Night Curfew lifted in 4 Himachal districts; Govt. returns to 6 day working

After an improvement in the Covid situation in the state, the Himachal Cabinet lifted night curfew on Tuesday in the four districts of Himachal. Also Read | “My kothi no. is 793 at Tikri border” The decision was taken by the Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, after a presentation was presented by the Health department. According to the updated decisions, Night curfew has been lifted in four districts of Shimla, Mandi, Kullu and Kangra.  The Cabinet also decided to allow coaching classes with 50 per cent capacity all over the state. There was a demand from students and parents that coaching be allowed as was being done in other states. The Health department will prepare the SOPs for holding coaching classes. Also Read | UK COVID Strain in India: More positive cases reported today Suresh Bhardwaj, Urban Development Minister said, “In September-October-November, there had been a spike in positive cases and fatality because for which the night curfew was imposed along with several other restrictions,” Adding, It has been decided to lift night curfew and shortly operationalize the three makeshift Covid hospitals at Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla; Tanda Medical College, Kangra and Community Health Centre, Nalagrah. Also Read | Proud moment! Photo of cop saluting daughter on duty goes viral  The Cabinet also gave relaxation in training of staff for election duty due to less time. All other restrictions of a maximum of 50 persons on social gatherings will continue. Another decision is to return to six days working days in all government offices. In buses, social distancing norms will have to be adhered to. -PTC News

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