Assam extends Covid related restrictions till June 15

The Assam government on Friday passed an order regarding the extension on the ongoing current Covid-19 related lockdown in the state till 15 June.

The Assam government on Friday extended the restrictions imposed due to the surge in Covid-19 positive cases and deaths till June 15 though it has increased the curfew relaxation by one hour. Chief Secretary Jishnu Baruah, in his capacity as the Chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority, issued an order extending the restriction, which was scheduled to end at 5 am Saturday. The curfew, which remained in force from 12 noon to 5 am will now be in place from 1 pm to 5 am with a total ban on the movement of individuals.