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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicCovid restriction

Topic: Covid restriction

39 international passengers test Covid+ in 2 days, India may see spike in Jan, say officials

Official sources also said the next 40 days would be crucial going by trends; the country has already stepped up surveillance to thwart a possible wave.

Business class to 5-star hotels, Indians splurge on holidays as Covid travel curbs ease

To prepare for the travel rebound, India may have to add as many as 120 planes every year, Indian Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said last week.

Back to normal, but a new one — what is govt’s road map for end of Covid curbs

Although Disaster Management Act will no longer be invoked after 31 March, states have been advised to continue Covid surveillance and pursue evidence-based decisionmaking.

UP lifts Covid restrictions, allows swimming pools & anganwadi centres to reopen

For weddings and other events, people can attend in full capacity of the venue with the mandatory use of masks and observance of Covid protocols, the govt said.

As Covid cases decline, 59 per cent citizens plan to travel in upcoming months, survey finds

While 12 per cent have booked tickets, most are likely to follow through closer to travel date.

Govt lifts mandatory 7-day quarantine in revised Covid guidelines for international fliers

Instead of 7-day home quarantine as mandated earlier, all travellers will self-monitor their health for 14 days after their arrival, Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

‘Freedom Convoy’ — why Canada truckers’ protest against Covid curbs spells crisis for Trudeau

Ottawa has declared a state of emergency. What began as a protest against a cross-border vaccination mandate is now turning into a movement against nationwide Covid regulations.

Australia reopens to international visitors after 2 years, gradually unwinds restrictions

Australia’s borders have been almost entirely closed since shortly after the onset of the pandemic in March 2020, with only citizens allowed to return on limited flights.

PM Jacinda Ardern cancels wedding as New Zealand moves to ‘red’ setting over Omicron concerns

The government has delayed a phased reopening of the border as increasing numbers of cases were identified at border isolation facilities.

‘It is about journey of soul’ — Parsis seek exemption, want Covid funerals on their terms

Surat Parsi Punchayet has petitioned SC to permit Parsi last rites for Covid victims. Protocol only allows burial & cremation. A look at the pandemic's impact on the community.

On Camera

Sheikh Hasina battling ‘India Out’ campaign with Indian saree. But has she made it worse?

Hasina is unabashedly India’s best friend in the neighbourhood. But Delhi is hard put to match China’s deep pockets and big investments in Dhaka.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.