Tamil Nadu Ban on Festivals, Political, Religious Gatherings to Continue Till Oct 31
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu Ban on Festivals, Political, Religious Gatherings to Continue Till Oct 31

News 18  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday announced the extension of the existing ban on festivals, political, social and religious gatherings in the state till October 31, as part of a stringent measure to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Insisting that the occasion calls for stricter protocols, he said events like festivals, political, religious and social events could turn into “super spreaders.” Tamil Nadu on August 30 had announced the closure of beaches on Sundays for the public apart from extending the ban on religious places of worship on weekends and also holding religious festivals due to the COVID-19 pandemic till September 15. Announcing the extension of the ban of super spreader events till October end, the Chief Minister urged the people to celebrate festivals from the safety of their homes. Pointing to the developments in neighboring Kerala which is battling COVID-19 and Nipah virus outbreak, Stalin said the State government has banned the celebration of religious festivals in public places including Vinayaka Chaturthi in an attempt to contain the spread of the Coronavirus in the State.

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Experts question govt nod to Ganesh festival
3 years, 3 months ago

Experts question govt nod to Ganesh festival

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka government’s decision to allow Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in the state has raised concerns among experts. A senior official said it has been clearly stated that the height of the idols installed at public places and in houses should not be more than 4 ft and 2 ft, respectively. Talking about the restrictions imposed for the festival, R Ashok, Karnataka’s …

Will hold processions even if govt doesn't allow, Tamil Nadu BJP leader slams state's Ganesh Chaturthi norms
3 years, 3 months ago

Will hold processions even if govt doesn't allow, Tamil Nadu BJP leader slams state's Ganesh Chaturthi norms

India Today  

The Tamil Nadu government's ban on installing idols in public places, conducting processions and immersion of idols in water bodies during Ganesh Chathurthi, has not gone down well with the right wing group in the state. Hindu Munnani state president Kadeswara C Subramaniam called the announcement dictatorial, "The announcement banning celebrations in public was made in a dictatorial manner without …

Tamil Nadu Bans Ganesh Chathurthi Processions; Bars Entry to Beaches on Sundays
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu Bans Ganesh Chathurthi Processions; Bars Entry to Beaches on Sundays

News 18  

Tamil Nadu on Monday announced closure of beaches on Sundays for the public besides extending the ban on places of worship on weekends and also in holding religious festivals due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the government deciding to ban religious festivals, Ganesh Chaturthi scheduled to be celebrated on September 10 is expected to be a low key affair, similar …

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 15 September; bans places of worship on weekends, beaches
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu extends lockdown till 15 September; bans places of worship on weekends, beaches

Firstpost  

With the government banning public gathering for religious festivals, Ganesh Chaturthi scheduled to be celebrated on 10 September is expected to be a low-key affair Chennai: Tamil Nadu on Monday announced the closure of beaches on Sundays for the public besides extending the ban on places of worship on weekends and also holding religious festivals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here
3 years, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Covid-19 lockdown restrictions extended till September 15. Details here

India TV News  

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid 19- induced lockdown restrictions in the state till September 15. The state government had earlier issued guidelines on making negative RT-PCR certificates taken 72 hours within the journey or two-dose fully vaccinated certificates compulsory for those coming into the state from Kerala, which has recorded 50% of the total cases …

'If BJP can allow Jan Ashirwad Yatra, why ban festival celebrations?'
3 years, 3 months ago

'If BJP can allow Jan Ashirwad Yatra, why ban festival celebrations?'

The Hindu  

State president of Sri Ram Sene and head of Karuneshwar Mutt, Andola in Jewargi taluk, Kalaburagi district, Siddaling Swamy on Thursday demanded that the State government withdraw the orders issued imposing restrictions on public celebrations of Ganesh festival citing COVID-19. Siddaling Swamy has set August 29 as the deadline for the State government to lift the restrictions imposed on public …

Karnataka govt. bans gatherings, public observation of festivals
3 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka govt. bans gatherings, public observation of festivals

The Hindu  

Considering that COVID-19 cases are seeing an upward trend in some districts and with the festival season from August to October, the State government has ordered a ban on large-scale social, political, religious, and cultural congregation of people. In a fresh set of guidelines, the State government said that no public observation of festivals or mass gatherings would be permitted …

Night curfew to be imposed if current Covid-19 restrictions don't work: Tamil Nadu govt
3 years, 8 months ago

Night curfew to be imposed if current Covid-19 restrictions don't work: Tamil Nadu govt

India Today  

A day after announcing a list of restrictions to tackle the spreading Covid-19 infections, the Tamil Nadu government on Friday warned that a night curfew will be imposed in the state if the restrictions do not help control the spread. Tamil Nadu government's warning of a night curfew comes a day after the meeting of chief ministers of all states …

Tamil Nadu reintroduces restrictions from April 10 as Covid-19 cases rise
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu reintroduces restrictions from April 10 as Covid-19 cases rise

India Today  

With the state witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government on Thursday announced the reintroduction of curbs like permission only for 50 per cent seating capacity in cinemas and ban on select activities, starting April 10. Tamil Nadu recorded 4,276 fresh Covid-19 cases and a total of 30,131 active cases on Thursday. The number of people who …

More states impose curbs as 2nd covid wave rages
3 years, 8 months ago

More states impose curbs as 2nd covid wave rages

Live Mint  

Three more states on Thursday imposed restrictions on people’s movement, economic and religious activities and business establishments, joining several others that have reintroduced lockdown-like curbs as the second wave of the pandemic rages through the country. While Madhya Pradesh announced weekend lockdowns in all urban areas and a complete lockdown in five districts till 17 April, Tamil Nadu announced a …

Ahead of festive season state bans celebration, congregation at public places
3 years, 8 months ago

Ahead of festive season state bans celebration, congregation at public places

Hindustan Times  

In wake of the increasing number of Covid-19 cases being reported in the state yet again, the Jharkhand government has banned all kinds of celebrations and congregations at public places during the upcoming festive season over the next few weeks. As per a bulletin issued by the health department on Friday night, 308 positive cases were reported from across the …

Strict Measures in Place in Karnataka for New Year Celebrations Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
3 years, 11 months ago

Strict Measures in Place in Karnataka for New Year Celebrations Amid Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

Strict measures will be in place in the City and across Karnataka to restrict gathering of large number of people for New Year celebrations in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic situation, Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai said here on Wednesday. The government, through guidelines and orders, has prohibited parties, special DJ dance programmes and special events at clubs, pubs, restaurants …

Karnataka Govt Allows Ganesh Chaturthi Public Gatherings Day After Hindu Groups’ Protest
4 years, 4 months ago

Karnataka Govt Allows Ganesh Chaturthi Public Gatherings Day After Hindu Groups’ Protest

News 18  

In a major shift from its earlier decision to ban all public installations/ pandals for Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the Karnataka government on Tuesday allowed all public installations in a restricted manner. This decision came a day after Hindu groups such as the Pramod Muthalik-headed Rama Sena, staged protests in Dharwad area, questioning why the government which has allowed to open …

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