Amid rising number of Covid-19 cases, the Punjab government on Monday extended the night curfew imposed in the state by two hours.
The night curfew which was previously in force from 8 pm to 5 am will now become effective from 6 pm, officials said.
Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar made the announcement on Monday and also said that all shops in the state will close by 5 pm.
The state government’s decision follows a cabinet meeting held in Chandigarh, earlier today.
Meanwhile, the Karnataka government also decided to impose new curbs to contain the spread of Covid-19. Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa announced a two-week lockdown in the state that will become effective from Tuesday.
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These developments come in the backdrop of India logging 3,52,991 new Covid-19 cases and 2,812 deaths during the last 24 hours.
(With PTI inputs)
