New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday allowed cinema halls and theatres to operate with more people while swimming pools have been permitted for use by all in fresh COVID-19 reopening......

All metros among 130 districts identified as COVID-19 red zones

Ahead of the end of the extended lockdown, the Union health ministry has listed 130 districts in the country in red zone, 284 in orange zone and 319 in green zone on the basis of incidence of cases......

Existing Covid guidelines to continue till March 31: MHA

The home ministry Friday said the existing COVID-19 guidelines will remain in force till March 31.   IMAGE: A BMC health worker collects swab sample of a construction worker for the COVID-19......

Unlock 3: Gyms, yoga studios to reopen; no night curfew

The Unlock 3 guidelines will come into force from August 1 and strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones will continue till August 31.  IMAGE: A deserted view of a closed gym during......

Corporates rally to 'De-Car' as Gurgaon goes on green drive

Delhi and neighbouring Noida in Uttar Pradesh, too, are studying Gurgaon's no-car Tuesday model. With a red turban, a lathi (heavy stick) and an amiable style, Virendra Ballhara hardly looks like a......

Industries in rural areas allowed to operate from April 20

Industrial units located in rural areas will be allowed to function from April 20 under fresh government guidelines issued on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown,......

CAG to audit fallout of demonetisation

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India plans to audit the impact of note ban and the affect it has had on government tax revenues, said CAG Shashi Kant Sharma. In an interview, he said the......

9 ways to clean up India's polluted cities

Measures that will make Indian cities more organised and liveable need to be implemented to tackle the menace of pollution, says Govindraj Ethiraj.     Petroleum Minister Dharmendra......