Lockdown 4.0: What is Open What is Not

May 18: The Centre has proposed a new set of guidelines after extending the lockdown till May 31.
The Centre has mentioned that the religious places will continue to remain shut until May 31. The Centre has also said that masks will be mandatory in public.

Here are some of the questionnaires which explains what is allowed and what is not:

1. Is wearing of mask compulsory?

               Yes, masks are compulsory in public and work places

2. Can marriages be held?

               Yes, but only with 50 people

3. What are the rules on funerals?

               Only 20 people can attend funerals

4. Is consumption of liquor, paan, gutka allowed?

               Yes, but not on public places 

5. Can I work from home?

                Yes, it is advised as much as possible

6. Will all shops be open?

                Yes, with strict social distancing

7. Will flights be allowed?

                All domestic, international flights except for medical services are barred.

8. Will metro rail open?

                No

9. Will schools and colleges open?

                No

10. Will hotels and restaurant open?

                No

11. Will cinema halls open?

                No

12. Will gyms open?

        No

13. Can sports complexes open?

                Yes, stadiums can open with no spectators 

14. Will religious places open?

        No, it is not permitted

15. Is inter-state travel allowed?

               Yes, with mutual consent of states only

16. Will the night curfew continue?

                Yes, between 7 pm and 7 am

17. Will I be punished if I violate night curfew?

                Yes, it is punishable 

18. Will liquor shops remain open?

                Yes, it will remain open

19. Can I get home delivery of food?

               Yes, it is allowed

20. I am 65, can I go out?

               It is not advised

21. Is Aarogya Setu app mandatory?

               Government says it is necessary

22. Will malls be open?

                No

23. Will swimming pools be open?

                No

24. Will parks be open?

                No

25. Will auditoriums be open?

                No

26. Can I go to the gym?

                No, gyms will be closed

Wuhan City Reports COVID-19 Cases

May 13: Though the health authorities said there are no new cases of COVID-19 in the epicentre of the pandemic Wuhan city, the Country has reported 15 new cases including 8 asymptomatic cases.
According to China's National Health Commission (NHC), seven new positive cases were reported on Tuesday of Coronavirus, of which one is imported and the other six cases locally transmitted.
Also, eight new asymptomatic cases were reported taking their total to 750 on Tuesday, the NHC said.

Former FM P. Chidambaram say headline and blank page for Rs 20 Lakh Crore package

May 13: Former Finance Minister, P Chidambaram has said that the Prime Minister’s announcement of a Rs 20 lakh crore package is like a headline and blank page.

Former FM also said, he looks forward to learning the details of the package. The package will be made public by Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman today who will be addressing media at 4pm.

“Yesterday, PM gave us a headline and a blank page. Naturally, my reaction was blank. Today, we look forward to the FM filling the blank page. We will carefully count every additional Rupee that the government will infuse into the economy”, the former Finance Minister also said.

The first thing we will look for, is what the poor, hungry and devastated migrant workers can expect. Migrants have walked hundreds of kilometres to their home states. Hence, We will examine who gets what. We will also examine what the bottom half of the population will get in terms of real money, Chidambaram said.

PM Modi Addresses Nation

May 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses nation for the 5th time. This come after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a meeting with Chief Ministers of states yesterday.

TN 10th exam time table 2020 released

May 12: Tamil Nadu's 10th exam time table 2020 has been released. The exams would commence on June 1 and conclude on June 12 2020.


TN 10th exam time table 2020:

Language: June 1 2020

English: June 3 2020

Maths: June 5 2020

Optional Language: June 6 2020

Science: June 8 2020

Social Science: June 10 2020

Vocational: June 12 2020

COVID-19 Cases In India Cross 70,000 Mark

May 12: The total number coronavirus cases in the country cross 70,000 mark Today. While the active cases are at 46,000, the recoveries are 22,454 and deaths are at 2,293, according to Health Ministry.

In the last 24 hours, the COVID-19 cases in India reported 3,604 and death of 87 in a day. Health Ministry also said that the active cases in the country are 46,008 and 22,455 are cured/discharged

Former PM Manmohan Singh Discharged From AIIMS

May 12: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh discharged from AIIMS after spending 2days in the hospital. He was admitted due to chest pain on sunday night (may 10th). Former PM discharged after medical advice by AIIMS doctor.