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NAGPUR: With Covid-19 cases continuing to surge, restrictions on movement of people and non-essential shops and activities are back for a week starting Monday in the city and Kamptee, Hingna, Koradi and nearby places. For the first time in year-long pandemic, only standalone essential shops like kirana, vegetables, fruits, chicken, mutton, fish etc shops will be allowed to function.
The restrictions have revived the memories of three-month full lockdown that was enforced from March third week to first week of June last year.
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From Pune to Nashik and Nagpur: Maharashtra cities see lockdown, restrictions amid Covid spike
From Pune to Nashik and Nagpur: Maharashtra cities see lockdown, restrictions amid Covid spike
Owing to the rising number of Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra has imposed restrictions on several cities and towns, including Pune and Nagpur. The latest in the list are some suburban areas of Mumbai under the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation.
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UPDATED: March 13, 2021 11:57 IST
Maharashtra has seen a spike in coronavirus cases, forcing lockdown and restrictions in several cities and towns. (PTI)
Owing to the rising number of Covid-19 cases, Maharashtra has imposed restrictions on several cities and towns, including Pune and Nagpur. The latest in the list are some suburban areas of Mumbai under the Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation.
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Ahead of lockdown, people flock liquor shop in Nagpur, flout social distancing norms
Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in the state, social distancing norms were flouted in Maharashtra s Nagpur as people gathered outside a liquor store on Friday night ahead of a week-long lockdown starting on Monday. Similarly, hundreds of people were seen flouting social distancing norms at a cotton market in the city.
Due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, the state government on Thursday decided to impose a lockdown in Nagpur district from March 15 to 21.
Only essential services such as vegetable and fruit shops and milk booths will stay open, according to the order issued by the district administration.
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महाराष्ट्र में कोरोना के मामले लगातार बढ़ रहे हैं। ऐसे में नागपुर शहर में 15 मार्च से एक सप्ताह का लॉकडाउन लगाने का फैसला लिया गया है। हालांकि, इस लॉकडाउन से पहले शहर में फिजिकल डिस्टेंसिंग के नियम टूटते नजर आए। दरअसल, लोग खरीदारी के लिए बाजार में उमड़ पड़े। सोशल मीडिया पर नागपुर के कॉटन मार्केट की तस्वीरें वायरल हो गई हैं, जिसमें सैकड़ों-हजारों लोग बाजार में खरीदारी कर
Maharashtra: Lockdown announced in Nagpur from March 15 to 21, liquor shops to remain close
ByPratik MukanePratik Mukane / Updated: Mar 11, 2021, 14:10 IST
Nagpur district of
Guardian Minister
Nitin Raut made the announcement in view of a massive spike in the district in a span of 24 hours.
The development comes after Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said a second lockdown can be avoided only if citizens in the state follow Covid-19 rules. Yesterday, 1,710 people were found positive in a span of 24 hours. The Covid virus is spreading rapidly in the city and rural areas. We had a lockdown on Saturday and Sunday, however, people did not take it seriously. The positive patients were found roaming. Even after repeatedly telling people, people are behaving like there is no fear. Considering yesterday s situation, I have to take the decision. From March 15 to 21, there will be stricter lockdown in the city.