Govt.’s decision to impose partial lockdown welcomed
The Hindu
Trade leaders, political representatives seek stringent steps to curb COVID spread
Trade unions and political representatives on Monday welcomed the State government’s decision to impose a partial lockdown from Wednesday in order to curb the dangerous rise in COVID-19 cases. According to a directive issued by the government on Monday, all shops and commercial establishments will be allowed to function only from 6 a.m. to noon. People can come out of their homes only during these hours.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.