National restaurant association

Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemanth: In a major relief for football enthusiasts in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Tuesday that hotels and restaurants in the city will be permitted to serve food until 3:30 a.m. on three days to enable fans to watch late-night FIFA World Cup matches.

The decision has been taken following a representation from the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI), which sought relaxation of the usual closing time for eateries during the tournament.

The extended operating hours will be applicable on July 14, July 15 and July 19, when key FIFA World Cup matches are scheduled to be played late at night in India due to time-zone differences.