Kolkata, 24th March: During a press conference on Tuesday, State Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced lockdown in the entire state till March 31. The CM has urged the people of the state to make this lockdown a success.
It is to recall that the CM had earlier announced lockdown in Kolkata and all other major towns and cities of West Bengal till March 27. However, as the coronavirus cases are on a rise, the lockdown has been announced in the entire state.
Coronavirus pandemic: WB extends complete lockdown till March 31
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