Shillong, April 23 : In view of the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the State, the Deputy Commissioner (Excise), East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 22nd April, 2021 has declared the closure of all liquor bars, hotels, clubs (having license for selling liquor on the premise) with effect from 23rd to 30th April, 2021 under Shillong agglomeration.

It may be mentioned here that Shillong agglomeration includes whole of Municipal area, whole of Cantonment area, all areas under Mawlai C&RD Block including Census Towns, Mawpat C&RD Block including Census Towns, Mylliem C&RD Block from Umshyrpi Bridge upto 7th Mile, Upper Shillong including Madanrting, Mawblei, Laitkor, Nongkseh, Umlyngka and Lawsohtun.