Lockdown
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Himachal Pradesh extended statewide curfew until June 14th.
The Himachal Pradesh administration agreed on Saturday to prolong the lockdown till June 14 because of the ongoing COVID-19 scenario in the state. After Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over a meeting with his Cabinet, the decision was made. Following the meeting, it was declared that the state’s ‘corona curfew’ would be prolonged until…
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Himachal’s curfew has been extended until May 31.
On Monday, the cabinet of Himachal Pradesh considered the situation in Covid-19 and decided to extend the government-wide curfew until 31 May with constraints on movement and community functions. The curfew was imposed until 26 May previously. According to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, the number of COVID-19 cases has been steadily decreasing since the…
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10 Days Strict Curfew from May 7 Imposed in Himachal To Curb Surging COVID Cases
Himachal Pradesh’s cabinet has agreed to enact a 10-day coronavirus curfew across the entire state from May 7 to midnight on May 16. During this period, all government and private offices and establishments will be closed. Only critical services, such as health, electricity, telecommunications, water supply, sanitation, and so on, will remain open during this curfew.
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India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, Faces Pressure to Lock Down the Country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged states to use lockdowns only as a “last resort” two weeks ago. Everyone now sees them as the best way to stop the world’s worst virus epidemic, from his political allies to top business executives and US President Joe Biden’s chief medical advisor.
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KEEPING GENEROSITY OUT OF LOCKDOWN – THE TIBETAN RESPONSE TO COVID 19
This has been an incredibly difficult year for people all over the world. Covid 19 has caused thousands of deaths, ruined the global economy, and derailed countless plans – both big and small. Like everyone else, the Tibetan community was also impacted: many suffered job or income loss, a Tibetan elder home got infected, students…
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Dharamshala Airport Ready to Accept Passengers After Lockdown
Gaggal airport is now ready for operation after almost two months lockdown. Gaggal airport will now accept passengers from today after the aviation sector in India begins operation in a staggered manner. The district administration announced its preparedness to safely manage daily operation of the airport on Sunday.
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Dalai Lama Begins Two Days Virtual Teaching Amid Lockdown
The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Saturday morning began two days virtual teaching. This is one of kind very unusual for a usually audience crowded teaching from the spiritual leader. His Holiness began the teachings of Nagarjuna’s precious garlands from 8 am this morning and wrapped up by around 9.
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Nepal Arrests 48 Chinese for Clashing Violently With Police
Nepal has arrested 48 Chinese nationals trying to barge into the Prime Minister’s office amid the lockdown. According to the reports, many stranded Chinese nationals clashed with Nepal police and tried to enter a prohibited area. In the violent clash, at least four police personnel have been injured on Friday.