Sikkim to go under 10-day lockdown from May 6

In view of the COVID-19 situation, the Sikkim government has imposed a 10-day lockdown starting May 6. The notification issued by State Home Department informs, “The average test positivity for COVID 19 cases in the State has been more than 20% in the last ten days, owing to which, it is felt that there is […]

Mizoram: 8-day lockdown imposed in Aizawl, other dist headquarters amid COVID-19 surge

The Mizoram government has announced an eight-day lockdown in Aizawl and other district headquarters town from today following the surge in COVID-19 cases. The lockdown came into force from 4 am today and will remain in force till 4 am of May 11. In this regard, an order was issued on Saturday by Mizoram chief […]

Tripura imposes night curfew in Agartala from Thursday

As the whole country is witnessing spike in COVID-19 cases, the Tripura government has announced a night curfew in the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) area to contain the spread of the coronavirus. The night curfew across the AMC area will begin from Thursday (tomorrow). The timing of the curfew will be 10 pm to 5 […]

‘Lockdown should be last resort’: PM Modi urges states in address to nation

Addressing the nation on the current COVID-19 situation on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that lockdown should be the last resort and urged the state governments to focus more on micro-containment zones. The Prime Minister said that the nation has fought against the coronavirus pandemic with discipline and patience and must continue to do so. […]

No lockdown, Bihu to be celebrated across Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Rubbishing media reports about a possible lockdown during Bihu festival in Assam, health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said there is no such plan and Bihu will be celebrated with fanfare. He said COVID-19 testing will be intensified in coming days to ensure Bihu celebration in a grand manner. “Nevertheless, no lockdown, Bihu will be celebrated with […]

COVID-19: Mizoram govt announces one-week partial lockdown in Aizawl

Normal life in the city of Aizawl came to a grinding halt after the Mizoram government imposed a partial lockdown on Friday. While states across India are opening up amid COVID-19 pandemic, the Mizoram government announced one week partial lockdown in the Aizawl Municipal area from Thursday mid-night in view of a sudden surge in […]

Assam govt issues fresh Unlock guidelines: Here’s all you need to know

The Assam government on Friday issued fresh guidelines for COVID-19 unlock in the state. Lifting of weekend lockdown and night curfew are among the fresh guidelines and will remain in force till midnight of September 30. “Weekend lockdown and night curfew have been lifted, however, please adhere to all the Covid-19 protocols to keep yourself safe […]

Weekend lockdown, night curfew lifted in Assam

The Assam government has lifted the weekend lockdown and night curfew, informed chief secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna through a Twitter post. “Weekend lockdown and night curfew have been lifted, however, please adhere to all the COVID-19 protocols to keep yourself and others around you safe,” tweeted chief secretary.

Unlock 3: Guwahati limps back to normal as restrictions eased

With easing of COVID-19 induced restrictions under Unlock 3, Guwahati along with other parts of Assam is gradually limping back to normalcy. In an attempt to bring normal life back into gear, the state government has issued new relaxations and modifications of guidelines which would remain in effect from 5 am of August 16 to […]