Lockdown in Bengal extended till June 30

The West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announced the extension of Covid-19 induced lockdown in the state till June 30. The lockdown in Bengal was scheduled to end on June 15, but it has now been extended by another 15 days. Earlier, only 10 people have been allowed to attend social programmes such as marriage or funeral ceremonies; which has now been revised to 25 people. The Bengal government had also eased shutdown curbs in the state from June 1, and had allowed all religious places, and jute, tea, constructions sector to resume full-fledged activities. Shopping malls, restaurants and other establishments also re-opened in the state after a gap of two-months; whereas government offices resumed with 100 per cent turnout from June 8. Government buses also resumed its operation in the state; while on the other hand, private buses, suburban trains and Metro Railway services continue to remain shut.