West Bengal extends restrictions till July 30
The Hindu
Schools, colleges and educational institutions will remain closed till July 30
West Bengal government on Wednesday extended restrictions for COVID-19 pandemic but allowed certain relaxations such as operation of metro services in Kolkata with 50% capacity. “Metro railway services shall operate five days a week with 50% seating capacity and shall remain suspended on Saturdays and Sundays,” a notification issued by the government said. However, local train services will remain suspended. The existing restrictions for COVID-19 pandemic in the State are in force till July 15 and the new guidelines will be in force till July 30, the notification said. The State government, “Intra State local train movement shall remain except for staff special train for movement of emergency and essential service personnel,” the notification added.More Related News