Small temples, churches and mosques to open from August 10 in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Lockdown Latest News: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has announced more relaxations for the state, which is under lockdown till August 31. In a statement on Saturday, the Chief Minister announced that public worship will be allowed in small temples in corporation areas, that have an annual income of less than Rs 10,000, from August 10.

Small mosques, dargahs, churches and other religious places can also open, the AIADMK leader said, adding that for public worship, permission should be taken from the Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner and  district collectors.

Further, driving schools across the state, too, can open from August 10, with standard operating procedures (SOP) in place.