Weekend lockdown ordered in J&K as Covid-19 cases surge

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Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday ordered weekend lockdown in all 20 districts of the union territory (UT).

“There will be complete restrictions on non—essential movements during weekends in the entire UT” ordered the administration.

“Night curfew shall continue to remain in force in all districts from 9 pm to 6 am with complete restriction on non—essential movement,” reads the order.