Bihar government on Wednesday announced a significant easing in Covid-19 related restrictions for the next stage of unlocking in the state.

This decision was taken at a meeting of a crisis management group chaired by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. New guidelines will be effective from August 26 to September 25. As per new guidelines all shops, establishments, shopping malls, parks, gardens and religious places can function normally.

All universities, colleges, technical institutes, coaching institutes, schools (from classes 1-12) to resume offline classes normally. Universities, colleges, schools are allowed to hold examinations. Permission of district administration is needed to organise political, social, entertainment, sports, cultural and religious functions and gatherings. Covid-19 related norms to be strict complied with. Cinema halls, clubs, swimming pools, gyms, restaurants are allowed to function at 50 per cent customer strength.