The Tamil Nadu government has announced a partial closure of its border with Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh from Saturday morning ti...
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a partial closure of its border with Karnataka, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh from Saturday morning till March 31, in efforts to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Deccan Herald reported. According to the ban, non-essential vehicular traffic from these states will not be allowed to enter the state.
This ban will not be applicable to vehicles transporting milk, vegetables, petrol, diesel, medicines and gas cylinders, or ambulances. “Other goods vehicles, light commercial vehicles with people travelling for unavoidable reasons like deaths will also be allowed,” a statement said. However, all commuters will be subjected to screening and their vehicles will be disinfected.
The order came days after Chief Minister vested powers to district authorities to seal the state borders or direct establishments to shut down to avoid the spread of the coronavirus.
The state, however, has not yet imposed a ban on public transport but said it will function in a limited manner to facilitate the essential movement of people.
A report by The News Minute, citing Malayalam news channels, said that both Kerala and Tamil Nadu authorities are carrying out thermal screenings and checkings at the border. Meanwhile, the Nilgiris district administration in Tamil Nadu has claimed to have a “tacit understanding” with the authorities of Chamarajanagar in Karnataka, under...
