Assam govt imposes Rs. 1,000 fine for non-wearing of masks

Guwahati: Ahead of the Assembly polls in Assam, the state government has made the wearing of masks mandatory in all public places -- in offices, public vehicles, etc.

Thus, while we have seen most politicos campaigning without paying any heed to mask-wearing, social distancing or any other Covid-related protocols, there will be strict manning at the booths.

Four hundred cases of the UK, South African and Brazilian strains of the coronavirus have been detected in India so far, the Ministry of Health said on Thursday amid a worrying spike of fresh infections in several parts of the country.

Congress government in Punjab has ordered fresh restrictions in the state following a spurt in coronavirus cases.

The government has ordered all educational institutions, other than medical and nursing colleges, to remain closed till March 31.

In Maharashtra, amid another spurt in cases, the Shiv Sena-led government is also said to be mulling another lockdown to curb the spread of the pathogen.