West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee extended the lockdown in the state till July 1 amid the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Monday (June 14), Mamata Banerjee said, “We have allowed an extension of business hours with the condition that the staff be vaccinated. People from the media also need to get an e-pass from the Kolkata Police. Also read Lockdown extended, restrictions under Section 144 extended in Bengaluru till June 21Restaurants and bars can operate from 12 pm to 8 pm with 50 per cent seating capacity. This is the second time the lockdown in the State has been extended after the new government took office.

Source: dna June 15, 2021 09:11 UTC