COVID-19: Markets in Srinagar to reopen from tomorrow, public transport to return on road
Markets will reopen and public transport services will resume operations as per a regulated schedule from tomorrow in Srinagar. In an order issued, in Srinagar, the District Magistrate Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary has lifted restrictions on business and transport operations in Srinagar allowing a regulated resumption thereof.
The decision to allow re-opening of shops and resumption of operation of public transport service was taken after careful consideration of different aspects of the situation as it exists in the district. It is notable that restrictions on business among other activities and operations in the district have been in place for around five months now with just a limited relaxation permitted during the month-long unlock period before restrictions had to be reimposed.
The order issued pursuant to the State Executive Committee order dated 4 August 2020 permits reopening of 50 per cent shops in all markets and resumption of public transport operations with the boarding of 50 per cent passengers in minibuses and up to a maximum of four passengers in ten-seater maxi-cabs, and two passengers in taxicabs and auto-rickshaws.
In all markets, alternate shops will open so as to prevent crowding and to enable queuing of customers as per the advised distancing norm. Market associations will decide the roster and ensure strict implementation thereof. The decision in this regard follows consultations with trade bodies and market associations of the district.
Speaking in reference to it, the DM said the district administration has full faith in the business and trading communities of the district and is sure that there will be strict compliance with all SOPs and guidelines like wearing of face masks and observance of distancing while going about their businesses.
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