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In wake of Myanmar earthquake, Delhi govt gets ball rolling for a new emergency centre

April 02, 2025 3:28 am

The centre has been in the pipeline for years despite the city being located in Zone IV of the seismic map

Penalty on not wearing masks in Delhi likely to be lifted, official order awaited

October 05, 2022 1:57 pm

The compulsory fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks in public places was last removed in March but within a few weeks the rule was re-imposed following an uptick in the number of Covid cases in April.

Delhi: Experts split as mask mandates are set to go from October

September 24, 2022 8:14 am

At the DDMA’s 37th Covid review meeting Thursday, it deliberated lifting Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks in public places from October 1 as the capital has been seeing a steady dip in cases.

Delhi may remove mask fine and reduce number of Covid beds next month

September 23, 2022 3:26 pm

An official said a government order was awaited and that people should still continue to wear masks and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.

Fresh Covid cases cross 1,000; govt reimposes fines for mask violations

April 21, 2022 1:54 am

All schools, colleges and other educational institutions would remain open with strict Covid protocols in place, and a separate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will be prepared for schools in consultation with experts, said officials present in the meeting.

Delhi: Ahead of DDMA meet, traders appeal not to impose Covid curbs

April 20, 2022 7:55 am

According to officials, fines for not wearing masks in public places, and guidelines on enforcement, random testing and other measures to curb Covid spread are expected to be discussed.

Covid-19 cases up, UP, Haryana make masks must in districts next to Delhi

April 19, 2022 12:39 pm

Covid-19 Delhi update today: In UP, masks have been made mandatory in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Meerut, Bulandshahr and Baghpat. Most of the new cases reported in the state on Sunday were from two of these districts.

Delhi: Districts ramp up testing, tracing again

April 16, 2022 8:29 am

According to senior officials, random Covid testing will restart at Metro stations and places that see high footfall like markets, bus stops and railways stations after the DDMA meeting on April 20.

Soon, no fine for not wearing masks in Delhi

April 01, 2022 10:30 am

Delhi new Covid guidelines: “Many were of the opinion that wearing masks should remain mandatory. However, it was finally decided that no fines would be issued. This means that the order will contain an advisory, which asks people to remain masked in public,” a source said.

Ahead of DDMA meeting, a set of parents petition to lift mandatory masking in schools

March 31, 2022 9:56 am

Along with their representation, the parents have sent an online petition on the subject, which has received more than 2,500 signatories.

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Long break ends: Delhi schools reopen for all classes from Monday

November 01, 2021 8:54 pm

While most private schools are waiting till after Diwali to resume physical classes for the younger children, government schools opened for them on Monday to moderate turnout.

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