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Great News! No night curfew in Delhi now, monetary penalty for not wearing mask reduced to Rs 500

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) decided to lift the night curfew in the city even as Covid-19 cases continue to decline by the day.

The amount of challan for not wearing masks has also been reduced to Rs 500.

The decision to allow schools to function offline from April 1 was also taken during the DDMA meeting on Friday.

Moreover, standing passengers will now be allowed on buses and metros. Earlier, the metro was allowed to operate with a 100 per cent seating capacity.

Also, there will be no time constraints on the opening and closing of restaurants in Delhi.

Taking to Twitter, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, “The DDMA withdrew all restrictions as the situation improves and people face hardships due to loss of jobs. (sic)

Arvind Kejriwal also appealed to people to follow Covid appropriate behaviour.

Pranchal Srivastava