All Religious Institutions to Remain Closed for Seven Days in Ganjam, Public Celebration of Meru Jatra Prohibited

Berhampur: The Ganjam district administration today announced closure of all religious institutions for the next seven days and has restricted public celebrations of Meru Jatra and Pana Sanskranti.

“Keeping in view of the gravity of the resurgence due to COVID-19 pandemic and as preventive measures in the interest of the general health of public and preventing spread of infection, “It is hereby ordered that all religious institutions of Ganjam District are closed for public for next seven days from 14.04.2021 to 21.04.2021. During this time all religious places will be sanitized and Sevayat / Priest will ensure only daily rituals in religious places”, an order issued by district Collector Vijay Amruta Kulange said.

All public places like parks, grounds, sea beach and lake shall be closed for seven days with effect from 14-04-2021 to 21-04-2021 for maintenance and santization purpose, it added.

The order has been issued after being observed that in many places people are showing complacency in observing the basic COVID-19 protocols which is making the environment conducive for spread of COVID-19 infection.