Chandigarh lifts weekend lockdown; curfew to continue
Chandigarh Administration on Friday removed weekend lockdown and now, shops and markets will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Chandigarh: Chandigarh Administration on Friday removed weekend lockdown and now, shops and markets will remain open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Earlier, UT Administrator VP Singh Badnore had ordered the closure of all shops and establishments (except essential shops and services) on Saturdays and Sundays in the city until further orders.
UT Adviser Manoj Parida said there would be no ban on the movement of people or goods on weekends and curfew in the city would continue to remain in effect from 10 pm to 5 am.
The decision was taken after the UT witnessed a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases.
Meanwhile, the city on Thursday reported two deaths due to Covid-19 and the highest single-day spike of 188 cases.