Punjab moves towards further reopening, allows restaurant dine-in, marriage halls at 50% capacity

Key Take Away

The Punjab government moved towards the further reopening of the economy, allowing hotels, restaurants, and marriage halls to operate at 50 percent capacity, with strict adherence to social-distancing norms and other health protocols.

According to fresh guidelines issued here, restaurants in the state are now allowed 'dine-in' facility till 8 pm, with 50 percent occupancy or 50 guests, whichever is less.

The bars shall continue to remain closed. Liquor can be served in the function as per the excise policy of the state.

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Drafted As Quarantine Centres, Punjab Hotels Stare At Losses, "Stigma"

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Hoteliers demand that the state and central governments announce a special economic package to help them tide over this crisis

The government decided to offer their hotels as quarantine centers to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) evacuees has their left hotel owners in Punjab fighting a dual battle-of financial losses and the stigma of having operated as a coronavirus quarantine center.

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