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List of notifications/circulars/advisory

01 January 2022 - 31 January 2022

Last Updated On Issuing Authority Applicability Nature of directions Copy of notification/source
January 31, 2022 Medical Experts Delhi Delhi's Covid Deaths Surge Even as Cases Fall & Experts Warn Fatalities May Rise Further. Read here
January 30, 2022 Gujarat Government Gujarat Gujarat extends night curfew in 27 cities till Feb 4, 2022 Read here
January 30, 2022 Jammu and Kashmir administration Jammu and Kashmi administration      The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday announced a seven-hour relaxation window for non-essential movement during the 64-hour long weekend Covid lockdown imposed in the Union Territory. Now, the new lockdown restrictions on non-essential movement would be from every Friday 9 pm to Monday 6 am Read here
January 30, 2022 Government of Karnataka Karnataka The Karnataka government decided to lift the night curfew across the state from January 31. As per the new Covid norms, all schools in Bengaluru have been allowed to start offline classes. Moreover, hotels, bars and pubs have been allowed to operate with 50 per cent occupancy. However, cinema halls will remain closed. Read here
January 30, 2022 Government of Manipur Manipur Manipur imposes new Covid restrictions, night curfew to continue till Feb 28. Read here
January 30, 2022

Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu No Sunday lockdown in Tamil Nadu, but here are Covid-19 rules still in place. Read here
January 30, 2022 Government of Kerala   Kerala Kerala witnesses total shutdown during Sunday lockdown imposed amid rising cases. Read here
January 30, 2022 Drugs Controller General of India India Explained: What are intranasal Covid-19 vaccines and are they more effective? Read here
January 29, 2022 District Administration of Rajouri and Poonch Rajouri and Poonch Weekend lockdown restrictions continue in PirPanjal, Ramban. Read here
January 29, 2022 Union Health Ministry Karnataka Karnataka beats Maharashtra, tops country in active Covid-19 caseload Read here
January 29, 2022 Government of Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka relaxes Covid-19 curbs, lifts night curfew, reopens pubs and restaurants. Read here
January 29, 2022 National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in India India Covid-19: India should go slow on boosters for all, say experts. Read here
January 29, 2022 Government of Kerala Kerala Lockdown-like curbs in Kerala on Sunday. Read here
January 29, 2022 Government of Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir Covid surge: 64-hour lockdown clamped in Jammu and Kashmir. Read here
January 29, 2022 Chief Medical Officer Haryana Haryana slashes antigen test rate from ₹250 to ₹50. Read here
January 29, 2022 Government of Rajasthan Rajasthan Rajasthan government lifts weekend curfew as Covid-19 cases decline. Read here
January 29, 2022 Government of Gujrat Gujrat Covid-19: Gujarat extends night curfew in 27 cities till Feb 4. Read here
January 29, 2022 District Collector Raipur Night curfew lifted in Raipur; biz can remain open till midnight. Read here
January 29, 2022 Union Health Minister Pune Coronavirus live | Schools, colleges in Pune to reopen from Feb 1. Read here
January 28, 2022 Government of Government  Haryana Haryana relaxes Covid rules for multiplexes, schools, colleges. Read here
January 28, 2022 World Health Organisation   Tamil Nadu What WHO Said On NeoCov Coronavirus, Discovered By Chinese Scientists. Read here
January 28, 2022 DGCI India Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) gives permission to Bharat Biotech for Covid-19 intranasal booster dose trials. Read here
January 28, 2022 Canada Canada In its latest update, the Canadian government’s travel advisory for India no longer contains the mandatory requirement for obtaining a negative RT-PCR test prior to boarding from a single laboratory located at Delhi airport. The norms applicable to passengers flying from India to Canada will be those implemented overall. Read here
January 27, 2022 Government of Delhi Delhi

Delhi has lifted weekend curfew in view of the declining Covid cases. Restaurants and cinema halls will open with 50 per cent capacity and 200 guests will be allowed to attend weddings. However, night curfew will continue without any change.

Read here
January 27, 2022 Tamil Nadu Government  Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu: No night curfew from January 28, no complete lockdown on Sundays Read here
January 25, 2022 Government of India India Restrictions for inter-state travel Read here
January 25, 2022 Government of Delhi India Amid the constant dip in the Covid cases in the national capital, Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal will chair Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting on 27 January to revise the situation. Read here
January 25, 2022 United Kingdom United Kingdom The United Kingdom has decided to lift all restrictions for eligible vaccinated individuals. The new policy will come into effect from 4 a.m., February 11. Read here
January 24, 2022 Karnataka Government Karnataka Karnataka Chief Minister has said the decision to further ease Covid-19 restrictions will be taken after analysing the pandemic situation in the state. The state government had recently lifted the weekend curfew but kept the restriction from 10 pm to 5 am in place. Read here
January 24, 2022

Government of India

India Covid-19 cases in the country are likely to decline in the country by February 15 while the infections have already started reducing in some states and metro cities, government sources said on Monday. Read here
January 23, 2022 IIT Madras India India Covid-19 third wave peak in next 14 days: IIT study. Read here
January 23, 2022 The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) India Omicron Variant of COVID-19 in Community Transmission Stage in India: INSACOG. Read here
January 23, 2022   Hyderabad Hyderabad: People impose self-restrictions due to COVID fear. Read here
January 22, 2022 Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Pune Covid-19 Omicron India January 22 Highlights: Situation grim in Pune as positivity rate skyrockets to 41%. Read here
January 22, 2022 Founder and Chief Radiologist, Mahajan Imaging India Home testing kits may give false negative reports even after having COVID symptoms: Expert. Read here
January 22, 2022 Election Commission of India India India Election Commission Extends Covid Rules for State Polls. Read here
January 22, 2022 Government of India India From Today "Isolation Facility" Not Compulsory For Covid Positive Foreign Arrivals. Read here
January 22, 2022 Government of Maharashtra Pune Pune schools won't resume physical classes from Monday, Covid cases high. Read here
January 22, 2022 Punjab and Haryana High Court Punjab and Haryana COVID Surge: Punjab & Haryana High Court Extends Interim Orders Passed By It & Courts Subordinate To It Till February 28. Read here
January 22, 2022 Government of Kerala Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu records 29,870 new Covid-19 cases; Stalin announces complete lockdown tomorrow. Read here
January 21, 2022 Government of Gujrat Gujrat Gujarat revises night curfew guidelines. Read here
January 21, 2022 Government of Bihar Bihar Covid-19: Bihar govt extends restrictions till Feb 6 amid surge in cases. Read here
January 21, 2022 Government of Delhi Delhi Weekend curfew to continue in Delhi however, LG allows private offices to run with 50% capacity Read here
January 21, 2022 Karnataka government Karnataka The Karnataka government, withdraws weekend curfew in the state. Night restrictions (10 pm-5am) will continue as part of efforts to stem the spread of coronavirus. Read here
January 21, 2022 Government of Delhi India The Delhi government fixes maximum price for RT-PCR COVID-19 tests at private laboratories between ₹300 and ₹500 Read here
January 21, 2022 Government of Kerala Kerala Amid a sudden spike in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) disease cases in the southern part of India, Kerala has announced lockdown-like curbs on Sundays for the next two weeks. This ‘Sunday curfew’ will see a fresh set of restrictions imposed on daily activity in a bid to cut down the spread of the virus Read here
January 20, 2022 Government of Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra: Schools to reopen for classes 1-12 from January 24 Read here
January 20, 2022 Karnataka government Karnataka The Karnataka government, under mounting pressure from people’s representatives and the business community, is likely to withdraw weekend curfew and reduce night curfew by an hour. Read here
January 20, 2022 Government of India India Revised Comprehensive Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents (below 18 years) Read here
January 20, 2022 Government of India India Guidelines for International Arrivals
(in supersession of all guidelines issued on the subject on and after 7
th January 2022)
Read here
January 19, 2022     Coronavirus: 14 Omicron symptoms ranked from most to least prevalent. Read here
January 19, 2022 World Health Organisation   Covid-19 pandemic nowhere near over, says WHO chief. Read here
January 19, 2022 Government of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh: Night curfew implemented strictly, cops take over the city roads. Read here
January 19, 2022 Government of Tripura Tripura Covid-19: Tripura to extend night curfew for 10 more days. Read here
January 19, 2022 Director General of Civil Aviation India Scheduled international flights to remain suspended till February 28. Read here
January 18, 2022 Central Government   Test for Tuberculosis If Cough Persists: New Covid Treatment Guidelines Read here
January 17, 2022 Karnataka Government Karnataka Karnataka govt expects Covid-19 wave to peak by Jan 25, rules out lockdown Read here
January 17, 2022 Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).   Passengers arriving from United Arab Emirates (UAE), including Dubai are now exempted from compulsory seven-day home quarantine and RT-PCR test upon their arrival to Mumbai, as per an order from Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Read here
January 17, 2022 Government of India India Clinical Guidance For Management Of Adult Covid-19 Patients Read here
January 16, 2022 Government of Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir After the sudden spike in Covid cases in January, the government has re-imposed weekend lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir to contain the spread of the virus. Read here
January 16, 2022 Government of Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh UP schools, colleges closed till January 23 due to COVID-19. Read here
January 16, 2022 Government of Telangana Telangana Covid-19: Telangana government extends holidays for schools, colleges till January 30. Read here
January 16, 2022 Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu: Amid surge in Covid-19 cases, holiday declared for Classes X to XII till January 31. Read here
January 16, 2022 Government of Maharashtra Pune Pune: Malls, gyms and restaurants feel pinch of new Covid-19 protocols. Read here
January 16, 2022 Government of West Bengal West Bengal West Bengal extends Covid curbs till January 31: See all travel restrictions. Read here
January 16, 2022 Government of Rajasthan Rajasthan As Covid cases surge, Sunday curfew back in Rajasthan after gap of 6 months. Read here
January 15, 2022 Government of Kerala Kerala COVID restrictions in Kerala extended to religious gatherings, courts to function online. Read here
January 15, 2022 Government of West Bengal West Bengal West Bengal Extends COVID Restrictions Till Jan 31, Allows 200 Guests At Weddings.
Read here
January 15, 2022 Government of Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir Government re-imposes weekend lockdown in J&K after surge in Covid cases. Read here
January 15, 2022 Government of Haryana Haryana Haryana Govt Mandates COVID Vaccination For Teenagers In 15 to18 Years Age Group For Entry In Schools. Read here
January 15, 2022 World Health Organization   Explained: How two drugs newly recommended by WHO work against Covid. Read here
January 15, 2022 Dakshina Kannada District Administration
Dakshina Kannada Dakshina Kannada Imposes Fresh Restrictions, Makes 7-day Isolation Must For Students From Kerala. Read here
January 15, 2022 Government of Karnataka Mysuru Curfew shuts down Mysuru tourist buzz. Read here
January 14, 2022 Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare India Covid-19: Health Ministry issues fresh set of guidelines for ‘home isolation’. Read here
January 14, 2022 Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Restrictions: All Places Of Worship Shut Till Jan 18, Complete Lockdown on Jan 16. Read here
January 14, 2022 Chandigarh Administration Kerala Kerala Schools Closed For THESE Classes, No Night Curfew in State Yet. Read here
January 14, 2022 Delhi Disaster Management Authority Delhi Delhi Weekend Curfew Begins: From Metro Timings, Rules to All You Need to Know. Read here
January 14, 2022 Gurugram Administration Gurugram Revised containment zones in District Gurugram order dated 12.01.2022 Read here
January 13, 2022 Government of Haryana Haryana Haryana extends Covid-19 curbs across the state amid spike in cases. Read here
January 13, 2022 DDMA Delhi After imposing night curfew and weekend curfew in the national capital, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday issued a fresh clarification saying the e-passes issued for movement connected to “essential goods and services” or “exempted category”, issued on or after 4.01.2022 shall be valid during the entire duration of imposition of weekend and night curfew in view of Covid cases Read here
January 13, 2022 Pune Administration Pune To curb the COVID spread, the district administration in Maharashtra’s Pune district has imposed Section 144 and issued prohibitory orders for over 50 tourist spots in the region including tourist spots in Maval, Mulshi, Haveli, Ambegaon, Junnar, Bjor, and Velha tehsils of the district. Read here
January 12, 2022 Government of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand The Uttarakhand government has extended the night curfew, imposed to check the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), by an hour. It will now be in place from 10pm to 6am, instead of 10pm to 5am. Read here
January 11, 2022 ICMR India Amid a steep rise in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday issued a new advisory waiving off testing requirements for many categories including contacts of confirmed Covid-19 cases unless identified as “high-risk” based on age or comorbidities Read here
January 11, 2022 Government of India India Revised Guidelines for Home Isolation of Mild / Asymptomatic COVID-19 Cases Read here
January 11, 2022 Government of Assam Assam

In view of the celebration of Bhogali Bihu, Assam government relaxes night curfew timings. The night curfew timings will be from 11 pm to 4 am instead of 10 pm to 6 am on January 13.

Read here
January 11, 2022 Government of Karnataka Karnataka

The Karnataka government announced that the Covid-19 restrictions in place will be extended till 5 am on January 31.

Read here
January 11, 2022 DDMA Delhi All private offices in Delhi shall be closed, except those which have been exempted, the DDMA has said in its revised guidelines. Read here
January 11, 2022 Government of  Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday ordered that the attendance of employees in government and private offices be capped at 50 per cent. Read here
January 10, 2022

Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Amid surging Covid-19 cases, the Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended the existing restrictions till January 31, imposing fresh curbs. Read here
January 10, 2022 Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) New Delhi The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday decided not to impose lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 and discussed further restrictions such as closing dine-in facility in restaurants and scaling down seating capacity in Metro trains and buses. Read here
January 10, 2022 Government of Haryana Haryana The Haryana government has decided to shut all schools and colleges in the state till January 26 due to the rising Covid-19 infections. Read here
January 09, 2022 Government of Punjab Punjab Punjab sees 264% rise in patients on oxygen support in 24 hours. Read here
January 09, 2022 IIT Kanpur India Covid-19 third wave: IIT-Kanpur professor says 8 lakh cases in a day expected; Delhi-Mumbai to witness peak by this date. Read here
January 09, 2022 - New Delhi Nearly 400 Parliament staffers test Covid positive; attendance restricted. Read here
January 09, 2022 Government of Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh UP clamps night curfew across State, suspends physical classes. Read here
January 08, 2022 Government of Maharashtra Maharashtra Maharashtra tightens curbs amid Covid surge. The Maharashtra government on Saturday announced stricter restrictions, including night curfew from January 10, to curb the spread Covid-19 which has led to a sharp spike in daily infections. Read here
January 08, 2022 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare India

New Registration Not Needed For Covid Vaccine Booster Shot. There is no requirement for new registration for the beneficiaries of precautionary COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Read here
January 08, 2022 Election Commission of India India State Polls: Rallies, Roadshows Banned Till Jan 15 Amid Omicron Surge. To ensure safety, the Commission barred physical rallies and meetings till January 15, saying a review will be taken after that since the "ground situation is dynamic". Read here
January 08, 2022 State Governments Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, West Bengal, Punjab, Gujrat, Assam and Goa Weekend lockdown, night curfew return: As COVID-19 cases rise. The rise in COVID-19 cases has prompted authorities across India to impose a weekend lockdown and night curfews, thereby restricting the movement of people at a time when mass gatherings are potential super spreaders. Read here
January 08, 2022 Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Sunday shutdown and night curfew 2022 Read here
January 7, 2022
Government of India
India Revised Guidelines for International Arrivals. Read here
January 07, 2022 Health Ministry India India's new Covid-19 travel restrictions. India's Health Ministry announced a new set of travel guidelines for international passengers that will be applicable from January 11, 2021. Read here
January 07, 2022 Government of Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh Andhra Pradesh imposes night curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. as the number of new COVID-19 cases sees a rise. Read here
January 07, 2022 Chandigarh Administration Chandigarh Night curfew in UT begins today, shops to be shut by 5 pm. Read here
January 06, 2022 Chandigarh Administration Chandigarh

Amid the rising Covid cases, the Chandigarh Administration on Thursday decided to impose night curfew in the Union Territory from Friday and also shut all educational institutions including schools, colleges, universities and coaching classes, officials said. According to an official order, under the night curfew, movement of individuals for all non-essential activities will remain prohibited between 10 pm to 5 am.

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January 06, 2022 Haryana Government  Haryana

In view of the increasing cases and to contain the spread of Covid-19, new restrictions have been imposed particularly in the 11 districts under the Red Zone including Panchkula, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ambala, Sonipat, Karnal, Panipat, Kurukshetra, Yamunanagar, Rohtak and Jhajjar.

All shops, malls and markets are allowed to operate only till 6 PM.

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January 06, 2022 District administration of   Gautam Buddha Nagar Noida 

Amid the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the district administration of   Gautam Buddha Nagar has decided to impose a number of restrictions to contain the spread of the virus. All schools will remain closed up to class 10 till January 14. Not more than 100 people will be allowed at any event, including weddings, if they are held in a closed hall or room.

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January 05, 2022 Government of Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu government has announced night curfew from 6 Jan 2022 and also enforced a shutdown on Sundays to fight against the rising Covid cases. The night curfew timing are 10 pm to 5 am.

Read here
January 05, 2022 Himachal Pradesh Government  Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh authorities on Wednesday announced the imposition of night curfews throughout the state from 10pm to 5am. Read here
January 05, 2022 Government of India India Revised guidelines for Home Isolation of mild /asymptomatic COVID-19 cases. Read here
January 05, 2022 Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai International arrivals in Mumbai The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai issued fresh guidelines to enhanced surveillance of international travellers arriving at Mumbai International Airport from abroad. Under the latest protocols, all international passengers will have to undergo rapid RT-PCR test on arrival. If negative, passengers will be allowed to leave and stay under 7-day home quarantine. Those found positive to undergo institutional quarantine. Read here
January 05, 2022 Uttar Pradesh Government Uttar Pradesh The night curfew in Uttar Pradesh has now been revised as 10pm to 6am, instead of the earlier 11pm to 5am. Read here
January 04, 2022 Government of  Karnataka Karnataka

The Karnataka government has imposed a weekend curfew in the state for the next two weeks from Friday at 10 PM, till 5 am on Monday. The government has also ordered that pubs, clubs, restaurants, bars, hotels, cinema halls, multiplexes, theatres and auditoriums will operate with 50 per cent seating capacity from January 5.

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January 04, 2022 Government of Delhi Delhi

Amid a spike in Covid cases, the Delhi government has imposed a weekend curfew from Friday 10 pm to Monday 5 am in the national capital.

Read here
January 04, 2022

Punjab 
Government
Punjab Amid rising number of COVID-19 cases, the Punjab government on Tuesday decided to impose night curfew, shut educational institutions and allow cinema halls and restaurants to operate at 50 per cent capacity. Read here
January 03, 2022 Jharkhand Government Jharkhand Amid a fresh surge in Covid-19 cases, the Jharkhand government on Monday decided to re-impose pandemic-related restrictions, shutting down all educational institutions and tourist places till January 15 and capping employee attendance at 50 per cent in offices. Read here
January 03, 2022 Government of India India Guidelines for COVID-19 vaccination of children between 15-18 years and precaution dose to HCWs, FLWs & 60+ population with comorbidities Read here
January 02, 2022 Government of Rajasthan Rajasthan

Amid an alarming surge in number of coronavirus case, the Rajasthan government on Sunday issued fresh set of guidelines to check the spread of the disease. As per the fresh order, a maximum of 100 people will be allowed to attend wedding ceremonies while only 20 people can participate in funerals or last rites. The new rules will come into effect from January 7.

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January 02, 2022 Goa Government Goa

As Goa witnessed a jump in daily COVID-19 cases post-New Year celebrations, night curfew will be imposed from 11 pm and will continue till 6 am in the morning.

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January 02, 2022 West Bengal Government West Bengal Amid steep rise in Covid-19 cases in the state, the West Bengal government has decided to bring back Covid-related restrictions, shutting all educational institutions from Monday and allowing offices to operate with 50 per cent workforce. Read here
January 02, 2022 Government of Karnataka Karnataka Karnataka is likely to see more restrictions in the days to come as the government is mulling to announce some tough rules before January 7 when the ongoing night curfew will come to an end.  Read here

January 01, 2022

Haryana Government Haryana

New Restrictions for Gurgaon and four other districts -  all cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes, sports complexes, stadiums pools shall remain closed in Gurugram, Faridabad, Ambala, Panchkula and Sonipat, based on daily positivity rate.

Further, offices (government and private), except for emergency/essential services, are advised to function with only 50% staff attendance 

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