Protest by political parties stall toll fee collection on Kollam bypass
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The bypass was thrown open for traffic on April 19, 2019
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Political parties staging protests at Kollam bypass after which the toll collection was temporarily suspended on Tuesday.
The bypass was thrown open for traffic on April 19, 2019
Steps to start toll collection on Kollam bypass was temporarily suspended on Tuesday following the protest of various political parties.
The district administration has convened a meeting of people’s representatives and local residents to discuss the possibilities, as the bypass is only a partially completed project. “As per the agreement signed by the State and Centre governments, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has the authority to collect toll. We had intervened in earlier occasions and now we are trying to solve the issue in a way the local residents will not be burdened,” said Kollam Collector B. Abdul Nasar.
2,970 test positive in Kottayam
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1,770 in Alappuzha, 1,591 in Kollam and 1,163 in Pathanamthitta
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Health staff making arrangements at a COVID second-line treatment centre (CSLTC) at General Hospital, Alappuzha on Tuesday.
1,770 in Alappuzha, 1,591 in Kollam and 1,163 in Pathanamthitta
The district on Tuesday recorded the highest rise in COVID-19 cases on a single day with 2,970 people testing positive for the virus infection. The Test Positivity rate for the day stood at a high 30.81 %.
The spurt in cases were most visible within the Kottayam municipality, which reported 426 cases, followed by Arppookkara with 139 and Maravanthuruth with 108 cases.
With 4,729 recoveries during the day, the district currently has 16,993 active cases. As many as 46,894 people are under observation.
New cases skyrocket to 2,666 in Kottayam
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Alappuzha 1,302 cases, Kollam 1,209 and Pathanamthitta 871
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Alappuzha 1,302 cases, Kollam 1,209 and Pathanamthitta 871
The number of COVID-19 cases continued to skyrocket in Kottayam, which reported 2,666 fresh cases on Sunday at a test positivity rate of 28.88 %.
Of the fresh cases, 2,640 persons contracted the disease through local transmission. With 538 recoveries during the day, the district currently has 17,768 active cases while 40,929 people are under surveillance.
With 384 cases, Kottayam municipality reported the highest number of cases, followed by Pambady with 128 cases.
District Collector M.Anjana on Sunday declared Kaavumbhagam in Kallara and Indiragandhi Lakshamveedu colonies as limited clusters.
Compliance on green protocol to be ensured
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Green polling booth model at Kollam collectorate inaugurated
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District Collector B. Abdul Nasar inaugurating a green polling station model set up at Kollam collectorate on Tuesday.
Green polling booth model at Kollam collectorate inaugurated
As campaigning picks up pace, the district administration has put in place an elaborate system to ensure green protocol compliance. District Collector B. Abdul Nasar on Tuesday inaugurated a green polling booth model at Kollam collectorate that uses only recyclable and biodegradable material to spread awareness.
He has also formed various monitoring and coordinating committees to encourage eco-friendly campaigning methods and prevent the use of banned products.