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West Bengal lifts night curfew during Durga puja

The West Bengal government announced the relaxation in the night curfew, in view of the Durg Puja festival. However, the state government has issued a fresh notification extending the existing restriction till October 30.

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Published : Sep 30, 2021, 10:38 PM IST

West Bengal govt. lifts night curfew during Durga puja
West Bengal govt. lifts night curfew during Durga puja

Kolkata (West Bengal): The West Bengal government on Thursday announced the relaxation in the night curfew, in view of the Durg Puja festival. However, the state government has issued a fresh notification extending the existing restriction till October 30.

Although the speculations were rife over the resumption of the local train services but the state government's fresh restriction has made it clear that the local train services will not resume for now. The Kolkata metro railways services will continue with its restricted services in the months of October as well.

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In its latest circular, released by the West Bengal government, said “In view of the ensuing festive period the said restriction relating to the movement of people and vehicles between 11 pm and 5 am is relaxed during October 10 to 20."

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