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Covid-19 state-wise restrictions: Know night curfew timings, what’s allowed and what’s not

With reporting over 2 lakh cases in a single day, several states and union territories have imposed restrictions in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection. Know the timings of night curfew of all the states here.

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Covid-19 cases in India

India is grappling under yet another Covid-19 variant, creating panic among the citizens. The advent of the Omicron strain has resulted in a surge in daily Covid-19 cases which had been declining for a few months.

With reporting over 2 lakh cases in a single day, several states and union territories have imposed restrictions in order to prevent the spread of Covid-19 infection.

Night Curfew in the country state-wise

Here are state-wise restrictions imposed so far

Maharashtra

Night curfew in the state is imposed from 11 pm to 5 am.
Schools and colleges will be closed till February 15.
Not more than 50 persons are allowed to attend a marriage, social, religious, cultural or political gathering. At funerals, not more than 20 persons can remain present.
Restaurants, shopping malls have been asked to function at half capacity.
Haircutting salons, gyms and beauty salons are allowed to operate at 50 percent capacity and only fully vaccinated people shall be allowed to use these services.
Entertainment parks, zoos, museums and all other tourists places will remain closed.

Delhi

Night curfew in the city is imposed from 10 pm to 5 am.
Weekend curfew in the city from Friday 10 pm to Monday 5 am.
Shops to open with the odd-even rule.
Private offices to operate from work from home.
No-dine facilities are allowed in the restaurants and bars, only takeaways are allowed.
Cinema halls, spas, gyms, multiplexes, banquet halls, auditoriums & sports complexes will remain closed.
Schools and colleges will remain closed in the city.

Haryana

Night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am is already in force in the state.
The government and private offices, except for emergency / essential services, have been advised to function with 50 percent staff attendance.
Markets and malls have been allowed to remain open till 5 pm. Bars and restaurants have been permitted to function with 50 percent of their seating capacity.
All sports complexes, swimming pools and stadia shall remain closed except when being used for training of sportspersons for participation in national and international events.
All entertainment parks and B2B exhibitions are prohibited.
Only fully vaccinated persons are allowed to enter places such as vegetable and grain markets, public transport, parks, religious places, bars, restaurants, hotels, departmental stores, ration shops, liquor and wine shops, malls, shopping complexes, local markets, petrol and CNG stations, milk booths, gyms and banks.

Karnataka

The night curfew is imposed from 10 pm to 5 am.
Pubs, restaurants, clubs, hotels, bars, etc are allowed to run with 50 percent seating capacity. Only fully vaccinated people will be allowed on the premises.
Schools and colleges will remain shut.
Only 200 people are allowed to participate in marriage functions held in open spaces, whereas only 100 people are allowed to attend the function in closed spaces.
Cinema halls, multiplexes, auditoriums, etc will function with 50 percent seating capacity and must allow only fully-vaccinated people.
Religious places will be open only for Darshan. No seva and prasad offerings are allowed. 50 fully-vaccinated people are allowed at a given time.
Gyms and swimming pools can operate at 50 percent capacity. Entry will be restricted to only fully-vaccinated people.
Sports complexes and stadiums can function with 50 percent capacity.

West Bengal

The night curfew in the state is imposed between 10 pm to 5 am.
All government and private offices are allowed to operate at just 50% capacity. Administrative meetings are to be held virtually.
All schools, colleges, universities, spas, salons, beauty parlors, swimming pools, zoos, and entertainment parks will remain closed.
Religious, cultural, and social gatherings will be allowed with up to 50 people.
Meetings/conferences will be limited to a maximum of 200 people or 50% of the venue’s seating capacity.
The number of attendees for marriage-related gatherings and funerals/last rites is capped at 50 and 20 persons, respectively.
Shopping malls/market complexes, restaurants/bars, and theaters may operate with 50% capacity up to 10 pm.

Uttar Pradesh

The night curfew is imposed from 10 pm to 6 am.
Public places like restaurants, cinema halls, and spas will function at 50 percent of their total seating capacity.
Gyms, pools, and water parks will remain closed in these districts.
For weddings and other functions taking place in closed spaces, not more than 100 people can assemble. For functions taking place in open spaces, only 50 percent of a ground’s total capacity can be filled.
School for classes up to the 10th grade will remain shut from 6 January to 14 January.

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Asish Banerjee found dead in Rampurhat, Mamata Banerjee aide’s death shocks TMC

Former West Bengal deputy speaker and five-time Rampurhat MLA Asish Banerjee was found dead at a Trinamool Congress office in Birbhum.

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Mamata Banerjee

Former West Bengal Assembly deputy speaker and Trinamool Congress leader Asish Banerjee was found dead at a party office next to his residence in Rampurhat, Birbhum district, on Sunday morning.

Police said his body was found hanging and was sent for postmortem. A large crowd gathered outside the Trinamool Congress office after news of his death spread.

Who was Asish Banerjee?

Asish Banerjee had served as the deputy speaker of the West Bengal Assembly when Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee was the state’s chief minister. He was also a five-time MLA from Rampurhat.

He had served as Bengal’s education and agriculture minister after Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress first came to power in the state.

Banerjee contested the West Bengal Assembly election earlier this year but lost the Rampurhat seat to BJP’s Dhruba Saha.

Asish Banerjee’s recent party role

Banerjee stepped down as chairman of the Trinamool Congress’s Birbhum district core committee in June. At the time, he said he would continue as a general member of the party.

He lived in the Hattalapara neighbourhood of Rampurhat, with the party office where his body was found located next to his house.

BJP gains in Birbhum

The BJP won six of the 11 Assembly constituencies in Birbhum in the latest state election. This marked a significant change from 2021, when the Trinamool Congress had won 10 seats in the district while the BJP had secured one.

Police have sent Asish Banerjee’s body for postmortem as the circumstances surrounding his death are being investigated.

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IPS Officer Nupur Prasad gets Medal for Meritorious Service after Sushant Singh Rajput probe

IPS officer Nupur Prasad, who led the CBI investigation into Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, has been selected for the Medal for Meritorious Service this year.

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IPS officer Nupur Prasad, who led the CBI investigation into actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death, has been recognised with the Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) this year.

A 2007-batch AGMUT cadre officer, Ms Prasad recently returned to the Delhi Police after completing her tenure with the CBI. She is currently serving as Joint Commissioner of Police in the Economic Offences Wing (EOW), where she oversees investigations involving financial and economic crimes.

The award is part of this year’s recognition for police personnel for distinguished and meritorious service. Such honours recognise contributions in areas including investigation, crime prevention, public service, law and order and administration.

Nupur Prasad’s role in Sushant Singh Rajput case

Ms Prasad came into national focus during the CBI investigation into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, who was found dead at his Mumbai residence on June 14, 2020.

The case was transferred to the CBI in August 2020 following a complaint by the actor’s family and a legal dispute over jurisdiction.

During her tenure with the agency, Ms Prasad supervised key aspects of the investigation, including the examination of witness statements, forensic evidence and medical records.

In 2025, the CBI filed closure reports, saying its investigation found no evidence of foul play, abetment to suicide or criminal conspiracy in the actor’s death.

Career across Delhi Police, CBI

Ms Prasad has served in several positions during her career, including assignments in the Delhi Police, CBI, Arunachal Pradesh and West Bengal.

Before joining the CBI, she held senior positions in the Delhi Police and became the first Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Shahdara. During her tenure, she worked on establishing the district’s policing framework following its creation.

She also led operations targeting drug networks and illegal gambling activities while focusing on crime-prevention measures.

Later, as DCP of North Delhi, she oversaw security arrangements for major events, including Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort and Delhi University elections.

Community-focused policing initiatives

Beyond investigations, Ms Prasad has been associated with community-focused programmes involving women’s self-defence, youth development, cyber safety and drug de-addiction.

During her CBI tenure, she was also associated with several prominent investigations. Media reports have linked her to cases concerning businessman Vijay Mallya and the AgustaWestland helicopter deal.

Current role in Delhi Police

After completing her assignment with the CBI, Ms Prasad returned to the Delhi Police and took charge as Joint Commissioner of Police in the Economic Offences Wing.

The latest recognition adds to her career spanning investigations, policing and public service across several challenging assignments.

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Kharge, Rahul Gandhi skip Independence Day event for 2nd straight year

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort for the second consecutive year.

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August 15, 2026

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Rahul Kharge

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi skipped the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort for the second consecutive year.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the Independence Day celebrations at the historic venue on Saturday.

The absence of the two senior Congress leaders comes amid strained relations between the ruling party and the Opposition, which further deteriorated during the Monsoon Session of Parliament that concluded on Thursday.

2024 seating controversy

Rahul Gandhi had attended the Independence Day celebrations in 2024 but his seating arrangement triggered a controversy. The Congress leader, who holds the status of a Cabinet minister as Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, was seated in the second-last row during the ceremony at the Red Fort.

The Opposition had criticised the seating arrangement, calling it an insult to the people. The Defence Ministry, which organised the event, said the arrangement had been modified to accommodate Olympians at the venue.

According to protocol, the Leader of the Opposition is seated in the front row during ceremonial events.

Opposition-ruling party tensions

Relations between the government and the Opposition remained tense during the Monsoon Session, which ended on Thursday.

The session saw repeated clashes between the two sides, with both the Opposition and the ruling party blaming each other for the low productivity of Parliament.

The session began on July 20, with students marching towards Parliament on the first day. Twelve bills were passed during the session, while detailed discussion took place on only one legislation, concerning paper leaks.

The Congress, along with the Trinamool Congress and Samajwadi Party, also boycotted the customary tea party hosted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla after the House was adjourned sine die.

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