Karnataka will begin unlock process from today except for 11 districts. This move is taken after COVID-19 cases started showing a declining trend in the state. The state government earlier imposed restrictions on April 27. The new unlock orders from government states that the restrictions have been relaxed from 6 am to 2 pm in 19 districts instead of existing 6 am to 10 am. However, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Davangere, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, Hassan, Dakshina Kannada, Bengaluru Rural, Mandya, Belagavi and Kodagu the restrictions will enjoy relaxations. Daily COVID curfew from 7 pm to 5 am and weekend curfew from 7 pm on Friday to 5 am on Monday will continue. *Only shops selling essential commodities will be allowed to operate, the government has clarified. *Industries can function with 50 per cent workforce by strictly adhering to COVID protocol. *Production units, establishments and industries engaged in garment manufacturing are permitted to function with 30 per cent of their staff strength. *Autos and taxis are allowed with only two passengers. *Construction activities are permitted in the state. Shops dealing with construction material, especially cement and steel, outside the containment zone can do business. *Parks will be open from 5 am to 10 am for walkers and joggers. *Hotels and restaurants will be opened only takeaways and door delivery allowed. Meanwhile, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa addressing media said that he will direct the officials concerned to test all those returning to Bengaluru for COVID-19. Also Read Joe Biden praises Israel's new PM Naftali Bennett in phone call Tiger Shroff greets Disha Patani on her birthday in a special way, says 'I was surprised to hear such a word.. ' Lockdown to be relaxed from tomorrow, but ban on these things will remain