Dhanas colony in Chandigarh off containment-zone list

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, June 8

After going through the reports submitted by the Affected Area Committee and on the recommendations of Adviser to the UT Administrator Manoj Parida, the Governor has approved to remove Kachi colony in Dhanas off the list of containment zones in the Union Territory.

The Administrator also approved the removal of perimeter control in six pockets of Bapu Dham Colony, which do not have any active COVID-19 cases.

Removal of perimeter control will mean that the earlier restrictions imposed on the entry and exit of the residents will now stand relaxed. The Administrator, however, has appealed to the residents to take proper care and follow all precautions to avoid contracting the COVID-19 virus.

He has requested residents to maintain social distancing, hand hygiene and the wearing of mask in public places.

Parida stated that as directed by the Administrator, the matter regarding the exemption of water and electricity charges of areas, which were kept under the containment zones was being examined.