Lockdown in Delhi: Guidelines, rules, timings, dates; what's allowed, what's not allowed
Delhi Lockdown: Announcing the six-day lockdown, CM Arvind Kejriwal said the curfew was necessary as the national capital had been witnessing a massive spike in coronavirus caseload
BusinessToday.In | April 19, 2021 | Updated 15:02 IST
Jama Masjid in Delhi wearing a deserted look during the weekend lockdown in Delhi | PTI image
Delhi is going to go into a complete lockdown from Monday (April 19) night in the wake of an unprecedented rise in coronavirus cases.
The lockdown will be effective till April 26 morning. Announcing the six-day lockdown, CM Arvind Kejriwal said the curfew was necessary as the national capital had been witnessing a massive spike in coronavirus caseload.
Maharashtra Covid Curfew: What's Open, What Not
Section 144 imposed from April 14 for the next 15 days. Ban on gathering of more than 4 people at a place.
No one to move in public places without valid reasons.
All establishments, public places, activities, services shall remain closed.
Services and activities mentioned in Essential Category will be exempted and their movements and operations are unrestricted.Â
Decision regarding the inclusion of domestic help/drivers/attendants to work in Exceptions Category be taken by the local authorities bases on local conditions.
Petrol pumps will remain open.
Public transport - bus, auto, taxis - will operate, but non-essential travel will not be allowed.Â
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'dawai bhi, kadai bhi'.
PM Modi asked the states to focus on effective contact tracing and micro-containment zones to control the surge in cases.Â