Govt says no to Thabal Chongba ahead of Yaoshang
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 10 2021:
With mounting concern of a possible second wave of COVID-19 in the State as reported in other parts of the country, the Government has banned "Thabal Chongba" and "Jatrawali" (Shumang Lila) .
An order to this effect was issued today.
The decision, ahead of Yaoshang festival, was taken to reduce human interaction and physical contact, which may accelerate spread of Covid amid the second wave of the disease reported in other States.
The order mentioned that Yaoshang Sports may be organised subject to observation of the relevant SoPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
No activity involving person to person contact such as "Thabal Chongba" or "Jatrawali" shall be permitted.
All Deputy Commissioners and district Superintendents of the Police shall enforce the instructions, further said the order.