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Economic Times | 11 Aug, 2020 | 10.40AM IST
Latest News Live: Flight ban from 6 cities to Kolkata extended till August 31
The suspension of flights to Kolkata from high COVID-19 prevalence cities will continue till 31st August: West Bengal Government
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We had called for a legislature party meeting today. As some of our people are in Gujarat and won't be able to reach today, also tomorrow is Janmashtami. So, everyone suggested that the meeting should be held after Janmashtami
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The suspension of flights to Kolkata from high COVID-19 prevalence cities will continue till 31st August: West Bengal Government
Following are the high COVID-19 prevalence cities
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Nagpur
- Chennai
- Ahmedabad
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