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.