The Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government has extended the lockdown in the national capital for another week, the government announced on Saturday, as it allowed manufacturing and construction businesses to resume work with conditions. The lockdown, set to end on Monday, will now be in place till 5 am, June 7. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) order said, "DDMA directs to extend the curfew, on the movement of individuals (except for essential activities or services) in the territory of NCT of Delhi, till 5 am on June 7." The notification has been issued a day after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced gradual unlocking of Delhi, which has been under strict lockdown since April 19 to combat the second COVID wave. The order further said that the movement of workers or employees will be allowed only on the possession of e-pass.

Source: dna May 29, 2021 17:07 UTC