Malls, shopping centres shut
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, March 17
Taking more stringent steps in the wake of the coronavirus scare, the state government on Tuesday ordered the closure of all malls, shopping complexes and kisan mandis till March 31.
It has also decided to restrict the gathering at marriage palaces to 50. A seven-member group of ministers (GoM), formed by the government to review the situation on a daily basis, announced these steps in view of an advisory received from the Central Government.
Gathering at weddings restricted to 50
- The Group of Ministers (GoM) has decided that gatheringsat marriage palaces will be restricted to just 50
- All weekly kisan mandis have also been closed in a bid to restrict public gathering at one place
- The GoM told the School Education Department and administrative bodies of private institutes to postpone exams
Last week, the state had ordered the closure of cinema halls and banned public gatherings, including cultural events, till further orders.
The GoM, which met under the chairmanship of Local Bodies Minister Brahm Mohindra, issued directions to close all shopping complexes, malls and museums, a government statement said. However, chemist and grocery shops in malls have been exempted.
All weekly kisan mandis have also been closed in a bid to restrict public gathering at one place.
Besides, an advisory has been issued to all religious institutions, dera (sect) heads to postpone their religious congregations till March 31.
The DCs will ensure that all restaurants, hotels, dhabas and food courts in their respective areas are maintaining the hand-washing protocol and proper cleanliness.
The GoM also told the School Education Department and administrative bodies of private educational institutes to postpone examinations.
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