Last Updated: September 03, 2020, 18:22 IST
Tamil Nadu Government resumed the state govt buses operations and temples reopened for the public after a gap of about 160 days, in Tamil Nadu. (Image: News18/Poornima)
As bus services resumed its operations this month, buses plying in the Ambatur-Avadi area in Chennai saw severe violations to social distancing norms. (Image: News18/Poornima)
The state government had allowed only 59-per cent of the total busses to run in the state, with a restricted number of passenders in them, with strict norms. (Image: News18/Poornima)
However, wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing was mandatory. The passengers were seen openly flouting the COVID-19 norms. (Image: News18/Poornima)
The Tamil Nadu government's decision came after the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on August 30 issued new guidelines which open up of more activities in areas outside the containment zones in Unlock 4. (Image: News18/Poornima)