With an aim to implement the Lockdown 4.0 effectively, the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday ordered 11 multi-storied shopping malls not to open until further orders. However, it allowed stores selling grocery, vegetables and medicines existing in these malls to operate.
Besides, the civic body allowed existing Government and private offices in these structures to function.
The Esplanade One, Forum Mart, BMC Bhawani Mall, Central Shopping Mall, Pantaloon Mall, Reliance Super near railway station; BMC Kesari Mall, Symphony Mall, Rudrapur, DN Regalia Mall, Patrapada and Krishna Plaza Mall, Nayapalli would not be allowed to open.
In its regulations, the BMC said hotels, motels, lodges, guest houses and other hospitality services would not be allowed, excepting those used for housing health, police, Government officials, healthcare workers, stranded persons and those used for quarantine facilities.
Canteens runs at bus depots, railway stations and airports would not be allowed. Restaurants would be allowed to operate for takeaway and home delivery purposes only, the regulations added.
All religious places or places of worships would continue to remain closed for public. Religious congregations are strictly prohibited.
Sports complexes, stadia and other such facilities would reopen for sports activities to be done by sportspersons and players. However, spectators would not be allowed.