Odisha has extended the lockdown till April 30, state Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced on Thursday after a meeting with the state cabinet.

Odisha is the first state to extend the lockdown ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s video conference with state leaders.

In a statement after the meeting, Patnaik said Odisha has also urged the Centre to stop train and flight services to the state till April 30.

Schools and educational institutions would remain closed till June 17, he said.