Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the extension of the shutdown at a press conference. The state has been under lockdown since May 8 following the sharp rise in coronavirus cases
Merchants demand easing of lockdown norms for more sectors
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Need for rent relaxation in private sector highlighted
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Need for rent relaxation in private sector highlighted Even though the government has allowed lockdown relaxations for textile and jewellery outlets, there is need for more relaxation to prevent further damage to the commercial sector, a State Secretariat meeting of the Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi has said.
The online meeting held on Monday and attended by representatives from all district units, proposed relaxation for all shops in a restricted manner and on designated days.
At present, the government has allowed relaxations for essential services such as those that provide medical equipment, medicines, food and supplies. Recently, the relaxations were extended to shops that sell construction supplies, clothes and jewellery on designated days and with restricted hours. The Samithi has demanded similar relaxations f
The houseboat operations were among the first to come to a grinding halt after the pandemic started to sweep the world in early 2020. The vessels remained anchored for more than six months before resuming operations in October 2020.
Coronavirus | Lockdown spells doom for Kerala’s houseboat sector
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The houseboat operations were among the first to come to a grinding halt after the pandemic started to sweep the world in early 2020. The vessels remained anchored for more than six months before resuming operations in October 2020.
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Houseboats remain anchored in view of the Statewide lockdown at Punnamada in Alappuzha. Special Arrangement.
The houseboat operations were among the first to come to a grinding halt after the pandemic started to sweep the world in early 2020. The vessels remained anchored for more than six months before resuming operations in October 2020.
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India on Saturday (May 22, 2021) reported over 2,57,299 new infections and 4,194 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Several states and Union Territories have extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown or curfew to curb the spread of the virus.
New Delhi: As India is grappling with the second wave of deadly COVID-19, several states and Union Territories have extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown or curfew to curb the spread of the virus.
India on Saturday (May 22, 2021) reported over 2,57,299 new infections and 4,194 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry s data.
The total caseload of the country now stands at 2,62,89,290, of which, 2,95,525 people have succumbed to the virus, while 2,30,70,365 have recovered.