Public transport to operate in all districts, metro rail in Bengaluru with 50% capacity
The Hindu
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To ensure free movement of people and commercial activities, the Karnataka government on Saturday permitted operation of public transport, including KSRTC buses, across the State and BMTC buses and metro rail in Bengaluru with 50% capacity, from Monday (June 21). With COVID-19 positivity rate falling less than 5% in 16 districts, the government eased lockdown restrictions and permitted shops, hotels, restaurants and clubs to open without air conditioners and liquor till 5 p.m. The new lockdown norms would continue till July 5.
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