SHILLONG: The East Khasi Hills district administration on Sunday said shops in Shillong urban agglomeration and in villages of Sohra and Pynursla Civil Sub-Divisions and respective C&RD Blocks will remain open from May 20 to 23 from 9 am to 4 pm while extending night curfew in the district from May 18 to 25 between 7 pm and 6 am.
Rangbah Shnong in coordination with district police will regulate the operation of the shops, services and commercial establishments in their respective localities and villages and also ensure due compliance of the advisories of the government with special and strict reference to social distancing, a statement said.
The curfew order will, however, not apply to security forces, medical teams on duty, pharmacies, police and armed forces, fire and emergency service, MeECL, NEEPCO and Power Grid, Food and Civil Supplies Department, FCI, PWD, PHE, Shillong Municipal Board, postal service, telecom, communications and IT services, Press — print and electronic media — petrol pumps, essential services, including health services and online/home food delivery, authorised workshops and designated spare parts dealerships of Health & Family Welfare Department and government officials on duty.
