As the third pandemic wave has started receding, Mayor Kishori Pednekar has assured citizens of relaxations in the restrictions by this month-end. Pednekar said that the city has almost completed 100 per cent vaccination with both doses for those above 18 years and it is time to get back to normal.

The municipal commissioner issued the latest order on February 1 allowing many relaxations. As per the order, restaurants and gardens are now allowed to remain open as per timings before the pandemic. There are no restrictions on movement during night hours and tourist spots can also remain open as per normal timings.