In the second phase of unlocking in the national capital —- with Covid-19 cases falling consistently —- all shops at markets and malls, including liquor outlets, have been allowed to open on an odd-even basis from Monday between 10am and 8pm. Government and private offices too have been allowed to open with riders. Delhi Metro will resume its services at 50% capacity, improving mobility in the city. All shops selling essential goods, including books and stationery, and those selling fans in markets and malls, besides neighbourhood shops, have been allowed to open on all days without any restriction. Stay with TOI for all the latest updates:Read Less
Uttar Pradesh has lifted Covid-imposed lockdown restrictions in all districts except in Meerut, Saharanpur and Gorakhpur, ACS Information Navneet Sehga said on Sunday.
We took approval from Centre 5 times for implementation of doorstep ration delivery scheme, why it has been stopped? Delhi CM asks PM Modi
Legally, we don't need Centre's approval but we did so to avoid any dispute: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on doorstep ration delivery scheme
Doorstep ration delivery scheme should be implemented across India otherwise ration shops will act as super-spreaders, says Delhi CM
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says there should be no politics over matters meant for the country's benefit.
I request you (PM Modi) with folded hands on behalf of Delhi's 70 lakh poor people, please don't stop this scheme (Doorstep Delivery of Ration). It is in the interest of the nation: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Just two days before 'Doorstep Delivery of Ration' scheme's implementation in Delhi, the central govt stopped it. They claim we didn't take approval. We took approval not just once, but five times. Legally, we don't need Centre's approval but we did so out of courtesy.
Ghaziabad: Swimming pool owner held for violating Covid protocols
The owner of a private swimming pool in Loni has been arrested for allegedly allowing people to use it during the lockdown, the police said on Saturday. Read more
Covid-19: Big May spike in death certificates in Gurugram
The MCG issued 2,467 death certificates in May, the highest so far this year, which is more than double the average number of death certificates it issued from January to April. Read more
Anticipating that children might be affected in the third wave of the pandemic, the administration and health department have decided to keep paediatric intensive care units (PICUs) ready at its key government hospitals as well as private hospitals.
Delhi: Helping kids tackle Covid stress through art
Dimple Mehta, mindfulness and character strength coach, enjoys the classes she takes these days. When children as young as 4 years share their observations and stories on naming their plants and caring for nature, Mehta feels elated. These classes have helped the children deal with the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic and being confined to their homes. Read more
The reducing number of active cases has raised hopes of the unlock process starting in Noida and Ghaziabad this week. Active cases in Ghaziabad came down to 631 on Saturday while in Noida, it was 610.
Delhi ready to fight 37,000 Covid cases: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi government will establish two genome sequencing centres as it prepares to face a possible resurgence in Covid-19 infection even as the current wave is waning. Chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Saturday that the state government was readying to manage at least 37,000 daily Covid cases. Read more
Delhi unlock phase-2: What's open and what's shut
With Delhi gearing up to unlock itself in a 'phased' manner, CM Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday issued fresh guidelines for the second phase of unlocking in the national capital. Read more
Delhi unlock phase-2: What's permitted and what's not
Delhi unlock phase-2: What's allowed
Shops to open on odd-even basis, Delhi Metro at 50% capacity
In the second phase of unlocking in the capital — with Covid-19 cases falling consistently — all shops at markets and malls, including liquor outlets, have been allowed to open on an odd-even basis from Monday between 10am and 8pm. Government and private offices too have been allowed to open with riders. And Delhi Metro will resume its services at 50% capacity, improving mobility in the city. Read more
No slots in city, Delhiites drive to UP districts for shot, fill '80%' of quota
Finding vaccine slots on CoWin has been a grind in Delhi, which has been facing an acute shortage. Read more
At 60, Covid deaths rise a bit, but fresh cases still low in Delhi
The city on Saturday recorded 414 new Covid cases — the lowest in over two-and-a-half months — and 60 fatalities, which pushed the death toll to 24,557. The positivity rate dipped to 0.53%, revealed data shared by health department. Read more