As Covid-19 cases spike in India, southern states are reeling under the effects of the new variant Omicron. Here are the major restrictions announced in each of the southern states.
Hyderabad: Last year, during the COVID-19 lockdown, life was thrown out of gear, as only government officials and those who work in delivering essential
Apr 24, 2021, 12:18 IST
Coronavirus has badly impacted many businesses because of the restrictions imposed on public activities. Moreover, even shops in Old City during the Ramzan season have been badly hit, particularly during this holy month of Ramzan due to the imposition of night curfew. The curfew will hurt their earnings as it is during this time of the year that a lot of business usually happens, thanks to the popularity of Charminar night bazaar during ramzan.
“In the month of Ramzan, Old City people prefer to shop in the night. Usually, in this season, Muslims would come out at night and shop with all the family members. They avoid shopping in the day time as they are fasting. They venture out usually after the Taraweeh prayers,” a vendor said.
COVID-19: Telangana government imposes 10-day night curfew
By News Desk| Posted by SM Bilal | Updated: 20th April 2021 1:18 pm IST
Hyderabad: In view of the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases in the state, the Telangana government on Tuesday imposed a night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, effective immediately. The decision came on a when the state reported nearly 6,000 new cases. Under the new restrictions, all shops and establishments, barring those involved in essential services, will have to be shut by 8 p.m. The rules will be in place till May 1, said a government order.
The decision to impose the night curfew come a day after the Telangana High court gave an ultimatum to state government on deciding about imposing a lockdown or night curfew to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus. Chief secretary Somesh Kumar on Tuesday morning issued a G.O. listing out various measures to control the spread of COVID-19 in the state, which has been spiralling up over the last fortnight.