The fitness industry continues to suffer as gyms remain shut under government orders. The prolonged closure has led to gym owners incurring heavy financial losses while trainers are unable to afford protein-rich diets and are thinking of joining other professions     On 27 January, Delhi Disaster Management Authority eased restrictions for shops, malls, and markets. […]

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Heavy loans, fewer customers and rising Covid cases in the third wave leave self-employed barbers and spa owners uncertain about their future    The weekend curfew announced by the Delhi government on 5 January has adversely affected several businesses, and the salons and wellness centres are not indifferent to this milieu. Ankit Kumar (25), is […]

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Sellers of second hand books are often migrants whose earnings on Sunday have been already depleted after relocation from Daryaganj. The weekend curfew has hit them hard.   “Selling books is the only source of livelihood for us and whenever it looks like things are going to be okay, a new wave eats up all […]

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The Delhi Disaster management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday clarified that the e-passes issued for “essential goods and services” or “exempted category”, shall be valid during the entire duration of imposition of weekend and night curfews.   In an official order, the DDMA added that as per the previous orders, movement of the individuals for the […]

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Barely three months after curfew timings were extended, the administration of Jamia Milia Islamia has issued stricter guidelines that aim to muffle female hostellers Nearly 250 women students from Jamia Millia Islamia have written an open letter to Vice Chancellor Talat Ahmad following the imposition of new hostel curfew timings and guidelines. In the letter […]

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Women students of Jamia Millia Islamia have scored a small victory over the administration. Students can now stay out till 10.30 pm and the administration has also agreed to other demands On Monday night, the university extended curfew timings for women residing in the college hostel from 8 pm to 10.30 pm — as well […]

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