Unlock 4.0 rules for Manipur: What is allowed, what is not

In the northeastern state of Manipur, the lockdown is supposed to end on August 31. Considering the state would not extend it any further, here is a list of what will be allowed and what will not be allowed from September 1.

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September 02, 2020 / 14:48 IST

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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on August 29 released guidelines for ‘Unlock 4.0’ which will begin on September 1 upon completion of ‘Unlock 3.0’ on August 31. ‘Unlock 4.0’ will extend until September 30. As per the latest guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs under Unlock 4.0, to impose lockdown in areas outside of containment zones, the competent government authorities/ local governments will have to consult the central government in advance.

This means, several states that had extended the coronavirus lockdown well into September, will now need MHA nod before imposing the same.

In the northeastern state of Manipur, the lockdown is supposed to end on August 31. Considering the state would not extend it any further, here is a list of what will be allowed and what will not be allowed from September 1:

Unlock 4 guidelines | What's allowed and what's not

What will be allowed:

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