Delhi govt permits all drugs, cosmetics manufacturers to make hand sanitisers till June 30
4 years, 9 months ago

Delhi govt permits all drugs, cosmetics manufacturers to make hand sanitisers till June 30

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Wednesday permitted all manufacturers of drugs and cosmetics to produce ethanol-based hand sanitisers up to June 30 without a separate license to deal with the shortage of such cleansers in markets post coronavirus outbreak. The decision to "grant conditional permission/approval to manufacture ethanol-based sanitiser/hand cleanser/hand rub to manufacturers of drugs, homeopathic medicine manufacturers/cosmetic manufacturers in Delhi for a period up to June 30 only shall be deemed cancelled/withdrawn automatically, unless otherwise extended," the circular said. The ministry in its updated figures on Wednesday morning stated that the second death reported in Delhi was COVID-19 negative, thus bringing down the death toll to nine in India. Many people have been rushing to markets to buy essential food items and hand sanitisers, especially since the lockdown announced by the Delhi government on Saturday.

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Delhi govt asks chemists not to sell painkillers without prescription
1 year, 5 months ago

Delhi govt asks chemists not to sell painkillers without prescription

Live Mint  

Amid rise in vector-borne diseases, the Delhi government's Department of Drugs Control has asked all chemical associations in the city to refrain from selling drugs like Aspirin and Ibuprofen without doctor's prescription. The department in its advisory issued on July 19 said that the incidence of vector-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya is on the rise during the rainy season, …

From the India Today archives (2020) | COVID-19: Life in the times of Corona
1 year, 9 months ago

From the India Today archives (2020) | COVID-19: Life in the times of Corona

India Today  

"If I keep washing my hands, China virus can be kept away." "The impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy could be between 0.5 and 1 per cent for the first quarter of 2021", says Madan Sabnavis, chief economist with ratings agency Care Ratings. Never mind that the Reserve Bank of India had just two days before announced measures to …

Covid-19: Delhi reports over 1,000 cases for the second straight day
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Delhi reports over 1,000 cases for the second straight day

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 surge in the national capital continues. Delhi on Saturday registered 1,094 infections and two deaths in the last 24 hours, the city health bulletin data revealed. On Friday, the capital had recorded 1,042 cases and two deaths, this at a time when 99 per cent of all hospital beds reserved to treat covid patients were vacant. The city …

Coronavirus News Updates: Delhi Reports 1,009 New Cases, 60% Rise from Tuesday; Positivity Rate 5.70%
2 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Delhi Reports 1,009 New Cases, 60% Rise from Tuesday; Positivity Rate 5.70%

News 18  

Coronavirus News Updates: Delhi on Wednesday recorded 1,009 fresh Covid-19 infections and one death. With 2,067 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,47,594 while the active cases increased to 12,340, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total …

Delhi Covid new guidelines: Shops to open on odd-even basis, only 1 weekly market allowed
3 years ago

Delhi Covid new guidelines: Shops to open on odd-even basis, only 1 weekly market allowed

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi govt on Friday further tightened Covid guidelines in the city Shops shall be allowed to open on odd-even basis between 10 AM to 8 PM Only 1 authorized weekly market per day zone shall be allowed to open amid corona fear Delhi Covid Guidelines, Shop opening timings : The Delhi government on Friday further tightened the Covid guidelines …

Do Hand Sanitizers Require A Drug License To Be Sold In Stores?
3 years, 6 months ago

Do Hand Sanitizers Require A Drug License To Be Sold In Stores?

Live Law  

In view of the alarming rise in the demand for hand sanitizers across the country, the Drug Licensing Authorities had granted licenses to manufacture these products in a record time of three days, not only to drug manufacturers, oddly, even to alcohol distilleries and cosmetic manufacturers geared towards easing the shortage of the product due to a sudden surge in …

Delhi unlocks: Restaurants, salons, weekly markets reopen. Here's full list of what's allowed/restricted
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi unlocks: Restaurants, salons, weekly markets reopen. Here's full list of what's allowed/restricted

India TV News  

With COVID numbers in the national capital dropping to a three-month low, all market activities are allowed from today, but with certain restrictions as part of the phased unlock plan of the Delhi government. Delhi unlocks from today: Here are the guidelines Weekly markets will resume activity, but only one market will open in one zone on a day Restaurants …

Delhi Allows Home Delivery of Liquor Via App, Web Portal to Avoid Queues. Here's How to Book
3 years, 7 months ago

Delhi Allows Home Delivery of Liquor Via App, Web Portal to Avoid Queues. Here's How to Book

News 18  

The Delhi government on Tuesday permitted home delivery of Indian and foreign liquor by ordering through mobile app or online web portal. “Licence in Form L-13 for home delivery of Indian liquor and Foreign Liquor by ordering through mobile app or online web portal. The licensee shall make delivery of liquor at the residences only if order is received through …

COVID-19: Delhi's Chandni Chowk, wholesale markets to remain shut till April 25
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi's Chandni Chowk, wholesale markets to remain shut till April 25

India TV News  

The famous Chandni Chowk market in the old Delhi and the wholesale markets in the national capital will remain shut till April 25. Delhi Kirana Committee of Khari Baoli Market and Chemical Merchant Association of Tilak Bazaar have announced that shops will remain closed till April 21. Delhi on Sunday recorded the biggest jump in its daily COVID-19 tally with …

Not considering lockdown in Delhi, keeping other options open: Delhi govt
3 years, 9 months ago

Not considering lockdown in Delhi, keeping other options open: Delhi govt

India Today  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said that Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government is not considering imposing a complete lockdown and is exploring all other options and ideas. Addressing a press conference, Gopal Rai said, "Delhi government is exploring all options and ideas. The case positivity rate in Delhi has also risen to 5.54 per cent amid a massive surge in cases …

Delhi adopts new formula to deal with Covid-19 norms violation
3 years, 9 months ago

Delhi adopts new formula to deal with Covid-19 norms violation

India Today  

Amid a spike in the daily coronavirus cases in the national capital, the authorities in New Delhi have come up with a new method to punish violators of safety protocols in crowded market places. Naman Kumar, a civil defence worker, said, "We have instructions from the authority that those who are coming to Rajiv Chowk without wearing masks or wearing …

Coronavirus positive rate drops to 7.24 per cent in Delhi, city detects 4,998 cases from record 69k tests
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus positive rate drops to 7.24 per cent in Delhi, city detects 4,998 cases from record 69k tests

India Today  

The coronavirus positive rate has come down to 7.24 per cent in Delhi. In a tweet, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal said: "Since 7 Nov, cases and positivity in Delhi are going down. A record 69,051 tests, including 33,147 RT-PCR ones -- the highest till date -- and 35,904 rapid antigen tests, were conducted the previous day …

Delhi's Punjabi Basti, Janta markets closed till November 30 as locals flout COVID norms
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi's Punjabi Basti, Janta markets closed till November 30 as locals flout COVID norms

India TV News  

In the wake of rising coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Sunday ordered the closure of Punjabi Basti and Janta markets in Nangloi area till November 30. The decision came after the West District Disaster Management Authority noted that the COVID-19 protocols of wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing were being flouted in these places. "Since …

74% people in Delhi in favour of market shutdown to control virus: survey
4 years, 1 month ago

74% people in Delhi in favour of market shutdown to control virus: survey

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: A majority of people in Delhi want some type of shutdown for markets and non-essential shops to control the spread of covid-19, according to a survey conducted by Local Circles. However, on a national level, the survey also shows that a majority of people feel that shorter term lockdowns will lead to economic setbacks. The Aam Aadmi Party …

Rs 2000 fine for not wearing face masks in Delhi, up from Rs 500, says CM Kejriwal
4 years, 1 month ago

Rs 2000 fine for not wearing face masks in Delhi, up from Rs 500, says CM Kejriwal

India Today  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has increased the fine for not wearing masks in public places from Rs 500 to Rs 2000. People seen shopping at Delhi's Sarojini Nagar Market amid spike in #COVID19 cases A local says, “Everyone should protect themselves & follow health norms to contain virus spread." pic.twitter.com/YpJp23n47J — ANI November 19, 2020 CM Kejriwal on Chhath …

Delhi Markets May Shut Soon as Kejriwal Sends Relock Proposal to Centre Amid Surging Virus Cases
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Markets May Shut Soon as Kejriwal Sends Relock Proposal to Centre Amid Surging Virus Cases

News 18  

As Covid-19 cases surge in Delhi, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal is mulling to shut down markets that have a “potential of becoming hotspots”. Delhi on Monday recorded 3,797 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally in the national capital to over 4.89 lakh, even as 99 new fatalities pushed the toll to 7,713, authorities said. Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain …

Delhi bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali as COVID-19 cases rise, pollution worsens
4 years, 2 months ago

Delhi bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali as COVID-19 cases rise, pollution worsens

Firstpost  

Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal also appealed to people to join him and his ministers in a ‘Laxmi Pujan’ programme to be organised by the AAP government this Diwali instead of bursting crackers New Delhi: Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi government on Thursday decided to ban firecrackers in the National Capital till 30 November and ramp up medical infrastructure in hospitals, …

Delhi govt allows street vendors, hawkers to operate from 10 am to 8 pm
4 years, 5 months ago

Delhi govt allows street vendors, hawkers to operate from 10 am to 8 pm

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Monday issued an order allowing street hawkers and vendors in the city to operate from 10 am to 8 pm for an initial period of one week. ".Rehri-Patriwallahs are allowed to work from 10 am to 8 pm, initially for a period of one week, in NCT of Delhi, subject to all instructions guidelines issued by …

Govt removed masks, sanitisers from essential commodities list against manufacturers' advice
4 years, 6 months ago

Govt removed masks, sanitisers from essential commodities list against manufacturers' advice

India Today  

The Centre ignored manufacturers' advice not to remove sanitisers and masks from essential commodities list, India Today TV has learned. On June 30, AIMeD in its letter written to government said: “As the unlock process has started in India, masks, and sanitisers are more in demand than earlier.” It said face masks should remain under essential services category for the …

P & H HC Suo Motu Directs 'Raids' At Chemist Shops/Manufacturing Units Against Over-Priced Hand Sanitisers, Sub-Standard Face Masks
4 years, 6 months ago

P & H HC Suo Motu Directs 'Raids' At Chemist Shops/Manufacturing Units Against Over-Priced Hand Sanitisers, Sub-Standard Face Masks

Live Law  

The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Friday took suo-motu notice of the fact that most companies manufacturing and selling hand sanitizers, even after March 21, are showing the maximum retail price of such products to be far above Rs.250/- for 500 mls. The Central Government, vide notification dated March 21, 2020, stipulated that all hand sanitizers shall not be …

In-house sanitisers to emergency parole; here's what Delhi prisons are doing to prevent Covid-19 outbreak
4 years, 7 months ago

In-house sanitisers to emergency parole; here's what Delhi prisons are doing to prevent Covid-19 outbreak

India TV News  

Coronavirus: Social distancing is very important to combat coronavirus. Prison authorities in Delhi have taken some measures to prevent coronavirus outbreak among jail inmates and police personnel. Here are some of the measures: 1056 jail inmates have been released on emergency parole. Entry of new jail inmates is being taken in a restricted manner All outside agencies, including NGOs are …

Delhi coronavirus positive cases cross 7,000; no new death in last 24 hours
4 years, 7 months ago

Delhi coronavirus positive cases cross 7,000; no new death in last 24 hours

India TV News  

Delhi in the last 24 hours has seen 310 new coronavirus positive cases taking positve cases toll to 7,233 while death toll stands at 73 as no new death was reported in the national capital. Delhi is among the worst hit regions in terms of coronavirus cases after Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu having over 20,000 and 7,000 cases. On Sunday, …

Coronavirus India Roundup, May 4: Recovery rate improves to 27.52%, Abbott antibody tests expected end of May
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus India Roundup, May 4: Recovery rate improves to 27.52%, Abbott antibody tests expected end of May

Firstpost  

Even though 2,553 new cases of COVID-19 showed up in India over the last 24 hours, the nation’s recovery rate has actually increased to 27.52%. The latest press briefing by the Union Health Ministry revealed that even though 2,553 new cases of COVID-19 showed up in India over the last 24 hours, the nation’s recovery rate has actually increased to …

Coronavirus India Roundup, April 25: Growth rate down to 6%, non-essential shops can be opened with conditions
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus India Roundup, April 25: Growth rate down to 6%, non-essential shops can be opened with conditions

Firstpost  

According to the latest estimates by the Health Ministry, India now has over 24,942 cases of COVID-19 and 779 people have lost their lives. Centre allows non-essential shops to open, with conditions In a Friday night notification, the central government said that all shops within residential areas will now be allowed to open. Decreasing COVID-19 growth rate The Union Health …

Coronavirus in India: 5 more hotspots added, full list of 30 areas to be sealed in Delhi
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus in India: 5 more hotspots added, full list of 30 areas to be sealed in Delhi

India Today  

Five more novel coronavirus hotspots have been sealed in Delhi on Friday as Covid-19 positive cases continue to spike in the national capital. While 20 initial hotspots were identified by the state government initially, a few areas like Sadar Bazar zone and Bengali Market were added later, taking the the total number of high-risk areas to 30. The Delhi government …

Delhi's Bengali market sealed after 3 COVID-19 cases, 35 workers found on shop's roof
4 years, 8 months ago

Delhi's Bengali market sealed after 3 COVID-19 cases, 35 workers found on shop's roof

India TV News  

Coronavirus in Delhi: A new coronavirus scare has emerged from Delhi's popular Bengali Market after it was learned that a popular pastry shop was flouting lockdown rules. Bengali Market has been declared as a coronavirus hotspot in Delhi following the detection of three coronavirus positive cases. A case was registered by the Delhi Police after it allegedly found 35 workers …

Coronavirus: Delhi Police nabs man carrying liquor in milk containers during lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Delhi Police nabs man carrying liquor in milk containers during lockdown

India Today  

Lockdown to arrest the spread of novel coronavirus has hit every person hard, but perhaps the hardest hit are those who are not able to access liquor. The person identified Bobby Chaudhry - a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr was caught when he sped past a police picket in New Delhi's South Avenue. After being chased by the police, he …

Centre permits distilleries, sugar mills to manufacture hand sanitisers; issues licences to 45 firms
4 years, 9 months ago

Centre permits distilleries, sugar mills to manufacture hand sanitisers; issues licences to 45 firms

Firstpost  

More than 55 distilleries are likely to be given permission in one or two days and many more are being motivated to produce hand sanitisers, he said. New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday said it has given permission to distilleries and sugar mills to manufacture hand sanitisers in bulk and has already issued licences to 45 distilleries. To maintain demand …

Coronavirus in New Delhi: 5 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, number rises to 35
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in New Delhi: 5 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours, number rises to 35

India TV News  

There have been 5 new cases of COVID-19 in New Delhi taking the total to 35. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while addressing the media said that one of the 5 cases has a foreign travel history. Kejriwal further added, "People who buy from their local grocery shops - located in their neighborhood or colonies, don't need Curfew Passes. Ministry of …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Nod to manufacturers to produce ethanol-based hand sanitiser up to 30 June, says Delhi govt
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Nod to manufacturers to produce ethanol-based hand sanitiser up to 30 June, says Delhi govt

Firstpost  

In view of the shortage of hand sanitiser in the market post the coronavirus outbreak, permission has been granted to all manufacturers of drugs and cosmetics in Delhi to produce such items based on ethanol up to 30 June, authorities said on Wednesday New Delhi: In view of the shortage of hand sanitiser in the market post the coronavirus outbreak, …

Coronavirus outbreak: Liquor majors Diageo, Radico to stop bottling alcohol, make hand sanitisers instead
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Liquor majors Diageo, Radico to stop bottling alcohol, make hand sanitisers instead

Firstpost  

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a high demand for sanitisers as hand washing is an effective way to keep the infection away. Mumbai: Led by market leader Diageo, the liquor industry is joining hands with state governments to fight the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and supplying hand sanitisers. Liquor companies like Diageo and Radico Khaitan have decided to stop …

Coronavirus in India: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Govt bans export of anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine

India Today  

Amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, the government on Wednesday banned export of anti-malarial drug hydroxycloroquine, with immediate effect to ensure sufficient availability of the medicine in the domestic market. Indian Council of Medical Research Director General Balram Bhargava had on Monday recommended the use of hydroxychloroquine for treating healthcare workers handling suspected or confirmed coronavirus cases and also the asymptomatic …

Coronavirus: Lockdown pushes fast-moving consumer goods into the slow lane
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Lockdown pushes fast-moving consumer goods into the slow lane

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Even as demand for fast-moving consumer goods has continued to surge in India, makers and distributors of essential goods have said that strict lockdowns in several states over the past two days has caused a disruption in the supply and movement of goods. Several distributors and retailers said they are operating in line with orders passed by several …

Coronavirus Outbreak: IISER Berhampur, ITI produces hand sanitisers for Odisha govt employees
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: IISER Berhampur, ITI produces hand sanitisers for Odisha govt employees

India Today  

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Berhampur and an Industrial Training Institute have jointly produced hand sanitisers for distribution to Odisha government employees who are on duty amid the coronavirus outbreak, officials said. ITI decides to give the sanitisers at free of cost to the government The hand sanitisers were produced at an IISER laboratory by Mr. Panigrahy …

Coronavirus Outbreak Highlights: Narendra Modi to speak on measures to curb COVID-19 tomorrow at 9 pm; Srinagar reports first case, says report
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Highlights: Narendra Modi to speak on measures to curb COVID-19 tomorrow at 9 pm; Srinagar reports first case, says report

Firstpost  

3:05 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus in India Latest Updates Shutting down of markets merely a rumour Amid various rumours of closure of markets in Delhi and other States of the Country, the Confederation of All India Traders, apex body of business community of the Country clarified that so far no Trade Association has taken any decision to close the …

Coronavirus: Sanitizers, masks, gloves declared essential commodities in India
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Sanitizers, masks, gloves declared essential commodities in India

India TV News  

The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitizers as ''essential commodities'' in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of these items. These items will remain under the essential commodities segment till June-end, a move aimed at ensuring availability at reasonable prices and cracking down on hoarders/black marketeers. The government has notified …

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Sanitisers will be available in public places in Mumbai, says minister

The Hindu  

Hand sanitisers will be made available in public places in Mumbai so that people can wash hands and avoid contracting or spreading novel coronavirus, Mumbai district Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh said on Friday. Meanwhile, while authorities are busy curbing the spread of the virus, some unscrupulous elements, who are looking to make a fast buck by selling substandard hand wash …

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt declares masks and hand santizers 'essential commodities' amid shortages, blackmarketing
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Govt declares masks and hand santizers 'essential commodities' amid shortages, blackmarketing

Firstpost  

The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitisers as ’essential commodities’ in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of these items New Delhi: The government on Friday declared masks, including N95, and hand sanitisers as ’essential commodities’ in the wake of the coronavirus scare leading to shortages and black marketing of …

Coronavirus: Licences of 5 medical stores in Ghaziabad cancelled for selling sanitisers, masks at inflated rates
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Licences of 5 medical stores in Ghaziabad cancelled for selling sanitisers, masks at inflated rates

India Today  

The licences of five medical stores here have been cancelled after they were found to be selling hand sanitisers and face masks at inflated rates in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic scare, officials said. The drug department conducted raids on a number of retail and wholesale medical stores in the district following several complaints of black marketing of precautionary …

Coronavirus outbreak: Masks, hand sanitisers fly off shelves as demand rises
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Masks, hand sanitisers fly off shelves as demand rises

Hindustan Times  

With cases of coronavirus steadily increasing across the country, there has been a surge in demand for masks, hand sanitisers, disinfectant wipes and common medicines, including paracetamol and Vitamin C tablets across the country. We are not selling disinfectant wipes and suggesting that people buy online till we get fresh orders.” Both masks and hand sanitisers were still available on …

Infection concerns cause demand spike for sanitizers, masks
4 years, 10 months ago

Infection concerns cause demand spike for sanitizers, masks

Live Mint  

Pharmacies and general stores in the Delhi-NCR region are seeing a rush for hand sanitizers and preventive masks after fresh cases of Covid-19 were reported. He said the store has lost count of the number of bottles of sanitizers sold, adding: “Distributors are not being able to give the stock.” Masks typically see a surge during Delhi’s pollution spurts in …

Coronavirus: CISF provides sanitisers, gloves and masks to its airport-guarding troops
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: CISF provides sanitisers, gloves and masks to its airport-guarding troops

India TV News  

The CISF has provided medical kits containing hand sanitisers, gloves and masks to all its personnel deployed to guard 62 civil airports in the country in view of the coronavirus scare, officials said on Tuesday. All the airports have been provided alcohol-based sanitiser bottles, hand gloves and face masks of the normal and N95 variety for use by our personnel, …

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: Sales of hand sanitiser increase by 255% amid outbreak

The Independent  

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Coronavirus: FBI orders $40k-worth of hand sanitiser to prepare for pandemic as number of infected in US rises to 34
4 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus: FBI orders $40k-worth of hand sanitiser to prepare for pandemic as number of infected in US rises to 34

The Independent  

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