Banks In UP To Open For 4 Hrs Only

<p><strong>Lucknow:</strong> From Thursday until May 15, banks in Uttar Pradesh will be open for customers for only four hours on working days.<br /><br />The banks will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.</p> <p><strong> ALSO READ: <span style="color: #f80707;"><a style="color: #f80707;" href="https://ift.tt/3sMNGEU Doctor Fined Rs 10k For Not Wearing Mask</a></span></strong><br /><br />A decision to this effect was taken in view of the surge in Covid cases at a meeting of the State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) held via video conferencing on Wednesday.<br /><br />SLBC officials said banks will remain open for internal work till 4 p.m. <br /><br />The decision can be extended beyond May 15 after assessing the Covid situation in the state.<br /><br />The United Forum of Banks Union spokesperson, Anil Tiwari, said: "The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to protect bank employees. Only 50 per cent of the staff will work daily on a rotation basis. The new rule will be implemented in all public and private banks from Thursday."<br /><br />SLBC is a state level body comprising general managers and senior employees of public and private banks in Uttar Pradesh.<br /><br /><br /></p>

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