Shillong, May 03: In view of the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the district and in partial modification to the earlier order, the District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District has hereby imposed night curfew from 8:00PM to 5:00AM daily in East Khasi Hills District.
This order will come into force with effect from 4th May, 2021. Further, for effective Containment Measures to slow the spread of COVID – 19 Pandemic all shops and establishments in Shillong Urban Agglomeration shall remain closed by 7:00PM daily with effect from 4th May, 2021.
This order exempts Pharmacies and Pharmaceutical stores which will open as per existing order, Petrol Pumps (permitted till 10:00PM) and Home delivery of food items (permitted till 10:00PM).
Meanwhile, Home (Political) Department in an order issued on the 3rd May, 2021has declared all offices (Central, State, Private, Banks, Post Offices, etc. in Shillong Urban Agglomeration areas shall close by 4:30PM daily and shall also remain close on Saturdays with effect from 4th May, 2021 until further order.
