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The West Bengal Government on Tuesday announced the state-wide complete lockdown till August 31.
The complete lockdown will be observed in the state on August 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24 and 31.
However, the lockdown will not be observed this weekend on account of Mulsim festival Eid al-Adha, and on August 15, the day when the country celebrates Independence Day.
Speaking to media, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "We are extending lockdown in zones till August 31, that was earlier in place till July 31."
"The complete lockdown will be observed in the state on August 5, 8, 16, 17, 23, 24
