'Lockdown is not lock-up': Uddhav Thackeray appeals to migrant workers to stay put after protests in Mumbai's Bandra
4 years, 8 months ago

'Lockdown is not lock-up': Uddhav Thackeray appeals to migrant workers to stay put after protests in Mumbai's Bandra

Firstpost  

Stating that the highest number of coronavirus tests have probably been carried out in the state, Thackeray said between 20,00 - 22,000 tests have been carried out in Mumbai alone In a live webcast address on Tuesday, Maharashtra chief minister appealed to migrant workers in the state to stay put and take up the challenge against the coronavirus, while Hundreds of migrant workers had gathered at the suburban Bandra station earlier in the day, demanding for transport facilities to take them back to their towns and villages. CM Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray addressing the State https://t.co/HXEtsr8eqL — CMO Maharashtra April 14, 2020 “Today what happened in Bandra was unfortunate. Stating that the highest number of coronavirus tests have probably been carried out in the state, Thackeray said between 20,00-22,000 tests have been carried out in Mumbai alone and between 10,000 to 15,000 tests have been carried out in the rest of the state till Tuesday morning. He also said that 1.25 crore beneficiaries have availed of ration while 80,000 meals are being provided every day through the Shiv Bhojan scheme, adding that the state government was taking measures on all fronts.

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Why Maharashtra is not considering a lockdown
3 years ago

Why Maharashtra is not considering a lockdown

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has imposed more restrictions on the people’s movement from January 8 in view of rising Covid cases. “We have found that 96 per cent of the patients on oxygen support are unvaccinated and the remaining four per cent had taken only first dose of the vaccine,” Chahal says. The state level task force has claimed that almost …

Follow rules to stave off lockdown, warns Uddhav
3 years, 1 month ago

Follow rules to stave off lockdown, warns Uddhav

The Hindu  

Remarking that the challenge posed by the Omicron variant was grave, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday directed the State administration to take measures without waiting for instructions from the Centre. He urged the public to avoid unnecessary travel and strictly adhere to pandemic regulations in order to ward off a possible lockdown in the near future. In a …

Maharashtra Extends Lockdown by 15 Days, CM Uddhav Says Cases Still on the Rise
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra Extends Lockdown by 15 Days, CM Uddhav Says Cases Still on the Rise

News 18  

As Maharashtra battles the second wave of COVID-19, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday announced the extension of lockdown in the state by 15 days. Maharashtra reported 18,600 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, its lowest one-day count since mid- March this year, which took the tally to 57,31 815, the health department said. There were 1,947 new cases in Nashik …

Karnataka Extends Current Lockdown Restrictions Till June 7; Kerala Till May 30
3 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka Extends Current Lockdown Restrictions Till June 7; Kerala Till May 30

News 18  

Karnataka on Friday extended the statewide lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 pandemic by two weeks till June 7 while Kerala extended the lockdown by a week till May 30. Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan also announced the extension of lockdown in state till May 30. The state has been under lockdown since May 8 after weekend restrictions …

Calls for nationwide lockdown intensify as Covid-19 cases rise
3 years, 8 months ago

Calls for nationwide lockdown intensify as Covid-19 cases rise

India Today  

At least 67 per cent of individuals who participated in an online survey conducted by the Confederation of All India Traders called for a nationwide lockdown in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the country. CAIT National President and Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to immediately impose a nationwide lockdown in order to …

From J&K to Kerala: Here's a Complete Guide to Weekend Restrictions Across States
3 years, 8 months ago

From J&K to Kerala: Here's a Complete Guide to Weekend Restrictions Across States

News 18  

As India continues to battle against the second wave of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic, several state governments have tightened restrictions and announced lockdown rules to curb the spread of infections. Here is the full list of states and cities under lockdown and night curfew: Uttar Pradesh:Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a complete lockdown …

Complete lockdown in India from May 3-20 amid massive Covid wave? What Govt said
3 years, 8 months ago

Complete lockdown in India from May 3-20 amid massive Covid wave? What Govt said

India TV News  

The government on Friday cleared the confusion after viral posts on social media claiming a complete lockdown in India from May 3-May 20, 2021, amid a raging wave of coronavirus in the country. Earlier on Thursday, the Union Home Ministry informed States, UTs that there would be no lockdown and advised them to go in for "containment" in districts and …

Viral load: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19-induces lockdowns and saving lives and livelihoods
3 years, 8 months ago

Viral load: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19-induces lockdowns and saving lives and livelihoods

The Hindu  

Hovering around 3.5 lakh daily infections, India’s current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is still some distance from the peak. After months, Chennai came under a complete Sunday lockdown with increased restrictions during the week; Kerala had the whole weekend in shutdown. The learning from the first lockdown should not be that it is a political hot potato that is …

COVID-19: Section 144 imposed across Maharashtra, decision on complete lockdown today
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Section 144 imposed across Maharashtra, decision on complete lockdown today

India TV News  

Amid soaring Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government has imposed Section 144 imposed across the state. Covid-19 cases shot up again in Maharashtra on Tuesday with the state reporting its highest ever death toll with a spike in the number of active cases. After a record high of 68,631 new cases notched on April 18, Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 62,097 new …

Narendra Modi says lockdown should be last resort, urges migrant workers to stay put and get vaccinated
3 years, 8 months ago

Narendra Modi says lockdown should be last resort, urges migrant workers to stay put and get vaccinated

Firstpost  

The address came just hours after his meeting with vaccine manufacturers, in which he urged them to continuously scale up their production capacity to inoculate all Indians in the shortest possible time Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an address to the nation on Tuesday, urged state governments to assure migrants workers to “remain where they are and get vaccinated”. “I …

Use lockdown only as absolute last resort: PM Modi tells States
3 years, 8 months ago

Use lockdown only as absolute last resort: PM Modi tells States

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged States to only resort to lockdown as an absolute last resort and said that were everyone to observe COVID appropriate behaviour, there would be no need for stringent reactions. “We have to save ourselves from a lockdown and do our best to avoid it and I request States to pay more attention to …

Lockdown should be last resort, PM Modi's appeal to states in address to nation
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown should be last resort, PM Modi's appeal to states in address to nation

India TV News  

Acknowledging that the country is fighting a huge battle, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ruled out imposing a nationwide lockdown amid surging Covid cases. Addressing the nation on Tuesday evening, PM Modi said that the situation this year was different than the last time when the country had little experience of tackling such a pandemic. PM Modi said states should …

Maharashtra gasps for oxygen amid surging Covid cases, total lockdown likely from tomorrow
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra gasps for oxygen amid surging Covid cases, total lockdown likely from tomorrow

India TV News  

The Uddhav Thackeray government may impose a total lockdown in Maharashtra as the condition due to Covid tsunami in the state continues to be critical. Talking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting Minister Aslam Shaikh said that CM Uddhav Thackeray was advised to announce a full lockdown in the state to break the chain of Covid infection. The government may …

Delhi imposes six-day lockdown; U.P. declines Allahabad HC directive on shutdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Delhi imposes six-day lockdown; U.P. declines Allahabad HC directive on shutdown

The Hindu  

The Delhi government on Monday announced a six-day lockdown to stem what it termed a sharp surge in COVID-19 cases which had stretched the Capital’s health infrastructure to its limits. The Uttar Pradesh government, however, declined the Allahabad High Court’s directive to forthwith strictly enforce a complete lockdown in five major cities, including Lucknow, till April 26 arguing that along …

New Delhi goes into lockdown amid India’s explosive coronavirus surge
3 years, 8 months ago

New Delhi goes into lockdown amid India’s explosive coronavirus surge

LA Times  

India’s capital imposed a weeklong coronavirus lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in infections, which authorities said had pushed the city’s tottering healthcare system to its limit. “People keep arriving, in an almost collapsing situation,” said Dr. Suresh Kumar, who heads Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, one of New Delhi’s largest hospitals for treating COVID-19 patients. The city …

Why Maharashtra has gone under lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Why Maharashtra has gone under lockdown

India Today  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on April 13 announced a lockdown in the state, to be implemented from the night of April 14 in the wake of average 60,000 Covid cases being reported daily. Inevitable step The lockdown had become inevitable as Maharashtra has been witnessing an average 60,000 Covid cases daily since the past fortnight. Thackeray said the state …

Maharashtra under 15-day strict COVID-19 restrictions from today - What's allowed
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra under 15-day strict COVID-19 restrictions from today - What's allowed

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced strict lockdown-like restrictions starting today, aimed at containing the massive second wave of coronavirus in the state. The 15-day restrictions will come into effect from 8 pm Wednesday, CM Uddhav Thackeray said in his virtual address to state. The Centre should help supply oxygen for coronavirus patients in the state by using …

Maharashtra Headed For a 15-day Total Shutdown? All The Inside Details From The Charged All-Party Meet With CM Uddhav Thackeray
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Headed For a 15-day Total Shutdown? All The Inside Details From The Charged All-Party Meet With CM Uddhav Thackeray

News 18  

“Tell me what solution do you have? How can we bring this under control?” a fired-up Uddhav Thackeray is said to have asked a contingent comprising his cabinet ministers and leaders from Opposition parties at the all-party meet called on Saturday to discuss measures to curb the alarming rise in Covid-19 cases in the state. The meeting, which was attended …

Maharashtra Lockdown Tabled at All-Party Meet, Uddhav Thackeray to Take Final Call Tomorrow; Mumbai Reports 9,327 Cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra Lockdown Tabled at All-Party Meet, Uddhav Thackeray to Take Final Call Tomorrow; Mumbai Reports 9,327 Cases

News 18  

The Maharashtra government is weighing in on the possibility of a complete lockdown as the Covid-19 situation in the state continues to be grim. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday chaired an all-party meeting to discuss the pandemic situation in the state where a proposal of a complete lockdown for 15 days was also floated. “Though no formal decision on …

Mumbai Weekend Lockdown: March 2020 Memories Refreshed, How India's Financial Capital Looks Like
3 years, 9 months ago

Mumbai Weekend Lockdown: March 2020 Memories Refreshed, How India's Financial Capital Looks Like

News 18  

Mumbai on Saturday woke up to a weekend that refreshed its memories of March 2020 when the pandemic broke out. Here’s How Mumbai Looks on Saturday: • Weekend lockdown imposed from 8 pm on Friday to 7 am on Monday in Maharashtra. pic.twitter.com/imauND6UeN— ANI April 10, 2021 • Streets near Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and headquarters of the Brihanmumbai Municipal …

Maharashtra minister proposes complete lockdown, CM to take final call during all-party meeting tomorrow
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra minister proposes complete lockdown, CM to take final call during all-party meeting tomorrow

India Today  

Maharashtra Disaster Management Minister Vijay Wadettiwar on Friday said that he has proposed a complete lockdown in the state in view of the continued spike in Covid-19 cases and upcoming festivals. Vijay Wadettiwar said that he proposed a complete lockdown in the state during a virtual meeting earlier in the day. If the upsurge continues like this, we will have …

Maharashtra CM Seeks Support of Multiplex, Gym and Newspaper Owners in Fight Against Covid-19
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra CM Seeks Support of Multiplex, Gym and Newspaper Owners in Fight Against Covid-19

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday held virtual meetings with owners of multiplexes, gyms and newspapers in the state and appealed to them to join the government’s efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Maharashtra on Friday reported 47,827 new cases, the highest daily rise in around six-and-a-half-months, and a big chunk of the 89,129 new cases in a …

Lockdown can't be ruled out, says Uddhav Thackeray as COVID-19 surge continues; Maharashtra records 47,827 new cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown can't be ruled out, says Uddhav Thackeray as COVID-19 surge continues; Maharashtra records 47,827 new cases

Firstpost  

Cautioning against a serious shortage of healthcare infrastructure, including staff like doctors and nurses, to tackle the surge in COVID-19 cases, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said that the state government is on the verge of announcing a lockdown to curb the spread of infection. If the number of cases keeps increasing, there could be a shortage of healthcare infrastructure …

I can't rule out lockdown if current covid situation prevails: Uddhav Thackeray warns Maharashtra
3 years, 9 months ago

I can't rule out lockdown if current covid situation prevails: Uddhav Thackeray warns Maharashtra

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray in his address to the state on Friday warned people of the situation going out of control in the state if coronavirus cases continue to surge at the present rate. Addressing the state on Friday evening, Uddhav Thackeray said, "if cases continue to rise, the administration can increase the number of ICUs, beds, ventilators but …

'Still Possibility Of Lockdown In Maharashtra': CM Uddhav Thackeray Addresses People On Covid Surge | Key Highlights
3 years, 9 months ago

'Still Possibility Of Lockdown In Maharashtra': CM Uddhav Thackeray Addresses People On Covid Surge | Key Highlights

ABP News  

Mumbai: On the backdrop of significantly surging cases of Coronavirus across Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday addressed people of the state and said that there is still a 'possibility' of lockdown to tackle the concerning situation of Covid-19. Further, Thackeray also said that Maharashtra government will ramp up testing in the state and aims to conduct 2.5 lakh …

Lockdown in Maharashtra can't be ruled out as Covid-19 cases rise, says Uddhav; stricter curbs to be announced soon
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown in Maharashtra can't be ruled out as Covid-19 cases rise, says Uddhav; stricter curbs to be announced soon

Hindustan Times  

Addressing the people of the state amid the ongoing Covid-19 spike, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said a lockdown in the state can not be ruled out, but an alternative to complete lockdown will be found out in a day or two after the CM discusses the situation with experts. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a high-level …

Lockdown in Maharashtra's Nandurbar from March 31 Midnight to April 15, Aurangabad Puts Restrictions on Hold
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown in Maharashtra's Nandurbar from March 31 Midnight to April 15, Aurangabad Puts Restrictions on Hold

News 18  

Maharashtra has reported nearly six lakh cases in March, pushing the state government to take stringent measures to check the rapid spread of Covid-19 infection. Lockdown in districts: – After over 400 cases were recorded daily, the administration Nandurbar has imposed a lockdown in the district from midnight of March 31 to April 15. – Meanwhile, the district administration has …

Fact Check: Another lockdown in Delhi? No, this was last year's announcement by Kejriwal
3 years, 9 months ago

Fact Check: Another lockdown in Delhi? No, this was last year's announcement by Kejriwal

India Today  

Delhi recorded 1,904 new Covid-19 cases on March 29. This will continue till 12 pm on March 31.” A Facebook user shared this video with the caption, “Lockdown in Delhi will be applied today from 6 in the morning!” The archived version of the post can be seen here. Read | No possibility of lockdown in Delhi, says health minister …

'Plan for lockdown if...': Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray tells officials
3 years, 9 months ago

'Plan for lockdown if...': Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray tells officials

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that the COVID cases are rising because people are not following guidelines seriously and that is why strict steps like lockdown are needed to be considered. At a meeting with senior health officials and COVID task force, Uddhav instructed them to prepare for restrictions similar to lockdown if people continue to violate …

Uddhav Thackeray in favour of lockdown in some cities if COVID-19 cases keep rising, says Rajesh Tope
3 years, 9 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray in favour of lockdown in some cities if COVID-19 cases keep rising, says Rajesh Tope

Firstpost  

The Maharashtra health minister on Monday urged people to follow COVID-19 safety protocols if the state is to avoid another lockdown Pune: Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Monday said people must follow COVID-19 safety protocols if the state is to avoid another lockdown. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray was of the view that lockdown may become necessary in some cities …

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray sees ‘lockdown as an option’ amid Covid-19 spike
3 years, 9 months ago

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray sees ‘lockdown as an option’ amid Covid-19 spike

Hindustan Times  

A day after Maharashtra witnessed the highest spike in daily Covid-19 cases, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that lockdown looks like an option that the state government might have to choose if people fail to follow the protocols in view of the pandemic. Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said that lockdown looks like an option as …

Lockdown is an option, says Maharashtra CM as COVID-19 cases rise alarmingly
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown is an option, says Maharashtra CM as COVID-19 cases rise alarmingly

The Hindu  

Expressing concern about the relentless rise in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that while lockdown was an option to curb the spread, he still expected cooperation from the people in following pandemic norms. Mr. Thackeray, who was speaking during a tour of Nandurbar district in north Maharashtra on Friday, conceded that the situation had become considerably …

A Year After Lockdown, We Have Learnt Going Local is the Best Way to Fight a Pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

A Year After Lockdown, We Have Learnt Going Local is the Best Way to Fight a Pandemic

News 18  

This time last year, we were looking at a dreadful virus that had not yet infected many. One year down the line, we have at least half-a -dozen vaccines rolled out, a death toll that does not reflect the dire predictions made last year and a population that increasingly is weaving its way back to life and liberty, last seen …

Lockdown certainly an option, says Maharashta CM Thackeray amid surge in new Covid cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown certainly an option, says Maharashta CM Thackeray amid surge in new Covid cases

India Today  

Lockdown is certainly an option, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday. Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said on Friday that a statewide lockdown is certainly an option but he still expects cooperation from citizens. He goes on to add that the Maharashtra government and its health department are still unsure whether the rapid spread of infection in the state …

As Covid cases continue to rise in Maharashtra, Mumbai's guardian minister says decision on lockdown soon
3 years, 10 months ago

As Covid cases continue to rise in Maharashtra, Mumbai's guardian minister says decision on lockdown soon

India Today  

Taking note of the rising coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, Mumbai Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh said on Tuesday that a decision on imposing restrictions or lockdown will soon be taken by local authorities. Aslam Shaikh further said, "After the assembly session, a decision has to be taken to ban places like Chowpatty and Gateway of India where there are unwarranted crowds. …

Govt planning 3-day nationwide lockdown? Here's the truth
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt planning 3-day nationwide lockdown? Here's the truth

India TV News  

Rumour mills have it that the government is planning to impose a three-day lockdown in view of the coronavirus cases in the country. Various messages circulating on social media claim that a three-day lockdown will be implemented starting February 29. THE CLAIM Several messages in circulation on social media claim that the lockdown will be in place from February 29-February …

Lockdown in Maharashtra? Here's what CM Uddhav Thackeray said after scary rise in Covid cases
3 years, 10 months ago

Lockdown in Maharashtra? Here's what CM Uddhav Thackeray said after scary rise in Covid cases

India TV News  

In view of the rising coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, the Uddhav Thackeray-led government has decided to impose restrictions across the state, particularly regions reporting maximum infections. Further, Uddhav said that imposing a lockdown "may not be the solution to COVID-19" but is the "only option to break the cycle of the virus". Those who want lockdown can roam around without …

Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown again as Covid cases rise in state
3 years, 10 months ago

Maharashtra: CM Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown again as Covid cases rise in state

India TV News  

As Maharashtra has witnessed hike in coronavirus cases in the last few days, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray warned that the state government will reimpose a lockdown if Covid-related norms are not followed. CM Thackeray said that if people did not follow social distancing and wear mask, another lockdown may follow. It is for the people to decide if they want …

’Alarming situation’: Uddhav Thackeray warns of another lockdown if Covid protocols flouted
3 years, 10 months ago

’Alarming situation’: Uddhav Thackeray warns of another lockdown if Covid protocols flouted

Live Mint  

With Maharashtra seeing a recent surge in Covid-19 cases, state Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray warned that the government would be forced to take some harsh decisions, including lockdown, to avoid further spread of infection if safety norms are not followed. In an editorial in its mouthpiece "Saamana", the Shiv Sena expressed displeasure over people violating pandemic guidelines and said: "The …

Lockdown May be Imposed if People Don't Follow Rules in Mumbai, Says Mayor Kishori Pednekar
3 years, 10 months ago

Lockdown May be Imposed if People Don't Follow Rules in Mumbai, Says Mayor Kishori Pednekar

News 18  

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said that a lockdown may have to be imposed in Mumbai in view of the rise in Covid-19 cases “if people don’t follow rules”, news agency ANI reported. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had on Sunday said in Aurangabad, “We will have to take strict action after talking to the chief minister …

Lockdown in India again? Here's what govt has to say
3 years, 11 months ago

Lockdown in India again? Here's what govt has to say

India TV News  

India has seen a countrywide lockdown in the year 2020, in a bid to contain the coronavirus pandemic. The CLAIM A document being shared on social media claims that the government has ordered a complete lockdown in the country to contain the coronavirus. "In order to contain the novel coronavirus, the government of India has extended the lockdown in the …

Delhi lockdown update: No intention to impose one, says Manish Sisodia
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi lockdown update: No intention to impose one, says Manish Sisodia

Live Mint  

Amid surging coronavirus cases in the national capital, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said that the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government has no intention of imposing a lockdown. Solution is better hospital management and better medical systems,” Manish Sisodia said while speaking to reporters in New Delhi. 'Local restrictions at some busy places' Sisodia's statement comes after Delhi …

Over 1 Crore Migrant Workers Walked to Their Home States During Lockdown till June: Govt Informs Parl
4 years, 3 months ago

Over 1 Crore Migrant Workers Walked to Their Home States During Lockdown till June: Govt Informs Parl

News 18  

More than one crore migrant labourers returned to their home states on foot during March-June 2020, including those who travelled during the COVID-19 pandemic-induced lockdown, the government said on Tuesday. As per the data compiled by Ministry of Labour and Employment, more than 1.06 crore migrant workers, including those who travelled on foot during the lockdown, returned to their home …

Centre, in Parliament's Monsoon Session, says no data available on death of migrant workers during lockdown
4 years, 3 months ago

Centre, in Parliament's Monsoon Session, says no data available on death of migrant workers during lockdown

Firstpost  

Responding to a question, Union minister Santosh Gangwar said the Central government has taken numerous measures to provide migrant labourers with financial assistance, food packages and other benefits New Delhi: The government does not have data regarding the number of migrants who died or were injured during migration to their native places due to the lockdown, Union minister Santosh Gangwar …

Maharashtra lockdown to be lifted in step-wise manner, don't want second wave of coronavirus in state: Uddhav
4 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra lockdown to be lifted in step-wise manner, don't want second wave of coronavirus in state: Uddhav

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said the process of lifting the lockdown in the state would be done in a stepwise manner. The threat of COVID-19 still persists, Thackeray said on Saturday, and added that he does not want a second wave of the deadly viral infection in the state. The Maharashtra government last month extended the lockdown in …

Won't lift lockdown in Maharashtra just to address economic concerns, says Uddhav Thackeray
4 years, 5 months ago

Won't lift lockdown in Maharashtra just to address economic concerns, says Uddhav Thackeray

Firstpost  

Stressing on the need to strike a balance between health concerns and the economy, the Maharashtra chief minister said restrictions would be lifted in a ‘step-by-step’ manner Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that he was not in favour of complete lifting of the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state only to address the economic concerns. I am proud …

Bihar extends lockdown till July 31
4 years, 5 months ago

Bihar extends lockdown till July 31

The Hindu  

As many as 24 people associated with the Bihar BJP were on Tuesday found infected with COVID-19, and with the hike in positive cases, the government announced a complete lockdown till July 31. “Samples of 110 party leaders, workers, security men and cleaning staff at the party headquarters had gone for test and 24 of them were found infected on …

After turning their backs during lockdown, cities now want migrant workers back
4 years, 6 months ago

After turning their backs during lockdown, cities now want migrant workers back

The Hindu  

Until the novel coronavirus outbreak and the consequent lockdown imposed by the government to curb its spread, migrant workers lived hidden from the public gaze in the Garden City of India. Can’t we just go back to our own home?” On May 6, the Karnataka government decided to cancel all the Shramik special trains that it had scheduled to take …

Tamil Nadu reimposes lockdown in Chennai, 3 other districts
4 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu reimposes lockdown in Chennai, 3 other districts

Hindustan Times  

Three days after the state government told the Madras High Court that there would be no lockdown and threatened criminal action against people spreading such rumours, Tamil Nadu on Monday announced a lockdown from June 19 to 30 in its worst affected districts, after an expert panel warned the government that the state has hit its peak, but may hit …

Amid rising cases, 12-day lockdown for Chennai
4 years, 6 months ago

Amid rising cases, 12-day lockdown for Chennai

The Hindu  

In view of the rising number of COVID-19 positive cases in the State capital, Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Monday announced a further 12-day ‘complete lockdown’ in Chennai and certain parts of Chengalpattu, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur districts between June 19 and 30. We also want to control the movement of people going out of Chennai to other districts.” Provision …

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