People shopping in a market in Kohima town. (Morung file Photo)
Shops now to open from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm
Our Correspondent
Kohima | June 18
Based on the consultations held with officials/members of the District Task Force, Kohima Chamber of Commerce & Industries and Kohima Municipal Council, Kohima Deputy Commissioner (DC) today informed that the marketing days in the state capital Kohima have been relaxed and permitted commercial establishments are to remain open on all weekdays (Monday to Saturday) from 7: 00 AM to 4: 00 PM with immediate effect.
However, commercial establishments like all shops selling secondhand items, all barber shops and salons and all tea stalls and hotels shall continue to remain closed till further orders, according to an order issue by Kohima DC on June 18.
Restaurants and fast food stalls may remain open only for takeaway deliveries. Serving of customers inside the restaurant is strictly prohibited and shall be liable for punishment.
Shops selling fish, chicken and fowls, pork, beef, mutton etc. shall not be allowed to open in the main markets.
All such shops are advised to operate inside the colonies.
However the shops at the road levels may be allowed to run their business subject to maintenance of all safety protocols and strict supervision by KMC & KCCI.
Do's and Dont's:
• Multi-brand & single brand stores shall use all precautionary measures like masks, sanitizers, thermal screening, safety kits etc. They shall entertain only minimum number of customers at a time.
• The general public is advised to have a pre planned/prepared list of shopping in advance to avoid crowding during marketing.
• Proper social distancing should be maintained at all times.
• Shopkeepers shall mandatorily keep hand sanitizer/hand wash in all shops/complexes.
• Customers without masks should not be entertained by shopkeepers.
• Shopkeepers shall mandatorily wear masks/gloves to serve the customer.
• All shopkeepers should compulsorily maintain limited entry of customers in their respective shops as per the size of the shop for social distancing at all times.
• The KMC & KCCI shall ensure that proper and visible board displaying all the rules and norms must be kept in every shop/complex/malls.
• The use of masks in public places is mandatory. Defaulters shall be strictly punished as per law.
• Any shop/commercial establishment not strictly following orders shall be penalized the concerned shop/commercial establishment shall be closed.
