Market timings may be extended!
In the last review meeting, the DDMA had decided to reopen schools, colleges, coaching institutes and gyms and also shortened the time of the night curfew, which had been from 10 pm to 5 am, by one hour.
Sources said, “The number of Covid-19 cases might have come down but we still have to continue to follow the rules and restrictions till the cases come down to Nil. Market timings may be extended and restaurants will be allowed to function with full capacity. Night curfew may be shortened after the review meeting.”
Recently, restaurant organizations, market associations and several industries requested the government to lift the night curfew so that the transportation of raw materials and stocks can be carried out easily.
Night curfew, presently from 11 pm to 5 am, may further be eased and market timings may be extended. Restaurants, operating at 50 per cent capacity now, may be allowed to function at full capacity after the review.
Ashok Randhawa, president, Mini Market Association said, currently, markets are allowed to function from 10 am to 8 pm. “Everything is reopened now and cases have been reduced. The government should also think about easing restrictions in markets. So, our sales can get a boost.”
Delhi on Tuesday reported 498 Covid-19 cases at a positivity rate of 0.96 per cent and one death. On Monday, 360 cases were reported, the lowest daily tally since December 27.
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