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Reader View: Night curfew to control Covid futile, weekend restrictions could limit spread

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Imposing night curfews to fight Covid absurd, real crackdown should be on maskless crowds

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The night curfew in unlock 1.0 is outdated. Indians still think ‘bad things’ happen in the dark

The virality of Covid-19 remains the same, be it night or day. Centre imposing futile night curfew disregards professionals who work through the night.

Who are Nihang Sikhs? ‘Guru di laadli fauj’ warrior sect in news for chopping off cop’s hand

On Sunday, a group of Nihang Sikhs allegedly violating lockdown rules clashed with Punjab Police personnel & chopped off an ASI's hand.

Doctors & health staff, regular patients no longer need curfew passes in Punjab

Banks and ATMs have also been allowed to operate the whole week, according to the state home department's revised guidelines amid the nationwide lockdown to curb Covid-19.

Homeless with no income, migrant labourers wish they had left Delhi before the lockdown

COVID-19 lockdown in Delhi has dried up income for rickshaw-pullers and street vendors, leaving them without money and with no way to get home.

Himachal Pradesh govt announces indefinite curfew to prevent spread of COVID-19

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the govt was forced to take the step as several people were not following the lockdown imposed in the state on Monday.

Delhi Police seals border, essential services to seek curfew passes

Traffic police, PCR, station house officers and their supervising officers shall move around to inspect the arrangements and ensure compliance of the order.

Modi announces ‘Janata Curfew’ on 22 March, urges for resolve, restraint to fight coronavirus

In address to nation, PM Modi pushes for social distancing, says govt will set up COVID-19 task force to handle economic challenges.

India needs tips from Israel on how to handle Kashmir. Blocking network is not one of them

On Kashmir’s communication lockdown, Home Minister Amit Shah is as mistaken as India’s celebrity commentariat.

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