COVID-19 Update: National Capital Delhi Under Lockdown Till March 31

By
OB Bureau

New Delhi: It is final. The National capital, Delhi has been placed under lockdown till March 31 to battle the highly contagious coronavirus. The Delhi Police have imposed prohibitory orders across the city, banning the gathering for more than four people.

What does it mean?

  • Delhi has sealed its borders and shut its shops, allowing only those selling essential items to remain open.
  • The airport will be shut
  • There will be no public transport.
  • The Delhi Metro already announced that it will stop services till March 31.

“We have decided to impose a lockdown in Delhi from 6 am tomorrow (March 23) to March 31,” said Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a press conference.

All dairies, grocery shops, chemists and petrol pumps will remain open during the period. Essential services including medical services are exempted keeping in view the smooth supply chain of goods.

 

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Lok Sabha Polls: Just Over 60% Voter Turnout In Second Phase Too

New Delhi: The second phase of polling for Lok Sabha elections was held ‘smoothly and peacefully’…

April 26, 2024

Naveen Contesting From 2 Seats To Let VK Pandian Succeed Him, Says BJP; BJD Refutes

Bhubaneswar: Odisha unit of BJP on Friday alleged that Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is contesting…

April 26, 2024

Fact Check: Can Monkeypox Be Transmitted Through Sex?

London: New data has emerged about a more virulent strain of monkeypox virus. And what…

April 26, 2024

Old Woman Saved From Committing Suicide On Hospital Premises In Odisha’s Balangir

Balangir: An alleged attempt to commit suicide by an old woman on a hospital premises…

April 26, 2024

High Court Slams Arvind Kejriwal For Not Resigning: ‘Prioritised Personal Interest’

New Delhi: Nothing is going right for Arvind Kejriwal and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Arrested…

April 26, 2024

Odisha Polls: Police Seize Rs 3.7 Lakh From Vehicle On Way To Chhattisgarh From Nuapada

Bhubaneswar: Days before the elections in Odisha's Kalahandi Lok Sabha constituency, police have seized around…

April 26, 2024

Doctors At Bhubaneswar’s KIMS Remove 2 Kg Diaphragmatic Tumour Without Opening Chest

Bhubaneswar: A team of doctors at KIMS Cancer Centre, led by Senior Surgical Oncologist Dr…

April 26, 2024

Court Announces Death Sentence For Double Murder Accused In Odisha’s Nayagarh

Nayagrah: A court has announced death sentence to an accused in a double murder case…

April 26, 2024