Covid surge: UP govt imposes night curfew in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi

In view of rising cases of Covid-19, a night curfew has been imposed in Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow, Kanpur and Varanasi with effect from Thursday night. The 9 pm to 6 am curfew will continue till April 30, officials said.

The UP govt has shut all Lucknow schools, colleges and coaching institutes, except medical, nursing and para-medical institutes, till April 15.

However, in recognized educational institutions, examinations/practicals will be conducted in strict compliance with the Covid-19 protocol, the Lucknow DM informed.

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