New Delhi: The Home Ministry on Monday issued new guidelines for 'Unlock 2' which will come into force from July 1 extending the process of phased re-opening of activities including expanding in a calibrated manner domestic flights and passenger trains.
A MHA release said that schools, colleges and coaching institutions will remain closed till July 31 and the decision has been taken after extensive consultation with states.
Lockdown shall continue to remain in force in the containment zone till July 31 and only essential services will be allowed.
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Noting that the new guidelines, issued Monday, are based on feedback received from states and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments, training institutions of the Central and state governments will be allowed to function with effect from July 15.
The relaxations in night curfew have been given for seamless operation of industrial units in multiple shifts, movement of persons and goods on National and State Highways, loading and unloading of cargo and movement of persons to their destinations after disembarking from buses, trains and airplanes.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Tuesday. In a tweet, the Prime Minister's Office informed that he will address the nation at 4 pm. This would be the prime minister's sixth address to the nation since the outbreak of the pandemic.
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