Night curfew in Chandigarh now from 9 pm-5 am

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, April 23

Chandigarh Administration said on Friday it was revising nighttime curfew hours from 9 pm to 5 am.

Sukhna Lake will remain closed over weekends, a press release from the administration said.

Museums, libraries, spas and such public places will remain closed. Hostels and residential educational institutions have been asked to ensure that only students whose stay is unavoidable are allowed to remain. Heads of such institutions must ensure those that remain are tested.

Estate Office, Sub-Registrar Office & RLA Office, where several infections were detected will be closed until April 30.

Industries could continue with night shifts only after ensuring COVID protocols are safely in place. Managements of establishments found in breach will be held responsible.

Police been ordered to intensity patrols and have been asked to ensure COVID-protocols are followed strictly in crowded places like markets, malls, bus stands and the railway station.

The new announcement comes hours after the administration said it would no longer enforce weekend lockdown.