Punjab govt allows opening of bars in hotels, shopping malls and multiplexes

Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, November 10

The Punjab Government on Tuesday allowed to open more activities in areas outside the containment zones which includes opening of bars in hotels, shopping malls, and multiplexes.

Disclosing this here, an official spokesperson said that the Punjab Government has decided to allow opening of bars in hotels, shopping malls, and multiplexes located in areas outside containment zones in Punjab.

He added that the managements of such commercial establishments must ensure meticulous compliance of the SOPs issued by the health department from time to time.

Earlier, the state government had allowed the opening of hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services and shopping malls etc in areas outside containment zones in Punjab on June 8 with a stipulation that while liquor could be served in the restaurants and rooms of hotels as per license of excise department, but the bars would have to be kept closed as per the previous guidelines.