Textile, jewellery stores reopen today as Tamil Nadu unlocks

As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced more relaxations on the lockdown curbs from June 28, places of worship, jewellery stores, and textile showrooms were reopened for the public today in Chennai. Extending the lockdown by another week till July 5, the state government classified the 38 districts into three categories and provided relaxations based on the caseload | Express photo

Shopping malls/complexes were allowed to function with 50 per cent occupancy from 9 am till 7 pm | Express photo

Places of worship were also permitted to open for public following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | Express photo

In Chennai, a number of devotees were spotted at the Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam temple located in Venkatanarayana Road in T Nagar | Express photo

Ranganathan Street, the shopping hub of Chennai, saw many shoppers | Express photo

Though there were smaller crowds, sellers breathed a sigh of relief as they were permitted to open their stores after a long gap | Express photo

Meanwhile, a release from the government on Sunday said that based on the request from the public and several traders’ associations, jewellery and clothing stores in 23 districts, listed under category 2, are also allowed to function from 9 am till 7 pm without air-conditioning and ensuring 50 per cent occupancy | Express photo