PUNJAB COVID RESTRICTIONS
Finmin asks PSU banks for comprehensive review of their gold loan portfolio
The Indian finance ministry has directed state-owned banks to conduct a comprehensive review of their gold loan portfolios, citing instances of non-compliance with regulatory norms. The Department of Financial Services issued a directive to public sector banks, addressing concerns such as disbursement of gold loans without the requisite gold collateral, anomalies in fee collection, and repayment in cash
India aspires to a $5 trillion economy. It must factor the environment cost
The concept of green GDP, which takes into account the environmental costs of production, is crucial in assessing the true value of goods and services. Factoring in environmental costs would lead to more sustainable production methods and a reevaluation of economic growth models.
Pakistan's Punjab govt may impose Covid-19-like restrictions in Lahore as air quality worsens
The Punjab government in Lahore, Pakistan, is considering implementing coronavirus-like restrictions to combat the worsening smog situation. The proposed measures include a complete shutdown on Wednesdays, with schools, markets, and factories closed, as well as a work-from-home policy for two months. Heavy fines and potential closures will be imposed on factories violating pollution laws. Lahore has been ranked as the city with the worst air quality in the world by Swiss air quality technology company, IQAir.
40% Covid-19 survivors face elevated diabetes risk: Top endocrinologist
Those who survived Covid-19 remain at a 40 per cent elevated risk for diabetes in the first year. A subsequent post-pandemic wave of new diabetes patients may be expected. Also diabetes, on the rise among children and adolescents, is one of the leading causes of vision loss, kidney failure, heart attacks, strokes and limb amputations.
Covid vaccination of all eligible children at earliest priority for govt: PM Modi
Asserting that vaccine is the biggest protective shield against the virus, Modi said Covid vaccination of all eligible children at the earliest is a priority for the government and specialised programmes will need to be conducted in schools. He said awareness of parents and children is very important in this regard.
Punjab lifts all COVID-19 restrictions
"In exercise of the powers conferred under section 2 of the Epidemic Disease Act, 1897, read with all other enabling provisions of Disaster Management Act, 2005, in supersession of all previous instructions on the subject, all COVID-19 related restrictions are removed with immediate effect," the order issued by the state department of home affairs and justice said.
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Restaurants get back to expansion mode as cases decline, seek further easing of curbs
Industry insiders said states should follow Karnataka that has done away with night curbs and 50% capacity restrictions. Zorawar Kalra, managing director of Massive Restaurants that runs brands such as Farzi Café, Made in Punjab and Bo Tai said there has been a decent demand recovery following the third wave.
Private jets, copters join campaigns as Covid restrictions ease
BJP, as always, has hired the most number of airplanes followed by Congress and Samajwadi Party. Other parties, including Mayawati’s BSP, have not hired many aircraft this time, industry insiders said.
India celebrates 73rd Republic Day in style, Covid curbs keep crowds small
India displayed its military might and vibrant cultural heritage on Rajpath with the ceremonial event this year being drastically scaled down in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid: Here’s the state-wise updated list of restrictions
In view of the Omicron situation, most of the states have taken strict measures to ensure safety by imposing night curfews and other restrictions. Take a look at the list of states and the respective restrictions imposed.
Poll panel set to tighten Covid-19 guidelines for upcoming elections
The idea is to bring in measures to effectively 'enforce' its Covid-19 guidelines - a lacunae found in the last round of assembly elections in Bihar.
Punjab government imposes night curfew amid Omicron fears; schools, colleges shut down
The fresh curbs have been imposed ahead of Punjab's assembly polls marked by crowded rallies and political meetings, though no restrictions have been announced regarding political meetings or rallies.
Online sale of liquor in Guwahati Municipal Corporation areas comes into force
The online sale of liquor in the first phase is limited to Guwahati Municipal Corporation area only, which may be further extended to other areas of the state by the excise authorities.
Full list: Unlocking begins in some states, Covid curbs to remain in many others
States like Maharashtra, Haryana, Odisha, Telangana, Sikkim, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Goa have extended their lockdowns. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have started easing restrictions.
COVID-19: Punjab government extends curbs till June 10
The state government had imposed extensive curbs, in addition to measures like a weekend lockdown and a night curfew to check the spread of the infection.
Lockdown restrictions extended in Bihar, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
States and Union Territories started imposing restrictions from mid-April for varying periods as the deadly second wave of coronavirus hit the country and most of them have now extended the curbs till the end of this month to rein in the spread of infection and the mounting deaths which have crossed the three lakh mark.
Punjab extends Covid curbs till May 31
The announcement in this regard was made by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.
Lockdown in West Bengal, restrictions extended in several states
Chairing a high-level meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke of augmenting healthcare resources in rural areas and asserted that localised containment strategies are the need of the hour, especially in states with a high positivity rate in districts.
Lockdown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu amid a southern surge in COVID wave; NE states also tighten curbs
The Kerala government decided to impose a nine-day complete shutdpwn as the weekend restrictions and curbs imposed earlier failed to create any desired impact in terms of the daily caseload of the infected persons.
Covid: 53 Central teams point to scanty infrastructure, tests in 4 States
These teams led by joint secretary-level officials comprised public health experts and clinicians from top health institutes. They covered 30 ‘high focus’ districts in Maharashtra, 11 in Chhattisgarh, nine in Punjab and three in Gujarat by April first week.
Actor Jimmy Shergill booked for defying night curfew restrictions in Punjab
The actor and 3 other crew members were booked for shooting for a film in Ludhiana.
Surge in Maharashtra and Punjab a cause of concern: Health Ministry
After the surge in Covid cases in Maharashtra, Punjab is witnessing the beginning of the second-wave, said the health ministry.
Punjab government orders fresh curbs, shuts educational institutions to check COVID surge
The chief minister on Friday also appealed to the people to keep social activity in their homes to the bare minimum for the next two weeks to break the transmission chain. Not more than 10 visitors should be entertained in homes, he urged.
Punjab government lifts night curfew from Jan 1
The Punjab government on Wednesday decided to lift the night curfew from January 1 and advised people to follow coronavirus guidelines. Disclosing this here, an official spokesperson said restrictions regarding the night curfew in all cities and towns will remain until December 31.
Night curfew to be reimposed in Punjab from December 1, says Punjab CM
Announcing a series of fresh restrictions, the Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered doubling of fine for not wearing masks or following social distancing norms from December 1.
Punjab extends curfew till May 17, eases some restrictions
The curfew/lockdown in the state will now remain in force in Punjab will May 17, though limited easing of restrictions will be in place from tomorrow from 7 am to 11 am every day. The containment and red zones will, however, continue to remain under total and strict lockdown.
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