NEW DELHI: The Centre has done away with the night curfew that restricted non-essential movement during specified post-daylight hours under Unlock 1 and Unlock 2 and allowed gymnasiums and yoga institutes to open in non-containment areas from August 5 as part of Unlock 3 guidelines applicable through August. However, the lockdown restrictions will continue to apply in all containment zones across the country till August 31.
Announcing new guidelines two days ahead of expiry of Unlock 2, the home ministry said schools, colleges and coaching institutes would continue to remain closed until August 31, a decision that followed extensive consultations with states and Union Territories. International air travel, except as permitted by the home ministry, will also remain on hold. Vande Bharat flights will continue and any further opening up of international air travel will be done in a calibrated manner.
Importantly, with the lifting of night curfew, restaurants and eateries can continue