Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 3 (ANI): Amid the surge in Omicron cases, the Rajasthan government has imposed a fresh set of COVID-19 guidelines which has shut schools in Jaipur till January 9 for classes 1 to 8. However, colleges will have to ensure that students above 18 years of age
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], January 3 (ANI): In the wake of the COVID restrictions imposed by the West Bengal government, Belur Math, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, will remain closed for devotees and visitors until further notification.
Kabul [Afghanistan], January 2 (ANI): After the US has frozen nearly ten billion dollars of Afghanistan's assets and has imposed sanctions on the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, dozens of people took to the streets of Kabul on Sunday demanding the lifting of sanctions.
Hanoi [Vietnam], January 2 (ANI): Vietnam on Saturday suggested China restore customs clearance at border gates as cargo congestion is piling up due to COVID-19 measures currently imposed by Guangxi which have impacted the bilateral trade.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 2 (ANI): In view of the current COVID-19 situation in the country, the Telangana government on Saturday imposed fresh COVID curbs in the state as a precautionary measure against the spread of the virus.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], January 2 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday emphasised caution against COVID-19 and said the state government will have to impose restrictions if there is a rise in cases of Omicron variant.
New Delhi [India], January 1 (ANI): Seelampur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sharat Kumar on Friday imposed fines of Rs 10,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively on two liquor shops situated at Bhajanpura service road and Khajuri Chowk respectively for violation of COVID-19 protocols.
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], January 1 (ANI): Night curfew imposed by the government in Haryana between 11 pm and 5 am was strictly enforced by state authorities on New Year's Eve.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 1 (ANI): On the occasion of the New Year amid the ongoing night curfew imposed in Uttar Pradesh, security was tightened in Lucknow's Hazratganj Chauraha area on Friday as police personnel were ensuring that people follow curfew guidelines.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], January 1 (ANI): Amidst the ban on New Year celebrations in Odisha, the police in Bhubaneswar undertook night patrolling to ensure compliance with restrictions imposed by the government.
Peshawar [Pakistan], December 31 (ANI): Pakistan Opposition parties reject Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) in electricity bills under the Imran Khan government and call for a refund of the amount.
Puducherry [India], December 31 (ANI): As the Omicron cases are rising in the Union Territory of Puducherry, the government has imposed night curfew with immediate effect from 11:00 pm till 5:00 am till January 31, 2022, except on the occasion of Vaikunta Ekadashi.