China’s Xi’an city under lockdown after tally reaches 143

After China’s Xi’an city reported 52 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, authorities ordered a strict lockdown and instructed its millions to stay home. So far, 143 COVID-19 cases have been reported in Xi’an. China’s National Health Commission (NHC) official Lei Zhenglong had warned that the country cannot “let its guard down” with the Omicron cases […]

Omicron Scare : The Netherlands announces Christmas ‘lockdown’

The Netherlands on Saturday announced a Christmas lockdown as Europe tries to rein in rising Covid-19 case numbers and the highly mutated Omicron strain takes hold. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, announced that all non-essential shops, cultural and entertainment venues must shut until January 14, while schools will close until at least January 9. Also […]

Nagaland: Lockdown measures extended in Dimapur till September 16

The Dimapur district administration has extended the existing lockdown measures till September 16 with additional relaxations. An official notification issued by the Dimapur deputy commissioner stated that night curfew will remain in force from 8pm to 4am. Shops and other business establishments dealing with essential goods and commodities such as vegetable, fish/meat vendors, milk booths, […]

Arunachal: Itanagar Capital Complex goes under partial lockdown over rising Covid cases

In continuation with the recommendation submitted by the Itanagar Capital Deputy Commissioner to the state government due to the rising cases of COVID-19 in the city, a fresh order was issued on Monday by the Deputy Commissioner stating that the Itanagar Capital Region (ICR) shall go for a partial lockdown until further order. Addressing the […]

Nagaland govt announces ‘Unlock 2’ from July 11; to ease restrictions further

As Covid cases dip in Nagaland, the state government on Thursday announced the second phase of ‘Unlock’ process for seven days from July 11 to July 17.  The decision to implement second phase of unlock in Nagaland was taken by the State government’s High-Powered Committee for COVID-19. As part of the unlock phase, new Standard […]

COVID-19: Total lockdown to be imposed in 7 Assam districts from tomorrow, new SOP issued

Assam government on Tuesday announced total lockdown in 7 districts across the state amid rise in COVID-19 cases. The districts declared as complete containment zones include – Goalpara, Golaghat, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, Biswanath and Morigaon. According to the fresh Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, the order will come into […]

COVID-19: Sikkim extends lockdown till July 5; caseload nears 20,000-mark

The Sikkim government on Saturday extended the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown till July 5, which was scheduled to end on June 28. Amid the second wave of the pandemic, the state has been in partial and complete lockdown since May 6. As per relaxations announced by the home department on Friday included inter-district travel on an odd-even […]

Nagaland extends lockdown till June 30

The Nagaland government on Wednesday further extended the ongoing state-wide lockdown till June 30, a senior official said. The restrictions were scheduled to end on June 18. “The high-powered committee on COVID-19 headed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, in a meeting today, decided to extend the lockdown till June 30,” Government co-spokesperson and advisor Mmhonlumo […]

Sikkim extends lockdown till June 21, eases some restrictions

Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, the Sikkim government has decided to extend the lockdown in the state till June 21, however with easing restrictions. Sikkim has been under lockdown since May 16. The ongoing lockdown was scheduled to be lifted on June 14. As per the new directive,  taxis and private vehicles will be allowed […]