GUWAHATI: Though the ministry of home affairs (MHA) issued new guidelines for Unlock 3 with several relaxations, the existing restrictions in Assam will continue till August 15. Inter-district movement will remain suspended during this period.
The Assam government has allowed inter-district movement on July 30 and 31 ahead of Eid-Ul-Adha. It was restricted from July 22 to contain COVID-19 pandemic. Though the country has been moving towards Unlock 3, the state government is intending to continue the restrictions on inter-district movement till August 15.
Though the centre has removed night curfew during the Unlock 3 from August 1, it will remain in force in Assam.
Other existing rules including—weekend lockdown, opening of shops only on one side of the roads, restrictions on political and religious gatherings will remain in effect in the state.
