The Bengal government has allowed suburban local trains to operate at 50 per cent of their seating capacity from November 1.
It has also announced a series of relaxations while extending till November 30 the stricter restrictions to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
An order issued on Friday afternoon removed the night-time restrictions (11pm-5am) from November 2 to 5 for Kali Puja, and on November 10 and 11 for Chhath Puja.
Cinemas, theatre halls, auditoriums, stadiums, shopping malls, market complexes, restaurants, bars, spas and gyms can increase occupancy to 70 per cent from the current 50 per cent but will have to close by 11pm. Coaching centres for competitive exams, too, can operate at 70 per cent seating capacity.
