Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 389/20

ADDITIONAL LISTED STORES TO OPEN

The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District has informed that in order to enable the local residents to purchase daily essential commodities and to meet their commercial requirements in Shillong agglomeration and in villages of Sohra and Pynursla Civil Sub-Divisions and respective C&RD Blocks in East Khasi Hills District, during the National Lockdown called by the Government of India in Ministry of Home Affairs concerning COVID-19 situation in the State and in the Country, the additional listed stores will remain open in Shillong urban agglomeration from 27th May, 2020 to 30th May, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M daily. The Deputy Commissioner informed that listed hardware and electrical and dry cleaning shops will remain open for four days from 27th to 30th May, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M daily. Listed shops that sell, repair and service mobile phones, computers as well as mobile phone recharging centres and stationery shops will also remain open for two days on 28th and 29th May, 2020 and auto spare part shops will open only on 28th May, 2020.

Operation of permitted services, agricultural, industrial and commercial activities shall strictly adhere to the prescribed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Government and mandatory compliance to the advisories of the Health and Family Welfare Department, without fail. Rangbah Shnongs in coordination with District Police will regulate the operation of the shops, services and commercial establishments in their respective localities and villages and to also ensure due compliance to the advisories of Government in the Health & Family Welfare Department with special and strict reference to social distancing concerning the COVID -19 situation.

The Deputy Commissioner requested the public to strictly maintain social distancing of at least six feet, not to overcrowd in one area or shop, to wear mask which is mandatory, not to spit in public places and to cooperate with management made by the District Administration, District Police and Rangbah Shnongs. The Deputy Commissioner said that similar arrangements will be made for the days to come and specific instructions will be suitably published well in advance.