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Karnataka Ends 14-Day Mandatory Quarantine for Inter-state Travellers
Karnataka government on August 24 revised the guidelines for inter-state travellers. Aligning with 'Unlock 3' guidelines provided by the Union government, the state government has done away with mandatory quarantine period for incoming inter-state travellers. Reportedly, if the travellers are asymptomatic on arrival at Karnataka, then they can directly report to work and no quarantine period is required. However, they will be under medical… read-more
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Union Govt Releases Guidelines for TV and Film Shoots
To resume film and television production, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on August 23 announced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). As per the new SOPs, face masks (except on-camera), hand sanitisers, thermal screenings and physical distancing have been made compulsory. Besides, only asymptomatic people will be allowed, and make-up artists and hair-stylists will need to wear PPE kits. Reportedly, the use of… read-more
Tags: Prakash Javadekar, film shoots, Coronavirus Pandemic, Safety Protocols, guidelines
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Bihar to Become 1st State to Conduct Elections amid Pandemic, EC Issues Guidelines
As Bihar Assembly Polls are approaching, the Election Commission (EC) on August 21, issued new guidelines for conducting the election amid Covid-19 pandemic. The fresh guidelines include rules for a door-to-door campaign of a group of not more than five people. There are no mentions of virtual rallies and digital campaigns in the regulations. The Assembly election is scheduled between October to November.
Tags: Bihar Assembly Elections, Election Commission, guidelines
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