The Dakshina Kannada district administration has relaxed the night curfew restrictions and has permitted shops and business establishments to function till 9 p.m. This will be in force till August 8 morning. Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra said that from Friday, shops and business establishments in the district have to close by 9 p.m but here will be restrictions on non-essential movement till 6 a.m.  Liquor shops will be allowed to function till 6 p.m. Hospitals and pharmacy shops will be allowed to function.

Among other restrictions include closure of malls, cinemas and pubs by 6 p.m. There will be a bar on taking out processions, holding cultural events and other public congregational events. Food parcels will be allowed only for essential services.

Meanwhile, Police Commissioner N. Shashi Kumar, following public outcry, withdrew the order barring the movement of men riding pillion on two-wheelers between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. from August 5 to August 8. He, however, ordered barring movement of people in groups of five and more, which will continue till August 8 morning.