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PHOTOS: How Kolkata looks during the coronavirus lockdown
On Sunday, the West Bengal government declared a lockdown in Kolkata, Salt Lake and New Town. The lockdown has also been declared in most municipal towns in 16 districts. However, there is no restriction on essential services such as food, health, police and others. The selling of groceries, milk and other food items is exempt from this rule. There have been a huge number of travellers, both international and national, who have been returning to Kolkata in the past few days.
Updated on: Mar 23, 2020 3:25 PM IST
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Deserted view of the iconic Howrah bridge during Janta Curfew proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Samir Jana / Hindustan Times)
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People board a crowded bus to return to their cities and villages before the start of the lockdown by West Bengal state government. (REUTERS)
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People board a crowded bus to return to their cities and villages. (REUTERS)
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People travel in a crowded bus. (REUTERS)
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Locals buy daily essentials before lock down amid rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, in Kolkata. (PTI)
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Locals buy vegetables before lockdown amid rising concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. (PTI)
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People queue to buy grocery items outside a store before the start of the lockdown by West Bengal state government, to limit the spreading of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (REUTERS)
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