Active Stocks
Tue Apr 16 2024 15:59:30
  1. Tata Steel share price
  2. 160.05 -0.53%
  1. Infosys share price
  2. 1,414.75 -3.65%
  1. NTPC share price
  2. 359.40 -0.54%
  1. State Bank Of India share price
  2. 751.90 -0.65%
  1. HDFC Bank share price
  2. 1,509.40 0.97%
Business News/ News / India/  J&K COVID-19 surge: Night curfew imposed in urban areas of 8 districts
BackBack

J&K COVID-19 surge: Night curfew imposed in urban areas of 8 districts

These districts are Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Srinagar, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag and Kupwara
  • The curfew will be in force in the municipal limits of the urban local bodies of these districts
  • A health worker takes a swab sample for the COVID-19 testing after 15 more tested positive at GGM Science College, in Jammu on Thursday. (ANI Photo)Premium
    A health worker takes a swab sample for the COVID-19 testing after 15 more tested positive at GGM Science College, in Jammu on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

    Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered on Thursday imposition of night curfew in the urban areas of eight districts, including Jammu and Srinagar, to check the spread of the soaring coronavirus cases.

    The night curfew will come into effect from Friday, the office of the Lt governor said.

    "Directed the divisional administration to impose corona curfew from 10 pm to 6 am in the urban areas of 8 districts affected by the recent COVID spike," it tweeted.

    These districts are Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Srinagar, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag and Kupwara, it said.

    The curfew will be in force in the municipal limits of the urban local bodies of these districts. Reasi district will be under close observation for any possible spikes in cases, it added. PTI TAS HMB

    Unlock a world of Benefits! From insightful newsletters to real-time stock tracking, breaking news and a personalized newsfeed – it's all here, just a click away! Login Now!

    Catch all the Business News, Market News, Breaking News Events and Latest News Updates on Live Mint. Download The Mint News App to get Daily Market Updates.
    More Less
    Published: 08 Apr 2021, 10:38 PM IST
    Next Story footLogo
    Recommended For You
    Switch to the Mint app for fast and personalized news - Get App