Coronavirus India: These states impose night curfew to contain Covid spread

Night Curfew in 6 states including Punjab, Delhi, and Maharashtra: Amid a spike in the second wave of coronavirus in India, there have been several restrictions, including lockdown, weekend lockdown, night curfews, the closing of schools and colleges in a large part of India. India on Wednesday broke all records as it reported over 1.15 lakh new Covid-19 cases in a single day.

These states have announced night curfew so far:

Night curfew in Delhi

The Delhi government imposed a night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am till April 30. Delhi reported

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Night curfew in Maharashtra

Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik said a night curfew would be in place across the state from 8 pm to 7 am. On weekends, there will be a complete lockdown (8 pm on Friday to 7 am on Monday).

Night curfew in Odisha

Odisha government imposed a night curfew in 10 districts from 10 pm to 5 am. These districts include Sundergarh, Bargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Balangir, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Malkangiri, Koraput, and Nabarangpur districts.

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Night curfew in Rajasthan

The night curfew will remain in force from 8 pm to 6 am in Rajasthan.

Night curfew in Gujarat

Gujarat government extended the night curfew in four major cities till April 15. The night curfew will continue in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot between 9 pm and 6 am.

Night curfew in Punjab

Punjab government ordered night curfew in all districts of Punjab from 9 pm to 5 am.

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