Tamilnadu government imposes complete lockdown on Sunday

Tamilnadu government today said that the night curfew (10pm to 5am) and lockdown on Sundays will be imposed from tomorrow across the State.

Devotees will not be allowed to places of worship on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Besides, restuarants are allowed to provide takeaways from 7am to 10pm on Sundays. Essential services like milk, newspaper, ambulances and mortuary vans will be permitted during curfew.

Fresh set of rules, issued by TN Government

  • Night curfew has been announced from 10pm to 5am and Sunday curfew, with effect from January.

  • Devotees will not be allowed to places of worship on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

  • All govt employees instructed to get fully vaccinated before Jan 9.

  • Takeaway allowed from restaurants using food delivery apps from 7am to 10pm during Complete lockdown on Sundays.

  • Essential services like milk, newspaper, ambulances and mortuary vans will be permitted during curfew hours.

  • All cultural events organised by govt and pvt institutions for Pongal will be cancelled.

  • Inter and intra-state Public and private bus service will be permitted during night curfew.

  • Public transport and metro services will not be available during complete lockdown on Sundays.

  • All fuel stations would be permitted to function 24×7.

  • Manufacturing and IT firms will be permitted to operate during night curfew. Employees should carry the ID cards issued by their employers. However, Govt has advised IT firms to allow employees to work from home.

  • People will be allowed to use personal and hired vehicles to reach railway stations, airports and bus terminus during night curfew. Travelers should carry their tickets during such night travel.

  • Creches, playschools and kindergarten will not be allowed to operate in the state.