The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines for opening up of more activities in areas outside the containment zones. In Unlock 4, which will come into effect from September 1, the process of phased reopening of activities has been extended further. The guidelines said that Metro rail will be allowed to operate with effect from September 7 in a graded manner, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA)/ Ministry of Railways (MOR), in consultation with MHA. Lockdown shall continue to be implemented strictly in the containment zones till September 30. Social/academic/sports/entertainment/cultural/religious/ political functions and other congregations will be permitted with a ceiling of 100 persons, from September 21. All activities, except the following, shall be permitted outside containment zones: (i) Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres (excluding open-air theatre) and similar places. (ii) International air travel of passengers, except as permitted by MHA.