Longleng relaxes vehicle entry from Assam

Longleng, July 15 (MExN): In a partial modification to the earlier order dated July 6 issued by the Deputy Commissioner Longleng, M Shayung Phom the timing for entry of vehicles bringing essential commodities from Assam has been relaxed and entry of such vehicles will be permitted between 3:00 pm to 6:00 am.


Further, owners of such commodities are directed to ensure that occupants (driver, handyman or helper) of such vehicles remain inside the vehicle on entry to the district/exit from the district and also during unloading of commodities.


The DC in an order stated that non compliance to the Directives and all other Standard Operating Procedures in existence to contain and control the spread of the Coronavirus will invite immediate cancellation of permit/permits and also strict legal actions as per relevant sections of the existing laws in force.


“This order will come into effect from July 15,” the DC added. 

 

Containment zones demarcated
In connection with detection of two positive COVID-19 cases, one each from UGC Girls' Hostel Yingli College and Phom Lempong School quarantine centres in Longleng, both locations have been declared as containment zone. 


DC Longleng, M Shayung Phom in a separate order stated that in the interest of public health and safety has declared the UGC Girls' Hostel Yingli College and Phom Lempong School as containment zone.