UP, Jharkhand lockdown news: Weekend lockdown in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand under lockdown from April 22-29; Only essential services to be allowed

CM Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has imposed a complete lockdown for the weekend in the state amid rising Covid 19 cases. A night curfew will continue from 8 pm to 7 am every day, as imposed, in all districts reporting 500 plus cases. Only essential services will be allowed during this period.  

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"Weekend lockdown to be imposed in UP on Saturdays & Sundays. Lockdown will come into effect on Friday 8 pm & continue till Monday 7 am. Only essential services will be allowed. Night curfew will remain imposed in all districts: Awanish K Awasthi, Additional Chief Secy, Home Dept," reported news agency ANI.  

Weekend lockdown to be imposed in UP on Saturdays & Sundays. Lockdown will come into effect on Friday 8 pm & continue till Monday 7 am. Only essential services will be allowed. Night curfew will remain imposed in all districts: Awanish K Awasthi, Additional Chief Secy, Home Dept

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The decision comes moments after the Supreme Court stayed the Allahabad High Court order for a lockdown in the five worst-hit cities in UP.  

On Monday, the Allahabad High Court directed the Uttar Pradesh government to close all establishments private or government-run in these cities. However, the court exempted those offering essential services and clarified that it is not imposing a lockdown in all of Uttar Pradesh.  

In another development Jharkhand government announced lockdown from April 22-29 with few exemptions. "Essential services allowed, religious places to remain open but the gathering of devotees not allowed. Mining, agricultural & construction activities permitted," reported ANI.