Karnataka to reopen places of worship, amusement parks
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In light of the falling covid cases in the state, the Karnataka government on Saturday further eased restrictions and allowed the reopening of places of worship, amusement parks and similar places from Sunday. Likewise, water sports and adventure activities are also prohibited. "Places of worship (Temples, Mosques, Churches, Gurudwaras, and other religious places) are allowed to open, and related activities pertaining to the places of worship are permitted from July 25," the order stated. The temples were opened only for darshan all these days.
"Amusement parks and similar places permitted to reopen strictly adhering to Covid appropriate behaviour," N Manjunath Prasad, Principal Secretary in the Revenue Department (Disaster Management) and Member Secretary State Executive Committee, said. However, water sports and adventure activities remain prohibited.
Chief Commissioner BBMP, Police Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police of all districts and other Departments and authorities have been provided instructions in this regard.