‘Janata Curfew’ in Maharashtra: Know what is open and what’s closed from April 14

KEY STORY

• In view of the frightening spread of COVID-19 infection in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday announced a 15-day curfew across the state to break the chain of the deadly infection. The curfew comes into effect from April 14 and will remain in place till May 1.

• While making the announcement, Thackeray asserted that he will not term the curfew as a lockdown but rather a ‘Janta Curfew’. It should be noted that Section 144 will be imposed in the state from tomorrow onwards.

• The new restrictions will come into effect from 8 pm, April 14 and will stay in place till 7 am, May 1.

  Here’s what is open

  • Medical shops

  • Grocery shops

  • Banks

  • Petrol pumps

  • E-commerce shops

  • Cash ATMs

  • Vegetable vendors

  • Postal services

  • Here’s what is allowed

    • Takeaways, home delivery at restaurants

    • Public transport for essential services

    • Public movement only with valid reasons

    • Home delivery of newspapers and magazines

  • Here’s what is closed

    • Cinema halls

    • Auditoriums

    • Water parks

    • Clubs, gyms

    • Swimming pools

    • Film shooting

    • Shopping malls

    • Beaches, gardens

    • Religious places

    • Barber shops, spa

    • Schools, colleges