The restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus entered the 44th day on Friday.Two men are seen offering prayers outsides a shrine in Srinagar on Friday as authorities continue to bar congregation prayers amid fears of coronavirus spreadHistoric Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar remained out of bounds for people amid restrictions on FridayA policeman stands guard on a street barricaded with concertina wires in SrinagarAs the Civil Secretariat and other offices open on May 4, though not formally, the administration is busy sprucing up the roads and pedestrian walkways with repair and paint works. A fresh coat of paint is put on the elevated footpath even as the formal opening of the 148-year-old traditional Darbar Move offices have been deferred at least till June 15.
