Nambol Keithel shut for 15 days
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, May 07 2021:
In view of the increasing number of Covid-19 positive cases and severity of the second wave of the pandemic, Nambol Keithel in Bishnupur district will remain closed for 15 days with efect from Saturday.
A decision in this regard was taken on Friday during a joint meeting convened by Nambol Apunba Nupi Lup (NANL) with women vendors, shop owners and civil society organisations based in Nambol area.
The meeting attendees were unanimous that closure of the market was inevitable to prevent community transmission of the virus, Nambol Apunba Nupi Lup secretary L Premila Leima said after the meeting, adding whether or not the Keithel will be reopened after the shutdown period will be decided as per the situation.