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Hoshiarpur, August 7

Anticipating the third wave of Covid-19 in the state by the Himachal Pradesh Government, persons wishing to visit various temples of the state during Shravan Ashtami Navratris (from August 9 to August 17) will be allowed to enter the state borders only if they possess a Covid-19 vaccination certificate (both doses) or negative RT-PCR report, not older than 72 hours. It is necessary that the said report is issued from the authorised laboratory.

Giving information, Hoshiarpur Deputy Commissioner Apneet Riyait said many devotees from Punjab and other states visit Mata Chintpurni and other religious places for darshan on these days through Hoshiarpur. Therefore, before going for darshan, they must carry the certificate of both doses of Covid vaccination and the RT-PCR report. She said the orders issued by the Himachal Pradesh Government should be fully followed, so that devotees do not face any problem at the Himachal border. She said the Himachal Government would set up checkpoints on its border and only those who have the above documents would be allowed to enter.

In this regard, Raghav Sharma, Una Deputy Commissioner (Himachal Pradesh) said: “It is very important for devotees coming to Himachal Pradesh to follow the health instructions related to Covid-19. The policy of no mask, no darshan, social distancing of two yards would be implemented strictly during the said time in the district. Legal action will be taken against those who violate rules. The arrangement of hand-washing, sanitisers and thermal scanning will be ensured during entry to religious places and temples of the state.”

Officialspeak

Many devotees from Punjab and other states visit Chintpurni temple on these days through Hoshiarpur. Therefore, before going for darshan, they must carry the certificate of both doses of Covid vaccination and the RT-PCR report.  —Apneet Riyait, Hoshiarpur DC

It is important for devotees coming to HP to follow instructions related to Covid-19. The policy of no mask, no darshan, social distancing of two yards will be implemented strictly during the said time. —Raghav Sharma, Una DC (HP)