Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday ordered a total ban on political gatherings till April 30. Violators, including political leaders, will be booked under the DMA and Epidemics Act, the state government said.CM Amarinder Singh also announced the extension of night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am. Earlier imposed in 12 districts, the night curfew has been extended to the entire state.

CM Amarinder Singh also directed Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta to ensure strict implementation of the night curfew. Only 50 people will be allowed to attend funerals, cremation ceremonies or weddings organised indoors. In the case of similar gatherings organised outdoors, the number of attendees has been capped at 100.

No social, cultural or sports-related gatherings will be allowed in the state till April 30.Cinema houses in Punjab will only be allowed to function at 50 per cent capacity.In addition, the closure of schools and educational institutions, except medical and nursing colleges, will continue till April 30.

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday ordered a total ban on political gatherings till April 30. Violators, including political leaders, will be booked under the DMA and Epidemics Act, the state government said.CM Amarinder Singh also announced the extension of night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am. Earlier imposed in 12 districts, the night curfew has been extended to the entire state.

CM Amarinder Singh also directed Punjab DGP Dinkar Gupta to ensure strict implementation of the night curfew. Only 50 people will be allowed to attend funerals, cremation ceremonies or weddings organised indoors. In the case of similar gatherings organised outdoors, the number of attendees has been capped at 100.

No social, cultural or sports-related gatherings will be allowed in the state till April 30.Cinema houses in Punjab will only be allowed to function at 50 per cent capacity.In addition, the closure of schools and educational institutions, except medical and nursing colleges, will continue till April 30.