Siliguri, 01st June: In a new order issued by the state government yesterday, retail stores have been allowed to be open from 12 noon to 3 pm.
Accordingly, the city’s retail stores opened at noon today. The traders are happy with the new relaxation and said that they have been suffering losses since last year due to the pandemic. They are hopeful that the number of customers will increase gradually.
However, the police have also informed that strict action will be taken if shops are kept open outside the stipulated time.