National

Assam welcomes lockdown extension, to review relaxations notified by MHA

Educational institutions; all social, political, cultural and other kinds of gatherings; hospitality services; and religious places or places of worship for public will also remain shut across the country, a central government order said and added that movement of persons by air, rail and road would be allowed for select purposes as permitted by MHA.

migrator

Guwahati

The Assam government on Friday welcomed the Centre's decision to extend the coronavirusinduced lockdown by two more weeks from May 4, but said it will review the relaxations notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs, according to an official release.

A "limited" lockdown which includes suspension of air, train and inter-state road travel will continue to remain in force for two more weeks from May 4 across the country, but some activities would be allowed after classifications of districts into 'Red', 'Orange' and 'Green' zones based on COVID-19 risk profiling, the government announced on Friday.

Educational institutions; all social, political, cultural and other kinds of gatherings; hospitality services; and religious places or places of worship for public will also remain shut across the country, a central government order said and added that movement of persons by air, rail and road would be allowed for select purposes as permitted by MHA.

Visit news.dtnext.in to explore our interactive epaper!

Download the DT Next app for more exciting features!

Click here for iOS

Click here for Android

HIGHLIGHTS | TVK manifesto promises Rs 2,500 monthly aid, interest free-loans for women, and AI-led governance

2026 TN elections | Rahul Gandhi to campaign in Tamil Nadu on April 18, no meeting with CM Stalin

2026 TN elections | Aadhav Arjuna’s nomination challenged in Madras High Court

DT Next Explains | Toddler flung out in Delhi crash spotlights need for child car seats

Women's quota law: PM urges opposition not to give 'political colour'