Karnataka re-opens malls and shopping complexes from today
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government had decided to reopen malls and shopping complexes from July 5 after confirming the low infection rate of coronavirus in the state. BS Yediyurappa-led Karnataka Government has decided to ease restrictions from July 5.
The measures have come into effect from 6 AM and will be in place for the next 15 days where certain activities including re-opening of malls and religious places have been permitted.
The state government has lifted the weekend curfew and has also relaxed the night curfew timings. Now, the night curfew in Karnataka will be from 9 PM to 5 AM, instead of 7 PM to 5 AM.
After doing ease in restrictions, now Shops, restaurants, malls, and private offices can reopen with COVID-appropriate behavior. Religious places are allowed to open only for Darshan and no sevas will be allowed.
Marriages and family functions are allowed to be conducted involving not more than 100 people. Cremation and funerals are allowed with a maximum of 20 people. Public transport allowed to operate up to its seating capacity.
Theatres, cinema halls, and pubs will remain closed. All social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions, other gatherings, and large congregations are banned.
