Puducherry: The Puducherry government on Thursday extended the COVID-19 restrictions till July 31. According to the guidelines issued by the government, the tourist spots like boathouse will be allowed to open with 50 percent capacity. Earlier, the Puducherry government had extended the lockdown till midnight of July 15, coupled with some relaxations. According to the statement, the beach road, park, and gardens will be opened for walkers till 9 p.m. on all days.
What’s Allowed:
- Religious places and places of worship will also be opened for the public for darshan till 9 p.m.
- Essential poojas and rituals can be conducted by priests or employees of the respective religious places
- Congregation at the place of worship will not be allowed.
- Bars and restaurants within the hotels, guest houses and lodges, and other standalone eateries are permitted to operate with 50 per cent capacity till 9 PM.
- Retail liquor shops and arrack vends will be allowed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Puducherry Education Minister A Namassivayam decided to postpone the reopening of the colleges and educational institutions that were earlier scheduled to be open on July 16. The reopening of educational institutions and colleges would be soon announced, said the Education Minister.