Center calls on states and UT to reopen medical schools on or before December 1 New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Health ordered on Wednesday the states and territories of the Union to initiate the necessary steps for the reopening of medical schools on or before December 1, but with …
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The Delhi High Court on Thursday expressed concern over the rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital and questioned that the AAP government “does everything it can to unlock” things. “The high court said the Delhi government cannot be allowed to gamble with the lives of citizens and that …
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Finally, the government of Maharashtra has given the green light to the opening of cinemas in the state, starting Thursday, with a maximum occupancy of 50 percent. And that news has become “a kind of lifeline” for the film-showing industry. After all, the Mumbai circuit alone contributes 40 to 45 …
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Unlock 5: MHA Expands Guidelines to Reopen Schools, Universities New Delhi: The Union Ministry of the Interior (MHA) issued an order on Tuesday, October 27, to extend the MHA’s unblocking guidelines for the reopening of schools and universities until the end of November. Now, the school’s reopening guidelines, posted on …
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“The Interior Ministry (MHA) today issued an order to extend the reopening guidelines, issued on 09/30/2020, to remain in force until 11/30/2020,” a government-issued statement read. Guidelines issued last month had allowed movie theaters, pools for sports training and meetings to reopen with restrictions. While most activities have been allowed, …
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Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut received comment on Sunday from Union Interior Minister Amit Shah that Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari could have better chosen his words while writing to Prime Minister Uddhav Thackeray about the reopening of places of worship in the state. Speaking to a television channel, Raut …
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While theaters and multiplexes will remain closed in states such as Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Chhattisgarh, they will open this week in various locations, including Delhi and parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, with strict pros and cons according to the new COVID- 19 normal. Marking the beginning of …
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The World Health Organization’s top emergency expert has said that European governments must take decisive action to halt the transmission of the coronavirus, including by slowing down massive rallies, to avoid more painful lockdowns. Europe surpassed 100,000 daily cases of Covid-19 for the first time on Thursday, after countries like …
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After months of desperation, this week has brought good news for multiplexes. First, West Bengal allowed cinemas to reopen. Now, the Interior Ministry has said that multiplex cinemas can restart operations as of October 15 with 50% of their seating capacity. Unsurprisingly, investors are elated. Shares of PVR Ltd and …
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Mumbai: In a big relief for the 4 lakhs of restaurants, bars and eateries in the state, Maharashtra Prime Minister Uddhav Thackeray allowed them on Monday to restart operations from the first week of October. The decision was made after a meeting between industry organizations and the CM, according to …
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