Karnataka eases lockdown norms further, lifts several restrictions

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Karnataka eases lockdown norms further, lifts several restrictions
Bengaluru, May 18 () Easing COVID-19 inducedlockdown norms further, the Karnataka government on Mondayallowed all the four state transport corporation buses tooperate, except in red and containment zones, from tomorrow.

Private buses have also been permitted to run theirservices, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa told reporters here.

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Only 30 people would be allowed to travel in the busesand wearing of face masks and maintaining physical distancingare mandatory, he said.

Bus fares would not be increased, he added.

Inter-state transport would not be allowed, except inemergency cases.

Auto and taxis were also given green signal to get onto roads, but there should be only three passengers, includingthe driver. In maxi-cabs, the maximum number should be fourpassengers, including driver.

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Trains can operate within the State but not inter-state services till May 31.

Saloons can also pull up their shutters. Parks havebeen allowed to open from 7 am to 9 am and from 5 pm to 7 pm,Yediyurappa said.

Except shopping malls and cinema halls, all shops canopen, he added.

The chief minister said night curfew would continuefrom 7 pm to 7 am and there would be a complete lockdown onSundays. KSU RS SS
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