Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 25 (ANI): With the Maharashtra government asking churches to permit devotees only uptil 50 per cent of their capacity for the midnight mass on the occasion of Christmas, some people flocked at a Mumbai church gate and offered prayers from the gate.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], December 24 (ANI): After the first case of Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus was detected in Uttarakhand on Wednesday, the authorities warned of the imposition of Night Curfew and COVID restrictions in the state if the necessity arises.
Vienna [Austria], December 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Thousands of people took to the streets of Vienna on Saturday to protest the government's COVID-19 restrictions, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Washington [US], November 12 (ANI): Amid rising global vaccination rates and easing of COVID restrictions in several parts of the world, China is doubling down on its zero-tolerance policy.
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Despite the number of COVID-19 cases on a steady decline across the country currently, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday extended the pandemic restrictions across the country till November 30 to prevent any further spread of the pandemic.
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Ahead of the festive season, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday extended the COVID-19 restrictions across the country till November 30 to prevent any further spread of the pandemic.
Tokyo [Japan], October 25 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese prefectures that were under an emergency regime or enhanced coronavirus measures, including Tokyo and Osaka, are suspending on Monday the restrictions on the operation of restaurants and bars as the number of COVID-19 cases has been in decrea
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 15 (ANI): Restrictions on public gatherings and celebrations due to COVID-19 have affected many. Rajasthan's puppeteers and puppet makers are among them, struggling to earn a livelihood.
New Delhi [India], October 12 (ANI): 'Ravan' effigy makers in Delhi say they are witnessing a slump in orders due to the COVID-19 pandemic following less demand.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 27 (ANI): COVID-19-induced restrictions including night curfew (10 pm to 5 am) till October 11 have been extended in Bengaluru, as per an official order.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 21 (ANI): Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Deputy Commissioner of Jammu on Monday made the first dose of coronavirus vaccine mandatory for adults to enter into government offices and other public places in Jammu.
New Delhi [India], September 19 (ANI): Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, people were seen flouting protocols like social distancing and wearing masks on Saturday at Gurudwara Sri Bangla Sahib in Delhi.