Chandigarh call on lockdown, more curbs today

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 2

The Chadnigarh Administration will take a call on imposing a longer lockdown and more restrictions in the city tomorrow.

Punjab and Haryana today imposed new restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19. Punjab imposed restrictions on the movement of people and opening of commercial establishments, whereas Haryana imposed a lockdown for a week from May 3.

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The UT is in favour of a uniform policy for the tricity for better Covid management. On these lines, it had earlier followed suit by extending the night curfew timings and imposing a weekend lockdown as was the case in Mohali and Panchkula. “We will hold a meeting in this regard tomorrow,” said a senior UT official.

Estate, RLA offices closed till May 8

Chandigarh: The estate and RLA offices will remain closed for another week in the city. These will remain closed till May 8. An official of the Administration said the Sampark centres would remain open, but the next course would be decided on Monday. TNS

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