Making another change to the pattern of the opening of shops in the Kamrup Metro District, the District Administration announced today that restaurants can function on both sides of any road.

The decision, as learnt, has been taken keeping in mind the interests of the restaurant owners. However, dining is still not allowed in the restaurants. They can only offer take-away services.

The earlier notification had said that shops and commercial establishments could open only on a particular side of any road on a given day.