Lockdown: News
08 May 2021
PunjabPunjab: Farmers take out protest marches against weekend lockdown
Farmers took out protest marches at several places in Punjab on Saturday against the weekend lockdown imposed by the state government amid rising cases of COVID-19 infection and fatalities.
08 May 2021
KeralaCOVID-19 crisis: Kerala under complete lockdown for nine days
Shutting shops, suspending public vehicle transport, and strictly restricting the on-road movement of people, Kerala came under complete lockdown from Saturday morning to contain the massive spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
07 May 2021
Madhya PradeshMP: Three booked for spreading COVID-19 at wedding in Niwari
A case has been registered against three men, including two COVID-19 patients, for allegedly breaking quarantine rules and spreading COVID-19 at a wedding in Madhya Pradesh's Niwari district, police said on Friday.
04 May 2021
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)India may see third COVID-19 wave; lockdown required: AIIMS chief
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria on Tuesday said that India may see a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic if the virus continues to mutate.
04 May 2021
Rahul GandhiOnly way to stop COVID-19 is full lockdown: Rahul Gandhi
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus now was a full lockdown with the protection of the minimum income guarantee scheme, NYAY, for the vulnerable sections.
03 May 2021
MaharashtraWomen junior artists of Bollywood urge Maharashtra CM to help
The second lockdown in Maharashtra has severely affected the junior artists of the entertainment industry.
03 May 2021
Ministry of Health and Family WelfareCoronavirus: As India's tally nears 2 crore mark, lockdown 'unlikely'
India on Monday reported 3.68 lakh new coronavirus infections, a decline in cases for the second consecutive day.
03 May 2021
Supreme Court Of IndiaCOVID-19: Supreme Court advises Centre, states to impose lockdown
The Supreme Court of India has advised the central and state governments to consider imposing a lockdown in order to contain the spread of the coronavirus, which has pushed the country's healthcare infrastructure past its brink.
02 May 2021
HaryanaCoronavirus: Week-long lockdown announced in Haryana from tomorrow
The Haryana government on Sunday announced a state-wide lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19.
30 Apr 2021
West BengalCoronavirus: Partial lockdown in West Bengal with immediate effect
The West Bengal government on Friday announced fresh restrictions with immediate effect to limit the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions will remain in force until further orders.
29 Apr 2021
Tamil NaduLockdown: Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu extend curbs as COVID-19 spikes
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to extend the weekend lockdown in the state till Tuesday mornings.
28 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: Maharashtra lockdown curbs extended by another 15 days
As Maharashtra witnesses a spike in coronavirus infections, the state's Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday that the lockdown restrictions will be extended by another 15 days beyond April 30.
28 Apr 2021
GoaCOVID-19 lockdown in Goa till Monday morning; essential services allowed
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday announced a brief state-wide lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19.
26 Apr 2021
PunjabCoronavirus: Punjab announces daily night curfew, weekend lockdown
The Punjab government on Monday tightened restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the state.
26 Apr 2021
KeralaCoronavirus: Kerala orders fresh curbs; cinema halls, bars, malls shut
As Kerala faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the state government on Monday ordered fresh curbs to limit the viral spread.
26 Apr 2021
KarnatakaCoronavirus: Karnataka announces 14-day lockdown; free vaccines
The Karnataka government on Monday announced a 14-day lockdown in the state amid a surge in COVID-19 infections.
25 Apr 2021
CoronavirusCoronavirus: Delhi government extends lockdown till May 3, says Kejriwal
In light of the worsening COVID-19 situation in Delhi, the ongoing lockdown has been extended by one more week till next Monday (May 3), Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.
21 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: Maharashtra orders stricter restrictions starting April 22
The Maharashtra government announced fresh restrictions to curb the spread of COVID-19 late Wednesday.
19 Apr 2021
CoronavirusDelhi COVID-19 lockdown: What's allowed and what's not?
Earlier on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a six-day lockdown in the national capital.
19 Apr 2021
Uttar PradeshWeek-long lockdown in 5 UP cities, including Lucknow and Varanasi
As Uttar Pradesh sees a record surge in coronavirus infections, five major cities in the state are set to go on a lockdown starting Monday night.
16 Apr 2021
Uttar PradeshSunday lockdown in UP; fine for not wearing masks increased
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, the Uttar Pradesh government announced fresh curbs on Friday, including "weekly closure" of markets on Sundays in rural and urban areas.
15 Apr 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra curfew: How is the entertainment industry dealing with it?
As Maharashtra entered its janta curfew, shooting of every film, show, and advertisement has been halted in the state since yesterday.
14 Apr 2021
Uttar PradeshCheck viability of complete lockdown in worst-hit UP districts: HC
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday directed the Uttar Pradesh government to look into the viability of complete lockdown in those districts where COVID-19 has spread at an alarming rate in the last two or three weeks saying if the situation is not handled carefully and cautiously, it may lead to the complete collapse of the public health system.
13 Apr 2021
MaharashtraList of states where COVID-19 restrictions are imposed
As India faces the second wave of the COVID-19 outbreak, several states across the country have enforced fresh restrictions to keep the virus from spreading further.
12 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: Maharashtra lockdown decision soon; state board exams postponed
As the COVID-19 situation worsens in Maharashtra, the state government is expected to announce a 15-day lockdown after Thursday.
11 Apr 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: 15-day lockdown likely in Maharashtra from tomorrow
The Maharashtra government is likely to order a 15-day state-wide lockdown starting Monday (April 12) in light of the worsening COVID-19 situation.
08 Apr 2021
Madhya PradeshCoronavirus: Madhya Pradesh orders 60-hour lockdown in urban areas
The Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday ordered a 60-hour lockdown in all urban areas.
04 Apr 2021
MaharashtraWeekend lockdown, night curfew in Maharashtra amid COVID-19 spike
The Maharashtra government on Sunday announced fresh curbs in light of the COVID-19 situation in the state.
03 Apr 2021
BangladeshBangladesh imposes seven-day lockdown after record COVID-19 surge
The Bangladesh Government on Saturday decided to impose a week-long nationwide lockdown from Monday as COVID-19 cases and deaths surged across the country.
02 Apr 2021
Arvind KejriwalNo need for second lockdown in Delhi, says Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the COVID-19 situation in the national capital is not as serious and does not warrant a lockdown.
02 Apr 2021
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: Lockdown in Durg from April 6 to 14
The administration in Chhattisgarh's Durg district on Friday announced a complete lockdown from April 6 to 14, in light of the spike in rising COVID-19 cases in the region, an official said.
28 Mar 2021
MaharashtraNight curfew in Maharashtra from today; check details here
The Maharashtra government has announced a night curfew starting Sunday (March 28) to control the spurt in coronavirus infections.
27 Mar 2021
Madhya PradeshKin of laborers run over by train await death certificates
Nearly 10 months after 16 migrant laborers —11 from Shahdol District and five from neighboring Umaria District of Madhya Pradesh, were crushed to death by a goods train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district while they were returning to Madhya Pradesh during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, their families in Shahdol are still waiting to get their death certificates.
26 Mar 2021
MaharashtraNight curfew in Maharashtra from Sunday amid COVID-19 spike
In light of the recent spike in coronavirus infections in Maharashtra, the state government on Friday announced a night curfew starting Sunday (March 28).
22 Mar 2021
GermanyAmid rising coronavirus cases, anti-lockdown protests hit Europe
Protesters in several parts of Europe clashed with police and raised their voices against lockdown, over the weekend, amid rising coronavirus cases in the continent.
19 Mar 2021
MaharashtraAmid rising COVID-19 cases, lockdown an option, says Maharashtra CM
A day after Maharashtra witnessed the highest one-day spike of 25,833 COVID-19 cases, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said a lockdown is an option but he trusts people to follow the norms on their own.
16 Mar 2021
Madhya PradeshMP to impose night curfew in Bhopal, Indore from tomorrow
In light of a rise in the number of coronavirus infections, the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday ordered fresh curbs.
14 Mar 2021
MaharashtraCoronavirus: New restrictions likely for Mumbai, parts of Maharashtra
New restrictions are likely to be imposed in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra as the state has been witnessing a spike in COVID-19 infections.
11 Mar 2021
MaharashtraMaharashtra: 7-day COVID-19 lockdown in Nagpur from Monday
Nagpur city and some adjoining areas are set to go on lockdown starting March 15 (Monday), the district administration announced on Thursday.
16 Dec 2020
GermanyGermany introduces new restrictions as COVID-19 deaths hit record high
On Wednesday, Germany entered a strict lockdown as the number of coronavirus infections has surged again in the European nation.
