Panaji, August 30: The Goa government has once again extended the COVID-19 induced statewide curfew till September 6.

A notification to this effect was issued on Sunday. Also Read | Janmashtami 2021: Devotees Celebrate Krishna Janmashtami With Enthusiasm Across Country.

The 24-hour curfew was first imposed on May 9 this year and since then it has been extended regularly. Also Read | Honor X20 Max Likely To Come With 7-inch Screen & Dimensity 1100 SoC: Report.

The Goa government has opened the majority of activities in the tourist state but the areas like casinos are yet to be reopened. Goa's COVID-19 tally went up by 74 on Sunday to reach 1,73,791, an official had said. The state had 945 active cases as of Sunday.

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