“Unlock4” will end on Wednesday, September 30 (archive) New Delhi: The center is expected to announce the guidelines for the fifth phase of easing Covid-related restrictions, or “Unlock 5,” in the coming days, as the current phase, “Unlock 4,” will end on Wednesday. “Unlock 5” will likely go into effect …
Read More »Delhi metro restart from Monday approved by deputy governor: sources
Delhi Metro to restart services from September 7 (archive) New Delhi: Delhi Deputy Governor Anil Baijal accepted a proposal from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to resume metro services in the national capital from September 7, sources said on Wednesday. The decision was made at a meeting of the Delhi Disaster …
Read More »Maharashtra simplifies the rules for hotels and offices; Meter not allowed
Maharashtra has also eliminated the electronic pass system for interdistrict travel. (Figurative) Mumbai: Maharashtra, the epicenter of the coronavirus in the country, today allowed hotels and some sections of government offices to work at 100 percent of their capacity. In its guidelines issued today for Unlock4, the fourth phase of …
Read More »Improved weekly blocking of markets 2 days after unlocking
Markets can be opened in urban non-containment zones in Haryana, state said (Archive) Chandigarh: The Haryana government has withdrawn an order to close markets in non-containment zones of urban areas in the state on Mondays and Tuesdays. The revocation of the order, which was only issued on Friday, comes after …
Read More »School, universities will remain closed, says the center’s new Covid rules
Unlock4 Guidelines: School, Universities Still Closed. (Figurative) New Delhi: Schools, universities and other educational institutions will continue to be closed to students, the Center said on Saturday as it issued guidelines for the fourth phase of a month of easing of COVID-19 restrictions, “Unlock4,” beginning Sept. 1. The Interior Ministry, …
Read More »Religious and sporting events allowed from September 21
New Delhi: Events related to social, academic, sports, entertainment, cultural, religious and political activities will be allowed as of September 21 with a cap of no more than 100 attendees, the Center announced this Saturday in its Unlock4 guidelines. In March, the central government, which is the highest executive authority …
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