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  Cinegoers divided over watching movies as theatres gear up to open amid COVID-19's new normal

  October 08, 2020 9:12 IST

  The excitement of returning to watch films on the big screen might lure some audience members to theatres as they open next week, but many are still sceptical about venturing out as the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on in the country.

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  Delhi multiplexes, cinema halls, theatres to reopen from Oct 15 with 50 per cent seating capacity

  Business | October 07, 2020 20:35 IST

  In a welcome development for business, movie watchers, the Delhi government on Wednesday permitted reopening of cinemas, theatres and multiplexes with up to 50 per cent of their seating capacity from October 15.

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  Cinema halls to reopen Oct 15 onwards with 50pc capacity, one-seat distance: Javadekar

  Bollywood | October 06, 2020 13:55 IST

  "Cinema halls are shut for last seven months. They are now opening from October 15. For safety of people, we have come out with SOP to be followed," Javadekar said.

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  Unlock 5.0: I&B Ministry releases SOPs for cinema halls | Full List

  India | October 06, 2020 12:32 IST

  The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has released the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes, set to reopen October 15 onward.

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  Ludhiana cinema halls all set to welcome movie-goers

  News | October 01, 2020 17:43 IST

  The cinema halls are all set to open in India after a long wait of more than 6 months due to COVID-induced lockdown.

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  Unlock 5.0: Cinema halls, multiplexes to reopen with 50 per cent capacity from October 15

  News | October 01, 2020 8:39 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued new guidelines for re-opinng of more activities as the nation entres in the next phase of coronavirus unlock. According to MHA guidelines, Cinemas halls, theatres, multiplexes will be permitted to open with upto 50 per cent of their seating capacity from October 15, 2020 onwards, in areas outside the Containment Zones. However, an SOP will be issued by Ministry of Information & Broadcasting for the same.

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  Cinemas halls, multiplexes to reopen with 50 per cent capacity from Oct 15

  Business | September 30, 2020 21:26 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday issued new guidelines for re-opinng of more activities as the nation entres in the next phase of coronavirus unlock. According to MHA guidelines, Cinemas halls, theatres, multiplexes will be permitted to open with upto 50 per cent of their capacity.

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  Cinemas, theatres, multiplexes to reopen with up to 50 per cent of sitting capacity

  September 30, 2020 21:14 IST

  In a statement, the Union Home Ministry said the activities permitted from October 15 in areas outside the containment zones include --cinemas, theatres and multiplexes that can open with up to 50 per cent of their seating capacity, for which the SOP will be issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.

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  Cinema halls set to reopen in West Bengal from October 1

  India | September 26, 2020 22:47 IST

  In a move that was wished by many in the country, West Bengal has allowed to reopen cinema halls and open air theatres from October 1 with limited number of participants, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday.

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  FACT CHECK: Are cinema halls set to reopen from October 1?

  Fact Check | September 14, 2020 14:22 IST

  Several media reports have claimed that cinema halls across the country are set to open from October 1. Will cinema halls really reopen from October 1?

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  Multiplex Association, filmmakers request Centre to open cinema halls

  August 30, 2020 22:07 IST

  The government started unlocking in phase-wise manner from June with opening up of domestic travel, offices, markets, shopping complexes, etc in non-containment zonesAmid rising COVID-19 cases in the country, under the government's Unlock 4 guidelines, cinema chains have not been given permission to operate.

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  Metro trains, schools, gatherings, flights, cinema halls, bars: All you need to know about Unlock 4

  India | August 30, 2020 9:33 IST

  India is entering the fourth phase of unlocking starting September 1. The Union Home Ministry on Saturday announced major relaxations in the Unlock 4 guidelines. One of the major announcements was the permission for metro trains to travel. Here is your one-stop guide on Unlock 4.

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  Unlock 4.0: Cinema halls, swimming pools excluding open-air theatres to remain closed

  Business | August 29, 2020 23:35 IST

  Unlock 4.0 Guidelines: Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres (excluding open-air theatre) and similar places will continue to remain closed till September 30 in Unlock phase 4, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced in its new guidelines, issued on Saturday.

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  Unlock 4.0 guidelines: What will open, remain close from September 1

  India | August 29, 2020 23:42 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issues new guidelines for Unlock 4.0. According to the guidelines, during the Unlock 4.0 phase, more activities will be allowed out the Containment Zones

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  Movie ticket prices to be slashed by 15 per cent once multiplexes reopen

  Business | July 28, 2020 9:10 IST

  Multiplexes particularly PVR cinemas, INOX Leisure may cut ticket prices once they are reopened amid the pandemic to woo customers seeking to bring back the audience to theatres.

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  Consider reopening of cinema halls across country from August 1: I&B Secy writes to MHA

  Business | July 25, 2020 12:03 IST

  The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Secretary Amit Khare has written to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to consider reopening of cinema halls all over the country from August 1. I&B Secretary Amit Khare indicated this at a close-door industry interaction with the CII Media Committee on Friday.

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  Cinema halls to resume functioning expecting relaxations in coming months

  Business | July 25, 2020 9:42 IST

  Cinema halls gearing up to resume functioning expecting relaxations in the coming months. Movie theaters across the country are shut down ever since March when the first phase of lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus.

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  Cinemas should be allowed to reopen in August, I&B Ministry recommends

  Celebrities | July 25, 2020 6:21 IST

  The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has recommended to the Union Home Ministry that cinema halls all over the country be allowed to reopen in August.

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  Multiplex Association of India urges govt to allow operation of cinema houses

  July 02, 2020 15:58 IST

  The association said they find the move demotivating and disheartening as they believe cinemas and multiplexes can become an example of how social distancing guidelines and crowd control can be exercised in a safe and planned manner.

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  Cinema halls set to welcome cine lovers; know all about the safety measures

  June 26, 2020 13:29 IST

  With Unlock 1.0, cinema lovers are gearing up to enjoy the movies on the big screen. More than the cinephiles, cinema halls are preparing to give a safe environment to their customers by taking all the precautionary measures and following Government safety guidelines to ensure pure entertainment.