India 2 January (News Hunt)- In view of the rising Covid-19 cases, the West Bengal government on Sunday announced fresh restrictions, including closing down educational institutions, entertainment parks and tourist places. It also prohibited the movement of people and banned public gatherings of any kind between 10 pm and 5 am.
The order also stated that marketplaces, cinema halls, shopping malls and restaurants will be allowed to operate with 50% seating capacity till 10 pm daily. Moreover, local trains and the Kolkata Metro can also operate with 50% capacity.
State Chief Secretary H K Dwivedi also announced that flights from Mumbai and Delhi will be allowed to land in the state on Mondays and Fridays from January 5.
