Lockdown 5.0 extended in containment zones, night curfew to continue

May 30: The Ministry of Home Affairs on May 30 announced the nationwide lockdown in containment zones will be extended till June 30. The ministry also issued guidelines for reopening of all banned activities in other areas in a phased manner.

As the advisory, all places of worship, shopping malls, hotels and hospitality sector can reopen from June 8. The night curfew, however, has been relaxed to 9 pm to 5 am, which means that movement of individuals during this time will be prohibited across the country.

There shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-State movement of persons and goods. Also, no separate permission, document or e-permit will be required for any such movement.