Assam government has decided to reduce the curfew timings imposed in the state. As per a new government order, the curfew will now be in force from 6 pm to 5 am, instead of the earlier 12-hour duration of 5 pm to 5 am.
Accordingly, shops and restaurants will be able to function till 5 pm. "All workplaces, business/commercial establishments, dine-in restaurants, hotels, resorts, dhabas and other eateries, the takeaway of food items from restaurants/dhabas and other eateries, opening of sale counters, showrooms etc.
of cold storages and warehouses, shops dealing with groceries, fruits and vegetables, dairy and milk booths, animal fodder will be up to 5 pm across the state," read the order. "All inter-district passenger transport services