Lockdown Extended In Rajasthan Till May 17

All workplaces, except a few government offices engaged in COVID management, and markets would remain closed, according to the guidelines.

The Rajasthan government on Friday extended the lockdown till May 17 due to the soaring coronavirus infections. The Home Department principal secretary issued the order, calling it "Pandemic Red Alert- Public Discipline Fortnight". The restrictions, which were imposed from April 19 to to May 3, were extended for 15 days. All workplaces, except a few government offices engaged in COVID management, and markets would remain closed, according to the guidelines. Retail and wholesale shops of grocery, flour mills, cattle feed will continue to open for five hours from 6 am to 11 am from Monday to Friday, while dairy shops would operate daily from 6 am to 11 am and from 5 pm to 7 pm.