Rajasthan imposes 15-day lockdown-like strict restrictions

April 19: After Delhi, now Rajasthan too has announced strict lockdown in the state for 15 days. In the backdrop of the rise in Covid-19 cases, the ‘Anushashan Pakhwada’ (public discipline fortnight) came into effect from 5 am today till 5 am on May 3. According to the guidelines, the bazaars, malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls and all religious places shall remain closed. All the educational institutes, coaching centres, libraries, social and political programmes, etc. have also been suspended. All commercial offices and markets shall remain closed except the essential services.

The home department, late on Sunday night, issued new guidelines, and the lockdown period has been named as ‘Public Discipline Fortnight’. All offices except those connected with essential services shall remain closed. Rajasthan recorded over 6,000 fresh cases in the past 24 hours with 37 new deaths added to the total tally.