Friday, Apr 19 2024 | Time 14:26 Hrs(IST)
image
States » North


Complete ban on public gathering in Punjab, marriage functions limited to 30

Chandigarh, Jul 13 (UNI) Stepping up its fight against COVID, Punjab government has put a complete bar on all public gatherings, while restricting social gatherings to five and marriages and other social functions to 30 instead of the current 50.
These are part of the revised guidelines issued on Monday in line with the announcement made on Sunday by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh.
Mandatory FIRs shall be filed against those found violating the curb on public gatherings, which now stand strictly disallowed. A detailed notification issued by the government says joint teams of police and civil administration shall strictly enforce the restrictions on social gatherings (restricted to five under section 144 imposed in all districts) as well as weddings and social functions. The management of Marriage Palaces/ Hotels shall be held responsible and shall face suspension of licence in case of violation of norms.
More News
UP: Around 36 96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm

UP: Around 36 96 pc votes polled on 8 seats till 1 pm

19 Apr 2024 | 2:18 PM

Lucknow, April 19 (UNI) Approximately 36.96 per cent of 1.44 crore voters polled their votes till 1 pm, across eight parliamentary constituencies in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, as per polling officials.

see more..
22 60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

22 60 pc turnout in Kathua-Udhampur till 1100 hrs

19 Apr 2024 | 2:15 PM

Jammu, Apr 19 (UNI) Around 22.60 percent of 16.23 lakh voters cast their votes in the initial four hours of polling till 11 am in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency (PC) on Friday in a peaceful manner.

see more..
Uttarakhand records 24 83 pc voter turnout till 11 am

Uttarakhand records 24 83 pc voter turnout till 11 am

19 Apr 2024 | 2:01 PM

Dehradun, Apr 19 (UNI) Uttarakhand has witnessed an average voter turnout of 24.83 per cent for five Lok Sabha seats till 11am on Friday,
Excluding the Nainital constituency, voting percentages in the other four constituencies have surpassed those of the 2019 elections within the same timeframe, which recorded 23.59 per cent turnout by Friday midday.

see more..
J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur

J&K: Rain punctuates 1st phase LS voting in Kathua-Udhampur

19 Apr 2024 | 1:00 PM

Jammu, April 19 (UNI) Voting is underway amid rain in the Kathua-Udhampur Parliamentary Constituency spread across five districts in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.

see more..
Nine drug peddlers arrested in Kashmir: Police

Nine drug peddlers arrested in Kashmir: Police

19 Apr 2024 | 12:34 PM

Srinagar, Apr 19 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested nine drug peddlers and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances from them in Anantnag and Baramulla districts, police said on Friday.

see more..
image