Jammu and Kashmir re-opens partially after 31-day lockdown
The Hindu
Union Territory witnesses downward trend in number of the virus cases
Markets reopened and public transport plied partially in J&K after a 31-day lockdown on Monday after the administration announced phased withdrawal of ‘corona curfew’, in the wake of the downward trend in number of the virus cases. The authorities allowed all stand-alone shops, outdoor shopping complexes and outdoor bazaars to reopen on alternate or rotation basis, except Saturdays and Sundays. However, all educational institutes will remain closed till June 15. Public transport was also to ply with 50% seating capacity. Mohammad Aijaz, Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, asked the shopkeepers and driver to display their vaccination certificates prominently. “Around 96 containment zones continue to be under the lockdown in Srinagar. It’s mandatory for shopkeepers and transporters to display COVID vaccination certificates.”More Related News