TIL Desk/National/New Delhi/ The Bihar government on Monday extended the lockdown by another week, till June 8, but eased some of the restrictions in order to facilitate business activities.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar made the announcement on social media after chairing a meeting of the crisis management group that comprises his cabinet colleagues and top officials.
“In view of the corona outbreak, a decision has been taken to extend the lockdown by a week, till June 8. However, some extra concessions will be made for business activities. People are requested to wear masks and maintain social distancing,” Kumar tweeted in Hindi.
The Uttarakhand government also extended the ‘Corona curfew’ in the state till June 9, 6 am. Groceries will open for two days a week, on June 1 and June 7, from 8 am to 1 pm, while shops selling books and stationery will open for one day, on June 1, Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal said.
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