Taj Mahal

Photo: Agra Nic

Taj Mahal Reopens from Sept 21 With Strict COVID-19 Guidelines

Agra's iconic Taj Mahal  has been reopened on September 21, adhering to the 'Unlock 4' guidelines. Reportedly, the site authorities have decided to allow only 5000 visitors per day. Moreover, it will be compulsory for tourists to wear masks; and clicking pictures will be strictly prohibited. Earlier, the Central government on March 17 had ordered to shut all the monuments controlled by the Archeological Survey of India.

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - 11:22 AM / by Shivam Chandrashekhar Kulkarni

Tags: Agra, Taj Mahal, Covid-19, Unlock 4.0

Courtesy: Zee News

Representational image of NCERT

Photo: Patrika

NCERT Announces Alternative Eight-Week Academic Calendar

Education Ministry of India, announced an alternative 8-week academic calendar for the senior-secondary (class 9-12) students, developed by NCERT. The calendar contains weekly plans for the activities, including lessons related to the syllabus. However, according to the Unlock 4.0 guidelines, the schools are re-opening from September 21 for the senior-secondary students. The guidelines also provide an option of physical attendance or study… read-more

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 - 02:20 PM / by Nitesh Kumar Singh

Tags: Education, Covid-19, NCERT, Ministry of Home Affairs, Coronavirus Pandemic, Unlock 4.0

Courtesy: Times Now

Bengaluru Metro

Photo: The Times Of India

Bengaluru Metro Resumes Services, Witnesses Low Footfall

Bengaluru metro resumed services amid the fear of Coronavirus on September 7, after months of shut-down. The metro operated on the purple line between 8 am to 11 am and 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm on the first day. However, it witnessed a low footfall, as many people are working from home and many companies have closed down temporarily. Students were absent, and there was fear of the pandemic among travelers. Speaking to Brifly, Kumar, a traveller… read-more

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 - 07:35 PM / by Sneha Ramesh

Tags: Bangalore, Metro, Coronavirus, Unlock 4.0

Courtesy: Brifly News

Himachal Pradesh

Photo: Outlook India

Unlock 4.0: Himachal Pradesh Issues Safety Guidelines For Visitors

Following the Unlock 4.0 directives of the Centre, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced detailed guidelines for the travellers who wish to visit the state. While a resident has to undergo mandatory home or institutional quarantine, tourists have been given some relaxations. However, tourists entering the state will need to show COVID-19 negative report. Besides, they will have to register themselves at the state's official… read-more

Sat, 05 Sep 2020 - 11:15 AM / by Ujjwal Panchariya

Tags: Himachal Pradesh, Unlock 4.0, Travel, Tourism

Courtesy: Times Of India

Tamil Nadu

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Unlock 4.0: Tourists And Devotees Traveling To Tamil Nadu Will Require Travel Pass

As per Unlock 4.0 Guidelines, the Tamil Nadu Government has granted relaxatation on the imposed restrictions. Religious places and hotels are now allowed to re-open, but will have to follow the guidelines as per the SOP. "Passenger trains and inter-state buses will resume from September 7," Tamil Nadu CM, K Palaniswami confirmed. However, the passengers traveling to TN via train or flight will still require travel pass.

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 - 12:40 PM / by Ujjwal Panchariya

Tags: Unlock 4.0, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, HOTEL, Religious Places

Courtesy: Times Of India

Goa

Photo: Outlook India

No 'COVID-19 Negative Report' or 'Test on Arrival' Required to Enter Goa

Goa CM Pramod Sawant has relaxed the restrictions for people arriving in the state. From now on, visitors will not have to submit their COVID-19 negative reports or have to undergo the test on arrival. The CM stated that the decision is in the wake of the Unlock 4.0 guidelines of the Ministry of Home Affairs. He also ensured that all the Centre's guidelines will be… read-more

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 - 11:46 AM / by Ujjwal Panchariya

Tags: Goa, Pramod Sawant, Unlock 4.0, Covid-19

Courtesy: Times Of India