Assam allows 3-day inter district travel, subject to MHA guidelines; read details

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday informed that state will allow movement between districts from April 25 to April 27, as per guideline from MHA.  Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said that people stuck in different districts will be issued passes by district administration through an electronic medium. However, only select people, with e-passes will be allowed to travel.

Furrmore, he stated that people stranded at n-home district allowed if y have e-pass. People who have ir own vehicles, need to take prior permission from deputy commissioner directly.  Sarma also urged everyone to follow guidelines issued by ministry of home affairs. 

Additionally, government will also arrange Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) buses on designated routes for people without any vehicle or transport means. Such people will have to call to 104. However, as per sources, priorities will be given to students, women and senior citizens.

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Assam Govt Offices Reopens

Assam government offices reopened on Tuesday with 33 per cent employees on duty to operationalise government functioning amid continuation of coronavirus-triggered lockdown till May 3 next.

employees reported for duty adhering to lockdown protocols and social distancing rms. y were also seated at a distance of six-feet from each or, officials said. protocol of sanitisation and maintenance of social distancing at offices as prescribed in National Directives for COVID-19 Manment of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) order dated April 15 was being followed scrupulously, y said.

In Guwahati, employees were transported to and from ir offices in buses provided by Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC). In or parts of state, employees came to ir work in ir own vehicles, employees claimed. Central government offices and PSUs were also functioning.

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