CM warns traders against breaking COVID-19 regulations
The Hindu
KVVES dares govt. to stop traders from opening on all days from tomorrow
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has urged traders not to rebel against COVID-19 regulations. The Kerala Vyapara Vyavasa Ekopana Samiti (KVVES) dared the government to stop traders from opening for business on all days from Thursday. Retail, as per current COVID-19 regulations, is allowed only on alternate weekdays. The sector has remained closed since May 8, causing severe loss of business and lengthy workforce lay-offs. The KVVES has called for Statewide protests against the “stifling” pandemic regulations on July 14.The election authorities are gearing up for the counting of votes cast in the simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and Assembly seats in Andhra Pradesh, scheduled to be held on June 4. The Collectors and Election Officers of Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli and Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) districts said on May 23 (Thursday) that their teams were ready for the counting of votes.
Responding to the prolonged water scarcity, the residents of the area took to the streets in protest on Wednesday. The protest, which drew attention to their plight, stopped only after the intervention of the police. It was not until 1.30 p.m. that a 4000-litre tanker was finally delivered by BWSSB, providing relief to the water-starved residents.