Read details about Lockdown and other restrictions imposed in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, April 16, 2021:
The Chandigarh administration has announced on Friday that there will be a weekend lockdown starting from 10:00 PM on 16/04/2021 (Friday) till 05:00 AM on 19/04/2021 (Monday).
The decision was taken in a high level War Room Meeting today.
Following restrictions will apply till 30/04/2021:-
(1) All gymnasium and spa will remain closed till 30/04/2021.
(2) The cinema halls can run with 50% capacity.
(3) The residents must stay indoor during the lockdown period. Only essential activities will be allowed. Detailed orders will be issued by Deputy Commissioner.
(4) All government offices will function with 50% of staff till 30/04/2021
(5) Public visitors will be allowed to meet the officers only with prior appointment.
(6) There will be a ban on social, cultural, political, religious events etc.
(7) The existing limit of gatherings in permitted functions will be reduced to 100 (outdoor) and 50 (indoor).
(8) The transport buses will run with 50% capacity only.
(9) The Museums, Libraries, Coaching Institutions etc. will remain closed. However, online coaching will be permitted.
(10) During the lockdown period, those going for appearing in examination and those on examination duties will be allowed movement on production of admit/identity cards.
(11) There will be screening of all visitors to the city at airport, railway station, ISBT etc.
(12) During the weekend lockdown, home delivery of food will be allowed.
(13) All vaccination centres/testing centres/dispensaries/medical facilities will remain open during lockdown and people going there will be allowed.
(14) All inter-state travelers will be allowed on all days including lockdown period.
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Read: The exceptions during lockdown hours: