Bihar lockdown

Bihar unlock: Schools, malls, cinema halls to reopen from August 7 with COVID curbs

As per the government notification, schools for classes 9-12 can reopen from August 7 and for classes 1-8, they can reopen from August 16, with 50 per cent strength. Staff and employees who have been vaccinated against the coronavirus will only be allowed to come to school to attend classes. 

Aug 04, 2021, 21:34 PM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar relaxes restrictions, offices to resume work normally, schools and colleges to reopen

The decision, Nitish Kumar said, was taken after reviewing the COVID-19 situation in Bihar.

Jul 05, 2021, 14:27 PM IST

Bihar announces relaxation in COVID-19 curbs from June 16, night curfew to remain from 8 pm to 5 am

As part of the gradual unlock process in the state, government and private offices have been allowed to function in full strength till 5 PM, while shops will be allowed to remain open till 6 PM. However, the night curfew will be in place from 8 pm to 5 am.

Jun 15, 2021, 13:26 PM IST

Bihar Lockdown: CM Nitish Kumar to give more relaxations, announcement awaited

As cases dip in the state, CM Nitish Kumar is likely to make some new announcements on June 8.

Jun 08, 2021, 08:22 AM IST

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar extends COVID-19 lockdown till June 8, check details here

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Monday (May 31, 2021) announced that the COVID-induced lockdown in the state is being extended till June 8. 

May 31, 2021, 12:52 PM IST

Bihar COVID-19 lockdown extended till June 1, announces CM Nitish Kumar

Lockdown was first clamped with effect from May 5, till May 10, after the state was rattled by an unprecedented spurt in COVID 19 cases and fatalities. It was subsequently extended till May 25.

May 24, 2021, 14:47 PM IST

Former MP Pappu Yadav detained for violating the lockdown norms

Former Bihar MP Pappu Yadav was arrested by the police from his residence in Patna on Tuesday morning. Pappu Yadav went to the COVID ward of PMCH in the morning. Hearing the news of Pappu Yadav's arrest, a crowd of supporters started gathering at his residence.

May 11, 2021, 12:34 PM IST

Bihar government cancels leaves of all policemen amid COVID-19 lockdown till May 15

In view of the COVID crisis, the Bihar government has suspended leaves of all officers and employees as amid COVID-19 lockdown continues in the state till May 15.

May 06, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Complete lockdown imposed in Bihar till May 15 due to Coronavirus

"The entire lockdown is being imposed in Bihar till May 15", Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said on Tuesday amid a steady increase of COVID-19 cases in the state. The announcement was made within hours of the Patna High Court ordering the government to declare the lockdown.

May 04, 2021, 14:00 PM IST

Bihar extends lockdown due to coronavirus till September 6

Bihar government on Monday (August 17) decided to extend the lockdown due to coronavirus in Bihar till September 6. The state home department issued a notification saying that the restrictions will remain in force in the state, imposing further restrictions will remain effective till September 6.

Aug 17, 2020, 13:55 PM IST

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Jul 16, 2020, 16:26 PM IST

Bihar lockdown till July 31 as coronavirus COVID-19 cases surge, emergency services exempt

Amid the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar has decided to impose complete lockdown in the state again. However, a formal notification in this regard is awaited.

Jul 14, 2020, 13:08 PM IST