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Lockdown in Uttar Pradesh extended till May 11 morning
UP Lockdown News: The Uttar Pradesh government has extended curfew-like lockdown in the entire state till Monday (May 10) morning to tide over the Covid-19 crisis. The restrictions were set to be lifted tomorrow morning. All shops and establishments will now remain closed till Monday 7 am.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath. The meeting was attended by Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh and top government officials. This is the third extension of lockdown-like curfew in the country s most populous state. The corona curfew from Friday 8 pm to Tuesday 7 am, which was extended on May 3 for 48 hours and is in force till May 6 till 7 am has been further extended till Monday (May 10) 7 am, an official spokesman said, adding that further decision to extend the curfew will be taken on Sunday.
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The e-pass will be valid for one day for travel within the district, and two days for inter-district movement.
The curfew period will be extended till 7 am on May 6.
Uttar Pradesh recorded 25,858 new daily cases and 352 fatalities on Tuesday, as per official government data.
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh government will issue an e-pass for those travelling during the ‘corona curfew’. On Monday (May 3), UP had increased the period of curfew till 7 am on May 6 (Thursday) in view of the alarming upswing in COVID-19 cases.
The curfew was earlier scheduled to be in force till May 4. Now, all shops and establishments will remain closed till Thursday 7 am. Earlier, the UP government had announced that weekend lockdowns will include Mondays as well.
Uttar Pradesh Lockdown: How to apply for e-pass for travel within the state
Those who want to travel during the curfew can apply for an e-pass by visiting the official portal of UP Govt Revenue Department â rahat.up.nic.in. File photo
Updated: May 5, 2021, 12:48 PM IST
The Uttar Pradesh government on May 3 extended the COVID-induced lockdown in the state by two more days till 7 am of Thursday ( May 6).
It is to be noted that the restrictions imposed by the state government were slated to be lifted on May 4 but the curbs will now remain in place till May 6, 7 AM. “The corona curfew from Friday 8 pm to Tuesday 7 am has been extended for 48 hours. Now it will continue till May 6 till 7 am,” Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal said. Sehgal added that the arrangement is for this week only.
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How to apply for e-pass online
UP Lockdown e-pass online: COVID-19 cases are rising every day and people are facing issues getting bed in the hospital. There has also been a shortage in the supply of oxygen and other essentials. In order to control the spread of the coronavirus, the UP government has decided to extend the lockdown till Thursday, 7AM.
With the curfew in place, the government aims to bring the situation under control. In case your work is a part of the essential services or you need to travel for some reason during the curfew, hereâs how you can apply for an e-pass online.Â
Uttar Pradesh lockdown: Curfew extended till May 10 - What s allowed, what s not
Uttar Pradesh lockdown: Curfew extended till May 10 - What s allowed, what s not Uttar Pradesh government has decided to extend the partial corona curfew till 7 AM on May 10, said ACS Information Navneet Sehgal.
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Updated: May 5, 2021, 12:47 PM IST
In a significant development, Uttar Pradesh government has decided to extend the partial corona curfew till 7 AM on May 10, said ACS Information Navneet Sehgal.
Earlier, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh had decided to extend the COVID-19 curfew till May 6, 7 AM. “The corona curfew from Friday 8 pm to Tuesday 7 am has been extended for 48 hours. Now it will continue till May 6 till 7 am,” Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal had said.