Metro Rail to operate from Sept 7

The State government has allowed Metro Rail to commence operations from September 7 in a graded manner, in accordance with the Centre’s Unlock 4 guidelines issued last Saturday.

The orders issued by the Chief Secretary, Somesh Kumar state that schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutions, cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres and similar places will continue to remain closed throughout the State.

Social, academic, sports, entertainment, cultural, religious and political



functions with a ceiling of 100 persons will be permitted from September 21. However, it will be mandatory to wear face masks, maintain social distancing and provision for thermal screening and hand wash or sanitizer must be provided at such places. Marriages will be permitted with a maximum gathering of 50 persons.

Open air theatres will be permitted to open from September 21 while bars and pubs will remain closed and separate orders will be issued for their opening, the orders added.