KATHMANDU, JUNE 2

Kathmandu valley authorities have decided to extend the ongoing Covid-19 prohibitory period further till June 14.

The District Administration Offices of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu and Lalitpur have decided to extend the lockdown for another 10 days while relaxing a few regulatory measures.

As per the new order, grocery stores and department stores, that had been asked to close shutters during issuance of the last extension order, will now be allowed to operate. The aforementioned services will be permitted to operate till 9:00 am.

Likewise, it has been decided that construction-related works can be carried out during this period. Vehicles ferrying construction materials will be allowed to ply the roads, albeit during a specific time window.

According to authorities, such vehicles will be permitted to ferry construction materials to and from source to destination from 9:00 pm to 4:00 am.

The local bodies have also decided let workshops open till 9:00 am.

However, Chief District Officers of the three districts have decided to strictly monitor movement of public and private vehicles along with the movement of the people.

The ongoing prohibitory period is scheduled to expire on June 3.