Nationwide lockdown extended till May 31


New Delhi: The Centre has extended the nationwide lockdown till May 31.

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued an order extending the nationwide lockdown in India till May 31.

NDMA has directed the National Executive Committee, headed by the Union Home Secretary, to issue modifications in the guidelines keeping in view the need to resume economic activities while containing the spread of Covid-19.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is expected to issue a new set of guidelines in this regard soon.