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Coronavirus lockdown extension: Electricians to mechanics, here are fresh relaxation of services, activities that common citizens should know about

Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday had announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The new set out guidelines that were later brought out by the Centre now allows various economic activities to operate from April 20. Among various industries that have been excluded from the shutdown category, here are a few services that can provide some relief to the layman.
Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday had announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The new set out guidelines that were later brought out by the Centre now allows various economic activities to
Prime Minister Modi on Tuesday had announced that the lockdown across the country will be extended till May 3 to fight the coronavirus pandemic. The new set out guidelines that were later brought out by the Centre now allows various economic activities to
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Without the distinction of being essential or non essential, transportation of all goods will be permitted.
Without the distinction of being essential or non essential, transportation of all goods will be permitted.
Self-employed people including electricians can now go to work with precautions.
Self-employed people including electricians can now go to work with precautions.
From April 20 onwards, Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and others can take their vehicles to street.
From April 20 onwards, Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and others can take their vehicles to street.
Cargo movement and good transport via air, sea and rail will be permissible.
Cargo movement and good transport via air, sea and rail will be permissible.
Poultry industry and live-stock farming is exempted from the lockdown.
Poultry industry and live-stock farming is exempted from the lockdown.
Movement fish products are now allowed.
Movement fish products are now allowed.
Not more than 50 per cent of workforce should be present at a time.
Not more than 50 per cent of workforce should be present at a time.
Procurement of agricultural products including fertilizers and seeds now stand outside the ban category.
Procurement of agricultural products including fertilizers and seeds now stand outside the ban category.
The construction of roads, irrigation projects, buildings and all other industrial projects can now resume.
The construction of roads, irrigation projects, buildings and all other industrial projects can now resume.
Brick kilns in rural areas can now function.
Brick kilns in rural areas can now function.
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