THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The state government has announced some relaxations on the complete lockdown followed on Sundays. The relaxation is for religious places and students attending examinations. The lockdown won't be applicable for those with exam duty as well.

The government had lifted the ban on prayers at religious places from June 8. Special prayers are conducted on churches and other places on Sundays. Some exams are also scheduled tomorrow. So there was confusion regarding the complete lockdown on Sundays. The relaxations are announced to clear such confusion. However, there are no relaxations on the opening of shops and travel for purposes other than the mentioned ones.