2 scientists barred from duty

Palampur: The CSIR IHBT (Institute of Himalayan Bio Technology) has refused to allow two scientists, who had travelled to Covid-19 affected countries recently, to join duty. Both scientist have been advised by the IHBT authorities to remain in quarantine, as per the directions of the Central Government. OC

Restricted movement in offices

Mandi: The district administration, Mandi, has restricted unnecessary movement of public in government offices in the wake of the Covid-19 scare. The authority concerned has issued WhatsApp number 7650025201, where people can share their grievances and action will be taken accordingly. TNS

Kullu hotels to be shut

Kullu: Kullu DC Richa Verma has issued orders to immediately sanitise and close all hotels, restaurants, guest houses and home stays in the district in view of the risk of Covid.

She said the virus spreads fast and a large number of people in various states have been infected in the last few days. oc

Curfew in Sirmaur till April 15

Solan: Sirmaur Deputy Commissioner RK Pruthi today enforced Section 144 of the CrPC in the district preventing the gathering of four or more people. The orders would remain in force till April 15. tns

2 brothers held on rape charge

Solan: The Nahan police arrested two brothers for raping a seven-year-old girl at Nahan yesterday. Sirmaur SP Ajay Krishan Sharma said Priyanshu and Himanshu came there and took the girl to a room while she was playing at her landlord’s house. He added that Himanshu raped her while Priyanshu kissed her on the lips. Investigation has revealed that Priyanshu had been physically assaulting the girl for the past one year or so. TNS