Haryana schools, colleges to remain shut till January 26, orders state govt

With tightening of curbs in most of Haryana, malls and markets are allowed to open up to 6 pm, except for establishments dealing with essential services.

Any large congregations, like all kinds of public meetings, rallies, protests, dharnas etc., have been prohibited across the state till at least January 19. Night movement restrictions will be continue across the state from 11 pm to 5 am.

All cinema halls, theatres, multiplexes will remain closed in these 19 districts.

All sports complexes, stadiums, swimming pools will remain closed (except used for training of sportspersons for participation in national/ international sports events as well as for organising national/ international sports events). No spectators or visitors are to be allowed.

Further, all entertainment parks and B2B exhibitions are prohibited. Offices (government and private), except for emergency/essential services, are advised to function with 50 per cent staff attendance.

Bars and restaurants are allowed to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity.

According to the instructions issued by Haryana State Disaster Management Authority (HSDMA), “Only fully vaccinated persons shall be allowed to enter places including sabzi mandi, grain markets, public transport (bus stand and railway stations), parks, religious places, bars, restaurants, hotels, departmental stores, ration shops, liquor and wine shops, malls, shopping complexes, cinema halls, hats, local markets, petrol and CNG stations, LPG gas cylinder collection centres, sugar mills, milk booths, yogshalas, gym, fitness centres, all government/board/corporation offices, private and government sector banks. The onus of ensuring this will be on the owners/management of these institutions.”