LOCKDOWN – in Delhi, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Haryana, Bihar, Kerala, Tamilnadu, Puducherry, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Nagaland, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Sikkim & Himachal Pradesh.

Night curfew to be imposed in Goa from tonight (21 April)

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant Wednesday (21 April) announced Covid-related restrictions in the state till April 30. Night curfew will come into effect from 10 pm tonight to 6 am.

Maharashtra govt issues fresh restrictions to be imposed in the state from 8pm on April 22 to 7am on May 1

• As per the orders, attendance in government offices reduces to 15%, except departments engaged in emergency services. Also, all private offices that were allowed to function as part of the exempted category to have been asked to reduce attendance from 50% to 15%

• Marriage ceremony may be conducted only as a single event in a single hall not extending beyond 2 hours with maximum of total 25 persons attending the same. Any family seen to be flaunting the restraints or not following these in letter and spirit may be fined Rs 50,000: Maharashtra govt

• Private buses can ply with 50% of seating capacity with no standing travellers

• Inter-district or inter-city travel is allowed only if required for performing an essential service or in case of medical emergencies or attending unavoidable events like funerals or severe sickness of family. Anyone flouting the order in letter or spirit shall be punishable by fine of Rs 10,000

• Travel in Local trains/metro/monorail will only be restricted to government employees and medical personnel. No other category will be allowed. But an exemption will be made for any person needing medical treatment or specially-abled persons.

Maharashtra govt issues fresh restrictions to be imposed in the state from 8pm on April 22 to 7am on May 1

The Uttar Pradesh government has imposed a weekend curfew in the entire state and a night curfew during weekdays in all districts having more than 500 cases. The move is aimed to curb the Covid-19 spread.

While the night curfew in the districts with 500-plus cases will be effective from 8 pm to 7 am next day starting Tuesday, the weekend curfew will be enforced from Friday 8 pm to Monday 7 am, during which all non-essential activities will be restricted. Officials stated that those caught without wearing a face mask will be fined Rs 1,000 for the first time and Rs 10,000 if for the second time.

According to the state government, the marriages on Saturday and Sunday can take place as scheduled, however it must be done with restrictions. Only 50 people will be allowed in closed spaces and 100 in open spaces. Organisers will have to ensure COVID-appropriate behaviour.

All pre-scheduled examinations including the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam have also been allowed during the weekly closure.

The examiners and candidates have to show their identity cards to authorities to go to their exam centres.

Public Transport will also be allowed to run with 50 percent capacity, especially state transport buses.

Medical and health-related emergency services will also remain open during the weekly closure.

For funeral services at cremation or burial grounds, not more than 20 persons shall be allowed.

Karnataka government on Thursday tweaked its order on night curfew. Issuing a clarification, the government said that only shops selling essentials like fruits, vegetables, groceries, fuel, medicines can stay open on weekdays. The government also permitted activities related to construction and industries if employers are willing to follow COVID-19 protocol. This clarification on part of Karnataka government came after it announced new restrictions for weekdays on April 20. The government had announced night curfew from 9 pm to 6 am everyday and weekend curfew till May 4.

According to the modified order, ration shops, grocery shops, wholesale vegetable markets, restaurants and hotels to sell takeaway products, standalone liquor shops and bars, food processing related industries, banks and insurance companies, delivery of e-commerce and barber and salon shops are permitted to operate with strict adherence to the COVID protocol.

A chaos also ensued when shut down bakeries, fruit juice and other shops, prompting traders to call it ”partial lockdown”.

What’s shut on weekdays:

• Schools, colleges, educational/ training/coaching institutions etc. shall stay shut. Online learning to continue.
• All cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, yoga centers, spas, sports complexes, stadia, swimming pools, entertainment/amusement parks, clubs, theatres, bars and
  auditoriums, assembly halls will remain closed.
• All political, social, religious gatherings have been banned.
• Places of worship will stay shut.

What’s permitted:

• Shops selling essentials can function.
• Restaurants and eateries can provide only takeaway service.
• Standalone liquor shops allowed for takeaway only.
• Banks, insurance offices and ATM allowed.
• Cold storage and warehousing services allowed.
• Barber shops and salon can function on one condition that will have to follow COVID-19 guideline.
• Petrol/diesel pumps, gas stations shall be fully operational.

The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday decided to impose a night curfew in view of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the state.

The restrictions will be imposed from 10 pm to 5 am from Saturday (24th April 2021) onwards, the Andhra Chief Minister’s Office said today.

The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Barclays) has announced that no trains would be operated on Saturdays and Sundays, adhering to the government guidelines imposing restrictions during weekends till May 4, 2021.

However, during weekdays from Mondays to Fridays (from April 26 to May 4), trains will begin operations as usual at 7 am. However, last services from terminal stations such as Nagasandra, Silk Institute, Mysuru Road, and Baiyappanahalli stations will begin at 7.30 pm. All trains operating during the last service daily, during weekdays, will have connection trains at the Kempegowda Metro Station at Majestic as well, BMRCL clarified.

Will current lockdown be extended?

The CAIT has urged for extension of lockdown in Delhi beyond April 26 as and when the situation is improved, the lockdown can be lifted,” the confederation said in a statement to the Delhi government.

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All Govt offices to remain closed from April 23 to 28 as a measure to control spread of Covid-19 in offices. All officers to be present in the headquarters and keep their mobile phones switched on at all times so that they can be called to the office if needed: Uttarakhand Govt

Tamil Nadu announces more restrictions; theatres, bars and public worship won’t be allowed.

• The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday evening announced more restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19. It said cinema theatres, gyms, recreation clubs, all bars, auditoriums and meeting halls would not be allowed to function from 4am on April 26. Big format shops, shopping complex and malls would be not permitted. Public worship will not be allowed in the religious places. Daily rituals can go on with staff alone. Grocery, vegetable and other outlets are allowed following standard operating procedure

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• IT&ITES companies are mandated to allow 50% of employees to work from home. Sports training academies are not allowed. Training is allowed only for international and national competitions.

• Public worship not allowed in the religious places. Daily rituals can go on with staff alone.

• Take away service is alone allowed in restaurants/hotels/mess and tea shops. Sit-in dining not allowed in restaurants/tea shops. Door delivery of food in hotels and lodges.

• Beauty parlours, spas, saloons, barber shops are not allowed in all corporations and municipalities.

• Big format shops, shopping complex and malls are not permitted. Grocery, vegetable and other outlets are allowed following standard operating procedure.

But when this will end.

Delhi Covid Lockdown May Be Extended By A Week As Cases Soar: Sources

An order to extend the lockdown is likely to be issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today.

With the Covid-19 situation remaining grim in Delhi despite a mini-lockdown, the city government may consider extending it by some more days,

The idea behind the brief lockdown was that it will control the cases and give time to boost the health infrastructure, but the situation has gone from bad to worse. In such a situation, extending the lockdown, by maybe another week, is a possible option," a source in the Delhi government said.

Chennai city will see a complete lockdown on Sunday, April 25, to curb the spread of COVID-19. An order by the Greater Chennai police issued on April 24, announced that persons violating the lockdown by plying the roads without a specific reason will be detained under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure or CrPC. No vehicle will be allowed to ply on the city roads on Sunday, except those meant for milk distribution, medical purpose, emergency and funerals.

The full lockdown will kick-in from 10 pm on Saturday and end at 4 am on Monday. Food delivery apps such as Swiggy and Zomato can operate in specific time slots – between 6 – 10 am, 12 noon to 3 pm and 6 – pm. Another exemption includes events such as marriages or funerals. A maximum of 50 guests will be allowed to gather at a place for a marriage. In case of funerals and last rites, the number is restricted to 25 guests. Vehicles will be allowed to ply in case of emergencies and if they are associated with print/electronic media.

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Himachal Pradesh Government imposes corona curfew in 4 districts

Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to impose corona curfew in 4 districts of the state — Kangra, Una, Solan and Sirmour — from 10 pm to 5 am from midnight of 27th April to 10th May. This was decided in high-level meeting held under the chairmanship of CM Jai Ram Thakur.

Karnataka Wants to Impose Total Lockdown, Confirms Chief Secretary; Announcement Anytime Soon

Many experts are of opinion that 14 days complete lockdown in Karnataka will reduce the number of infections and will also break the chain of the virus.

Looking at the alarming rise in coronavirus cases in the state, the Karnataka government wants to impose a complete lockdown on all weekdays, Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar confirmed, he said Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa’s Cabinet is likely to take a call on this matter on Monday. “The Karnataka government wants to do it,” Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar told .

Lockdown-like Restrictions Return in Five Districts of Haryana

Amid rising coronavirus cases, deputy commissioners of six worst-hit districts in Haryana have imposed a ban on the gathering of four or more people and order ‘work from home’ in all corporate and IT offices. Speaking to reporters, after chairing a state-level meeting of the coronavirus control committee, CM Manohar Lal Khattar said,“Deputy commissioners of Gurgaon, Faridabad, Hisar, Karnal, Sonipat and Panchkula have been asked to impose, if needed, Section 144 of the CrPC to control the COVID surge.” Moreover, only 50 per cent attendance will be allowed in government and private sector offices across the state.

On being asked if the state will reimpose lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19, Khattar asserted that there will be “lockdown-like conditions” in place in the worst-hit six districts, if needed , but a complete shutdown is not possible.

The CM further ordered a restriction on gatherings in functions with the maximum limit fixed at 50 people for both indoor and outdoor events in the state. In a statement, Khattar asked people to postpone marriage functions. “The authorities will only allow gatherings if it is necessary with a limit of 50 people. For funerals, only 20 people will be allowed.” Earlier, the limit for outdoor gatherings was 500 and indoor 200.

Karnataka govt has announced 14-day complete lockdown from Tuesday 9pm (April 27 – May 10) to reduce the number of infections and to break the chain of the virus. “Essential services allowed between 6am and 10am. After 10am, shops to remain closed. Only construction, manufacturing & agriculture sectors allowed,” said Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa. Cabinet resolved to write to state election commission to defer all upcoming polls for at least three months. Govt to allow home delivery of alcohol.

BS Yediyurappa also announced that after 10 am all shops will close. Only construction, manufacturing & agriculture sectors will be allowed. Public transport will also remain shut.

Inter/intra-state travel will not be allowed on these days. Only for emergency purposes, they’ll be allowed.

Kerala tightens restrictions; cinemas, malls to be shut – Kerala government imposes restrictions to curb the spread of COVID19; Cinema halls, malls, gyms, clubs, sports complexes, swimming pools, entertainment parks & bars to remain shut, until further orders, only essential services & emergency services permitted on Saturdays & Sundays.

Punjab government imposes night curfew from 6pm to 5am and weekend lockdown from Friday 6 PM to Monday 5

Due to continuous & rapid rise of #Covid19 cases in Punjab, Cabinet today has decided to impose daily lockdown from 6 PM to 5 AM and weekend lockdown from Friday 6 PM to Monday 5 AM from today April 26 till further notice . Urge you all to stay at home & step out only if absolutely necessary.

Tamil Nadu COVID19 Travel Guideline: E-pass Now Mandatory For Travel | Check Steps to Apply

Here’s how you can apply for an e-pass:

• Visit https://tnepass.tnega.org/#/use...ss, which is the official website by the TN government to apply for an e-pass.
• You will need to register yourself before filling the form. Enter your mobile number and the captcha to receive an OTP.
• Once you enter the OTP, you will be directed to a page where there are options to apply for e-pass for travel via road (private vehicles) and air for both individuals and groups,
  business round trip, guest workers from other states and commercial establishments, industries, businesses, traders and financial companies.
• After selecting the type of e-pass that you require, you need to fill in necessary details such as your name, address (home and destination), range of travel (inter-district/inter-
  state), duration of travel, number of passengers, vehicle details, ID proof, reason for travel etc.
• You will need to furnish the required documents for the travel, such as medical records in case of a medical emergency or wedding invitation if the journey is for a wedding.
• Once the details are filled in, a verification will be done. Both documents and ID proof have to be submitted. Once they are confirmed, the e-pass will be processed.
• You will be required to present your Aadhar Card or Voter ID, PAN Card, address proof, vehicle license and employment ID to avail the e-pass.
• The new travel restrictions have been imposed from 4 am on April 26.

The Delhi government has extended the lockdown in the national capital till May 3, 2021, 5 AM. However, the essential services will be allowed during the lockdown. The movement of the individuals will be allowed only if they possess an e-pass (in soft or hard copy). The e-pass for Delhi COVID-19 lockdown can be applied at https://delhi.g...n/

Though e-pass is essential for the people associated with essential services, the following categories of people will not need an e-pass for movement during the lockdown. They are as follows:

• 1) Pregnant women and patients for getting medical/health services along with attendant (on production of doctor’s prescription or valid medical papers)

• 2) All private medical personnel such as doctors, nursing staff, paramedical, etc. and other hospital services such as hospitals, diagnostic centres, clinics, pharmacies, pharmaceutical companies, medical oxygen suppliers and other medical and health services including incidental services/activities such as supply of medical instruments and consumables, sanitation, security etc. (on production of valid I card).

• 3) Person coming from/going to Airports/Railway stations/ISBTs allowed to travel (on production of valid ticket)

• 4) Persons/students to appear in examination (on production of admit card)

• 5) Examination staff deployed for exam duties (on production of valid I card)

• 6) All Judicial officers / officials / staff members of all courts of Delhi (Hon’ble Supreme Court of India / Hon’ble High Court of Delhi / District Courts / Tribunals (on production of valid I card)

• 7) Officers/officials related to functioning of offices of Diplomats of various countries as well as persons holding any constitutional post (on production of valid I card)

• 8) Electronic and Print Media (on production of valid I card)

• 9) Officers / officials of Government of India, its Autonomous/Subordinate offices and PSUs, as per the restrictions imposed by Government of India (on production of valid I card)

• 10) Officers/officials of GNCT of Delhi/Autonomous Bodies/Corporations involved in emergency services such as – Health and Family Welfare and all related medical establishments, Police, Prisons, Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and emergency services, District Administration, Pay and Account Office, Electricity, Water and Sanitation, Public Transport (Air/Railways/Delhi Metro/Buses) including all incidental services/activities, Disaster Management and related services, NIC, NCC and Municipal services (on the production of valid I card)

• 11) Inter-state and intra-state movement/transportation of essential goods.

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao to decide on COVID lockdown soon

Will the State government impose a lockdown from the first week of May? In the wake of a steep increase in COVID-19 cases in the State, people, especially those from middle and lower middle classes, are inquiring whether the State is heading towards a lockdown. The word lockdown has become a buzzword among citizens.

However, sources ruled out any possibility of the government opting for a total shutdown. The government might declare containment zones, but not a complete lockdown, said the sources.

Clarity on whether the government would impose a lockdown, or declare containment zones, or continue the existing night curfew will emerge only at a high level meeting to be convened by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao this week.

The Central government, while declaring that lockdown should be the last resort, had asked the States to evolve their own COVID-19 management strategy as per the local situations.

In the neighbouring States of Karnataka and Maharashtra, complete lockdowns have been imposed. Some parts of the State, like Jagitial, are reporting a high number of cases as they border Maharashtra. However, it remains to be seen how the State government manages the pandemic post April 30.

The current orders pertaining to night curfew will be in force till April 30. The Chief Minister, who had tested positive for the virus on April 19, is expected to visit Yashoda Hospital on Tuesday for a health check-up. Once he tests negative, he will conduct a review on COVID-19 either on Wednesday or Thursday.

Citizens hold their breath for CM move

During the review, he is expected to take decisions on vaccination and on continuation of the night curfew. There are apprehensions among citizens on whether the government would impose a lockdown in the State, especially after Karnataka and Maharashtra imposed it. Rao, after taking stock of the situation, is expected to announce a decision in this regard.

Lockdown crucial, else might lose 200-300 lives each day: Goa Health Minister.

Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said that a lockdown in the state was crucial to save lives as the state reported its highest single-day Covid toll of 38 on Monday.

“In my interaction with experts, I have been told that we might lose 200-300 more lives per day in the next 10 days, the situation is really grim. We are doing our best to save lives. I am confident that Hon’ble CM will take our request into consideration on priority,” Rane wrote on Twitter.

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, however, said that a decision on imposing a lockdown had not been taken yet. He, however, added that stricter curbs on gatherings may be considered.

Goa has imposed a night curfew till April 30 and imposed Section 144 that prohibits gathering of more than five people. The state has also limited the number of people at weddings and funerals to 50 and 20 respectively.

Rane said that he will be holding an emergency meeting with the Chief Minister in view of the spike in cases. “I am confident that Hon’ble CM will support us on this and we are able to save precious lives,” he wrote on Twitter.

Rane said that a lockdown on the lines of that in Maharashtra and Karnataka was the need of the hour. “As much as economic activities are important, it is also important to save lives with stricter measures. Perhaps a lockdown may break the chain. We need strict measures and SOPs along with a lockdown for 30 days,” he added.

Andhra Pradesh orders closure of gyms, swimming pools, sports complexes.

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday ordered temporary closure of sports complexes, gyms, swimming pools and spas in the state.

Addressing a press conference, Anil Kumar Singhal, principal secretary (medical and health) said all public transport vehicles and movie theatres should operate with only 50 per cent capacity and any gathering should not exceed 50 people.

Even those 50 people should adhere to Covid-19 norms like wearing masks and maintaining physical distance, the official said.

All offices including government ones should ensure that there is five feet distance between any two employees.

Gujarat tightens Covid-19 curbs; night curfew in 9 more cities – Night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am to be imposed to other cities including Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Navsari, Valsad, Porbandar, Botad, Viramgam, Chhota Udaipur and Veraval-Somnath

The Gujarat government on Tuesday announced stricter curbs due to rising coronavirus cases in the state and extended night curfew to several other cities.

Here are the fresh curbs issued by Gujarat:

• Malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls, auditoriums, gyms, swimming pools, water parks, public gardens, salon, spas & other amusement activities to remain closed in 29 cities.

• All APMCs will be closed, only APMCs associated with vegetables and fruits can be continued.

• Public access to religious places across the state will be closed. Only administrators & priests will be able to perform puja.

• Public bus transport will continue in the entire state with 50% capacity.

• Maximum 50 people at weddings & 20 people at funerals allowed.

• Night curfew from 8 pm to 6 am to be imposed to other cities including Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Navsari, Valsad, Porbandar, Botad, Viramgam, Chhota Udaipur and Veraval-Somnath.

Night curfew in Assam from 8 pm to 5 am till May 1

Night curfew imposed in Assam from 8 pm to 5 am, the order comes into immediate effect and will remain in place till May 1st.