Delhi LG rejects proposal to lift weekend curfew in national capital

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Delhi lieutenant general Anil Baijal on Friday rejected the proposal sent by chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to lift the weekend curfew in the national capital in view of decline in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases. Replying to Kejriwal's recommendations on relaxation of Covid-related measures, L-G said that the status quo with regards to weekend curfew and opening of markets should be maintained till the virus situation further improves. Baijal, however, agreed to allow private office spaces to operate 50% at capacity, according to people familiar with the matter.

A final decision is likely to be taken in the Delhi Disaster Management Authority, chaired by the L-G. The meeting, not officially scheduled yet, is likely to be held next week.

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