‘Corona curfew’ from May 7 to 16 in Himachal
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Amid a pointy surge in the variety of COVID-19 circumstances, the Himachal Pradesh authorities on Wednesday imposed ‘corona curfew’ from May 7 to 16.
The choice was taken on the Cabinet assembly chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur in Shimla. Reviewing the scenario, the Chief Minister expressed concern over the sharp surge in the variety of COVID-19 circumstances. “To break the virus chain, the Cabinet decided to impose ‘corona curfew’ in the State. All government and private offices will remain closed from May 7 to 16,” mentioned an official assertion.
All important companies akin to well being, electrical energy, telecommunication, water provide, sanitation and many others. would stay open, mentioned the assertion.
The Cabinet determined that work would proceed at civil work websites, horticultural, agricultural and different venture websites. “Educational institutions will remain closed till May 31. All government and private transport will ply at 50% of occupancy and inter-State transport will continue. Industrial establishments will work as per the guidelines,” the assertion added.
Exams cancelled
It was additionally determined on the assembly that the Class X annual examinations of the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education would stand cancelled. All the scholars can be promoted to Class XI by the Board as per the norms recommended by the CBSE for its college students. It was additionally determined that Class XII examinations and the annual examinations of faculties would additionally stay suspended until additional orders, mentioned the assertion.
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