Night curfew is in force throughout the city of Lucknow to prevent rising corona infection. In contrast, markets are opening day and crowds of buyers are also popping up.
During this time, social distancing is unable to be maintained and many people do not even apply masks. This poses a risk of the infection spreading rapidly. In this situation, many business board officials have decided to close the market.
Traders including Pandeyganj, Naka Carousel, Chowk Sarafa Bazar have decided to take voluntary detention from Thursday to Saturday.
General Secretary of Chowk Sarafa Bazar Vinod Maheshwari informed that shops will be closed from April 15 to 17.
At the same time, Pandeyganj market will also be closed from April 15 to 17. Rajendra Aggarwal, President of Pandeyganj Business Board said that the market will be open from April 18 to five in the evening.
The Lucknow Electric Merchants and Contractors Association has also decided to ban from April 15 to 17. Its president Parag Garg told that all shops will remain closed for three days.
Similarly, traders of Naka Carousel have also decided to take voluntary closure from April 15 to 18. President of Naka Carousel enclave Pawan Manocha said that traders have taken the decision of detention to avoid corona infection.
The Loha Vyapar Mandal and the Cement Trade Association have decided to close the retail outlets from 15 to 19 April. Vishal Aggarwal, president of Lucknow Loha Vyapar Mandal and state president of Uttar Pradesh Cement Trade Association.
Shyamurthy Gupta, said that the outbreak of corona infection can be reduced if the markets are closed for five days.
At the same time, Rambabu Rastogi, the state president of the Progressive Samajwadi Business Sabha, has demanded the Chief Minister to impose a complete lockdown for 15 days.
Decision on captive in Bhootnath on Thursday There has also been an appeal of detention in Bhootnath market. Local Business Board President Devendra Gupta told that a meeting will be held on Thursday for this. In such a situation, the market can be closed completely in the coming days.
Senior General Secretary of Lucknow Business Board, Amarnath Mishra said that the officials of the respective markets can decide to voluntarily close their markets and shops. During this, it has to be kept in mind that there is no problem with other items including milk, fruits, vegetables, galla.
Similarly, traders have decided to close the entire market of Hazratganj from April 15 to 18. Also, Aminabad market will also be closed till 21 April. No shops will be opened during this time.
All cricket tournaments postponed The Cricket Association of Lucknow (CAL) has announced the postponement of all cricket events in the city due to the Corona crisis.
Association Secretary KM Khan has appealed to all units, academies and clubs concerned to immediately stop sports activities by informing them of the situation.
Simultaneously, academies and clubs providing hostel facilities have been asked to immediately bring the trainees to their homes.
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