Connect with us

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Wearing masks made mandatory in B’pora, G’bl districts | KNO

Published

on

kno news

Srinagar, May 22 (KNO): Authorities on Friday said that wearing face masks has been made compulsory while visiting public places and government office in twin districts of Bandipora and Ganderbal to prevent spread of Covid-19 Officials told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that it is mandatory for the people now to wear masks whenever they visit any public place or government office to prevent the spread of Covid-19. “It has been decided that from now on, it will be mandatory for everyone to wear masks. In fact, not wearing a mask may invite a penalty as well,” read an order issued by DC Bandipora, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza. The order stated that for the universalization of use of masks, more than three lac cotton masks have been distributed in the district to ensure that general public use the masks to contain the spread of virus. It further stated that with the easing of lockdown, footfall is going to increase at public places and it becomes all the more important for all to use masks at public places. “Advisories have been issued from time to time to the public to use masks and now it appears expedient to reiterate those directions in the interest of health of general public. The COVID19 pandemic has brought to the fore the importance of use of masks to contain spread of corona virus,” the order reads. Meanwhile, authorities in Ganderbal have also issued an order, making it mandatory to cover the face with a mask for every citizen. An official said that not adhering to this order would invite legal action under the Epidemic Act and COVID-19 manual 2020. “The police authorities are empowered to take action against the violators,” he said. Earlier, both the districts were classified as orange zones after majority of the Covid-19 patients recovered from the disease—(KNO)

Trending

TOP STORIES8 hours ago

33 candidates file nomination papers for two seats | KNO

TOP STORIES8 hours ago

LG Gupta salutes soldiers for bravery, celebrates Diwali with them | KNO

TOP STORIES9 hours ago

Alliance strained

TOP STORIES9 hours ago

Exposition of Lord Buddha’s holy relics to Elista deepened spiritual connect between India and Russia: LG Sinha | KNO

TOP STORIES9 hours ago

MLA Bla petitions Minister over exclusion from school functions | KNO

TOP STORIES9 hours ago

Dy CM bats for NC candidate in Nagrota | KNO

TOP STORIES9 hours ago

Big Relief: Budgam–Banihal special train extended up to Sangaldan for 30 Days | KNO

TOP STORIES9 hours ago

Operation Sindoor: Fear instilled by Navy, IAF skill, Army’s bravery brought Pak on knees within no time: PM Modi | KNO

TOP STORIES9 hours ago

Privilege over transparency | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

J&K reports around 2,200 dengue cases so far this year | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Border fences lit, BSF remains alert along J&K borders on Diwali | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Kulgam scientist breaks belief that Saffron grows only in Pampore | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Devotees gather in devotional fervour for Urs Sheikh Noor-u-Din Noorani (RA) | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Osteoporosis a silent threat to bone health, say doctors | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

NC deceived J&K people, voters looking for alternatives now: LoP Sharma in Budgam | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Govt to act tough against poor performing schools: Sakina Itoo | KNO

TOP STORIES10 hours ago

Kulgam’s remote village gets road connectivity after 7 decades | KNO

Copyright © 2021