Arunachal Pradesh closes education institutions till April 5, suspends ILPs over coronavirus

The Arunachal Pradesh chief secretary ordered deputy resident commissioners posted at Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Tezpur and Shillong to stop issuing Inner Line Permits to domestic tourists till further orders to safeguard against spread of coronavirus.

Published on: Mar 17, 2020, 09:59:39 IST

Hindustan Times, Guwahati | By Utpal Parashar

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The Arunachal Pradesh government has ordered closure of all education institutions, cinema halls, multiplexes, malls in the state till April 5 in order to safeguard against spread of coronavirus.

An order issued by Arunachal Pradesh chief secretary stated that all halls, multiplexes, mini cinema halls, night clubs, shopping malls and education institutions in the state will remain closed till April 5. (PTI / Photo used for representational purpose only)

The state government has also suspended issue of inner line permits (ILPs) to domestic tourists with immediate effect till further orders—becoming the second state after Nagaland to issue a blanket ban on entry of outsiders.

An order issued by chief secretary Naresh Kumar on Monday stated that all halls, multiplexes, mini cinema halls, night clubs, shopping malls and education institutions in the state will remain closed till April 5.

The order further suspended all weekly markets and urged the public to avoid all social, cultural, religious, political, academic, sports, seminar, conference and family mass gatherings (except weddings) till April 5.

In a separate order the chief secretary ordered deputy resident commissioners posted at Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, Tezpur and Shillong to stop issuing ILPs till further orders.

The state had earlier banned entry of foreigners by stopping issue of restricted area permits (RAPs).

While foreigners need RAP to enter Arunachal Pradesh, those from outside the state need to get ILP for entry.

On Monday, Nagaland banned entry of all domestic and foreign tourists to the state by suspending issue of ILPs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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