KNZ NEWS DESK
BANDIPORA, MAY 27: District Developmental Commissioner Bandipora Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today inspected several locations of main market Bandipora in order to take review of the implementation of various COVID-19 related advisories especially the restricted ease in restrictions with and related guidelines.
On the occasion, DDC stressed on shopkeepers to resume their business as per the given guidelines, follow all the guidelines and precautions in view of the pandemic. He urged the people to use masks and social distancing for their own well being.
According to the order issued on May 25, the business establishments have been classified in two categories –Essential-I and Essential-II. He said all the Essential-I category shops including medical shops, bakery, milk, vegetable, fruit, meat and poultry shops shall remain open daily from 9am to 5pm while the Essential-II shops shall remain open on alternate days to avoid rush in the market. All the shops shall remain closed on Sunday.
Tea stalls, eateries, restaurants shall operate kitchens only for home delivery of food items while barber and saloons shall continue to remain closed.
DDC urged the officers of the bank to increase counters in the bnks to avoid rush of people outside banks and also urged the people to strictly follow social distancing.
The DDC expressed gratitude of the people for cooperating with the administration in observing lockdown and the other guidelines, He said it was because of the support of the people that Bandipora till date has been able to successfully fight the corona virus pandemic He said a small mistake can again put is in trouble and hence we need not to lower the guard as the war continues. He appealed them to follow all the requisite norms and guidelines pertaining to COVID-19 pandemic so that the risk is avoided.
