"In pursuance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement today, the Government of India issues orders prescribing extension of lockdown for the containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country till May 3," read the order by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The order read, "The National Authority, in exercise of powers under Section 6 (2) (i) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, directs the Ministries/Departments of the Government of India, State Government and State Authorities to continue the same measures for social distancing upto May 3. In this regard the guidelines/orders issued by NEC shall continue to be applicable throughout the country."
( With inputs from ANI )