West Bengal has become the first state in the country to announce reopening to cinema halls after the coronavirus crisis.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday announced that the state government has decided to allow certain entertainment avenues to operate from October 1. Terming this as a step to return to normalcy, Mamata Benerjee said these activities will be allowed with compliance to precautionary protocols.

The activities that will be allowed include jatras, plays, open-air theatres, cinemas and shows related to music, dance and magic shows.