Shillong Curfew relaxed from 5 am to 6 pm
District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District, Isawanda Laloo on Thursday has further relaxed the Curfew in Shillong Agglomeration on the 20th of August, 2021 from 5:00 AM till 6:00 PM.
Laloo in her order said, “based on the present situation, it is deemed appropriate to continue with partial lifting of curfew on the 20th August, 2021.”
The curfew will be re-imposed from 6:00 P.M of the 20th of August, 2021 till 5:00 A.M of the 21st of August, 2021, she said.
During the period of Relaxation of Curfew (5:00 AM to 6:00 PM of the 20th of August, 2021), the following activities will be permitted:-
Opening of essential and non-essential shops till 5:00 P.M. Other regulations as per order No.C&S.2/CVD/2021/ORD/263 dated 17.08.2021 remain.
State and Central Government Offices, banks, post offices, offices of Educational Institutions and private offices which have already obtained permission will be permitted at 30% strength and shall close by 4:00 PM sharp.
Inter and Intra District movement of vehicles only having valid passes.
Movement of commercial vehicle will be permitted and regulated as per order No.C&S.2/CVD/2021/ORD/262 dated 17.08.2021.
Any public gathering, public meeting, rally, etc is not permitted.
Only activities permitted by the Government vide Home (Political) Department Order No.POL.75/2020/Pt.I/109 dated 13.08.2021 as part of COVID-19 Regulations, will be permitted.
During the period of curfew (6:00 PM of the 20th of August, 2021 till 5:00 AM of the 21st of August, 2021), the following will be prohibited:-
Any movement of persons and vehicles.
Offices, shops and establishments, and all educational institutions will remain closed.
No kind of gathering, public meeting or rally may be held.
Curfew Exemptions:-
Medical emergencies.
Covid-19 and hospital duty.
Officers and staff of DIPR.
Municipal Essential Services.
MeECL Maintenance and Grid operations.
Press and Media (With valid Passes issued by DIPR)
Pharmacies.
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