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Punjab government orders closure of shops by 5 pm to curb Covid surge

The state extended the night curfew by two hours.

Stores are closed during a lockdown in New Delhi, India, on Friday, April 23, 2021.

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Press Trust of India Chandigarh

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.

"All shops will remain open till 5 pm," said Punjab Congress chief Sunil Jakhar addressing mediapersons after a cabinet meeting here on Monday.

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.

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First Published: Apr 26 2021 | 8:40 PM IST

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