Covid-19: List of shops and vendors to remain closed in Shillong

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 23, 2021

East Khasi Hills District Magistrate, Isawanda Laloo (IAS), has issued an order in accordance with the order issued by the Home (Political) Department of the Government of Meghalaya, in view of the rapid rise of Covid-19 cases in the District, on April 22.

The order stated that Shillong Urban Agglomeration in particular, shops and vendors listed below shall remain closed from April 26th to May 2nd 2021:

1. Computer stores and repair shops	17. Home Appliance
2. Stationery and Books Stalls	18. Sewing, Craft and Novelty shops
3. Automobile Showroom & Car Wash Units	19. Home Furnishing
4. Gift shops	20. Flower shops
5. Furniture shops	21. Mattress & Quilt shops
6. Photo Studios	22. Emporiums
7. Clothes & garments	23. Electronic Items
8. Musical Instruments	24. Nail Salons
9. Textiles	25. Kitchen appliances including crockery
10. Sports Equipment including Cycle shops	26. Tattoo studios
11. Tailoring shops	27. Watches & Clocks
12. Dry Cleaners	28. Spas
13. Footwear	29. Dance Studios
14. Bridal shops	30. Driving Schools
15. Ornaments	31. Cosmetic shops
16. Toy shops

According to the order, any violation will be met with strict action under the Meghalaya Epidemic Diseases, Cocid-19 Regulations, 2020.

It may be mentioned that Shillong Urban Agglomeration includes whole of Municipal area, whole of Cantonment area, all areas under Mawlai C&RD Block including Census Towns, Mawpat C&RD Block including Census Towns, Mylliem C&RD Block from Umshyrpi Bridge upto 7th Mile, Upper Shillong including Madanrting, Mawblei, Laitkor, Nongkseh, Umlyngka and Lawsohtun.