With the tally of Coronavirus cases on the rise in the country, the Centre extended the nationwide lockdown till May 31. The Union Home Ministry issued a series of fresh guidelines while easing curbs in areas with limited virus infection with the resumption of economic activities to boost the economy.

While the guidelines permit inter-state movement of vehicles as per the mutual decisions to be taken among the states and union territories, services such as commercial airlines, local trains, and metro rail services will remain suspended. Meanwhile, buses, auto-rickshaw, and cab services have been granted permission to operate in green zones.