Curfew extended for another 4 days till Aug 7
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 03 2021:
Taking into consideration the high Covid positivity rate in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur and Chandel, the State Government has extended curfew by another 4 days, i.e till August 7 with effect from Wednesday.
The curfew hours in the remaining nine districts viz Pherzawl, Kamjong, Ukhrul, Jiribam, Kangpokpi, Senapati, Noney, Tamenglong and Tengnoupal, however, will be in force from 6 pm to 5 am only for the same period.
Unavoidable rituals can be performed in open sheds with 20 persons in attendance at maximum.
As per an office memorandum signed by Chief Secretary, Dr Rajesh Kumar, Government offices will start functioning with physical attendance of Group A officers and 15 percent of the remaining staff while employees working in Information and Public Relations; Power, Fire Service, PHED, CAF & PD, Health, Forest, Environment & Climate Change, Treasuries and Police Departments will function normally.
Offices of Insurance Companies; Postal and Banking Services are also allowed to resume business with limited staff on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 2.30 pm.
ATM services including refilling of cash is also allowed.
In terms of health and welfare services, opening of all healthcare facilities, pharmacies and opticians including animal healthcare and those selling veterinary medicines and movement of healthcare workers are allowed.
Agriculture and Horticulture : All agriculture and horticulture activities and opening of shops and establishments dealing with fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, mechanical tools, fish and animal feed are also exempted from the purview of the 4-day curfew.
Shops and establishments Opening of rice mills; bakeries; petrol pumps; LPG outlets; movement of IOCL staff; spare part shops; vehicle workshops (from 9 am to 3 pm); stationery shops and authorised mobile and computer servicing centres (from 10 am to 2 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday) are allowed.
Local vegetable vendors are allowed to open from 7 am to 10 am on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday by maintaining at least 6 feet gap from one another and by wearing face masks.
Grocery shops in a locality have been directed to open on a rotational basis from 7 am to 10 am.
Shops selling fish, poultry and products will open from 8 am to 11 am on Monday, Thursday and Saturday while those vending milk and fresh milk products can open from 6 am to 9 am everyday.
Hotels for lodging are also allowed to open with minimum staff, while restaurants will remain closed.
Home delivery of goods and services, including e-commerce platforms are also exempted to resume business.
Construction activities for Government projects subject to onsite stay arrangement of workers have also been exempted.