The Delhi Government on Thursday said Chhath Puja celebrations shall not be allowed in public places, public grounds, river banks and temples citing the Covid-19 pandemic in the national capital.
Amid Covid-19, no Chhath Puja at public places, river banks, temples in Delhi
The Delhi Government on Thursday said Chhath Puja celebrations shall not be allowed in public places, public grounds, river banks and temples citing the Covid-19 pandemic in the national capital.
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"Chhath Puja celebration shall not be allowed in public places/public grounds/river banks, temples etc in Delhi and public is advised to celebrate the same at their homes," it stated.
This comes after Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, earlier on Wednesday, chaired the meeting of the DDMA in wake of the upcoming festive season to prevent any resurgence of infection.
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Delhi ministers Satyendra Jain, Kailash Gahlot, AIIMS-Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria and senior officers of NITI Aayog, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) were among those present at the meeting.
-PTC News
