Curbs on transport, commerce lifted partially as West Bengal eases lockdown

Malls, shopping complexes, cinemas, parks continue to remain closed

In line with the Central directives, the West Bengal government, on Monday introduced relaxations even as the lockdown was extended till May 17.

Buses have been given permission to ply within the same district in green zones with 20 people aboard, while standalone shops have been permitted in to open from 10am to 6pm in non-containment zones.

Standalone liquor stores have also been permitted to open for business from 12om to  pm. Other shops selling non-essential items, like sweetmeat shops, betel leaf stores and other neighbourhood shops in non-containment areas have also been given permission to operate from 10am to