lockdown

Govt considers request to extend lockdown by 2 weeks more

9:16 pm April 11, 2020

New Delhi: The Centre is considering a request made by most states to extend the ongoing nationwide lockdown by two weeks beyond April 14, the government said on Saturday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with chief ministers and told them the focus should be now on ensuring health as well as prosperity of the […]

Tempo driver arrested for attacking policeman in Delhi

Delhi govt starts process to give Rs 5,000 to para-transit vehicle drivers

8:51 pm April 11, 2020

New Delhi: The Delhi government has initiated the process to give one-time financial help of Rs 5,000 to para-transit vehicle drivers, which had been announced by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the wake of the lockdown that has affected their livelihood. According to an official release, the process of taking applications will start from April […]

In Manipur, police deliver essentials at doorstep

3:38 pm April 10, 2020

Imphal: The police in Manipur’s Thoubal and Kakching districts have started delivering essential items such as groceries and medicines to the homes of those who are finding it difficult to go out as the nationwide lockdown continues, officials said on Friday. The police have tied up with local bodies to deliver these items so that […]

Goa bustles with tourists but pandemic may play party-pooper

Lockdown: Industries hit; unemployment may rise in Goa

7:40 pm April 9, 2020

Panaji: Unemployment may be a major fallout of the COVID-19 lockdown in Goa, as industries in the state have been severely hit and economic activity has come to a standstill. Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Wednesday informed Chief Minister Pramod Sawant that the industries will witness a slump, if the state government […]

Man commits suicide as he missed wife in lockdown

3:50 pm April 9, 2020

Gonda (UP): A man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself from the ceiling of his room as he was missing his wife stuck at her parents’ place due to the lockdown, police said. The incident took place in Radha Kund locality here on Wednesday, they said, adding the deceased has been identified as Rakesh Soni, […]