Tag: lockdown after april 14

Haryana govt announces relaxation for Industries from April 30

As the second phase of coronavirus lockdown is coming to its end, various state governments have been allowed by the central government to allow the opening of industries and offices for resuming businesses. However, the Ministry of Home Affair has released a set of instruction for such organizations to follow. Recently, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar…

How coronavirus is impacting the Indian job scenario

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world economy to the extent that many are estimating that this could spark a recession worse than the 2008 financial crisis. Many sectors of the economy like travel and airlines have come to a total standstill with the travel restrictions imposed by various governments globally. In an attempt…

Ecommerce companies can’t deliver non-essentials even after April 20 lockdown movement relaxations

As the government planned to allow certain relaxations in its lockdown advisory after April 20, E-commerce companies were aiming for a renewal of services. But in a surprising move, the government has made a U-turn and revised its order. The government had recently released its lockdown guidelines, which allowed e-commerce companies to operate fully and…

Lockdown stays, however select businesses can resume their operations after 20th April 2020

Permitted activities after 20th April 2020, as per Revised Consolidated Guidelines of Ministry of Home Affairs. The activities permitted under the revised guidelines will not be allowed within the containment zonesPrime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the Nation on April 14, 2020, had announced that the nationwide lockdown will be extended till May…

Foodtech startup BOX8 to deliver fresh essentials amidst lockdown

With long queues at grocery stores and society arranged vegetable marts, swarming online orders, delivery slots are overbooked, stocks are scarce, and people are struggling to get the basic cooking essentials in their households. Lining up at the supermarkets and being exposed to contacted surfaces isn’t the safest choice either, when social distancing is the…

Tata Consumer partners with Flipkart to provide essential commodities amid coronavirus lockdown

In an attempt to provide essential commodities to Indians stuck at their homes due to the lockdown, E-commerce platform Flipkart and TataConsumer Products Limited has signed a partnership. As part of the partnership, Tata Consumer Products’ distributors will list as marketplace sellers on the Flipkart platform. Consumers can use the Flipkart platform to buy different…