Stricter curbs in 13 local bodies in Kozhikode
The Hindu
Restrictions to be in place till TPR falls below 25%
District Collector S. Sambasiva Rao has brought in more restrictions in Olavanna, Velom, Peruvayal, Chemanchery, Kadalundy, Mavoor, Panangad, Ulliyeri, Kakkodi, Perumanna, Perambra, and Madavoor grama panchayats and Feroke Muncipality which reported a daily test positivity rate (TPR) of over 30% for COVID-19 infections. Mukkom Muncipality and Chengottukavu grama panchayat are declared as local self-government institutions in a critical condition. Mr. Rao said in an order that public gatherings have been banned in local bodies with a TPR of over 30%. People should venture out only for essential needs. Only hospitals, medical shops, and those selling food and essential stuff are allowed to open till 7 p.m. Hotels can provide takeaways and home delivery till 9 p.m. and in-house dining is not allowed. Movements in and out of these local bodies would be allowed only for emergency needs. The restrictions would continue until the daily TPR falls below 25%.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.