Centre makes clear to states: 'You cannot dilute restrictions in Lockdown 4.0 guidelines'

As country entered fourth phase of nationwide lockdown to combat Coronavirus spre,  Centre government on Monday told states and Union Territories that y cant dilute restrictions under lockdown 4.0 guidelines imposed by  Ministry of Home Affairs.

"States/Union territories cant dilute restrictions imposed vide aforesaid guidelines issued by MHA. States/UTs based on ir assessment of situation, may prohibit certain or activities in various zones, or impose such restrictions as deemed necessary",  re  statement from Ministry of Home Affairs

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Centre furr urged States/UT to ensure compliances of new guidelines, and direct all concerned authorities for ir strict implementation. It also said furr guidelines issued by MHA and consequent orders issued by respective state government/UT ministrations should be widely disseminated to public.

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COVID-19 in India

India's COVID-19 count reached 96,169. Of se 36, 823 have been cured & 3,029 have died. country has extended nationwide lockdown till May 31 with a new set of guidelines issued by MHA.

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