Shops selling non-essential goods, including liquor, to open from Monday in Pune

Shops selling n-essential commodities, including liquor, will be allowed to function from Monday in n-containment zones of Pune district of Maharashtra, an official said.

Relaxations have been also been given to industries in rural areas of district.

"We are giving permission to industries in rural parts of district. Similarly, liquor outlets and shops selling n-essential commodities will also be allowed to open in n-containment zones in district and city limits," said Pune district collector Naval Kishore Ram.

Meanwhile, Pune police extended prohibitory orders till May 17 by offering partial relaxations to shops.

According to police, five shops of n-essential goods on a particular ro or lane will be allowed to function between 10 am and 6 pm.

" construction sites have been given permission to resume ir activities with a condition that y will arrange accommodation of labourers at site," said

Joint Commissioner of Police Ravindra Shisave said in order. order, however, said that in containment zones, re will t be any relaxations as shops selling essential commodities will remain open between 10 am and 2 pm.