
Total lockdown in 16 GPs in Udupi
The Hindu
Deputy Commissioner of Udupi G. Jagadeesha has issued an order imposing total lockdown, with some exceptions, in 16 gram panchayats in Udupi district from 6 a.m. on Thursday to 6 a.m. on Monday.These
Deputy Commissioner of Udupi G. Jagadeesha has issued an order imposing total lockdown, with some exceptions, in 16 gram panchayats in Udupi district from 6 a.m. on Thursday to 6 a.m. on Monday. These villages have 50 and above active COVID-19 cases each. The order is to prevent the further spread of the infection in the villages.More Related News

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