Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): In order to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, Srinagar administration has today ordered closure of all restaurants and other eatery shops in the city.
“No restaurants, food courts, food joints, street food kiosks, roadside eateries, community kitchens , home-delivery of food services etc shall operate in Srinagar district till further notification by District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA),” read the order issued by DC Srinagar, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary.
Besides food outlets, the administration has directed cancellation of all conferences, workshops, rallies, gatherings and sit-in protests.
“The Coronavirus epidemic has been notified under The Disaster Management Act 2005, by virtue of a notification issued by the Government of India. Further, notification under Essential Commodities Maintenance Act 1955 has been issued by the government to regulate production, quality and distribution of certain logistics,” the order read.
It further added, “The Epidemic Disease Act and rules are also in operation for such measures as may be required to contain the spread of Coronavirus and take action as warranted under law. Measures have been taken in Srinagar and further steps required are being notified which shall be implemented by the concerned without fail.”
In addition, the Jammu and Kashmir government has closed all schools, colleges, universities, coaching centres and other educational institutions in the state.
On Monday, all parks and gardens in Srinagar were closed till further notice issued by DDMA Srinagar.
The Srinagar administration has also ordered closure of gyms, saloons and spas.
The government has asked tour operators, travel agencies to declare details of 100 per cent bookings done through them for all International and National air-travel, which may include local road journeys.
