Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], July 7 (ANI): The Kalaburagi district administration on Tuesday restricted marriages at public places and convention halls in the district and said that such ceremonies cannot be held even at homes in view of the prevailing situation due to COVID-19.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 7 (ANI): Concerned over the increase in coronavirus cases, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that the amount of penalty may be increased for not wearing a mask in public places.
Brasilia [Brazil], July 5 (ANI): Amid the surge in coronavirus cases in Brazil, President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday (local time) diluted the law mandating the wearing of masks in public places.
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], July 4 (ANI): Now that wearing masks in public places has become the new normal, a resident of Pimpri-Chinchwad of Pune district, Shankar Kurade has got himself a mask made of gold worth Rs 2.89 lakhs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 1 (ANI): In the backdrop of coronavirus pandemic, section 144 has been imposed in Mumbai prohibiting any presence or movement of one or more persons in public places or gathering of any sort anywhere, including religious places subject to certain conditions
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], June 18 (ANI): Jharkhand government on Thursday banned the consumption of all types of tobacco products at public places in the entire state, in view of rising COVID-19 cases.
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], June 16 (ANI): Flouting health guidelines to combat COVID-19, not wearing masks while going for a walk in public places will attract a fine of Rs 500 in Amritsar from Tuesday, a police official said.
New Delhi [India], June 14 (ANI): In order to spread awareness regarding COVID-19, the Union Ministry of Health on Sunday asked people not to spit in public places as it increases the risk of spread of the fatal virus.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], June 14 (ANI): Those who do not wear masks in public places and who violate COVID-19 quarantine rules in Uttrakhand will face six months in jail and fined Rs 5,000, the State government announced on Saturday.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], June 12 (ANI): Malayalam actress Rajini Chandy on Friday held a protest against the dumping of waste in public places in Kerala's Kochi in a bid to keep the state clean amid COVID-19 crisis.
New Delhi [India], June 10 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed Delhi government's expert committee, set up to deal with the coronavirus situation, to treat as a representation a PIL claiming spraying disinfectants in public places can cause health risks.
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): A public interest litigation was moved in Delhi High Court on Monday seeking directions to the Centre, Delhi government and others for proper implementation of the guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation with regard to spraying disinfectants in pub