Easing Restrictions : Delhi Government Lifts Weekend Curfew, Odd-Even For Shops , Bars& Restaurants Can Open With 50% Capacity, Night Curfew Remains

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After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had recently hinted at lifting the restrictions, the Weekend curfew , Odd-even opening for shops have been Lifted. However, the night curfew remain in place DDMA officials have said. Opening of schools will be discussed in the next DDMA meet.

Soon we will try to do away with (COVID) restrictions and bring your life back to normalcy…will make all efforts in that direction Kejriwal was quoted by ANI as saying

Weddings can be held up to a maximum of 200 people or 50 per cent capacity. Bars, restaurants and cinema halls can open with 50% capacity. Government offices to operate with 50% capacity.

A meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority was held to review the COVID-19 situation and relaxation of restrictions in the national capital.

Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal was chairing the meeting being held virtually in which Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal participated.

Last week, the Delhi government allowed all private offices in the National Capital Territory of Delhi, outside of Containment Zones, to function with up to 50 per cent attendance.

The DDMA had, however, advised the private offices to stagger office timing, presence and quantum of staff.