Monday, 22 March 2021

Lockdown in India 2021: List of cities under lockdown and night curfew in March - Today News


 


The second round of the Corona explosion in the country seems to be gaining momentum. As per the recent reports, Maharashtra alone accounts for more than 58 percent of the total active cases in the country. However, with the rise in the number of Covid-19 cases, we may witness a possible second wave of novel coronavirus infections.

As per the latest Health Ministry data, India's total Covid-19 active caseload has reached 2,19,262, comprising 1.93 percent of the total infections. Due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, a few states have imposed a lockdown and night curfew in some areas. Here is a complete list, have a look.

Madhya Pradesh Lockdown:

The state government of Madhya Pradesh has decided to impose a lockdown in three major cities of Bhopal, Indore, and Jabalpur on Sunday, March 21. Also, the government has decided that schools and colleges will remain closed in these three cities till 31 March.

Maharashtra Lockdown:

Amid a rising number of coronavirus cases a week-long lockdown from March 15 to 21 has been imposed in Nagpur, during this period, essential services will be staying operational. A night curfew has also been imposed in Pune and Nasik.

The government offices in Nagpur will function with a 25 percent capacity. A night curfew has been imposed in Pune from 11 pm to 6 am. Schools and colleges to remain shut till March 31. Hotels, bars, malls, and theatres will remain shut from 10 pm to 6 am during the night curfew. Gardens will be closed in the evening.

In Nasik, a night curfew has been imposed from 7 pm to 7 am. A cap of 25-30 peoples at weddings and events, after March 15 no marriages in halls. However, hotels can remain open from 7 am till 9 pm with 50% capacity. Schools will remain closed. Religious places remain closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Rajasthan Lockdown:

In view of the increasing cases, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has decided to impose a night curfew. The government has decided to impose a night curfew in eight cities of the state. Markets will not open after 10:00 pm in the urban areas of the state.

The Rajasthan government has decided that from March 25, it will be mandatory for all travelers coming from outside of the state to get the corona test done 72 hours before. This rule will be applicable to people coming from all states.

Punjab Night curfew:

Amid a rising number of coronavirus cases, a night curfew has been imposed in Patiala, Ludhiana, Mohali, and Fatehgarh Sahib.

Uttarakhand Lockdown:

On Sunday Dehradun district magistrate (DM) Ashish Kumar Srivastava announced a complete lockdown in Mussoorie's Galway Cottage area and St. George's School, Barlow Ganj area and declared them containment zones. As per the order, all shops and offices will be closed till further announcements and only one person from a family will be allowed to out to purchase essential items.

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