Rajasthan Govt. Bans Sale Of Firecrackers Amid Covid Crisis

The Rajasthan government has decided to ban the sale of firecrackers during the festive season in the state in the wake of the crisis created by the coronavirus pandemic.

Protecting the lives of people is paramount for the government in this challenging time, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said while reviewing the coronavirus situation on Sunday.

He also said the government has decided to keep the schools and colleges in the state closed till November 16.

Gehlot was checking on the circumstance made by the Covid emergency and 'no veil no access' and 'battle for the unadulterated' mission of the state government. The central priest additionally talked about the rules of 'Open 6" in the gathering, an announcement said. 

He coordinated to make severe move against the offer of sparklers and firecrackers in the state and contaminating vehicles running without wellness to ensure the



soundness of Covid tainted patients and the overall population from the harmful smoke radiating from them, it said. 

In a circumstance like this, individuals ought to abstain from utilizing firecrackers on Diwali, he said.

Gehlot said the recruitment process of 2,000 doctors in the state should be completed soon. Selected doctors should be given appointments within 10 days, he added.

 During the discussion on 'Unlock-6' guidelines, Principal Secretary (Home) Abhay Kumar said educational institutions and coaching centres including school-colleges in the state will remain closed for regular educational activities till November 16, the statement said.

Swimming pools, cinema halls, theaters, multiplexes, entertainment parks etc will remain closed till November 30, it said.

 The maximum limit of guests at weddings should be 100, the statement said.