LOCKDOWN 4.0 IN CHANDIGARH

Night curfew will continue to remain in force on the movement of individuals, for all non-essential activities, between 7pm and 7am

WHAT WILL REMAIN SHUT, OUT OF BOUNDS

■ All domestic and international air travel of passengers

■ Schools, colleges, educational/training/coaching institutions

■ Hotels, restaurants, bars and other hospitality services

■ Cinema halls, shopping malls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, auditoriums, assembly halls

■ All social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions, other gatherings and large congregations

■ All religious places and religious congregations

WHAT’S LIKELY TO OPEN

■ As per the central government’s directions, all other activities will be permitted except those specifically prohibited under the guidelines

■ Local and interstate bus service

■ Intercity movement of people and vehicles without passes

■ Markets on sector-dividing roads and Sector 17

■ E-commerce activities for non-essential goods

■ Restaurants permitted to operate kitchens for home delivery of food items

■ Sports complexes and stadiums, without spectators

■ Cycle rickshaws, auto rickshaws, taxis and cab aggregators

■ Barber shops, spas and salons

Chandigarh is a Union Territory, and directions of the ministry of home affairs will be followed. The final decision will be taken by the UT administrator. Status quo will continue till formal orders are issued by the administration.

MANOJ KUMAR PARIDA, UT adviser