In view of the ongoing COVID-19 situation in the state, the Himachal Pradesh government on Saturday decided to extend the lockdown till June 14. After the meeting, it was announced that the 'corona curfew' will be extended till 6 am on June 14 in the state. Earlier in the day, the Himachal government announced the cancellation of Class 12 examinations of the Himachal Pradesh School Board. Tourism industry seeks helpMeanwhile, the pandemic-hit hospitality sector of Himachal Pradesh has sought help from the government to emerge from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The tourism industry remained closed for almost eight months last year due to the nationwide lockdown.

Source: dna June 05, 2021 14:48 UTC