<p>In a bid to tackle the coronavirus spread, the Punjab government has ordered the closure of shops by 5 pm and extended the night curfew by two hours.</p>.<p>"All shops will remain open till 5 pm," said Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar addressing mediapersons after a cabinet meeting here on Monday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/punjab-government-imposes-ban-on-sand-mining-at-night-978058.html" target="_blank">Punjab government imposes ban on sand mining at night</a></strong></p>.<p>He said the night curfew will now be imposed from 6 pm in the state. Presently, the curfew restrictions remain in place from 8 pm to 5 am daily.</p>
<p>In a bid to tackle the coronavirus spread, the Punjab government has ordered the closure of shops by 5 pm and extended the night curfew by two hours.</p>.<p>"All shops will remain open till 5 pm," said Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar addressing mediapersons after a cabinet meeting here on Monday.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/north-and-central/punjab-government-imposes-ban-on-sand-mining-at-night-978058.html" target="_blank">Punjab government imposes ban on sand mining at night</a></strong></p>.<p>He said the night curfew will now be imposed from 6 pm in the state. Presently, the curfew restrictions remain in place from 8 pm to 5 am daily.</p>