Gujarat govt puts 9 more cities under night curfew; further restrictions imposed in 29 cities

Gandhinagar: Gujarat government has announced night-curfew from 8 pm to 6 am in 9 more cities in addition to earier 20.

Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Navsari, Valsad, Porbandar, Botad, Viramgam, Chhota Udepur and Veraval – Somnath will have night curfew effective. With addition of these 9 towns, there are total 29 cities that are now under night curfew(8 pm to 6 am).

Further restrictions imposed in 29 cities

With effect from 28 April to May 5 across all 29 cities, all restaurants will remain closed for visit but take-away services will continue. Malls, shopping complexes, Gujri bazar, cinema halls, auditoriums, gyms, swimming pools, water parks, public gardens, parks, salon, SPA, beauty parlours and other amusement activities will remain closed.

In entire State, APMCs will remain closed. APMCs that deal with only vegetables and fruits will remain functional.

Public entry to all religious places will remain closed. Only management and priests will be able to perform pooja.

Public bus transport across the State will operate with only half capacity.

Maximum only 50 persons will be allowed to attend wedding functions, while in funerals maximum only 20 persons will be allowed to remain present. Anaj, grocery, vegetables, fruits, medical shops, milk stores, bakeries and food items shops will remain open. All industries, manufacturing units, construction activities will remain open with SOPs. All medical and paramedical services will remain functional.

The decisions have been taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rupani today morning in line with Central government’s guideline that was announced on April 26. DeshGujarat