Unlock 1.0 rules for Nagaland: What is allowed, what is not

Although the Centre has allowed the reopening of religious establishments in keeping with the SOPs, places of worship in the Christian-majority state will remain closed till further orders are issued. All religious congregations also remain strictly prohibited in Nagaland.

Moneycontrol News

June 09, 2020 / 13:11 IST

On June 1, states and union territories across India announced their “Unlock 1.0” guidelines in line with the guidelines and standard operating protocols for different establishments issued by the Centre.

Several northeastern states including Nagaland – that now has more than 100 coronavirus patients -- decided to continue operating under existing lockdown restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus. This meant Nagaland will continue to be under lockdown until further notice, with very little relaxations being introduced.

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Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said his government will now start the process of sending returnees from other states, who tested negative for COVID-19, back to their homes.

Let us take a look at what is allowed in Nagaland at present:

Shops have been allowed to reopen without any restrictions, except in the state’s commercial hub Dimapur, where guidelines have been issued to reduce shop timings by two hours.

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