DC Kohima issues new guidelines

Dimapur, April 19 (EMN): In a partial modification to its earlier order, Deputy Commissioner, Kohima, has directed all grocery shops, bakeries, vegetable shops, pharmacies and wholesale shops selling baby foods and other essential commodities to open to the public from 7 am to 2 pm with effect from April 20, which would be operational only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the lockdown period.

The order reiterated that one member from each family would be permitted to come out of their homes only on production of sanitation card or authorisation issued from the respective wards/colonies for procurement and distribution of essential commodities, availing essential services, medical facilities. Public are directed to visit only the nearest shops/stores within their respective wards/colonies to ensure social distancing and public safety, while shopkeepers are asked to ensure proper markings outside their respective shops/stores in such a manner that the buyers are distanced by at least one metre from each other.

It has also restricted movement of all vehicles except those which have the explicit permission from the DC’s office. Parking of vehicles within the stretch from PHQ Junction till Bethel Hospital, PR Hill Junction, Razhu Point Junction, Census Office Junction, and High School Junction has been restricted with immediate effect.

It further stated that all outlets selling firewood would remain open from 7 am to 2 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

The guidelines and directives would come into force with immediate effect till further orders.