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Jharkhand's new rules for non-containment zones; 20 in last rite rituals

Large gatherings at social, political, sports, entertainment, education, culture and religious programmes would remain banned, the guidelines pointed out

Beauticians wear protective gear attend a customer after authorities allowed to open beauty parlors during ongoing coronavirus lockdown, in Bhopal on Thursday.
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Beauticians wear protective gear attend a customer after authorities allowed to open beauty parlors during ongoing coronavirus lockdown, in Bhopal on Thursday.

BS Web TeamPTI New Delhi
A maximum of 50 people are allowed to take part in wedding ceremonies and 20 in last rite rituals in Jharkhand, according to the fresh guidelines issued by the state government for non-containment zones.

All the those attending both the rituals should wear face covers or masks and ensure social distancing, as per the guidelines issued late Thursday.

Activities barred in the notification issued on June 1 would continue to remain suspended, including the closure of all religious places, it said.

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