Govt announces complete lockdown in Kashmir from today evening till July 27

1 min read
DSC 7262 scaled
An empty Srinagar market during the coronavirus lockdown in 2020 (File Photo: KM/Umar Ganie)

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday extended lockdown across Kashmir division from today evening till July 27 in wake of spurt in Covid-19 cases and deaths.

“Complete lockdown in all Red districts ( excluding Bandipora) of Kmr Div from today evening till 6 am on 27-7-2020,” DIPR said in a tweet.

However, Agricultural, horticulture construction activities will continue as per DMRR guidelines.

Besides, movement of goods carriers, LPG and Oil tankers will be allowed.

The Covid positive cases have shown a huge spurt as so far over 15000 cases have tested positive and 260 people have died due to the pandemic.

Discover more from The Kashmir Monitor

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading

Don't Miss

ARH

Arhan pushes for bringing film project to Kashmir

Srinagar: In a momentous step aimed at rejuvenating Kashmir’s film industry and
LG 2

No outsider being given land under PMAY in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha

Baramulla: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that no