TNI Bureau:  The Odisha Government has issued fresh guidelines for the State. While restrictions will remain in place in the Containment Zones till January 31, more relaxations have been given in Non-Containment Zones.

All Cinema halls, theatres allowed to open with up to 50% capacity and operate as per the SOP issued by the Government of India.

Key Highlights:

? All academic/technical/skill development institutions (except medical colleges) to remain closed till January 31.

? Cinema halls, theatres allowed to open with up to 50% capacity.

? Anganwadi centres to remain closed till January 31, 2021.

? Local authorities (DM, municipal commissioner) will decide on reopening of public worship in religious places/places of worship with appropriate restrictions, based on local assessment of the Covid-19 situation.

? Congregation in public places including hotel, restaurants, club, parks, convention centres & Kalyan Mandap for zero night celebration is prohibited.

? Large social, religious, political, educational, sports, entertainment & cultural functions & other congregations will remain prohibited till January 31.

? Open Air Theatres, Swimming pools owned and controlled by the State Goernmentt/recognised by sports dept will be allowed to open.

? No authority shall impose any local lockdown at District, Sub-division, city or below levels outside containment Zone.