Amid an alarming surge in Covid-19 cases, the Mizoram government has decided to impose an eight-day lockdown in capital Aizawl and other district headquarters town from 3 May. The lockdown would come into force at 4 am on Monday (3 May) and would remain in force till 4 am of 11 May. "No resident of the Aizawl municipal area and other district headquarters town should step out of their homes during the lockdown, while intra-state movement or travelling outside the state will be allowed under exceptional or very essential case," the order said. In addition to this, no permission will be provided for any social gatherings in all parts of the state during the lockdown. There is no restriction in terms of opening of shops and other economic activities in other parts of the state apart from the district headquarters, the order said.

Source: Mint May 02, 2021 04:51 UTC