Stadiums and Sports complexes are likely to reopen in Delhi from Monday

Himanjali Mahanta — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:30:22 +0000

Stadiums and sports complexes are likely to reopen in Delhi from Monday as a part of the next round of relaxations being offered by Delhi Disaster Management Authorities (DDMA).

It has, however, decided against lifting the restrictions in the Delhi Metro for at least another week. The DDMA has not officially issued any order. However, sources said unless the Chief Minister’s Office or the Lt. Governor’s secretariat overrules the recommendations before them for their approval, the metro will continue to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity in coaches.

“For now, stadiums and sports complexes will reopen from Monday. No other relaxations have been recommended. However, the final order may or may not have further changes,” an official said. Last week, gyms, yoga institutes, and banquet halls were allowed to reopen.

While most activities have been allowed in Delhi, spas, cinemas, theaters, and multiplexes remain shut. Swimming pools have also not been allowed to reopen.

On the question of the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) demanding further relaxations due to long queues outside stations, the official said, “The DMRC’s argument has merit. But further relaxation might lead to huge crowds of passengers inside trains and stations. Metro will have to manage the system better by making public to people to avoid unnecessary travel.”

Currently, the metro has been allowed to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity, which means eight coach train, that can usually carry up to 2,400 passengers, can now run with around 250-300 people. More passengers are not allowed to stand inside coaches during the course of the journey.

Delhi Unlock: Bars, Public Parks, Gardens allowed to open, Read details

Aryan Jakhar — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 06:28:34 +0000

The Delhi government has allowed the reopening of bars, public parks and gardens from today under a phased easing of restrictions imposed due to the second Covid wave. The prohibited and restricted activities, according to the DDMA order, will continue with effect from 5 AM on Monday till 5 AM on June 28 or further orders, whichever is earlier.

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in an order stated that bars will be allowed to reopen with 50 per cent seating capacity, from 12 pm to 10 pm, from today. The owners of restaurants and bars will be responsible for strict adherence to Covid safety measures and all official guidelines and norms.

Public parks, gardens to reopen

Public parks, gardens and golf clubs will be reopened and outdoor yoga activities will also be allowed, the DDMA stated in its order.

Gyms, spas prohibited

Prohibited activities and services, including schools, colleges and educational institutions, cinemas, gyms, spas, all kinds of political, social, cultural, religious gatherings among others will remain closed till further orders or 5 am on June 28.

Restaurants time fixed

The restaurants in the city, allowed to reopen in the city last week, have now been allowed to remain open from 8 AM to 10 PM, according to the latest DDMA order.

Other allowed activities

Other allowed activities like marriages at court or at home with a maximum attendance of 20 persons, funerals with a gathering of up to 20 persons, functioning of government and private offices with 50 per cent staff, operation of Delhi Metro trains and public transport buses with 50 per cent capacity for seating, will continue, added the DDMA order.