TURA, May 13: West Garo Hills District Administration on Thursday issued an advisory for the celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr in the district. The advisory has been necessitated in view of the steep rise in COVID-19 cases across the state.
According to the directive by West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Ram Singh, all prayers are to be offered from home and gatherings — at home or private places or visit by neighbours — have to be strictly avoided.
Singh also directed the revellers to conform to COVID-19 protocols and cautioned them against greeting each other by hugging, handshaking, etc.
Meanwhile, the ones with the history of interstate travel have been directed to strictly adhere to COVID-19 protocols.
Tura DLSA helpline
A legal aid helpline has been formed to assist the people who are in need of help during the COVID-19 pandemic. Informing this, the Chief Judicial Magistrate and Secretary of District Legal Services Authority, West Garo Hills, said that the helpline comprises Chairperson of DLSA, D Kharbateng (9862584105), CJM-cum-Secretary of DLSA, MK Lyngdoh (9436322007), and DLSA employees Rupa D Shira and Hemanli M Sangma who can be contacted at 9436313226 and 8787511799. The official e-mail of the DLSA is [email protected], the notification said.
