Restrictions under Unlock 3.0 extended across Bihar till September 6

PATNA: The state government on Monday extended the restrictions under Unlock 3.0 till September 6 in order to contain Covid-19 pandemic. The earlier order dated July 30 was effective till Sunday. Bihar is among the top eight states with more than 1 lakh Covid-19 cases registered so far.
The Centre has unlocked many restrictions but empowered the states to take decisions as per the assessment of situation and requirements.
As per the fresh order issued by the state home department, restrictions and conditions mentioned in the July 30 order after the Unlock 3.0 announced by the Centre will remain in place till September 6 at headquarters level of state, districts, subdivisions, blocks and all municipal bodies.
Under the order, central, state government and private offices would continue to function with 50% workforce. However, the offices of defence, central armed police forces (CAPF), public utilities, post offices, early warning agencies, National Informatics Centre and other essential services will function with full strength.
Besides, the state government offices like police and other emergency services, prisons, district administration, treasury, IT services and BELTRON, electricity, water supply, sanitation, environment and forests, social welfare and some other departments will also function with full strength.
Shopping malls, cinema halls and places of religious worship will remain shut. All educational, training, research and coaching institutions will continue with the online learning mode.
Restaurants and other eateries are allowed only home delivery and take away services. Shops and markets will open but subjected to restrictions on staggering and timing as imposed by the respective district administration.
Public transport services will also remain suspended with exceptions to air and railways and to those commuting for essential services. Private vehicles are allowed for permitted activities. Goods transportation is permitted with loading and unloading at warehouses. Vehicles carrying government officers with their identity cards are permitted to commute.
All construction and agricultural activities with functioning of related shops are allowed. All social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious activities and gatherings, parks and gymnasiums to remain prohibited till September 6.
The night curfew from 10pm to 5am will continue with exception to essential activities, loading-unloading cargo, multiple shifts of industrial units and movement on state and national highways.
District magistrates are not allowed to dilute any of these restrictions. Rather, they can impose additional restrictions and prohibit more activities outside the containment zones as per their assessment of the situation.