Halls may open from next month, with limited viewers and strict social distancing rules

Halls may open from next month, with limited viewers and strict social distancing rules

NEW DELHI: The Centre is likely to allow cinema halls to reopen from next month under strict social distancing rules. Well-placed government sources told ET that the Centre is likely to include this easing in the guidelines to be issued by the end of August. The standard operating procedure for theatres would include seating customers … Read more

India’s COVID-19 testing hits record high as 4.20 lakh tests conducted in a single day

India’s COVID-19 testing hits record high as 4.20 lakh tests conducted in a single day

NEW DELHI: India has gradually ramped-up its testing capacity for COVID-19 and conducted over 4.20 lakh tests in a day, the highest ever, the Union Health Ministry said Saturday, crediting the increase in number of labs for the achievement. India had only one lab for testing samples for the disease in January but it has … Read more