In the light of the surge in the coronavirus cases in the state, the Bihar government on Tuesday imposed lockdown in the state till May 15. "After discussion with the associate ministers and officials yesterday, it was decided to implement the lockdown in Bihar by May 15, 2021. Bihar Lockdown: Here's what allowed-These essential services will be exempted from the lockdown: District administrative services, police, civil defence, sanitation, fire brigade, water supply, health services. However, Shops related to fruits and vegetables, meat/fish shall remain open only between 06.00 am to 11 am. Here's what's not allowed-All the offices of the state govt will remain closed.

Source: Mint May 04, 2021 09:45 UTC