Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that the lockdown will continue in the national capital with relaxations from next week. Briefing media persons today, Mr Kejriwal said, Private offices will be allowed to function with 50 per cent of the staff between 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Group 'A' staff of government offices will be allowed to function with 100 per cent and Group 'B' with 50 percent staff.<br />''<br />''Those working in essential services will work on 100 per cent capacity. Mr Kejriwal said, the COVID situation in Delhi appears to be improving, and keeping that in mind, the government began the unlock procedure last week. He said, it is necessary to bring the economy back on track as the COVID situation is improving in the city. AIR correspondent reports that last week, the Delhi Government had opened up the construction and factory sectors.<br />''<br />''As per new relaxations, transportation by Delhi Metro will be allowed upto 50 per cent of the seating capacity of metro coach. All Malls, Markets and Market complexes, except Weekly Markets will open between 10 A.M. to 8 P.M. on odd-even basis. All stand alone shops, neighbourhood shops and shops in residential complexes will be permitted to open on all days without any distinction of essential and non-essential goods and services. Delivery of all type of goods through e-commerce will be allowed on production of valid identity card issued by the employer and company.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | June 5, 2021 8:02 PM
Lockdown extended in Delhi with certain relaxations; Markets and Malls to be opened on odd-even basis