Delhi govt permits reopening stadia, sports complexes without spectators

There will be strict adherence to standard operating procedure and other guidelines of the government, and compliance of Covid appropriate behaviour while opening the stadia and sports complexes, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) said. 

However, cinema halls, multiplexes, swimming pools, spas, schools and colleges, social, political, cultural, religious and other such gatherings will remain prohibited, the order stated. 

Delhi Metro trains and public transport buses will continue to operate with 50 percent seating capacity, it said. 

Last week, the DDMA allowed the opening of gyms and yoga institutes with half their capacity as well as weddings at banquet and marriage halls and hotels with a limit of 50 percent attendance. 

The prohibited and restricted activities will continue till 5 am on July 12, the order said.