DDMA relaxes prohibition on gatherings for festive season
The Hindu
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday relaxed the ongoing prohibition on gatherings in the Capital due to the COVID pandemic for the festive season till November 15.A day after Li
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Thursday relaxed the ongoing prohibition on gatherings in the Capital due to the COVID pandemic for the festive season till November 15.
A day after Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal reviewed the situation at Raj Niwas, the DDMA, in an order, stated that a maximum number of 200 attendees would be allowed at events such as the Ramlila and Durga Puja but with certain riders.
All event organisers have to obtain requisite permission from the District Magistrate concerned for organising festive events well in advance. Chhat Pooja celebrations, however, would not be allowed at public places.

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