Karnataka further eases Covid-19 curbs: What's allowed and what's not
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Karnataka further eases Covid-19 curbs: What's allowed and what's not

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NEW DELHI: The Karnataka government on Saturday further relaxed the Covid-19-related restrictions allowing certain activities, including re-opening of religious places and conducting of weddings.
The relaxations would be in place for the next 15 days from July 6, chief minister B S Yediyurappa said after chairing a meeting with his Cabinet colleagues and senior officials on Saturday.
Shops, restaurants, malls, and private offices have to enforce Covid-appropriate behaviour failing which action will be initiated under the Disaster Management Act, 2005," Yediyurappa said.
What's allowed:
  • Swimming pools would be opened only for competitive training purposes.
  • Night curfew would continue to be in force from 9pm to 5am the next day.
  • Sports complexes and stadia shall be opened only for the purpose of practice
  • Weddings and family functions are permitted with the presence of not more than 100 people.
  • Places of worship are allowed to open only for 'darshan' not for 'sevas.'
  • Cremation and funerals would be allowed with a maximum of 20 people.
  • Public transport is allowed to operate up to its seating capacity.

What's not allowed:
  • Theatres, cinemas, and pubs would remain closed.
  • Social, political, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions and other gatherings and large congregations have been prohibited.
  • Educational institutions, tutorials and colleges would remain shut.
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