The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills district on Friday announced the closure of all liquor bars, hotels, clubs (having license for selling liquor on the premise) with effect from April 23 to April 30, 2021 under Shillong agglomeration.
The decision came in view of the rising Covid-19 cases in the state. However, the areas under Shillong agglomeration includes whole of Municipal area, whole of Cantonment area, all areas under Mawlai C&RD Block including Census Towns, Mawpat C&RD Block including Census Towns, Mylliem C&RD Block from Umshyrpi Bridge upto 7th Mile, Upper Shillong including Madanrting, Mawblei, Laitkor, Nongkseh, Umlyngka and Lawsohtun.
Meanwhile, the administrator has also directed all open market traders dealing in essential commodities to display the price cum stock board at a prominent place in their shops for general information of the consumers.
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