Unlock 2.0: No restriction on inter-state movement in Punjab

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government on Tuesday issued guidelines for phased reopening for Unlock 2.0 for the July 1 to July 30 period by allowing activities in areas outside the containment zones.
An official spokesperson said Punjab has allowed the district authorities to impose such restrictions as deemed necessary in areas outside the containment zones. However, there will be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement of people and goods including those for cross land-border trade under treaties with neighbouring countries. No separate permission or e-permit will be required for such movements, he added.
He further informed that schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions will remain closed till July 31. Online learning will continue to be permitted. Training institutions of the central and state governments would be allowed to function from July 15 for which standard operating procedures would be issued by the Centre.
He added that activities will continue to be prohibited in cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places. He said international air travel of passengers would also be prohibited, except as permitted by the Union home affairs ministry.
The lockdown will continue to remain in force in containment zones till July 31. Movement of individuals for all non-essential activities will remain prohibited between 10pm and 5am throughout the state.
The number of guests is not to exceed 50 in marriage related gatherings and not more than 20 in funerals. Places of worship will remain open between 5am and 8pm.
Restaurants are allowed to open till 9 pm with 50% occupancy or 50 guests, whichever is less. Liquor can be served provided the restaurant has a valid permission from the excise department. However, bars will remain closed.
Night curfew will strictly be enforced and movement of individuals will only be permissible from 5am to 10pm. The guests would be allowed to enter and leave the hotel premises between 10pm and 5am.