Restaurants, dhabas to remain open 24X7 till 2nd Jan

Shimla : The Himachal Pradesh government today decided that all the restaurants, dhabas, tea stalls and eateries in the state will remain open 24X7 as per the will of the owners till  night of 2nd January, 2023 to facilitate the tourists and locals.

Thus was decided by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on the request and suggestion of MLA Shimla Harish Janartha, MLA Manali Bhuvneshwar Gaur and MLA Kasauli Vinod Sultanpuri here today.

Sukhu said the government may consider continuing this arrangement provided the owners of these establishments maintain proper law and order.

Sukhu also urged the tourists to adopt covid-19 appropriate behaviour keeping in view the impending situation in the neighbouring countries.

MLA Harish Janartha, MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur and MLA Vinod Sultanpuri  thanked the Chief Minister for acceding their request.