THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Secretary Tom Jose has said as per the Central government’s order, shops in rural areas can be opened from today (Saturday).

But this relaxation will not be applicable to city areas and Red Zones.

There will be no relaxation in business complexes and shopping malls. The permission to function has been given to shops covered under Shops and Establishment Act.

Meanwhile, jewelleries also won’t be not allowed to function.