21-day All India Lockdown: Bigbasket services affected as COVID-19 leads to large-scale panic
4 years, 9 months ago

21-day All India Lockdown: Bigbasket services affected as COVID-19 leads to large-scale panic

India TV News  

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day nation-wide lockdown, people have rushed to their nearest grocery stores to buy daily-use commodities. Bigbasket, one of India's biggest online grocery delivery service, has had its service affected. After the lockdown was announced, the Bigbasket app reads -- Dear Customer, we are not operational due to restrictions imposed by local authorities on the movement of goods in spite of clear guidelines provided by central authorities to enable essential services. All India Lockdown: Bigbasket services affected as COVID-19 leads to large-scale panic In lieu of the fast-spreading coronavirus, PM Modi has announced a 21-day nation-wide lockdown.

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3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18

News 18  

It’s been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020, and the impact of the virus has been far-reaching and unexpected. However, just when a government panel made an announcement in October 2020 that the pandemic had peaked and could be brought under control by February 2021, the country was hit by the largest …

Bihar extends COVID-19 lockdown till 1 June; shops selling essential items will be open between 6 and 10 am
3 years, 7 months ago

Bihar extends COVID-19 lockdown till 1 June; shops selling essential items will be open between 6 and 10 am

Firstpost  

Since April 2021, when the second COVID-19 wave hit, over four lakh cases and 2,000 deaths have been reported in the state Patna: The Nitish Kumar government in Bihar on Monday extended till 1 June the COVID-induced lockdown that has been in force for nearly a month and was to be effective till Tuesday. Hence, a decision has been taken …

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 …

Grofers Says Lockdown Fears Ahead of PM Modi's Speech Yesterday Drove Huge Surge in User-Created Carts
3 years, 8 months ago

Grofers Says Lockdown Fears Ahead of PM Modi's Speech Yesterday Drove Huge Surge in User-Created Carts

News 18  

Grofers CEO and Co-Founder Albinder Dhindsa has announced that the delivery platform witnessed a massive surge in user created-carts hours before PM Narendra Modi’s address to the nation on Tuesday, April 20 at 8:45 PM. On the other hand, Delhi and Mumbai are under lockdown as the two cities’ health infrastructure are under immense pressure due to a surge in …

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Flipkart and Amazon Suspend Delivery of Non-Essential Goods Across Delhi Owing to COVID-19 Lockdown

News 18  

Amazon and Flipkart have suspended delivery of non-essential items across Delhi, a day after CM Arvind Kejriwal announced lockdown to curb the spread of rising COVID-19 cases in the state. The development comes days after the two companies suspended delivery of non-essential goods in Mumbai, following a similar coronavirus-related lockdown announced by the Maharashtra government. In a statement to Gadgets …

No weekend lockdown in Haryana, says govt amid rise in Covid-19 case
3 years, 8 months ago

No weekend lockdown in Haryana, says govt amid rise in Covid-19 case

India TV News  

Amid the rising Covid-19 cases in Haryana, the state government has clarified that there would be no weekend lockdown. A day earlier, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said despite the rapid surge in Covid cases, industrial activities would run unhindered in the state. Unlike last year when industrial activities were put on hold during the lockdown period imposed due to …

Long queues across Pune hours before 15-day lockdown
3 years, 8 months ago

Long queues across Pune hours before 15-day lockdown

Hindustan Times  

On Wednesday, hours before the 15-day restrictions kicked in, a large number of people could be seen waiting in queues for essential groceries outside supermarkets in Aundh, while those living in Ambedkar Vasahat and Indira Gandhi Nagar could be seen making a beeline for the whole sale stores in their area. “We work on construction sites, to pick up scrap …

2020 Recap: How India survived COVID-19 pandemic - a series of lockdowns, unlocks
4 years ago

2020 Recap: How India survived COVID-19 pandemic - a series of lockdowns, unlocks

India TV News  

The year 2020 began with the fight against coronavirus, and it came with one of the most impactful changes in all our lives - the lockdown. On April 14, Prime Minister Modi announced the extension of nationwide lockdown till May 3 Phase 2 Commonly referred to as Lockdown 2.0, this period came in with a conditional relaxation promised after April …

Bihar Govt Extends Lockdown Till Sept 6 as Covid-19 Cases Spike
4 years, 4 months ago

Bihar Govt Extends Lockdown Till Sept 6 as Covid-19 Cases Spike

News 18  

The Bihar government on Monday extended the lockdown till September 6 in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the state, as per a notification. Restrictions will remain in place in the district headquarters, sub-divisional headquarters, block headquarters and all municipal areas in the state, according to the notification issued by the Home Department. Inter-state and inter-district bus services will …

Complete lockdown in Bihar from 16 to 31 July: Petrol pumps, banks to be open; schools, colleges to be shut for 16 days
4 years, 5 months ago

Complete lockdown in Bihar from 16 to 31 July: Petrol pumps, banks to be open; schools, colleges to be shut for 16 days

Firstpost  

Bihar announced a complete lockdown from 16 July to 31 July to restrict the spread of COVID-19 cases in the state. NDTV reported that the lockdown in the state was confirmed by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi saying that the Nitish Kumar-led government had ordered that “all city municipalities, district headquarters, block headquarters will stay under lockdown”. Here’s the …

The dismantling of the idea of India
4 years, 7 months ago

The dismantling of the idea of India

Hindustan Times  

March 24, 2020, was a watershed moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing a national lockdown in view of the coronavirus disease pandemic. This black swan event in the first year of the National Democratic Alliance government’s second term in office has changed our lives. Shift gears to address issues the marginalised at the bottom of the pyramid face Two …

COVID-19 lockdown in India extended till 31 May; schools, colleges to remain shut; inter-state travel allowed if both govts agree
4 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 lockdown in India extended till 31 May; schools, colleges to remain shut; inter-state travel allowed if both govts agree

Firstpost  

The Centre allowed inter- and intra-state movement of public vehicles with conditions and reopening of all shops except those in malls and COVID-19 containment zones New Delhi: The Centre on Sunday allowed inter- and intra-state movement of public vehicles with conditions and reopening of all shops except those in malls and COVID-19 containment zones as it extended the nationwide lockdown …

Coronavirus | Lockdown likely to be extended till May 30
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Lockdown likely to be extended till May 30

The Hindu  

The lockdown is likely to be extended till May 30 with considerable relaxations in the green and orange zones. An official said lockdown 4.0 would be more about implementing its “spirit” than imposing restrictions. Metro rail services in cities would continue to remain suspended as most routes fall in the containment zones, which would continue to be under “curfew-like” conditions. …

India coronavirus lockdown extended by two weeks with some easing
4 years, 8 months ago

India coronavirus lockdown extended by two weeks with some easing

Al Jazeera  

World’s biggest lockdown extended with ‘considerable relaxations’ in lower-risk areas marked as green and orange zones. The Indian government has extended the world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown by two weeks starting May 4, but with some easing of restrictions. India’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday said in a statement in view of “significant gains in the COVID-19 situation,” areas with …

In pictures | Coronavirus lockdown day 37
4 years, 8 months ago

In pictures | Coronavirus lockdown day 37

The Hindu  

The nationwide lockdown imposed to curb the spread of COVID-19 entered day 37 on April 30. Huge crowds were seen at vegetable markets in Chennai, Madurai and Coimbatore Municipal Corporations as the four-day complete lockdown imposed in the cities came to an end. Migrant workers from Orissa working at a brick-making unit wear face masks made of leaves, in Polepalli …

WHO lauds India’s 'tough and timely' actions against coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

WHO lauds India’s 'tough and timely' actions against coronavirus

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization on Tuesday lauded “India’s tough and timely actions” against the coronavirus spread as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the extension of current lockdown till May 3. “It may be early to talk about results in numbers, but a six-week nationwide lockdown to facilitate effective physical distancing, coupled with the expansion of core public health measures such …

[Breaking] PM Announces Extension Of National Lockdown Till May 3 To Control COVID-19
4 years, 8 months ago

[Breaking] PM Announces Extension Of National Lockdown Till May 3 To Control COVID-19

Live Law  

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the decision to extend the country wide lockdown till May 3 to control the transmission of COVID19 pandemic.Till April 20, there will be strict regulations. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the decision to extend the country wide lockdown till May 3 to control the transmission of COVID19 pandemic. @PMOIndia …

PM Modi extends lockdown till May 3. Key takeaways
4 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi extends lockdown till May 3. Key takeaways

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the extension of lockdown amid coronavirus outbreak in the country till May 3, claiming social distancing is the only way to pass the "agni pariksha". PM Modi announces coronavirus lockdown extension till May 3, 2020 | Key takeaways Prime Minister has announced the lockdown extension till May 3 adding all districts, localities, states …

PM Modi’s address to the nation live updates | Lockdown extended till May 3
4 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi’s address to the nation live updates | Lockdown extended till May 3

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, the last day of the 21-day lockdown. Invokes Ambedkar Your efforts exemplify what is meant by the phrase “We the People of India” in our Constitution, Mr. Modi says invoking B.R. Today, the situation with regard to this pandemic is familiar to all, Mr. Modi says highlighting the …

India extends world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown till May 3
4 years, 8 months ago

India extends world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown till May 3

Al Jazeera  

PM Narendra Modi announces extension as the South Asian nation reports more than 10,000 cases and nearly 340 deaths. India’s nationwide coronavirus lockdown, the biggest in the world, will be extended until at least May 3, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said. https://t.co/26sVP2br5n — Narendra Modi April 14, 2020 Modi said some restrictions in areas further away from infection hotspots …

Disastrous impact on hospitality sector, govt support needed: Industry on lockdown
4 years, 8 months ago

Disastrous impact on hospitality sector, govt support needed: Industry on lockdown

India TV News  

Lockdown is the only way to contain the coronavirus from spreading and almost all the entire world is now reeling under COVID-19 impact with new cases, deaths being reported every other day. "Ideally government should have done a 12-month moratorium and said the amount you are not paying in these 12 months shall be added in the debt," Keswani said. …

Coronavirus Outbreak: Consensus among states to extend lockdown, says Narendra Modi during interaction with CMs, terms next 3-4 weeks critical
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: Consensus among states to extend lockdown, says Narendra Modi during interaction with CMs, terms next 3-4 weeks critical

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there seems to be a consensus among states on the extension of lockdown by another two weeks while emphasising that the next three-four weeks will be critical to determine impact of steps taken till now to curb spread of the novel coronavirus Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said there seems to be …

Impact on auto sector to be clear once lockdown is lifted, supply chain resumes full ops: Nissan
4 years, 9 months ago

Impact on auto sector to be clear once lockdown is lifted, supply chain resumes full ops: Nissan

India TV News  

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on India’s automobile industry will be clear once the ongoing lockdown is lifted and there is clarity on the time taken by supply chain to resume optimal production, according to a top Nissan Motor India official. With the novel coronavirus outbreak, the industry was given a further blow with Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers …

Coronavirus Outbreak: BigBasket to hire 10,000 people for warehouses, delivery to clear pending orders quickly
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak: BigBasket to hire 10,000 people for warehouses, delivery to clear pending orders quickly

Firstpost  

Online grocery platform BigBasket is looking at hiring 10,000 people for its warehouses and last-mile delivery to clear pending orders quickly and meet the spike in orders on account of the nationwide lockdown New Delhi: Online grocery platform BigBasket is looking at hiring 10,000 people for its warehouses and last-mile delivery to clear pending orders quickly and meet the spike …

Covid-19: Indian farmers, consumers suffer as lockdown disrupts supply chain
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19: Indian farmers, consumers suffer as lockdown disrupts supply chain

India Today  

A three-week lockdown in India aimed at stopping the coronavirus is preventing perishables from reaching its teeming cities, pushing up prices and forcing some farmers to feed their ripening produce to their animals instead. "The police are not allowing farmers to transport vegetables to the city market," said farmer Vijay Rajpure from Kanur village, about 240 km southeast of Mumbai. …

Chaos and hunger amid India coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Chaos and hunger amid India coronavirus lockdown

Al Jazeera  

New Delhi, India – As countries globally began enforcing strict lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, India, the world’s second most populous country, followed suit. I’m afraid they’ll beat me.” Police across India are using force against violators of the country’s 21-day nationwide coronavirus lockdown. Leena Meghaney, a legal expert on public healthcare, claimed that a global shortage …

Zomato, Swiggy finding it hard to deliver food amid lockdown in India
4 years, 9 months ago

Zomato, Swiggy finding it hard to deliver food amid lockdown in India

India Today  

The coronavirus has come down heavily on people all across the world. In India, a 21-day lockdown was announced by Prime Minister Modi on March 25 and since then many food and grocery delivery companies are grappling to deliver the products despite being classified as essential services. When the lockdown was announced, it was stated that restaurants will remain open …

Covid-19 lockdown: Helpline launched for children suffering from stress
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown: Helpline launched for children suffering from stress

India Today  

Amid concerns that children might suffer from depression due to the ongoing lockdown, the West Bengal Commission for Protection of Child Rights has launched a helpline number through which psychiatrists and paediatricians would provide consultation to children for free. According to the Chairperson of the WBCPCR, Ananya Chatterjee Chakraborti, the commission since Wednesday has started a helpline with a team …

COVID-19 | Jharkhand to give two months’ ration in advance
4 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 | Jharkhand to give two months’ ration in advance

The Hindu  

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said his government has decided to provide two months ration in advance to the beneficiaries of the public distribution system, as the country entered the second day of the lockdown on Thursday to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. “Rest assured, your son or brother is continuously making efforts to help the people of Jharkhand,” Mr. Soren …

India coronavirus lockdown | Delivery issues add to woes for homebound
4 years, 9 months ago

India coronavirus lockdown | Delivery issues add to woes for homebound

The Hindu  

Many e-commerce firms were forced to suspend deliveries to their customers in major cities across the country on Wednesday with local authorities unable to ensure the safety of delivery persons on the first day of the 21-day nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus | Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India “The key challenge in the …

India coronavirus lockdown | Grocers scramble to restock after night of panic buying
4 years, 9 months ago

India coronavirus lockdown | Grocers scramble to restock after night of panic buying

The Hindu  

After witnessing a night of panic buying following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of a 21-day restriction on non-essential services, grocery stores and supermarkets across the city were busy restocking on Wednesday and tried to enforce social distancing between customers. Social distancing In Kalkaji, grocery and supply stores were busy restocking empty shelves in expectation of more panic buying. Fruit …

Flipkart and Big Basket to resume limited operations during lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart and Big Basket to resume limited operations during lockdown

Op India  

E-commerce giant Walmart Inc’s Flipkart will resume delivery of food and essential services partially after getting a nod from the federal and state governments, while online grocery store Big Basket has started operating in ten cities, while they are in the process of getting approval of resume operations in nine other cities. Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO, Flipkart Group tweeted after receiving …

Comprehensive and robust: UN backs India's 21-day lockdown to contain COVID-19 spread
4 years, 9 months ago

Comprehensive and robust: UN backs India's 21-day lockdown to contain COVID-19 spread

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement to lockdown the country for a period of 21 days amid the coronavirus pandemic has earned praises from the United Nations. "United Nations stands in solidarity with India in its fight against COVID-19,” said a video message tweeted by United Nations News on Tuesday, the UN's multimedia news service. WHO Representative to India Henk Bekedam …

List of services that would be available in 21-day coronavirus lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

List of services that would be available in 21-day coronavirus lockdown

India TV News  

As soon as Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day-long nationwide lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, people flocked to general stores and other shops to gather daily essentials that would be useful for them to survive during the next three weeks. Meanwhile, soon after the address of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the central government issued an advisory in which it …

Flipkart suspends all its services as the nationwide 21-days lockdown comes into effect
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart suspends all its services as the nationwide 21-days lockdown comes into effect

Firstpost  

Flipkart, whose services include grocery deliveries, did not say how long the suspension would last. Walmart Inc’s Flipkart has suspended services, a notice on the Indian e-commerce firm’s website said on Wednesday, as India began a 21-day lockdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the lockdown from Tuesday midnight, but a federal government …

Flipkart suspends services as India lockdown impedes online grocery deliveries
4 years, 9 months ago

Flipkart suspends services as India lockdown impedes online grocery deliveries

Firstpost  

Amazon India’s pantry service that delivers groceries was also not available in several cities. New Delhi: Walmart Inc’s Flipkart has suspended services, a notice on the Indian e-commerce firm’s website said on Wednesday, as India began a 21-day lockdown to fight the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ordered the lockdown from Tuesday midnight, but a federal …

Covid-19 lockdown: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal and others extend their support to PM's decision
4 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 lockdown: Dhanush, Kajal Aggarwal and others extend their support to PM's decision

India Today  

On March 24, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India's 1.3 billion people will go under total lockdown for 21 days to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic. And Govt has ensured essential supplies will b available, so let’s not throng grocery&veg shops Let’s fight this together.." Here's the tweet: I welcome this 21daylockdown announced by our PM …

Indians scramble for supplies as coronavirus lockdown imposed
4 years, 9 months ago

Indians scramble for supplies as coronavirus lockdown imposed

Al Jazeera  

India’s 1.3 billion people asked to stay home for 21 days as biggest single lockdown of coronavirus pandemic begins. “There are no clear instructions, police are telling us to close down the shop,” said Ram Agarwal, a grocer in New Delhi swamped by people looking to buy dry food supplies and milk. “Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a news …

Coronavirus in India: Online grocery firms aim for smoother deliveries amid lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus in India: Online grocery firms aim for smoother deliveries amid lockdown

India Today  

Soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown in India on Tuesday, several online grocery retailers who have faced several supply chain hiccups over the past few days are aiming to restart delivery as early as possible. Online grocery delivery services like Big Basket, Grofers and Amazon had been forced to cancel many orders over the past few …

21-DAY CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN BEGINS. OBEY THE RULES OR ELSE...
4 years, 9 months ago

21-DAY CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN BEGINS. OBEY THE RULES OR ELSE...

India TV News  

India is under complete lockdown as Coronavirus cases in the country soared to 519 with 10 deaths. In his fervent appeal, the prime minister asserted "with folded hands" that unless India's 130 crore people practice social distancing, the country will lose the war against coronavirus outbreak and slide back 21 years. INDIA UNDER LOCKDOWN: WHAT MAY HAPPEN IF YOU DON'T …

PM Modi announces 21-day lockdown as COVID-19 toll touches 12
4 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi announces 21-day lockdown as COVID-19 toll touches 12

The Hindu  

March 24, 2020 11:14 pm | Updated December 03, 2021 06:42 am IST - NEW DELHI As the death toll from COVID-19 rose to 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced a 21-day lockdown for the entire country, stating that it was the only way to break the chain of infection. COVID-19 | Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases …

Coronavirus: Panic buying across markets after 21-day lockdown announcement, PM Modi appeals for calm
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: Panic buying across markets after 21-day lockdown announcement, PM Modi appeals for calm

India TV News  

Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a nationwide total lockdown in the wake of coronavirus outbreak, people rushed to grocery stores to buy essential items. In his speech at 8 pm on Tuesday, PM Modi announced a national lockdown which he said would be in effect for 21 days starting midnight on Thursday. Image Source : SHAHWAT BHANDARI Panic …

Narendra Modi announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight in bid to contain coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi announces 21-day nationwide lockdown from midnight in bid to contain coronavirus

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a 21-day lockdown from 12 am in bid to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus in India In an unprecedented move, India will shut down for 21 days starting midnight today, to shore up its defenses against the novel coronavirus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the lockdown in a bid to contain the spread …

PM Modi announces 21-day nation-wide lockdown to prevent Coronavirus spread
4 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi announces 21-day nation-wide lockdown to prevent Coronavirus spread

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his address to the nation has announced a complete lockdown across the nation as a means to combat coronavirus. PM Modi said that this nation-wide lockdown will last for 21 days. He stressed on the importance of this lockdown and spoke of the consequences that India could bear if the virus is not kept under …

Coronavirus | PM's address to the nation updates: lockdown extended to entire country for next 21 days, says Modi
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | PM's address to the nation updates: lockdown extended to entire country for next 21 days, says Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 21-day lockdown starting from midnight tonight as a major step in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr. Modi says " With one day’s Janata Curfew the country demonstrated that when there is a crisis before the country or humanity, we stand united. 21-day lockdown Mr. Modi says " In the last two days several …

21-day lockdown in entire India to fight coronavirus, announces PM Narendra Modi
4 years, 9 months ago

21-day lockdown in entire India to fight coronavirus, announces PM Narendra Modi

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the entire country will be out under a curfew-like lockdown from midnight today. "If you won't follow this lockdown for 21 days then your family may face setback of 21 years, some families will be devested forever," the PM said. "Forget about leaving your house for next 21 days, stay where you are," …

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 …

Punjab and Rajasthan to impose lockdown amidst the COVID-19 outbreak
4 years, 9 months ago

Punjab and Rajasthan to impose lockdown amidst the COVID-19 outbreak

Op India  

On Saturday night, the Rajasthan Government announced a complete lockdown of the State until March 31 in the wake of coronavirus outbreak. The Punjab Government headed by Captain Amarinder Singh has also imposed a lockdown in the state till 31st March to check the spread of Covid-19. During the lockdown period, all essential public services will continue, and shops selling …

Shutdown caused by coronavirus triggers panic buying in Delhi
4 years, 9 months ago

Shutdown caused by coronavirus triggers panic buying in Delhi

India Today  

Saloni Saigal was among the first customers at Easyday Club grocery shop on IGNOU Road in South Delhi's Saket. "If people follow adequate measures by regularly washing their hands, maintaining hygiene and socially distancing themselves, it is very likely that the disease will not spread," he said. "Basic medicines for cold and cough, fever, stomach problems, body pain and eye …

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