Government and Policy

several cities otherwise known to record high pollution levels have recorded an improvement in air quality on March 22 (Sunday)

India is officially on lockdown for 21 days and downsides of not taking this extreme measure were too scary in the face of Coronavirus spread

Pakistan must bear in mind that US withdrawal post-signing of US-Taliban peace accord, has actually not solved any existing problem. It has rather left open a Pandora’s box of troubles for both Islamabad and the Kabul Government.

Election Commission allowed use of indelible ink on those who are quarantined by the health authorities.

Recently, the National Task Force COVID-19 constituted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) had recommended the use of hydroxy-chloroquine for high-risk cases, as a preventive measure against COVID-19.

A national lockdown has been announced across the country by Prime Minister Modi starting at midnight.

Prime Minister Modi announced the national lockdown in his second address to the country regarding the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic on the 24th of March.

In a bid to provide relief to the importers and exporters, customs clearance has now been deemed as an essential service that will continue its operations 24/7 until June 30, 2020.

While not following the lockdown can land one in jail for 6 months, anybody spreading rumours about the Wuhan Coronavirus spread can also land in jail for 6 months.

During lockdown, all shops selling non-essential items, most public transportation will remain shut, to prevent public gathering to prevent coronavirus spread