With 34 fresh Covid-19 deaths in Bihar in the last 24 hours, the Nitish Kumar government on Sunday evening decided to impose night curfew throughout the state.
“We are not imposing lockdown. But there will be night curfew in all the 38 districts of Bihar from 9 pm to 5 am. The essential services will, however, be exempted from this curfew,” said Nitish speaking in length how he intended to fight the pandemic in the state.
“All the educational institutions, including schools, colleges and coaching institutes, besides cinema hall, gyms and parks, will remain closed till May 15. The government and private offices have to be closed everyday by 5 pm, while all the shops and business establishments will be shut by 6 pm,” said the Chief Minister.
Nitish also made a fervent appeal to all those working outside the state that they should return to Bihar at the earliest. “Our government will take care of all those who come back,” added Nitish.
Meanwhile, the government issued fresh guidelines for marriage and cremations allowing only 100 persons to attend a wedding. “Only 25 persons will be allowed for cremation,” said the government official briefing about the new guidelines.
(Published 18 April 2021, 13:48 IST)
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