Total lockdown in West Bengal till May 30, know guidelines

Considering the stiff rise in Covid cases, the Mamata Banerjee government imposed complete lockdown norms in the state starting from Sunday 6 a.m. for the next 15 days, allowing movement of people and vehicles only for emergency.

The state government stopped short of announcing a total lockdown giving slight relief allowing market places, and retail shops to operate three hours a day between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.

"We are taking some strict containment measures to contain the pandemic. Starting Sunday 6 a.m., West Bengal will go into lockdown till 6 p.m. on May 30.