Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Entry points of Meghalaya located at Byrnihat, Ratacherra, Bajengdoba, Tikkrikkilla, Mirjumla and Hallidayganj shall remain closed from midnight of August 31 to midnight of September 7, said the Meghalaya government on Friday.
Chandigarh [India], Aug 21 (ANI): Offices and shops except those selling essential items will remain closed in Haryana on every Saturday and Sunday due to COVID-19.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], Aug 21 (ANI): The Madras High Court on Friday upheld the Tamil Nadu government's decision to ban Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in view of the COVID-19 pandemic but allowed individuals to install idols at home and immerse those after the festival was over.
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The medical condition of former President Pranab Mukherjee remains the same and he continues to be on ventilatory support, the Army Research and Referral Hospital (R&R) said on Friday.
Brussels [Belgium], Aug 21 (ANI): In its report on the human rights situation in Balochistan, the European Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has highlighted findings by the Pakistan Human Rights Commission's (HRCP), that states that enforced disappearances and missing persons remain a re
Kabul [Afghanistan], Aug 20 (ANI): The Ashraf Ghani-led government will not finalise the release of the remaining 320 prisoners out of 400, till the group ensures the release of 20 Afghan security forces, sources familiar with the peace process said, TOLOnews reported.
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has approved the reopening of hotels but gymnasiums will remain closed in the national capital amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Sculptors in Delhi are bearing losses after the demand and the sale of handmade idols dropped due to the coronavirus pandemic. The situation remains unchanged even during the festivals.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], Aug 19 (ANI): Following the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast for heavy to very heavy rainfall in the state, the Special Relief Commissioner has issued advisory for all the district collectors asking them to remain alert and monitor the situation.
Patna (Bihar) [India], Aug 18 (ANI): The mortal remains of the two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Monday, were brought to Patna on Tuesday evening and tributes were offered.
Puducherry [Puducherry], August 18 (ANI): Streets in Puducherry on Tuesday wore a deserted look and shops and establishments remained closed as the Union Territory observed a complete lockdown in view of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Islamabad [Pakistan], Aug 18 (ANI): Pakistan has submitted its initial draft report to the joint group of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), showing compliance of the remaining 13 points out of 27 action points pertaining to terror funding, ahead of the plenary meet scheduled for October, T