Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Aug 28 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has asked the DGP to strictly enforce the closure of liquor shops in the state by 6.30 pm in cities and towns, as per the existing guidelines, to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], Aug 27 (ANI): Lockdown has been imposed in Punjab from 7 pm to 5 am on all days to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the Government of Punjab said on Thursday.
New Delhi [India], Aug 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to pass orders to allow mourning processions across the country during Muharram while observing that it will lead to chaos and the targeting of a particular community for spreading COVID-19.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 26 (ANI): Gillette India on Wednesday reported 24 per cent fall in its sales during the quarter ended June at Rs 351 crore as business operations were disrupted across the country following a nationwide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Chandigarh (Haryana) [India], Aug 26 (ANI): The monsoon session of Haryana Assembly will commence today with all health precautions in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. The session is scheduled to begin at 2 pm.
New Delhi [India], Aug 26 (ANI): India Council of Medical Research (ICMR) DG Dr Balram Bhargava on Tuesday said that "irresponsible people" who were not following the norms to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were driving coronavirus pandemic in India.
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], August 25 (ANI): Monsoon session of Chhattisgarh Assembly started on Tuesday with new seating arrangements in the house and all precautions in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India] Aug 25 (ANI/Mediawire): August 13 is observed as "organ donation day". The reason for observing this day is to spread awareness and eliminate myths and fears regarding organ donation. Organ donation is aptly termed "the gift of life".
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Aug 24 (ANI): The family of former Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday said that his health condition continues to be under medical attention and urged people not to spread rumours about it.
Hanoi [Vietnam], Aug 24 (ANI/VNA): Myanmar and Japan have agreed to reopen borders for expatriates and other long-term residents as soon as early September, relaxing travel restrictions that were imposed to stem the spread of COVID-19.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Aug 24 (ANI): Sending out some love on the internet, actor Arjun Kapoor on Monday shared a compassionate video where a person is seen taking care of a stranded dog sleeping on a pavement.
New Delhi [India], Aug 24 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Monday asked municipal bodies to take steps to prevent spread of glanders disease in animals including horses and issued notice to the Delhi government and others on an application filed by the People for the Ethical Treatment of An