West Garo Hills extends lockdown till August 2

TURA: The West Garo Hills administration has enforced the containment measures in the district from 5 am of 26 July till 5 am of August 2 with the same restricted and permitted activities as in the earlier order passed on May 30.

The order in this regard was given by West Garo Hills Deputy Commissiponer Ram Singh, on July 24

According to the order, the opening of essential commodities shops in Tura Main Bazar areas will continue to follow the earlier order. In other parts of the district, while these shops will open from 8 am till 4 pm from Monday to Friday; the non-essential shops as well as the vehicle-repairing and services points have been allowed to open from 8 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday . The order also said that all the shops are required to display the vaccination status of their staff.

The movement of vehicles will continue to follow the 'Odd-Even' rule and the local autos and maxi-cabs plying with limited capacity will have to display the vaccination status of the driver. All non-essential movement has been discouraged and intra-district public transports are allowed to ply with only 50% of their capacity. Those violating the movement protocols or furnishing false self-declaration will be liable for penal action as per law, added the order.

The Central and State government offices in Tura Urban will function from 10 am to 1 pm while in other parts of the district the offices will open from 10 am to 4 pm. The order also said that besides the weekend lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays, the Corona-induced curfew in Tura Urban will be from 2 pm up to 5 am; while in other parts of the district it will remain in force from 5 pm to 5 am, stated a press release.

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