<span style="color: #222222;">In view of the rising COVID-19 cases across Himachal Pradesh, the state government has imposed further restrictions to curb the spread of the infection.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">In a fresh order released today, the state government imposed a total ban on langars, community kitchens, and dhaams in the state, along with religious places and places of worship. All religious and social gatherings have been completely banned in the state till further orders.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The order also stated that all government offices will remain closed on weekends, and will function on working days  with 50 per cent staff capacity. The order will remain in effect till January 24.</span><br />'' <br />'' <span style="color: #222222;">The restrictions will not be applicable on offices dealing with emergency services such as health, police, fire, banks, electricity, water and sanitation, public transport, telecom, excise, budget and related incident services/activities.</span>