Tribune News Service
Shimla, September 15
The Himachal government has widened its borders, as no pass or registration will be required from now on to enter the state.
The decision was made by the Cabinet at its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here on Tuesday. However, in view of the sharp increase in Covid cases and related death, it was decided not to resume interstate public transportation.
The cabinet at its last meeting had decided to extend the mandatory registration system on the Covid portal for all those who wish to enter the state until September 15. With today’s cabinet decision, anyone, whether Himachal natives or tourists, can enter the state freely. .
The decision comes at a time when there have already been eight record deaths today and the cases are likely to exceed 10,000. Although separate standard operating procedures have been put in place for tourists, but now with the opening of the borders, the state is likely to give free access to all.
Although public opinion was in favor of continuing with the restrictions but taking into account the Center’s policy of openness, Himachal has been forced to open wide its barriers to the free movement of people and goods.
