Punjab extends all COVID-19 restrictions till May 31 as cases surge, check details
The curbs were earlier set to expire on May 17 but have been extended by two weeks.
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Updated: May 16, 2021, 05:52 PM IST
With Punjab continuing to report high Covid positivity, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday ordered extension of all the existing restrictions up to May 31, with directions for strict enforcement of all curbs.
The curbs were earlier set to expire on May 17 but have been extended by two weeks.
The Deputy Commissioners will continue to determine the opening of shops in a staggered manner and enforce other restrictions to check the spread of Covid, especially in rural areas, Amarinder Singh said, adding that they can also make suitable amendments based on local condition as long as these do not dilute the state s overall restrictions.
ANI | Updated: Apr 22, 2021 06:47 IST
New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): A total of 130 FIRs were registered against violators of COVID-19 norms in the last 24 hours across the state, Punjab Police has informed.
Police also said that 189 owners of shops, dhabas, ahaatas, hotels, restaurants, clubs were booked for flouting number limits and night curfew timings in the state.
Punjab has imposed a ban on all social, political, religious and cultural gatherings and announced that all malls, shops, markets, bars, cinema halls, gyms, spas, coaching centres and sports complexes in the state will stay closed till April 30.
All weekly markets will also be closed, it said, as per the new guidelines which were issued on Monday. However, the Punjab government said that marriages and wedding functions can be organised but only 20 people would be allowed to attend them.
Punjab imposes night curfew, shuts bars, gyms and coaching centres | Details
Punjab imposes night curfew, shuts bars, gyms and coaching centres | Details
The Punjab government has announced a fresh set of curbs to control the spike in daily Covid-19 tally.
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Punjab govt has imposed night curfew across the state (Image for representation: Reuters)
The Punjab government on Monday announced a fresh set of restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. As per the new guidelines, there will be a
night curfew across the state from 8 PM to 5 AM; all
coaching institutes, gyms, spas, sports complexes, bars and cinema halls will remain shut till April 30 and restaurants and hotels will open
Punjab imposes night curfew to check COVID surge; coaching centres, gyms, bars, cinemas shut till April 30
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urged people in the state eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 to get the shot and follow all necessary safety protocols
BusinessToday.In | April 19, 2021 | Updated 18:55 IST
Punjab has announced a slew of new measures to check the spread of coronavirus cases in the state. After a meeting with experts, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said his government has decided to impose night curfew throughout the state from 8 PM to 5 AM. He did not mention a date for lifting the night curfew, which means it will remain into effect till next notice.