Ban on All Private Vehicles to Continue Until April 14 – Kota Srinivas Poojary
Mangaluru: The district minister in-charge Kota Srinivas Poojary in his video message announced that all the private vehicles are banned from April 3 to 14. The district administration has taken all the necessary measures to stop the virus from spreading further.
In his video message, Kota Srinivas Poojary said, “All private vehicles are banned. Only the vehicles with permission are allowed to move on the road. We have found many people unnecessarily moving around in the city during this critical time. I urge the public to fully co-operate in our fight against COVID-19. In the last 2 days, no positive COVID cases were registered in DK. From April 2, we are distributing rice to 2.71 lakh BPL families. I request those who receive a call from the fair price shop should collect the rice. I also urge the shop owners to deliver the rice to the BPL cardholders to avoid the rush at their premises”.
Kota Srinivas further said, “Discussions are going on regarding the Talapady gate which is now closed. The Kerala government has approached the court to open the gate. We have also moved the Supreme court. MP Nalin Kumar Kateel has discussed the issue with the CM and he assured full support”.
Kota Srinivas also said, “People should not panic as we have enough essentials supplies which they can avail from 7 am to 12 noon. People should always maintain social distancing. Everyone should cooperate with the Asha workers when they come to your houses. Instructions have been given to take strict action against anyone taking the law into their hands and abuse the Asha workers, doctors, nurses or the police.”
“Prime minister Modi has requested everyone to join hands to eliminate COVID-19 from our country. PM Modi has also called every citizen to join hands by lighting the lamps on Sunday, April 5 at 9 pm for 9 minutes to dispel darkness. We should all join hands on Sunday,” urged Minister Kota Srinivas Poojary.
It’s a v good move to restrict traffic. But what about senior citizens. They can’t walk all the way to the shops to get essentials. e g . I’m s c taking care of MOM who’s 86. I can’t leave her alone for a long time. If I walk at slow pace, wait at the outlet for my turn and walk back hours will go by. And its time to collect Pension for there is cash crunch. Plz advise….God bless.
While the enormity of the spread of the virus is truly mind-boggling I am not entirely sure the enforced shutting down of the economy is going to be a good idea. I make no attempt to belittle or besmirch the sincere efforts the authorities are putting in in order to contain the spread of the virus, there are far too many variables in this which will result in drastic unintended consequences down the line. No doubt the elderly and the vulnerable should be quarantined however shutting down the whole system for uncertain duration will bring nothing but misery to our… Read more »
Why can’t we have a clear cut plan on how to tackle this situation instead of changing the rules every day? What is the point of having shops open from 7 to 12? people will flock to the supermarkets and the whole purpose of the lockdown is lost. I also cannot understand how people travelling in a car or bike can spread the virus. Even if they are just driving to have fun instead of sitting at home they cannot spread the virus.