Tamil Nadu has also joined Maharashtra in extending the lockdown till May 31. It has not offered any relaxations to 12 districts including capital Chennai. The Tamil Nadu government has requested the Centre not to resume regular air, rail services till May 31, except special trains for migrants. Sources said gyms, cinemas, malls and religious centre centres will remain closed in the state till further orders. Indicating that the state is likely to extend the lockdown till May 31, all public places such as parks and beaches also will be closed till this month-end, barring exceptions for industries and some individual shops.
Tamil Nadu has also joined Maharashtra in extending the lockdown till May 31. It has not offered any relaxations to 12 districts including capital Chennai. The Tamil Nadu government has requested the Centre not to resume regular air, rail services till May 31, except special trains for migrants. Sources said gyms, cinemas, malls and religious centre centres will remain closed in the state till further orders. Indicating that the state is likely to extend the lockdown till May 31, all public places such as parks and beaches also will be closed till this month-end, barring exceptions for industries and some individual shops.