Lockdown 2.0: Here's what remains closed

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a 19-day extension to the nationwide lockdown to combat the growing spread of coronavirus. In his speech, the prime minister commended the nation for showing the resolve to fight coronavirus. PM has appealed the nation to continue the fight against coronavirus by following lockdown measures.  Apart from the prime minister, Home Minister Amit Shah also assured the country that there was no dearth of essential supplies in the country. Food, vegetables and medicines were in abundance. 

Here is what will remain closed during the lockdown 2.0

• All educational, training, research. coaching institutions etc. shall remain closed.
• All educational institutions, training, coaching classes, schools, colleges and universities will remain closed. 
• Non-essential industrial establishments will remain closed. 
• Rail and air transport will remain suspended. 
• Hospitality services including hotels and restaurants will remain shut. 
• All sporting, entertainment events will remain suspended until further notice. 
• Funeral congregations of more than 20 people will not be permitted. 
• Shopping malls, cinema halls will remain shut. 
• All places of worship will be closed for the public. No religious congregation will be allowed. 

(The list will be updated with more information about services that will remain suspended during lockdown 2.0)