Micro and small-scale units appeal against restrictions
The Hindu
In the last few months, the industries have seen 30% to 40% fall in orders
Micro and small-scale enterprises here have appealed to the Central and State governments not to re-introduce restrictions even as COVID-19 cases rise in the country.
Coimbatore District Small Industries Association president M.V. Ramesh Babu said the raw material prices have seen a slight drop and workers are available for the current level of orders. In the last few months, the industries have seen 30% to 40% fall in orders. So far, there is no rise in COVID cases in industries here.
The Shakespeare Millennium Club recently organised a Carnival (its first ever) for about 100 children from the Avvai Home, the Fathima Home and the Anjuman Himmayat Home at Avvai Home in Adyar. The Arabian Huts went up, the Bubble House and the Bouncing Castle were in place, the Horse drawn Carriage stood ready to give the children joy rides, the Turkish Ice-cream man was all set to exhibit his talent of dodging the grasp of the expectant children, the Chocolate Fountain was oozing delicious Chocolate in which the Children could dip their Wafers to their hearts’ content, the Popcorn machine warmed up to serve both candied and salted Popcorn, and then there was a spread of Bun, Butter, Jam, Samosas, Jilebi, Packets of Lays chips, Frooti and of course Bisleri water, says a press release from the Club.