Lockdown 4.0: Weddings allowed with 50 guests, social distancing
4 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown 4.0: Weddings allowed with 50 guests, social distancing

India Today  

India on Sunday extended the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown till May 31, as its Covid-19 cases exceeded 90,000. Hours before India's lockdown, introduced on March 25 and extended three times, was due to expire at midnight on Sunday, the Ministry of Home Affairs issues a set of guidelines for the lockdown 4.0. While the government has relaxed many restrictions, many others have not been changed since they were tweaked or relaxed for the people in the lockdown 3.0 guidelines including the number of guests at weddings. According to the lockdown 4.0 guidelines, weddings are now allowed with not more than 50 guests. The Union Home Ministry said the fresh guidelines for the fourth phase of the nationwide lockdown were issued after taking the views of the state governments following a video conference held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the chief ministers on May 11.

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Bihar Lockdown: Malls, Shops Can Open; Restaurants & Gyms Allowed With 50% Staff
3 years, 4 months ago

Bihar Lockdown: Malls, Shops Can Open; Restaurants & Gyms Allowed With 50% Staff

News 18  

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Uttarakhand Govt Extends Covid Curfew Till July 20, 50 Guests Allowed in Weddings
3 years, 5 months ago

Uttarakhand Govt Extends Covid Curfew Till July 20, 50 Guests Allowed in Weddings

News 18  

The Uttarakhand government on Monday extended the coronavirus lockdown imposed in the state by another week till July 20, and authorised district magistrates to cap the number of tourists visiting popular destinations in their jurisdictions on weekends if necessary. While a negative Covid test report not older than 72 hours and a registration on the smart city portal are mandatory …

J'khand, Punjab Say Yes to Bars, Nagaland to Wedding, T'gana to Schools: New Lockdown Rules Across India
3 years, 6 months ago

J'khand, Punjab Say Yes to Bars, Nagaland to Wedding, T'gana to Schools: New Lockdown Rules Across India

News 18  

As fears of a third Covid-19 wave looms large, governments of several states have extended lockdown-like restrictions till further orders. Most of these states have allowed bus service within the state and restricted interstate movement of buses, cinema halls, bars and restaurants to function at 50 per cent capacity while permitting 50 people for weddings and funerals. Here’s a list …

COVID updates: States react swiftly to news of Sydney's growing coronavirus cluster — as it happened
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID updates: States react swiftly to news of Sydney's growing coronavirus cluster — as it happened

ABC  

A marriage celebrant has said her industry will continue to struggle while dancing is banned and masks are mandated indoors, despite a dramatic lifting in the number of guests allowed at weddings. “It’s been a very odd day for people in the wedding industry,” Melbourne celebrant Megan Thompson told ABC Radio Melbourne. “However saying 300 people but no dance floor …

New lockdown rules: All the coronavirus restrictions eased from today, from weddings to wakes
3 years, 6 months ago

New lockdown rules: All the coronavirus restrictions eased from today, from weddings to wakes

The Independent  

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Three-tier Lockdown Across Rajasthan Till June 8; Wedding Events Banned Till June 30
3 years, 7 months ago

Three-tier Lockdown Across Rajasthan Till June 8; Wedding Events Banned Till June 30

News 18  

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Rajasthan government on Sunday announced the extension of lockdown by 15 days till 5 am on June 8 and issued a fresh set of guidelines. The Covid-19 death toll in Rajasthan jumped to 7,703 on Sunday with 113 more fatalities, while 6,521 new coronavirus cases pushed the infection count to 9,16,042, officials said. …

Man asks Bihar CM to ban weddings in Covid to stop girlfriend from marrying. Viral
3 years, 7 months ago

Man asks Bihar CM to ban weddings in Covid to stop girlfriend from marrying. Viral

India Today  

In an attempt to stop his girlfriend’s marriage, a man from Bihar caused a laugh riot on Twitter after he requested Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to impose a ban on weddings in the state in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The story has gone viral on social media as netizens laughed out loud after reading about Pankaj Kumar Gupta’s …

Uttar Pradesh Lockdown guidelines: Maximum 25 people allowed in weddings, events
3 years, 7 months ago

Uttar Pradesh Lockdown guidelines: Maximum 25 people allowed in weddings, events

India TV News  

The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has now issued fresh directives, allowing a maximum of 25 people to take part in weddings and other functions in view of the Coovid pandemic. In a letter to district officials, Additional Chief Secretary Avanish Awasthi said permission will be given for participation of a maximum of 25 invitees at a time for …

UP govt issues directives allowing maximum 25 people in weddings, related functions
3 years, 7 months ago

UP govt issues directives allowing maximum 25 people in weddings, related functions

India TV News  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday issued fresh directives allowing a maximum of 25 people to take part in wedding and other functions in view of the coronavirus pandemic. In a letter to district officials, Additional Chief Secretary Awanish Awasthi said permission will be given for participation of maximum 25 invitees at a time for wedding and other functions, both …

J'khand Extends Lockdown-like Restrictions Till May 27; Attendance at Weddings Fixed at 11
3 years, 7 months ago

J'khand Extends Lockdown-like Restrictions Till May 27; Attendance at Weddings Fixed at 11

News 18  

Ranchi: The Jharkhand government on Wednesday extended the lockdown-like restrictions with stricter provisions,including 7 days mandatory quarantine for people visiting the state, till May 27 amid a surge in COVID- 19 cases, officials said. The curbs imposed as ‘Health Safety Week’ from May 16 will have firm conditions while previous restrictions that were announced till May 13 will now continue …

No lockdown, ban gatherings of over 10 people to contain Covid-19 spread: Lancet India task force
3 years, 8 months ago

No lockdown, ban gatherings of over 10 people to contain Covid-19 spread: Lancet India task force

India Today  

The Lancet India Task Force on Covid-19 has suggested a 'containment measures checklist' to the central government to contain the frightening surge in the Covid-19 cases. The panel recommends variables like new cases per day, rate of increase in new cases per day, test positivity rates per day, number of tests per million per day, and utilization rates of ICU …

Covid-19: Cases registered over unauthorised weddings in Indore
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Cases registered over unauthorised weddings in Indore

Hindustan Times  

Two cases have been registered in the district for the organisation of weddings without permission, police said on Wednesday. Indore is among the districts worst affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the administration has imposed `Janata Curfew' till April 30, prohibiting any kind of functions. On receiving information that weddings were taking place without permission, police raided two venues in …

COVID-19 lockdown in Delhi: Curfew in effect till 5 am next Monday; healthcare system at limit, says CM
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 lockdown in Delhi: Curfew in effect till 5 am next Monday; healthcare system at limit, says CM

Firstpost  

The Delhi government will make use of the six-day lockdown period to arrange for beds, oxygen and medicines, Kejriwal said and appealed to people to abide by the lockdown. Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a six-day lockdown in the National Capital from Monday night, saying that the city’s healthcare system has been stretched to its limits to …

Lockdown in India 2021: List of states that have imposed restrictions, Holi celebration guidelines
3 years, 9 months ago

Lockdown in India 2021: List of states that have imposed restrictions, Holi celebration guidelines

India Today  

India is facing the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. Citing the DDMA order, Delhi Police PRO Chinmoy Biswal urged the people to follow COVID-19 protocol, adding that public celebrations and gatherings during Holi shall not be allowed in public places like grounds, parks, markets, or religious places. Bihar In Bihar, the state government on Saturday issued an order asking …

Don't force govt to impose strict lockdown, Uddhav Thackeray says in 'last warning' to hotels, restaurants
3 years, 9 months ago

Don't force govt to impose strict lockdown, Uddhav Thackeray says in 'last warning' to hotels, restaurants

Firstpost  

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UK lockdown rules and restrictions explained
3 years, 11 months ago

UK lockdown rules and restrictions explained

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Boris Johnson announced a new national lockdown on Monday 4 …

Why 18 days' wait in restricting weddings: Delhi HC raps Kejriwal govt over coronavirus spike
4 years, 1 month ago

Why 18 days' wait in restricting weddings: Delhi HC raps Kejriwal govt over coronavirus spike

India Today  

Delhi High Court has rapped the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government for delaying the measures to tackle the recent spike in coronavirus cases and asked why were the restrictions on weddings etc brought after a wait of 18 days. “You were shaken out of slumber, you turned turtle after we asked questions,” said the Delhi High Court slamming the state government …

Covid rules for weddings relaxed; 30 guests allowed
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid rules for weddings relaxed; 30 guests allowed

NL Times  

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How Covid-19 impacted India’s big fat wedding industry
4 years, 3 months ago

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Live Mint  

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A slight respite for wedding vendors, couples with 100-guest gatherings in the Capital
4 years, 4 months ago

A slight respite for wedding vendors, couples with 100-guest gatherings in the Capital

Hindustan Times  

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States hold the key: The Hindu Editorial on Unlock 2.0
4 years, 6 months ago

States hold the key: The Hindu Editorial on Unlock 2.0

The Hindu  

The Home Ministry’s orders relaxing the lockdown in the Unlock 2.0 phase until July 31 provides for a wider resumption of activity in areas other than containment zones, while retaining, appropriately, the prohibition on mass gatherings. They are, of course, empowered to impose additional restrictions outside containment zones without impeding inter- and intra-State movement of people and goods. Some of …

Coronavirus England: New rules revealed as weddings resume
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus England: New rules revealed as weddings resume

Daily Mail  

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Lockdown 5.0: Govt allows inter, intra-state movement of goods, passengers
4 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown 5.0: Govt allows inter, intra-state movement of goods, passengers

Live Mint  

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Coronavirus in India: How life can change after lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus in India: How life can change after lockdown

India Today  

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Relaxations for inter-state movement given to migrant workers, stranded tourists, pilgrims, students only, not others: MHA
4 years, 8 months ago

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India Today  

The Union Home Ministry on Sunday made it clear that the relaxations given for the inter-state movement of people during the lockdown was available only to distressed migrant workers, stranded tourists, pilgrims and students only. In a communication to all States and Union Territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the home ministry allowed inter-state movement of such stranded persons, …

Noida: Section 144 extended till May 17; no more than 50 people at wedding, 20 at funeral
4 years, 8 months ago

Noida: Section 144 extended till May 17; no more than 50 people at wedding, 20 at funeral

India Today  

The Gautam Buddh Nagar police has extended the restrictions imposed in the district under CrPC section 144 by another two weeks in view of the nationwide lockdown that is slated to continue till May 17, officials said on Sunday. Gatherings like political, social or religious congregations, protest rallies and sports events will remain banned across Noida and Greater Noida during …

Centre writes to Kerala govt over easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, says decision violates MHA guidelines
4 years, 8 months ago

Centre writes to Kerala govt over easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, says decision violates MHA guidelines

Firstpost  

The Kerala government has announced relaxation of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in two zones, allowing among others private vehicles movement in an odd-even basis and dine-in services at hotels from Monday. New Delhi, Apr 20 The Union Home Ministry has taken strong objection to the Kerala government’s decision to allow opening of restaurants, bus travel in cities and opening of MSME …

India's coronavirus measures prompt beatings and forced push-ups. Travellers say they're scared to leave hotel rooms
4 years, 9 months ago

India's coronavirus measures prompt beatings and forced push-ups. Travellers say they're scared to leave hotel rooms

ABC  

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Police struggle to enforce India’s sweeping virus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Police struggle to enforce India’s sweeping virus lockdown

Associated Press  

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Coronavirus: From cancellations to police interference, this is how Covid-19 is impacting weddings
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: From cancellations to police interference, this is how Covid-19 is impacting weddings

The Independent  

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