The fourth phase of lockdown has started due to Coronavirus in the country. Under this, guidelines have been issued by the Center and states have been given many powers this time. In such a situation, various states are now giving many reliefs to themselves. Know what reliefs are being given in which state.
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Delhi: Metro will not run, bus service will start
- Metro will not run in Delhi, schools, college hotels, cinemas will remain closed.
- DTC buses will run with 20 passengers, screening them before passengers board the bus.
- Elderly over 65 years, the exit of a 10-year-old child will be prohibited.
- Salons (barber shops), spas etc. will remain closed.
- Crowded sports, social and religious programs will remain closed.
- The stadium and sports complex will open but spectators will not be present during the match.
- Rickshaws, e-rickshaws will run, only one ride will sit, carpooling is not allowed.
- Public vehicles like cabs, rural services etc. will also run but only two passengers will sit.
- Every time the driver has to sanitize the passenger’s seating area before making a new ride.
- All markets will be opened on an odd-even basis.
- Stand-alone shops will open daily but social distance will have to be taken care of.
- 50 guests allowed for the wedding, 20 people allowed for the funeral.
- All types of medical staff will be allowed to come and go without any restrictions.
- Wearing a mask is a must, follow social distance everywhere and keep washing your hands frequently.
Night curfew will not apply in West Bengal
- Mamta Banerjee’s government in West Bengal has extended the lockdown till May 31 but has not implemented the night curfew.
- The street vendors, salons (barbershops) and parlours will be allowed to open from 27 May. This permission will only be in areas outside the Containment Zone.
- Bus service will also be introduced for inter-district transport in the state.
Public transport allowed in Kerala
- The Kerala government has allowed public transport with restrictions. The fare will also be increased to limit the number of passengers.
- Transport service will be available only for movement within the district. Also, this service will not be available in the hotspot areas of the coronavirus.
- The Transport Minister of Kerala said that for interstate traffic we consider the train to be better than the bus. Some trains are much better than 250 buses.
Liquor contracts will open in Puducherry from tomorrow
- The Union Territory of Puducherry has also announced to provide some relief to the sanctions, with the lockdown extended to 31 May.
- Liquor shops will be allowed to open here from Tuesday. This permission will be from seven in the morning to seven in the evening.
- Bus services will also be started within the state.
- The opening hours of all the shops have been changed. According to this, shops will now be able to open from 6 am to 7 pm. Earlier this limit was up to 5 pm.
- Covid-19 tax can be levied on liquor and petrol-diesel soon.
Sikkim: Buses allowed, odd-even for private vehicles
- Sikkim relieved the fourth phase of the lockdown, allowing the restaurant to open. However, sitting and eating will not be allowed. Customers will be able to pack food.
- Inside the district, Sikkim nationalized transport buses have been allowed to operate inter-district. It will be mandatory to follow social distancing in buses.
- Taxis, private vehicles and two-wheelers will be allowed to operate on an odd-even basis.
- Special trains will be operated from May 19 to bring back the stranded Sikkim citizens in different parts of the country.
