Malls to reopen in Maharashtra, shop timings extended on weekdays

Relaxations in 25 districts, including Mumbai; Shops to remain open till 8 p.m., cinemas remain shut, dine-ins till 4 p.m.

Malls will reopen and shops will be allowed to function till 8 p.m. on weekdays and 3 p.m. on Saturday in 25 districts of Maharashtra, as a part of easing of Covid-19 restrictions. On Sunday, only stores selling essential goods will be allowed to function.

Shops can remain open till 10 p.m. in Mumbai on all days as per new Covid-19 guidelines issued by the BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The BMC has retained many of the existing restrictions but has allowed permission for the opening of sports facilities (excluding swimming pools) and allowed for film shoots.

Government and private offices can also