Nighttime curfew in Karnataka from December 24: New Years Eve in bars and wrecks, interstate travel allowed

The nightly curfew, which was previously announced by Karnataka’s Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Wednesday morning as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19, will be implemented from December 24. The same has been clarified by an order approved by Secretary General Vijaya Bhaskar.

The night curfew will be implemented between 11.00 p.m. M. And 5.00 a. From December 24 to January 2, 2021 (until 5:00 a.m. from January 2, 2021), the order read. This is contrary to the previous announcement made by the Chief Minister who said that the night curfew will be in effect between 10 pm and 6 am. In a major waiver, midnight Christmas Mass will be allowed on December 24 following the guidelines above.

Here is what is allowed and what is not during the night curfew:

The movement of long-distance night buses, train services and air services will be allowed according to the order. To do this, the round-trip movement of taxis and cars will be allowed to drop people off at bus stops, train stations or airports. The movement of the same will be allowed when showing valid tickets, said the request.

The order said that the movement of people will remain strictly prohibited between 11.00 p.m. M. And 5.00 a. M., Except for essential activities. However, there will be no restrictions on the movement of all types of goods via trucks, freight vehicles or freight carriers, including empty vehicles.

Also, all industries / companies /organizations that require night operations will be able to operate with 50% staff. The movement of employees of said organizations will be allowed by presenting a valid identification card issued by their respective organization or institution.

The same order says that industries or factories that require 24×7 operations will also be able to operate without restrictions.

The order also established that the celebration of the Christmas and New Year festivities will be governed by guidelines issued on December 17, when the state had banned DJ parties in nightclubs, but said that pubs and bars can remain open. . He had also mentioned that COVID-19 security measures will be strictly enforced during Christmas and New Years Eve in the city.