Shillong: All Central Government establishments, except those related to health in the Shillong Urban Agglomeration area in Meghalaya would be closed from May 6, as part of containment measures, an official order said today.
“In partial modification to earlier order and in view of the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases in the State, the Home (Political) Department has notified additional restrictions on permitted activities to contain the spread of COVID-19 in the State,” the notification said.
According to the order, all Central Government establishments in Shillong Urban Agglomeration area other than those related to Health, Armed/Para-Military Forces, Power, Banking, Road, Transport and Highways, Postal and Telecommunication services shall be closed with effect from May 6, 2021 until further orders.
“Employees of these establishments are advised to work from home,” the notification read.