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The decision was taken in view of the COVID situation
New Delhi: The Ministry of Culture has extended the closure of historical monuments under the protection of the central government till June 15 in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The Archaeological Survey of India shared the ministry’s order on Twitter on Sunday (May 30) regarding the fresh restrictions.
“Due to present COVID 19 pandemic situation all centrally protected monuments and museums shall continue to remain closed till 15th June 2021 or until further orders,” the ASI tweeted.
Due to present COVID 19 pandemic situation all centrally protected monuments and museums shall continue to remain closed till 15th June 2021 or until further orders. https://t.co/c6ljYsfQ7p
Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar along with 18 other districts in Uttar Pradesh will remain under the existing curfew as they continue to report a high number of coronavirus infections daily