The telangana high court had recently asked the state government to explore stronger measures like extending hours of night curfew or a weekend lockdown to flatten the curve of the virus spread. chief minister chandrasekhar rao-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>k chandrasekhar rao has, however, made it clear that the government is not in favour of a full lockdown, stating that the number of fresh cases being reported daily has started to plateau.

Accordingly, all the offices, firms, shops, establishments, restaurants and others would close down by 8 pm during curfew nights. Diagnostic labs, pharmacies and those dealing with supply of essential services have been exempt from the restrictions. Public transport, including autos and taxis would be allowed to ply within the stipulated time for transportation of the categories of persons like patients and pregnant women during night curfew. The State government has extended the restrictions on attendance during marriages and performing of last rites. All other gatherings like social/ political/ entertainment/ academic/ religious/cultural would continue to be prohibited.