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Will Delhi go into a lockdown amid rising levels of air pollution? The Delhi government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to fight air pollution.
Last week the court had asked for an emergency plan to tackle the capital's alarming air quality crisis.
The Arvind Kejriwal government has, however, added in its affidavit in the top court that the lockdown will have only a limited impact and has suggested that similar restrictions will be needed for the whole of NCR.
Delhi has been&nbsp;witnessing alarming levels of pollution post Diwali. The AQI on Monday was 422, which is severe.
"The Delhi government is ready to take steps like complete lock down to control local emissions. However, such a step would be meaningful if it is implemented across the NCR areas in neighbouring states. Given Delhi's compact size, a lock down would have limited impact on the air quality regime," says the affidavit.
"We are ready to consider this step if the same is mandated for the entire NCR areas by the Government of India or by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas," said the Delhi government.
The Delhi government has already announced the closure of physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions, except those where exams are being conducted, for a week from Monday.
All government offices, agencies and autonomous bodies, except those involved in essential services, have been directed to ask employees to work from home. No construction and demolition activity is allowed in the capital till November 17.

Delhi Air Pollution: AAP Government tells Supreme Court it is ready to impose lockdown

Pollution: Delhi govt says ready for lockdown, but wants it in entire NCR

Pollution: Delhi govt tells SC it is ready to impose lockdown

Will Delhi go into a lockdown amid rising levels of air pollution. The Delhi government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to fight air pollution.
Last week the court had asked for an emergency plan to tackle the capital's alarming air quality crisis.
The Arvind Kejriwal government has, however, added in its affidavit in the top court that the lockdown will have only a limited impact and has suggested that similar restrictions will be needed for the whole of NCR.
Delhi has been&nbsp;witnessing alarming levels of pollution post Diwali. The AQI on Monday was 422, which is severe.
The Delhi government has already announced the closure of physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions, except those where exams are being conducted, for a week from Monday.
All government offices, agencies and autonomous bodies, except those involved in essential services, have been directed to ask employees to work from home. No construction and demolition activity is allowed in the capital till November 17.

Delhi Air Pollution: The Delhi government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to fight air pollution.

Will Delhi go into a lockdown amid rising levels of air pollution? The Delhi government on Monday told the Supreme Court that it is ready to take steps like complete lockdown to fight air pollution.
Last week the court had asked for an emergency plan to tackle the capital's alarming air quality crisis.
The Arvind Kejriwal government has, however, added in its affidavit in the top court that the lockdown will have only a limited impact and has suggested that similar restrictions will be needed for the whole of NCR.
Delhi has been&nbsp;witnessing alarming levels of pollution post Diwali. The AQI on Monday was 422, which is severe.
"The Delhi government is ready to take steps like complete lock down to control local emissions. However, such a step would be meaningful if it is implemented across the NCR areas in neighbouring states. Given Delhi's compact size, a lock down would have limited impact on the air quality regime," says the affidavit.
"We are ready to consider this step if the same is mandated for the entire NCR areas by the Government of India or by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas," said the Delhi government.
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The Delhi government has already announced the closure of physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions, except those where exams are being conducted, for a week from Monday.
All government offices, agencies and autonomous bodies, except those involved in essential services, have been directed to ask employees to work from home. No construction and demolition activity is allowed in the capital till November 17.

Even as panic gripped many in Karnataka owing to the discovery of two cases of the AY 4.2 sub-lineage of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Bengaluru, the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee has dismissed rumours there could be another lockdown in the state.
&lsquo;Reports of TAC recommending another lockdown in Karnataka due to the discovery of AY 4.2 sub-lineage cases are unfounded and unrealistic. The source of certain media reports 'that tried to spread panic' in the last two days was still not known&rsquo; Told TAC Chairman Dr M K Sudarshan told The Indian Express
A note shared by the Department of Health and Family Welfare mentioned that the two cases were identified in people aged 23 and 43 in July. one was positive and recovered fully, and others were negative for Covid-19, it read.
At the same time, Dr Sudarshan added that a detailed deliberation on the pandemic situation in the state would take place in the next meeting with the Health Minister.
Earlier on Tuesday, Sudhakar had said that the state immediately gets advice from experts and discusses it with the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) in the event of the emergence of any new variant of Covid-19.
'Those who have received both doses of the vaccine need not be afraid of the virus as it will have little effect on them. There is no need to panic as the state government has taken enough steps to check the spread of the infection. However, people should not be complacent and should see to it that all Covid-19 guidelines are followed at all times,' he had told reporters in Bengaluru.
Till date, Karnataka has reported over 29.86 lakh Covid-19 cases with 29.40 lakh people recovering from the infection, as per statistics issued by the State Health Department. The state has an active caseload of 8,430 as on Wednesday (October 27) while as many as 38,037 people have succumbed to the infection since March 10 last year.

Karnataka has no plan of lockdown: Officials

An expert Covid-19 panel has dismissed rumours that there could be another lockdown in Karnataka after the discovery of AY 4.2 sub-lineage of the Delta variant. 

An expert panel on Covid-19 pandemic in Karnataka has ruled out lockdown in the southern state even as&nbsp;two cases of the AY 4.2 sub-lineage of the Delta variant&nbsp;were discovered&nbsp;in Bengaluru.&nbsp; &nbsp; The Department of Health and Family Welfare said that the two cases were identified in people aged 23 and 43 in July. One person was positive and recovered fully, and&nbsp;other&nbsp;tested negative for Covid-19.&nbsp; Karnataka&rsquo;s&nbsp;Technical Advisory Committee&nbsp;Chairman Dr M K Sudarshan said&nbsp;a detailed discussion&nbsp;on the pandemic situation would take place&nbsp;soon&nbsp;but ruled out a fresh&nbsp;lockdown.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Since the outbreak of the pandemic,&nbsp;Karnataka has&nbsp;reported over 29.86 lakh Covid-19 cases with 29.40 lakh people recovering from the infection.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The state has an active caseload of 8,430 as on October 27 while 38,037 people have succumbed to the infection since March 10,&nbsp;last year.&nbsp;

Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee has dismissed rumours there could be another lockdown in the state.

Even as panic gripped many in Karnataka owing to the discovery of two cases of the AY 4.2 sub-lineage of the Delta variant of Covid-19 in Bengaluru, the Covid-19 Technical Advisory Committee has dismissed rumours there could be another lockdown in the state.
&lsquo;Reports of TAC recommending another lockdown in Karnataka due to the discovery of AY 4.2 sub-lineage cases are unfounded and unrealistic. The source of certain media reports 'that tried to spread panic' in the last two days was still not known&rsquo; Told TAC Chairman Dr M K Sudarshan told The Indian Express.
A note shared by the Department of Health and Family Welfare mentioned that the two cases were identified in people aged 23 and 43 in July. one was positive and recovered fully, and others were negative for Covid-19, it read.
At the same time, Dr Sudarshan added that a detailed deliberation on the pandemic situation in the state would take place in the next meeting with the Health Minister.
Earlier on Tuesday, Sudhakar had said that the state immediately gets advice from experts and discusses it with the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) in the event of the emergence of any new variant of Covid-19.
'Those who have received both doses of the vaccine need not be afraid of the virus as it will have little effect on them. There is no need to panic as the state government has taken enough steps to check the spread of the infection. However, people should not be complacent and should see to it that all Covid-19 guidelines are followed at all times,' he had told reporters in Bengaluru.
Till date, Karnataka has reported over 29.86 lakh Covid-19 cases with 29.40 lakh people recovering from the infection, as per statistics issued by the State Health Department. The state has an active caseload of 8,430 as on Wednesday (October 27) while as many as 38,037 people have succumbed to the infection since March 10 last year.

The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed a judgement, which directed the AAP government to take a decision on CM Arvind Kejriwal&rsquo;s rent payment promise made during the lockdown2020. The AAP government had said the state would pay rent for tenants unable to do so.
The high court bench headed by Chief Justice DN Patel criticised the government for making the statement without having any such intentionThe court had earlier ruled that a promise or assurance given by a Chief Minister &ldquo;clearly amounts to an enforceable promise&rdquo; and the implementation must be considered by the state.
The government had challenged the verdict and it came for hearing before the division bench on Monday.
It was observed that good governance requires that promises made to citizens by those who govern are not broken without valid reasons.
However, the government in its appeal said that Kejriwal's statement has been erroneously picked out of context and misinterpreted to constitute a &ldquo;sweeping and unconditional promise&rsquo;.

Delhi HC raps AAP govt for CM Kejriwal's lockdown rent payment promise

Delhi CM's rent payment promise: The high court bench headed by HC Chief Justice DN Patel criticised the AAP government for making the statement without having any such intention

//CM Arvind Kejriwal&rsquo;s rent payment promise: HC asks AAP&nbsp;govt to decide
//Delhi govt said the state would pay rent for tenants unable to do so
//HC criticised AAP&nbsp;govt: don't make promise without intent
//Court: CM's assurance&nbsp;amounts to an enforceable promise
//AAP govt: Kejriwal's&nbsp;statement picked out of context, misinterpreted
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The court had earlier ruled that a promise or assurance given by a Chief Minister &ldquo;clearly amounts to an enforceable promise&rdquo; and the implementation must be considered by the state.

The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed a judgement, which directed the AAP government to take a decision on CM Arvind Kejriwal&rsquo;s rent payment promise made during the lockdown2020. The AAP government had said the state would pay rent for tenants unable to do so.
The high court bench headed by Chief Justice DN Patel criticised the government for making the statement without having any such intention The court had earlier ruled that an assurance given by a Chief Minister &ldquo;clearly amounts to an enforceable promise&rdquo; and the implementation must be considered by the state.
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The government had challenged the verdict and it came for hearing before the division bench on Monday.
It was observed that good governance requires that promises made to citizens by those who govern are not broken without valid reasons.
However, the government in its appeal said that Kejriwal's statement has been erroneously picked out of context and misinterpreted to constitute a &ldquo;sweeping and unconditional promise&rsquo;.

Several police officers were wounded and hundreds of protesters were arrested across Australia as violent clashes erupted at anti-lockdown marches.
Australia has been grappling with an outbreak of the Delta variant of the coronavirus since mid-June, with both Sydney and Melbourne, and the capital Canberra, in strict lockdowns for weeks now.
About 700 people managed to gather in parts of Melbourne, as 2,000 officers made the city centre virtually a no-go zone. Police set up checkpoints and barricades and all public transport and ride shares into the city were suspended.
In Sydney, riot squad officers, highway patrol, detectives and general duties police were also deployed to the streets
Police said several officers were knocked to the ground and trampled during the clashes with protesters.
Officers used pepper spray and arrested 235 people in Melbourne and 32 in Sydney as several hundred attendees at unsanctioned anti-lockdown rallies flouted stay-at-home orders issued in the wake of a spike in Covid cases.

Australia: Violent clashes as anti-lockdown protestors fight with cops 

Several police officers were wounded and hundreds of protesters were arrested across Australia as violent clashes erupted at anti-lockdown marches.

//Violent clashes erupted at anti-lockdown marches in Australia
//Anti-lockdown&nbsp;protesters clash with police in Melbourne, Sydney
//Several police officers knocked to the ground and trampled
//Police used pepper spray, arrested hundreds of protesters
//Strict lockdowns for weeks as Australia grapples with Delta variant of coronavirus

Australia has been grappling with an outbreak of the Delta variant of the coronavirus since mid-June, with both Sydney and Melbourne, and the capital Canberra, in strict lockdowns for weeks now.

Several police officers were wounded and hundreds of protesters were arrested across Australia as violent clashes erupted at anti-lockdown marches.
Australia has been grappling with an outbreak of the Delta variant of the coronavirus since mid-June, with both Sydney and Melbourne, and the capital Canberra, in strict lockdowns for weeks now.
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About 700 people managed to gather in parts of Melbourne, as 2,000 officers made the city centre virtually a no-go zone. Police set up checkpoints and barricades and all public transport and ride shares into the city were suspended.
In Sydney, riot squad officers, highway patrol, detectives and general duties police were also deployed to the streets
Police said several officers were knocked to the ground and trampled during the clashes with protesters.
Officers used pepper spray and arrested 235 people in Melbourne and 32 in Sydney as several hundred attendees at unsanctioned anti-lockdown rallies flouted stay-at-home orders issued in the wake of a spike in Covid cases.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended the statewide restrictions till October 31.

Tamil Nadu Lockdown News | Tamil Nadu government extends Covid-19 lockdown till October 31

Tamil Nadu government has extends covid curbs till October end.&nbsp;

Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 lockdown 

<ul>
<li>Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid lockdown till October 31</li>
<li>Lockdown&nbsp;in TN to control the spread of Covid&nbsp;in certain districts&nbsp;</li>
<li>TN CM: Govt closely monitoring the Covid&nbsp;situation in the state and border areas of neighbouring Kerala&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ban on festivals, political, religious events to continue</li>
<li>TN CM appeals to people to celebrate festivals at home and follow Covid&nbsp;SOP</li>
<li>TN govt ramped up their vaccination drive and plans to vaccinate 5 lakh&nbsp;people a day</li>
</ul>

Tamil Nadu Lockdown:&nbsp;The Chief Minister also appealed to the people to celebrate festivals at their homes and follow Covid&nbsp;SOPs.

In order to further&nbsp;contain the spread of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/first-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-is-96-6-effective-in-preventing-death-govt-1631192446601" target="_blank">Covid</a>, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin extended the statewide restrictions till October 31.
Stalin said the government&rsquo;s stern efforts to control the spread of the virus have resulted in cases dropping from more than 36,000 at the end of May to around 1,600 now.
Stalin added that the surge in cases in certain districts of the state and border areas of neighbouring Kerala&nbsp;were being closely monitored and additional preventive measures were being taken.
Stalin said the government has provided a few relaxations considering the livelihood aspects of the people. However, keeping in mind the&nbsp;threat of a potential third-wave of Covid, <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/can-celebrate-festivals-later-uddhav-cancels-religious-gatherings-as-covid-cases-rise-1630937747544" target="_blank">a ban on festivals</a>, and political, religious and cultural events will&nbsp;continue&nbsp;as they could turn into super-spreader events.
The Chief Minister also appealed to the people to celebrate festivals at their homes and follow Covid&nbsp;SOPs.
Tamil Nadu government further accelerated the vaccination programs and has planned to vaccinate five lakh people on a single day.
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Over 2,57,700 people were forcibly evicted between March 2020 to July 2021 by the government, that is, over 505 people per day or over 21 people per hour.
A report by Housing and Land Rights Network, an advocacy group in New Delhi, highlights a grave housing crisis that heightened during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Nearly 16 million Indians live under the threat of forcible eviction from their houses and habitats. Strict lockdown curbs which restricted movement and access to remedial courses like courts aggravated the crisis for many.
49% of the total evictions carried out in 2020 were due to ostensible &lsquo;environmental&rsquo; reasons, followed by infrastructure projects, encroachment and beautification drives. According to the report, in almost all the cases state authorities did not follow due process that dictate the national &amp; international norms. Also, 51% of the evictions were court sanctioned.
In 2021, along pandemic induced financial crisis, low-income families suffered the brunt of the eviction crisis as well. A preliminary analysis reveals that between 1 January and 31 July, state authorities across the country demolished at least 24,445&nbsp;homes, affecting over 169,176 people. Of these, about 13,750 people were evicted during the peak of the second wave and resultant lockdowns in April and May.
The advocacy group also claims that the total number of people evicted and displaced as well as those living under the risk of eviction is much higher that their documented statistics.&nbsp;

21 people evicted every hour during Covid in India: damning statistics on housing crisis

Over 500 Indians lost their housing every day between&nbsp;March 2020 to July 2021.&nbsp;Housing and Land Rights Network's report highlights the grim statistics&nbsp;

//Over 2,57,700 people forcibly evicted between March 2020 to July 2021&nbsp; //A report by Housing and Land Rights Network sheds light on the dim crisis //Nearly 16 million Indians live under the threat of forcible eviction //Covid-19 pandemic worsened the situation and aggravated the crisis for many //51% of the evictions carried out in 2020 were court sanctioned //13,750 people were evicted during the peak of the second wave //A humanitarian crisis: report suggests number of evicted, displaced much higher

Nearly 16 million Indians live under the threat of forcible eviction.&nbsp;A report by Housing and Land Rights Network&nbsp;highlights&nbsp;how the crisis heightened during the pandemic.&nbsp;

Over 2,57,700 people were forcibly evicted between March 2020 to July 2021 by the government, that is, over 505 people per day or over 21 people per hour.
A report by Housing and Land Rights Network, an advocacy group in New Delhi, highlights a grave housing crisis that heightened during the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/delhi-1-8-lakh-people-booked-32-41-cr-fine-imposed-in-august-for-covid-norm-violations-1631173015157" target="_blank">Covid-19</a> pandemic.
Nearly 16 million Indians live under the threat of forcible eviction from their houses and habitats. Strict lockdown curbs which restricted movement and access to remedial courses like courts aggravated the crisis for many.
49% of the total evictions carried out in 2020 were due to ostensible &lsquo;environmental&rsquo; reasons, followed by infrastructure projects, encroachment and beautification drives. According to the report, in almost all the cases state authorities did not follow due process that dictate the national &amp; international norms. Also, 51% of the evictions were court sanctioned.
Also Read&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/tamil-nadu-govt-extends-covid-19-lockdown-till-october-31-1631248691285" target="_blank">Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 lockdown till October 31</a>
In 2021, along pandemic induced financial crisis, low-income families suffered the brunt of the eviction crisis as well. A preliminary analysis reveals that between 1 January and 31 July, state authorities across the country demolished at least 24,445&nbsp;homes, affecting over 169,176 people. Of these, about 13,750 people were evicted during the peak of the second wave and resultant lockdowns in April and May.
The advocacy group also claims that the total number of people evicted and displaced as well as those living under the risk of eviction is much higher that their documented statistics.&nbsp;

New Zealand government on Tuesday put the entire country into a strict lockdown for three days after finding a single case of coronavirus infection.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern invoked the &ldquo;team of 5 million&rdquo; &mdash; which is New Zealand's population &mdash; to go hard and early in trying to eliminate the latest outbreak.
This is the first case the country has seen in six months. The Delta variant case is suspected to be locally transmitted.
The sudden lockdown prompted people to line up outside supermarkets to stock up on essential items and sparked a sharp drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar.
New Zealand had managed to stamp out the virus, and the last outbreak was in February. But Ardern had been warning that the contagiousness of the delta variant would likely require more drastic action than previous outbreaks.
New Zealand has also been slower than other developed nations to inoculate its population, leaving it vulnerable to outbreaks. Only 32% of people have had at least one shot and 18% are fully vaccinated.
And officials have been viewing a growing outbreak in nearby Sydney with alarm, saying they don't want to make the same mistakes by waiting too long to impose strict measures.
Health officials said genome testing would not verify until Wednesday whether the infected 58-year-old man had the delta variant, although they were working under the assumption he does.
Officials said they could not immediately find a connection between the man and the handful of people who have tested positive while isolating in quarantine after arriving from abroad. The border is seen as the most likely source of any outbreaks.
The move into the strictest lockdown underscored the vastly different approach New Zealand has taken to the virus than most other nations, which are attempting to suppress its spread rather than eliminate it entirely.
New Zealand has reported just 26 virus deaths since the pandemic began.

3-day snap lockdown in New Zealand as first Covid case detected in 6 months

New Zealand government on Tuesday put the entire country into a strict lockdown for three days after finding a single case of coronavirus infection

3-day snap lockdown in New Zealand as first Covid case detected in 6 month

New Zealand government on Tuesday put the entire country into a strict lockdown for three days after finding a single case of coronavirus infection.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern invoked the &ldquo;team of 5 million&rdquo; &mdash; which is New Zealand's population &mdash; to go hard and early in trying to eliminate the latest outbreak.
This is the first case the country has seen in six months. The Delta variant case is suspected to be locally transmitted.
The sudden lockdown prompted people to line up outside supermarkets to stock up on essential items and sparked a sharp drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar.
New Zealand had managed to stamp out the virus, and the last outbreak was in February. But Ardern had been warning that the contagiousness of the delta variant would likely require more drastic action than previous outbreaks.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern invoked the &ldquo;team of 5 million&rdquo; &mdash; which is New Zealand's population &mdash; to go hard and early in trying to eliminate the latest outbreak.

New Zealand government on Tuesday put the entire country into a strict lockdown for three days after finding a single case of coronavirus infection.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern invoked the &ldquo;team of 5 million&rdquo; &mdash; which is New Zealand's population &mdash; to go hard and early in trying to eliminate the latest outbreak.
This is the first case the country has seen in six months. The Delta variant case is suspected to be locally transmitted.
The sudden lockdown prompted people to line up outside supermarkets to stock up on essential items and sparked a sharp drop in the value of the New Zealand dollar.
New Zealand had managed to stamp out the virus, and the last outbreak was in February. But Ardern had been warning that the contagiousness of the delta variant would likely require more drastic action than previous outbreaks.
New Zealand has also been slower than other developed nations to inoculate its population, leaving it vulnerable to outbreaks. Only 32% of people have had at least one shot and 18% are fully vaccinated.
And officials have been viewing a growing outbreak in nearby Sydney with alarm, saying they don't want to make the same mistakes by waiting too long to impose strict measures.
Health officials said genome testing would not verify until Wednesday whether the infected 58-year-old man had the delta variant, although they were working under the assumption he does.
Officials said they could not immediately find a connection between the man and the handful of people who have tested positive while isolating in quarantine after arriving from abroad. The border is seen as the most likely source of any outbreaks.
The move into the strictest lockdown underscored the vastly different approach New Zealand has taken to the virus than most other nations, which are attempting to suppress its spread rather than eliminate it entirely.
New Zealand has reported just 26 virus deaths since the pandemic began.

75th Independence Day: lessons India learnt from Covid-19 pandemic

India at 75: Lessons India learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic last year put life on hold for months and unsurprisingly emerged as one of the biggest challenges India has seen post Independence. In this report, editorji&nbsp;takes a deep dive into some of the most important lessons that the pandemic taught us as a nation.

A deep dive into some of the most important lessons that the pandemic taught us as a nation.

The Covid-19 pandemic last year put life on hold for months and unsurprisingly emerged as one of the biggest challenges India has seen post Independence. In this report, editorji&nbsp;takes a deep dive into some of the most important lessons that the pandemic taught us as a nation.
Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/india-75-pm-honours-corona-warriors-in-red-fort-speech-gives-a-new-slogan-for-development-1629008983713" target="_blank">India@75: PM honours corona warriors in Red Fort speech, gives a new slogan for development</a>

Amid experts saying that third wave has began in Kerala, the Pinarayi&nbsp;Vijanyan&nbsp;government on Wednesday announced easing of the lockdown curbs, imposed in the state in view of the spread of Covid-19.
Health Minister Veena George, said in the Kerala&nbsp;Assembly&nbsp;that it would be a triple lockdown for shops located in an area, where over 10 of the 1000 people of the population are infected in a week.
George said in other places, shops will be allowed to operate six days in a week and they can function from 7 am till 9 pm.
She said shops would remain open and curbs would be eased on August 15 and 22 though the days fall on Sunday, considering the Independence Day and the Onam festival rush respectively.
However, the minister urged the shops and business establishments to make special arrangements to avoid rush and ensure social distancing in their premises on account of festival season.

Fear of third Covid wave looms large, but Kerala govt relaxes lockdown curbs

Amid experts saying that third wave has began in Kerala, the Pinarayi&nbsp;Vijayan&nbsp;government on Wednesday announced easing of the lockdown curbs, imposed in the state in view of the spread of Covid-19.

Health Minister Veena George, said in the Kerala&nbsp;Assembly&nbsp;that it would be a triple lockdown for shops located in an area, where over 10 of the 1000 people of the population are infected in a week.

Amid experts saying that third wave has began in Kerala, the Pinarayi&nbsp;Vijayan&nbsp;government on Wednesday announced easing of the lockdown curbs, imposed in the state in view of the spread of Covid-19.
Health Minister Veena George, said in the Kerala&nbsp;Assembly&nbsp;that it would be a triple lockdown for shops located in an area, where over 10 of the 1000 people of the population are infected in a week.
George said in other places, shops will be allowed to operate six days in a week and they can function from 7 am till 9 pm.
She said shops would remain open and curbs would be eased on August 15 and 22 though the days fall on Sunday, considering the Independence Day and the Onam festival rush respectively.
However, the minister urged the shops and business establishments to make special arrangements to avoid rush and ensure social distancing in their premises on account of festival season.

China has begun mass testing to contain the most widespread Covid-19 outbreak in months due to the highly-contagious Delta variant.
75 news cases with 53 local transmissions were reported on Sunday linked to a cluster that has spread to over 20 cities and over 12 provinces. This is the largest outbreak to hit the country in several months.
Zhangjiajie in Hunan province has put 1.5 million residents under lockdown and shut all tourist attractions.
Flood-ravaged Zhengzhou also reported 27 locally transmitted cases following which the city ordered mass testing of all 10 million residents.
Hundreds of thousands were put under lockdown in the eastern Jiangsu province as well.
Authorities are blaming the recent outbreaks on the fast-spreading Delta variant and the peak tourist season.

China: Mass testing, millions put under lockdown as Delta variant spreads

Mass testing, millions put under lockdown in several provinces as China battles Delta variant outbreak.

//China rolls out mass testing as cases rise due to Delta variant //75 new cases with 53 local transmissions reported on Sunday //Largest outbreak in months: spread over 20 cities in over 12 provinces&nbsp; //1.5 million put under lockdown&nbsp;in Hunan&nbsp;province's&nbsp;Zhangjiajie //Flood-ravaged Zhengzhou&nbsp;ordered testing of all 10 million residents&nbsp; //Hundreds of thousands put under lockdown&nbsp;in&nbsp;eastern Jiangsu province //Authorities blame the spread on contagious Delta variant &amp; tourist season&nbsp;

75 news cases with 53 local transmissions were reported on Sunday linked to a cluster that has spread to over 20 cities and over 12 provinces.

China has begun mass testing to contain the most widespread Covid-19 outbreak in months due to the highly-contagious Delta variant.
75 news cases with 53 local transmissions were reported on Sunday linked to a cluster that has spread to over 20 cities and over 12 provinces. This is the largest outbreak to hit the country in several months.
Zhangjiajie in Hunan province has put 1.5 million residents under lockdown and shut all tourist attractions.
Flood-ravaged Zhengzhou also reported 27 locally transmitted cases following which the city ordered mass testing of all 10 million residents.
Hundreds of thousands were put under lockdown in the eastern Jiangsu province as well.
Authorities are blaming the recent outbreaks on the fast-spreading Delta variant and the peak tourist season.

UK health minister Sajid Javid on Saturday informed that he has tested positive for Covid-19,&nbsp;&nbsp;but added that his symptoms were mild and he was thankful to have had had two doses of vaccine against the disease.
"This morning I tested positive for Covid. I&rsquo;m waiting for my PCR result, but thankfully I have had my jabs and symptoms are mild. Please make sure you come forward for your vaccine if you haven&rsquo;t already," he said in a tweet.
Javid, who has been health secretary for three weeks, has backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson&rsquo;s plan&nbsp;to fully reopen&nbsp;England&rsquo;s economy and scrap legal coronavirus restrictions from Monday.
On Friday, the UK recorded 36,800 cases logged, which marked a 17 per cent increase over the previous week.&nbsp;

Covid: UK health minister Sajid Javid tests positive despite being fully vaccinated

UK health minister Sajid Javid on Saturday informed that he has tested positive for Covid-19,&nbsp;&nbsp;but added that his symptoms were mild and he was thankful to have had had two doses of vaccine against the disease.
Javid, who has been health secretary for three weeks, has backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson&rsquo;s plan&nbsp;to fully reopen&nbsp;England&rsquo;s economy and scrap legal coronavirus restrictions from Monday.
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<li>UK health minister Sajid Javid tests positive for Covid-19</li>
<li>Sajid Javid&nbsp;has taken both jabs of Covid-19 vaccine</li>
<li>UK govt&nbsp;plans to remove almost all restrictions on July 19</li>
<li>UK recorded 36,800 cases on Friday, up 17% from last week</li>
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Sajid Javid tests positive for Covid-19 as the government prepares to lift most pandemic restrictions in England.

UK health minister Sajid Javid on Saturday informed that he has tested positive for Covid-19, but added that his symptoms were mild and he was thankful to have had two doses of vaccine against the disease.
While tweeting the information, he also urged people who haven't taken their jabs to get vaccinated.&nbsp;
Javid, who has been health secretary for three weeks, has backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson&rsquo;s plan&nbsp;to fully reopen&nbsp;England&rsquo;s economy and scrap legal coronavirus restrictions from Monday.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/england-to-lift-last-virus-restrictions-on-july-19-johnson-urges-caution-1626140030898">UK to lift last of Covid restrictions on July 19, PM Boris Johnson urges caution</a>
On Friday, the UK recorded 36,800 cases, which marked a 17 per cent increase over the previous week.&nbsp;

Covid-19 has worsened India's hunger crisis, says a study by Azim Premji University, revealing that 90% of Indian households suffered a reduction in food intake as a result of the lockdown, according to a report in the The Economic Times.
Earlier, the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy in its report said, that more than 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May alone at the height of a devastating wave that overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.
All of that is leading to an increase in hunger, particularly in urban areas, in a nation that already accounts for nearly a third of the world&rsquo;s malnourished people.
India is home to one-third of the world&rsquo;s malnourished people and one-fourth of the world's hungry population. 20% of children under the age of five are underweight, while 200 million people have insufficient access to food, as per official data.
The study by the Azim Premji University says, as India&rsquo;s economy shrunk by 7.3% last year, the daily average wage for about 230 million Indians &mdash; dropped below the 375-rupee threshold. The study shows that 90% of respondents reported that their households had suffered a reduction in food intake as a result of the lockdown.

90% Indian homes reduced food intake during Covid lockdown: study by Azim Premji University

90% Indian homes suffered from reduced food intake during the&nbsp;Covid-induced lockdown, shows a&nbsp;study by Azim Premji University

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// Covid-19 has worsened India's hunger crisis, says a study by Azim Premji University, // 90% of Indian homes suffered a reduction in food intake during lockdown: study // CMIE: 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May during the Covid second wave // India is home to one-third of the world&rsquo;s malnourished people as per data // 20% kids under 5 years are underweight, 200 mn don't have enough food: data // Study: In 2020, daily average wage for 230 mn Indians dropped below Rs 375

The Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy in its report said, that more than 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May alone at the height of a devastating wave that overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.

Covid-19 has worsened India's hunger crisis, says a study by Azim Premji University, revealing that 90% of Indian households suffered a reduction in food intake as a result of the lockdown, according to a report in the The Economic Times.
Earlier, the Centre for Monitoring the Indian Economy in its report said, that more than 15 million Indians lost their jobs in May alone at the height of a devastating wave that overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.
All of that is leading to an increase in hunger, particularly in urban areas, in a nation that already accounts for nearly a third of the world&rsquo;s malnourished people.
India is home to one-third of the world&rsquo;s malnourished people and one-fourth of the world's hungry population. 20% of children under the age of five are underweight, while 200 million people have insufficient access to food, as per official data.
The study by the Azim Premji University says, as India&rsquo;s economy shrunk by 7.3% last year, the daily average wage for about 230 million Indians &mdash; dropped below the 375-rupee threshold. The study shows that 90% of respondents reported that their households had suffered a reduction in food intake as a result of the lockdown.
Also watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/good-news-for-the-economy-inflation-starts-to-ease-in-june-shows-cpi-data-1626092547786" target="_blank">Good news for the economy! Inflation starts to ease in June, shows CPI data</a>

Observed on 11th July, World Population Day 2021 looks at prioritizing reproductive health and rights for all.

World Population Day 2021 to prioritise the reproductive health of people

As the world continues to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot has changed on the population front. Observed on 11th July, World Population Day this year looks at prioritizing reproductive health and rights for all.

World Population Day 2021 to prioritise the reproductive health of people!

As the world continues to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot has changed on the population front. Observed on 11th July, World Population Day this year looks at prioritizing reproductive health and rights for all.

As the world continues to fight the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot has changed on the population front. Observed on 11th July, World Population Day was created by the United Nations Development Programme in 1989 with the aim to draw attention towards population-related issues. This year looks at prioritizing and creating awareness about reproductive health and rights for all.
The current pandemic situation has led to a rise in concerns about shifting population and fertility rates due to "baby busts" and "baby booms."
According to the United Nations Population Fund, while people who had access to reproductive health services postponed childbearing during the pandemic, the vulnerable were faced with a disruption in the supply of contraceptives leading to unintended pregnancies. A research carried out by UNFPA in March pointed out that around 12 million women were subjected to hampered accessibility to family planning services.
According to the Executive Director, Dr. Natalia Kanem, &ldquo;the real cause for an alarm comes when people cannot exercise their sexual and reproductive rights and choices because of disruptions in health services.&rdquo;&nbsp;It is believed that with or without a pandemic people must have the right to exercise choice over their bodies and fertility.
Keeping these issues in mind, this day shall raise awareness about present demographic shifts and population management on a global platform. From overpopulation to family planning, gender inequality, maternal health and rights, every issue will be raised and discussed.
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/pm-modi-on-covid-relief-package-will-enhance-public-health-facilities-in-under-served-regions-1624895985331" target="_blank">PM Modi on Covid relief package: will enhance public health facilities in under-served regions</a>

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday unveil a plan to lift coronavirus restrictions from July 19

UK PM Boris Johnson tells Britons to 'learn to live with' coronavirus

UK PM Johnson to unveil plan to lift Covid&nbsp;restrictions on July 19
Boris Johnson urges Britons to learn to live with the virus
UK PM to give a press conference, health minister to address parliament
Johnson had initially aimed for a full reopening on June 21
Reopening pushed back because of the contagious Delta variant
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday unveil a plan to lift coronavirus restrictions from July 19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday unveil a plan to lift coronavirus restrictions from July 19, while urging the population to "learn to live with" the virus.
The prime minister will give a press conference and Health Minister Sajid Javid is scheduled to address parliament on the issue.
Johnson had initially aimed for a full reopening on June 21 but was forced to push back the date because of a surge in the highly contagious Delta variant.
The prime minister's office says the latest figures indicate that the number of cases will continue to rise as restrictions are lifted, but also that "the link to hospitalisations and deaths has been weakened" thanks to vaccinations.

With life getting back to normal after the second Coronavirus wave in India, not everyone is ready to step out just yet. This experience can be termed as the “Cave Syndr

What is Cave Syndrome and how has it affected the post-lockdown life?

With the markets and offices opening up, are you finding it difficult to step out? Does the idea of getting back to your former life make you feel uncomfortable? Arthur Bregman, a psychiatrist in Coral Gables, Florida calls it the &ldquo;Cave Syndrome.&rdquo;

After Covid-19, is Cave Syndrome the new worry in town? 

With the markets and offices opening up, are you finding it difficult to step out? Does the idea of getting back to your former life make you feel uncomfortable?
After the deadly second wave of Covid-19 and the prolonged lockdown, people are now a bit apprehensive about going out and about as usual. Arthur Bregman, a psychiatrist in Coral Gables, Florida calls it the &ldquo;Cave Syndrome.&rdquo; According to him, cave syndrome &ldquo;occurs when people become attached to the Covid-19 situation.&rdquo; This doesn&rsquo;t mean they get attached to the virus but &ldquo;attached to the home, the anxiety of uncertainty and its effects on our daily lives.&rdquo; &nbsp;
This syndrome might seem common amongst people who are introverted and like to turn inwards when faced with a threat or fear. But it is interesting to note that this syndrome is not something that will only affect the introvert. In his article &ldquo;Cave Syndrome: A Condition of Our Times&rdquo;, Bregman expressed that, extroverts can also begin to live with the fear of uncertainty where the home becomes a safe space. He finds this occurrence similar to Stockholm syndrome wherein people rely on the captor for comfort.
But there is hope at the end of this tunnel as love and affection from a dear one can help you come out of the cave. Companionship and support will help build an aura of happiness and prevent the development of Cave syndrome.

With life getting back to normal after the second Coronavirus wave in India, not everyone is ready to step out just yet.&nbsp;This experience can be termed as the &ldquo;Cave Syndrome&rdquo;.

With the markets and offices opening up, are you finding it difficult to step out? Does the idea of getting back to your former life make you feel uncomfortable?
After the deadly second wave of Covid-19 and the prolonged lockdown, people are now a bit apprehensive about going out and about as usual. Arthur Bregman, a psychiatrist in Coral Gables, Florida calls it the &ldquo;Cave Syndrome.&rdquo; According to him, cave syndrome &ldquo;occurs when people become attached to the <a href="https://www.editorji.com/covid-19" target="_blank">Covid-19</a> situation.&rdquo; This doesn&rsquo;t mean they get attached to the virus but &ldquo;attached to the home, the anxiety of uncertainty and its effects on our daily lives.&rdquo; &nbsp;
This syndrome might seem common amongst people who are introverted and like to turn inwards when faced with a threat or fear. But it is interesting to note that this syndrome is not something that will only affect the introvert. In his article &ldquo;Cave Syndrome: A Condition of Our Times&rdquo;, Bregman expressed that, extroverts can also begin to live with the fear of uncertainty where the home becomes a safe space. He finds this occurrence similar to Stockholm syndrome wherein people rely on the captor for comfort.
Also Read:<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/post-covid-19-complications-cytomegalovirus-1625167410924" target="_blank">&nbsp;Post Covid-19 Complications: Cytomegalovirus</a>
But there is hope at the end of this tunnel as love and affection from a dear one can help you come out of the cave. Companionship and support will help build an aura of happiness and prevent the development of Cave syndrome.

Tamil Nadu government has extended the coronavirus lockdown in capital Chennai and surrounding districts till 6pm on July 5 with several relaxations on the curbs.
Tamil Nadu has geographically classified the 38 districts in the state into 3 categories based on the virus caseload.
The 4 districts in Category 3- Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet has opened doors to all&nbsp; private establishments with 100% workforce. Places of worship will be open but any festival or consecration ceremony won&rsquo;t be allowed.
Textile and jewellery shops can function sans air-conditioning between 9 am and 7pm with 50% customers.
Similarly shopping malls are open between 9 am and 7 pm. In-house dining is still prohibited, restaurants can offer take away service.
Theatres remain closed while sports academies and outdoor events are allowed between 6am and 9pm without audience.

Chennai extends Covid-19 lockdown till July 5 with several relaxations 

The Tamil Nadu government has extended the coronavirus lockdown in capital Chennai and surrounding districts till 6pm on July 5 with several relaxations on the curbs.
Tamil Nadu has geographically classified the 38 districts in the state into 3 categories based on the virus caseload.&nbsp;The 4 districts in Category 3- Chennai, Kancheepuram, Tiruvallur and Chengalpet has opened doors to all private establishments with 100% workforce. Places of worship will be open but any festival or consecration ceremony won&rsquo;t be allowed.
Textile and jewellery shops can function sans air-conditioning between 9 am and 7pm with 50% customers.&nbsp;Similarly shopping malls are open between 9 am and 7 pm. In-house dining is still prohibited, restaurants can offer take away service.
Theatres remain closed while sports academies and outdoor events are allowed between 6am and 9pm without audience.

The Telangana government has completely lifted the Covid-19 lockdown&nbsp;from June 19.
The Telangana cabinet said that the decision to lift the restrictions completely was taken in view of drop in coronavirus cases along with a significant decline in case positivity rate.
As per the state cabinet, Telangana was able to control the spread of infection faster than other states. The cabinet has instructed officials from all the departments to lift all restrictions imposed during the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state.Additionally, the state government has directed the Department of Education to start preparations to reopen all categories of educational institutions from July 1.

Telangana lifts Covid-19 lockdown, educational institution to open from July 1

The Telangana government has completely lifted the Covid-19 lockdown&nbsp;from June 19.
The Telangana cabinet said that the decision to lift the restrictions completely was taken in view of drop in coronavirus cases along with a significant decline in case positivity rate.
As per the state cabinet, Telangana was able to control the spread of infection faster than other states. The cabinet has instructed officials from all the departments to lift all restrictions imposed during the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state. Additionally, the state government has directed the Department of Education to start preparations to reopen all categories of educational institutions from July 1.

The Telangana government has completely lifted the Covid-19 lockdown&nbsp;from June 19.
The Telangana cabinet said that the decision to lift the restrictions completely was taken in view of drop in coronavirus cases along with a significant decline in case positivity rate.
As per the state cabinet, Telangana was able to control the spread of infection faster than other states. The cabinet has instructed officials from all the departments to lift all restrictions imposed during the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state. Additionally, the state government has directed the Department of Education to start preparations to reopen all categories of educational institutions from July 1.

Before every occasion an arti is an aspect to mark the start of anything &lsquo;shubh&rsquo; or auspicious. Following the tradition, a man from Madurai devotedly performed arti of&hellip;wait for it&hellip;of a liquor shop on Monday when the Tamil Nadu allowed the state government-owned liquor shops to open.
In a viral video, the man can be seen hurrying to the liquor story after a quick arti and rejoicing when he finally managed to get two bottles and bowed multiple times to the liquor he must have missed during the lockdown.
Netizens are in splits and called it one &lsquo;true love&rsquo;.

Madurai man's 'Shubh-arambh' after liquor shops re-open

Before every occasion an arti is an aspect to mark the start of anything &lsquo;shubh&rsquo; or auspicious. Following the tradition, a man from Madurai devotedly performed arti of&hellip;wait for it&hellip;of a liquor shop on Monday when the Tamil Nadu allowed the state government-owned liquor shops to open.
In a viral video, the man can be seen hurrying to the liquor story after a quick arti and rejoicing when he finally managed to get two bottles and bowed multiple times to the liquor he must have missed during the lockdown.
Netizens are in splits and called it one &lsquo;true love&rsquo;.

'Shubh-arambh':&nbsp;Madurai&nbsp;man's arti after liquor shops re-open
Man prayed to a liquor shop which re-opened after a month
Netizens&nbsp;in splits, calls it 'true love'

Before every occasion an arti is performed to mark the start of beginning&nbsp;&lsquo;shubh&rsquo; or auspicious. Following the tradition, a man from Madurai devotedly performed arti of a liquor shop on Monday when the Tamil Nadu&nbsp;government allowed state-owned liquor shops to open.
In a viral video, the man can be seen hurrying to the liquor shop after a quick arti and rejoicing when he finally managed to get two bottles and bowed multiple times to the liquor he must have missed during the lockdown.
Netizens are in splits and called it one &lsquo;true love&rsquo;.

In a candid conversation with editorji & Fortune India Ajay Bijli, Chairperson, PVR says it is better to endure some more short term pain and open once vaccination picks

PVR Exclusive, Chief Ajay Bijli says vaccination a priority not re-opening of cinema 

In a candid conversation with editorji &amp; Fortune India Ajay Bijli, Chairperson, PVR says it is better to endure some more short term pain and open once vaccination picks up pace. Confidence he says will only return post mass vaccination or the optimism of revival will be short lived.

In a candid conversation with editorji &amp; Fortune India Ajay Bijli, Chairperson, PVR says it is better to endure some more short term pain and open once vaccination picks up pace. Confidence he says will only return post mass vaccination or the optimism of revival will be short lived.

In an exclusive and candid conversation, PVR Chairperson Ajay Bijli details the post pandemic plans for the cinema experience. The permanent cost cuts to reinventing bus

On Biz Buzz | PVR Chief Ajay Bijli reveals exclusive details of revival and rebooting cinema biz

In an exclusive and candid conversation, PVR Chairperson Ajay Bijli details the post pandemic plans for the cinema experience. The permanent cost cuts to reinventing business models to new F&amp;B tie-ups, there is a new script of survival for the multiplexes.

In an exclusive and candid conversation, PVR Chairperson Ajay Bijli details the post pandemic plans for the cinema experience. The permanent cost cuts to reinventing business models to new F&amp;B tie-ups, there is a new script of survival for the multiplexes.

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