Kerala lock day 9: Not April, fools, please Kerala News

As the closure of Kerala intended to check the coronavirus epidemic entered on Day 9 on Tuesday, the state has opened many avenues to make its 3.3 crore population easier to live with. She also warned of harsh measures against abuse, given the severity of the crisis. Make no mistake, the authorities will not tolerate any difficulties in April. Onmanorama compiles a list of essential and other services available in times of crisis in the country.

Say no to grasshoppers fools

Kerala police have warned of spreading any rumors or attempting to demolish April Fool on social networks and other platforms. State Police Chief Loknath Behera said stringent measures would be taken against those who create misconduct. Hi-Tech Crime Investigation Service, cyberdome and state police cyber police are targeted to find the perpetrators.

There is no entrance to Sabarimala on Vishu

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) said devotees would not be allowed to enter Sabarimala Hill during Vishu due to closures across the country. Earlier restrictions were introduced by Tuesday, but they will be in place by April 14, TDB said.

Free meals, cereal food kits from today

The free distribution of meals announced by the state government will start from Wednesday. Free food and grain kits will also be shared this week. Priority groups will be served free meals daily by noon, said the food and civilian procurement departments. The raid distribution for non-priority groups will be in the afternoon. The free meal distribution will be completed by April 20.

Ecotourism centers closed

All eco-tourism destinations in Kerala are closed until further notice. All gatherings in forest areas in the country are prohibited. The restrictions apply to all wildlife sanctuaries, national parks and ecotourism centers.

Investigation of the COVID-19 Victim Contact Contact Branch

The crime unit is investigating the contacts of a 68-year-old Pothencode man from Thiruvananthapuram who died of COVID-19 on Tuesday. The State Police Department urged people to notify COVID-19 Control Room immediately at 9497900112 and 9497900121 if they had close contact with the man after March 2.

Driving licenses, vehicle registrations

Expired driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations have been extended until June 30. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has decided to facilitate the renewal of various motor vehicle documents, given the closure of government transport offices. The documents include licenses (all types), driver’s license and vehicle registration.

Dried foreign tourists

The Ministry of Tourism has launched a portal to disseminate information regarding services that can be used by foreign tourists in the country. Portal http://strandedinindia.com/ .

act as a support network for foreign tourists stuck in various parts of the country, the Ministry of Tourism said.

Extension of validity, additional discussions

BSNL and MTNL will extend their subscription mobile services until April 20 and offer 10 additional hours of talk even after a zero balance to keep customers, especially the poor and the poor, connected during a 21-day nationwide shutdown.

Bharti Airtel also announced the extension of its validity period of more than Rs 8 crore by April 17, as well as credited talk time of Rs 10 in these accounts.

Protest orders were extended until April 14 at Pathanamthitta

The restraining order, currently in force in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district, will remain in force until April 14. District Collector P B Nooh has asked the district police stations to extend the currently restricted restrictions until April 14 at midnight.

With Article 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure in force, it would be illegal for more than five people to gather in one place.

Kochi metro services were suspended until April 14

Given the nationwide closure, Kochi metro services will remain suspended until April 14. This will ensure that people practice social distance and stay at home while locked up, said MDRL Alkesh Kumar Sharma, KMRL.

The NTA extends the application deadline

The National Examining Agency (NTA) on Tuesday extended the last date for the submission of entrance examination forms at seven major educational institutions in view of the coronavirus epidemic.

The seven institutions include Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) where the last date for submission has been extended to 30 April.

For the UGC National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) -June 2020, the new last date is May 16 and 15 for the CSIR-National Eligibility Test (CSIR-NET) -June 2020.

The last date to enroll in All India AYUSH Postgraduate Studies is May 31st.

Banks extend their working hours

The banks have extended business hours from 10am to 4pm until 4 April. The arrangement will continue through April 4.

This is to counteract the anticipated surge in payroll wages, service pensions and pensions.

SLBC clarified that beneficiaries should not rush to withdraw the social pension and financial assistance of the center as it will remain intact in their account.

Distribution of pensions

On April 2, the official pension will be distributed to those whose bank account number ends with 0 and 1. On April 3, the pension will be allocated to those whose account number ends with 2 and 3.

The following is the distribution schedule:

April 2: Account numbers ending in 0 and 1

April 3: Account numbers ending in 2 and 3

April 4: Account numbers ending in 4 and 5

April 6: Account numbers ending in 6 and 7

Essential goods in your home

A Kerala police cyberdome has come out with an app that makes it easy to deliver essential goods to your home until a lock comes into effect. The property is connected to Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi.

Consumers and marketers can use the app or website.

Click here to download the Consumer App

Click here to download the store app

The vehicle passes through the Internet

Approval and a pass for emergency vehicles during the lockout will also be available online, state police chief Loknath Beher reported. The public can access the facilities at https://pass.bsafe.kerala.gov.in.

One person can use the witness statement and pass the vehicle only three times a week. They will sue the abusers of the facility.

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