The fashion designer set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the highest number — 13,262 — of pearls on a wedding dress
asia1 hour ago
The government of Tamil Nadu announced on Saturday that it would extend its lockdown for another week.
According to the Times of India, the southern state’s lockdown would be extended till 6am on June 14. Lockdown curbs would also be eased in most districts, with additional relaxations in the state capital of Chennai. The government also clarified that all previously approved activities would continue to be permitted.
Standalone grocery, meat, fish and vegetable stalls would be allowed between 6am and 5pm in all districts. Sale of vegetables, fruits and flowers on the road-side footpaths would be permitted in the same time period.
Wholesale fish markets would be allowed to function as well, with district administrations directed to seek alternate arrangements to set up open markets in a way that would ensure that social distancing could be practised.
Slaughterhouses would also be allowed to conduct wholesale business.
Government offices can operate at 30 per cent capacity. Sub-treasury offices are allowed to function but can only issue 50 tokens a day for registrations.
Match factories will e permitted with 50 per cent workforce while adhering to Covid safety measures.
Additional relaxations in Chennai include the resumption of private security and housekeeping agencies with e-registration.
Electricians, plumbers, motor technicians and carpenters are allowed to work with e-registration between 6pm and 5pm.
Shops that sell electrical goods, bulbs, cables, switches and wires, bicycle and two-wheeler repair shops, hardware stores, vehicle spare parts shops, books and stationery shops and vehicle repair centres of vehicle distributers would be permitted to operate 6am and 5pm.
Rental cars, taxis and auto rickshaws are allowed to operate with e-registration. A maximum of three passengers can ride in a rental taxi and a maximum of two in an auto.
An e-pass from the district collector will be required to travel to the Nilgiris, Kodaikanal, Yercaud, Yelagiri and Courtallam.
Export units in Coimbatore, Tirupur, Salem, Karur, Erode, Namakkal, Trichy and Madurai districts and vendors providing inputs, which have export commitments or orders shall function with 10% workforce following standard operating procedures.
Sales of vegetables and fruits from mobile vehicles can continue.
“Public should go to nearby shops by walking and avoid taking motorbikes or cars,” chief minister MK Stalin said. He also said that people should avoid meeting and stepping out of their houses.
The fashion designer set a Guinness World Record in 2012 for the highest number — 13,262 — of pearls on a wedding dress
asia1 hour ago
The Philippines and Bangladesh both suspended in-person classes, while India is reviewing whether heat has affected turnout in national elections
asia1 hour ago
The demonstrators vow to remain at the hall until their demands are met
americas1 hour ago
The volcano sent a tower of ash more than five kilometres into the sky as well as a fiery column of lava
asia1 hour ago
It is too dangerous to make the 30-km journey from Jabalia to Rafah to see her son Yehia, says Sondos, mother of the baby
mena2 hours ago
Carriers faced disruptions to flights after Iran's missile and drone attacks on Israel further narrowed options for planes
mena2 hours ago
The guide covers everything from improving fine motor skills to teaching kids to care about the environment
kt network2 hours ago
This was the lowest demand in the past 9 months
markets2 hours ago