. This is also the first time in 36 days that India's daily Covid-19 death toll has fallen below the 3,000-mark.
News updates from HT: Children face cyber sexual abuse as classes go online
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 31, 2021 01:10 PM IST
- Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
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Shilpa demolishes wall with power tools: 'Unemployed people should change field'
UPDATED ON MAY 31, 2021 09:29 AM IST
- Actor Shilpa Shinde has shared a video of herself working with power tools at a construction site. She is seen tearing down a wall with a jackhammer.Telev
Covid 2.0: Vehicle financiers may see nearly 7% increase in NPAs
By Malayaban Ghosh, Gopika Gopakumar, Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON MAY 31, 2021 07:51 AM IST
- Vehicle financiers say, however, that this year is comparatively better than 2020, when collections plunged to 10-15% due to the lockdown.
Covid-19: What you need to know today
By R Sukumar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 31, 2021 06:02 AM IST
- India reported 81,413 cases of Covid-19 on April 1. By April 11, this climbed to 170,100; by April 15, 216,913. On May 5, the country reported 412,783 cases.
Covid-19: 4 states extend curbs; some ease restrictions
By HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 31, 2021 01:34 AM IST
- Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha and Haryana extend lockdown, while up, Jammu and Kashmir and Madhya Pradesh ease Covid-19 restrictions.
Covid-19: Delhi’s gradual unlock to start from Monday
By Abhishek Dey, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 29, 2021 01:02 AM IST
Kejriwal said that in one month, Delhi has controlled the latest Covid-19 wave to a large extent and that there is no shortage of hospitals, Intensive Care Unit beds and medical oxygen at present.
Covid-19: Australia's Victoria enters 7-day lockdown
PTI | , Melbourne
PUBLISHED ON MAY 28, 2021 02:22 PM IST
There are now over 15,000 primary and secondary contacts who have been asked to isolate after the latest outbreak which ended over 80 days without a known case of transmission in the state.
Home ministry extends national Covid-19 containment measures till June 30
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 27, 2021 07:50 PM IST
The home ministry said that despite the declining trend in daily Covid-19 cases, the number of active cases is still very high and added it is important that containment measures may continue to be implemented strictly.
Rajasthan implements three-tier lockdown in state from May 24 to June 8
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 23, 2021 10:44 PM IST
“Under the three-level public discipline lockdown, social behavior at the family, ward, village, city and state levels is being changed in accordance with the Covid-19 protocol,” CM Gehlot on Sunday.
Covid-19: New Yorkers ready to party again, just not indoors
AFP | | Posted by Prashasti Singh
PUBLISHED ON MAY 23, 2021 07:47 AM IST
But many have retained the cautious approach they adopted at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, and are hesitant about partying and returning to the social life they enjoyed "before."
Corona curfew extended in UP till May 31; active caseload drops below 1 lakh
PUBLISHED ON MAY 22, 2021 08:52 PM IST
There will be no new curbs, as essential and emergency services, including medical, groceries, industries, e-commerce, will remain exempt. Vaccination too will continue in this period, the government said.
'Corona curfew' extended in many districts across Madhya Pradesh
PTI | , Bhopal
PUBLISHED ON MAY 18, 2021 02:24 PM IST
In the state capital Bhopal, the coronavirus-induced curfew has been extended till 6 am on May 24, while in the industrial hub of Indore, it will remain in force till May 29 night, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Rajesh Rajora said.
Complete lockdown in Sikkim from Monday amid Covid-19 surge: Check details here
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 17, 2021 05:51 AM IST
- There are 3,010 active cases in Sikkim, while 202 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours.
Punjab extends Covid-19 curbs till May 31. Check what's allowed, what's not
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 16, 2021 07:06 PM IST
The decision for extending Covid-19 curbs comes as Punjab continues to record a high positivity rate of 13.1 per cent for the last week and a case fatality rate at 2.4 per cent.
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Greece formally welcomes back international tourists after months of lockdown
Reuters | , Athens
PUBLISHED ON MAY 16, 2021 07:57 AM IST
On Saturday, Greece kicked off the summer season by formally opening its doors again to visitors in an attempt to resurrect its tourism industry. Foreign tourists will be allowed in Greece only if they have been vaccinated or can show negative Covid-19 test results.
Lockdowns, 'corona curfews': States extend curbs to contain Covid-19 spread
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 16, 2021 07:56 AM IST
As India witnesses a relative fall in its daily count of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), some states have extended restrictions to further break the chain of transmission.
Bihar extends Covid-19 lockdown: What’s allowed and what’s not
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 13, 2021 07:40 PM IST
As announced on Thursday by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, the state-wide Covid-19 lockdown has been extended by 10 days, from May 16-25.
Bihar extends Covid-19 lockdown by 10 days till May 25
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Karan Manral, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 13, 2021 03:30 PM IST
In a tweet, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said that the lockdown, which was to end on May 15, will now be in effect for 10 more days starting May 16. Kumar also said that it was observed that the lockdown had a 'positive' impact on the state's Covid-19 situation.
'More to life than image building': Anupam Kher pans Centre's Covid-19 response
By hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 13, 2021 01:08 PM IST
Anupam Kher, a former chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), however, said that using the government's lapses for political advantages was wrong.
Maharashtra extends Covid-19 lockdown till June 1, mandates negative RT-PCR
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Deepali Sharma | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 13, 2021 12:23 PM IST
- The state government also imposed stringent restrictions on Thursday as it made carrying a negative RT-PCR report to enter the state through any mode of transportation mandatory.
Covid-19: Telangana to be under 10-day lockdown from today
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAY 12, 2021 06:58 AM IST
There will be a relaxation of the Covid-19 lockdown from 6am to 10am everyday, the chief minister's office said in a statement.
Maharashtra: Civic council worker seizes vegetables sold by his mother
PTI | , Pune
UPDATED ON MAY 11, 2021 06:58 PM IST
A video of Rashid Shaikh seizing the vegetables placed on the handcart parked near his house in Pathardi town and dumping them in the municipal council vehicle has gone viral on social media.
Covid-19 restrictions: Mapping curbs across states as cases in India rise
Edited by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 11, 2021 03:07 PM IST
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, several states have clamped down restrictions to curb the spread of the disease.
Goa wants all adults to take Ivermectin. Here's why FDA warned against its use
By Joydeep Bose | Edited by Avik Roy, New Delhi, Hindustan Times
PUBLISHED ON MAY 11, 2021 12:59 PM IST
Ivermectin is a medication mainly used to treat many types of parasite infections. The FDA found it necessary last year to issue a warning against Ivermectin's use in Covid-19 treatment, as the evidence is not solid enough to come to a conclusion based on small-scale studies.
Delhi court to hear today Navneet Kalra's bail plea in oxygen concentrator case
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
PUBLISHED ON MAY 11, 2021 10:56 AM IST
The Delhi Police said a day ago that they have got a lookout circular (LoC) issued against Navneet Kalra, owner of Khan Chacha, Town Hall, and Nege & Ju restaurants in Khan Market and Lodhi Colony, from where 137 oxygen concentrators were seized following raids last week.
India registers 329,942 new Covid-19 cases, infection tally reaches 22.9 million
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Joydeep Bose
PUBLISHED ON MAY 11, 2021 10:04 AM IST
Covid-19 updates in India: The country currently battles the second wave of the coronavirus disease pandemic, although experts have warned that preparations need to be made at the earliest for an "inevitable" third wave.
Haryana to provide ₹5,000 to each family below poverty line as Covid-19 aid
ANI |
PUBLISHED ON MAY 11, 2021 07:22 AM IST
In order to contain the Covid-19 outbreak, Haryana on Sunday extended lockdown for another week starting from May 10 to May 17, said the state government.
Highlights: Telangana records 4,801 new Covid-19 cases, 32 deaths
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAY 12, 2021 12:24 AM IST
- WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan has termed the rate of coronavirus infections and deaths in India as "worrying" and called on governments to boost exercises on reporting actual numbers.