AGARTALA, April 21 (TIWN): With the increasing alarming rates of COVID-19 cases in the state Tripura, along with the whole nation, Tripura has imposed night curfews along with other restrictions imposed on gatherings. It has been said that in closed spaces, a maximum of 50% of the seating/hall capacity should allowed for any social, cultural, entertainment or political gathering with a ceiling of 100 persons. In open spaces, higher numbers may be allowed based on the size of the ground / space with a ceiling of 200 persons. Maximum 100 persons may be allowed in marriage/ birthday & other social functions both in public or private place.Maximum 20 persons should be allowed in funeral last rites related gathering. Movie halls/ Multiplexes will function at 50% capacity.Persons above the age of 65 are advised to remain indoors unless required to go for essential services. Others may be advised to curtail unnecessary movements.

Corona night curfew will be imposed between 10 PM to 5 AM in Agartala Municipal Corporation area wef 22nd April, 2021. Medical and other emergency needs and persons to maintan essential services like health, police, security, power supply, drinking water supply etc may be exempted. DM (West) will issue order under section 144 CrPC giving details. Wide publicity will be done of the order and strict enforcement measures will be taken.

(2) Postponement of examinations:  In view of serious covid situation, the job related physical examinations and tests will stand postponed. This will include written examination by Joint Recruitment Board of Manpower & Employment Department and physical test of IR battalion. The concerned Departments will issue notification in this regard.

(3) Restrictions on gathering:

1. In closed spaces, a maximum of 50% of the seating/hall capacity should allowed for any social, cultural, entertainment or political gathering with a ceiling of 100 persons. In open spaces, higher numbers may be allowed based on the size of the ground / space with a ceiling of 200 persons. Wearing of face masks, maintaining social distancing and provision of hand wash or sanitizer will be mandatory. The organisers will deploy sufficient no. of volunteers/ staffs to regulate the crowd and enforcement of norms of social distancing and wearing of mask. Prior permission for all such gathering may be obtained from district/police administration.

2. Maximum 100 persons may be allowed in marriage/ birthday & other social functions both in public or private place.

3. Maximum 20 persons should be allowed in funeral last rites related gathering

4. Movie halls/ Multiplexes will function at 50% capacity.

5. Persons above the age of 65 are advised to remain indoors unless required to go for essential services. Others may be advised to curtail unnecessary movement and avoid crowded places.